Policy Updates
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UPDATE Equal Employment Opportunity
We are updating the explanatory notes of this policy to include employer considerations related to the express inclusion of gender identity as a protected classification in light of recent Executive Orders and federal governmental actions.
NEW Washington Meals and Rest Periods (for Non-Exempt Employees)
We have updated this policy to provide further clarification on timing requirements.
UPDATE Michigan Paid Medical Leave
We have revised this policy to incorporate amendments to the Earned Sick Time law enacted immediately prior to the effective date.
NEW Oregon Meals and Rest Periods (for Non-Exempt Employees)
We have updated this policy to include provisions for employees who work 14 hours or more.
UPDATE If You Must Leave Us
We have deleted extraneous language and made stylistic revisions.
REMOVAL Federal Contractors Pay Transparency
We have removed this policy because the supporting executive order has been rescinded.
UPDATE New York Lactation Accommodation
We have revised this policy with an updated link.
UPDATE California Paid Family Leave Benefits
We have updated this policy to remove outdated language.
UPDATED California San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Benefits
We have updated this policy to remove outdated language and to adjust the underlying logic accordingly.
UPDATE California Santa Monica Sick and Safe Time
This policy has been updated to remove references to exempt employees and outdated language.