` Some new employment laws in 2018 could affect employee benefits. Three are federal laws that apply to employment law. Seven are benefits-related or worker-related laws some states have enacted or will soon enact. Even if you don't have employees across multiple states, it's quite possible that someday your state will enact similar laws, so consider this a long-term head's up. Take a look at the three federal regulations, followed by the seven state ones. Below is a key to sources cited for each slide: Federal Laws: 1. DOL source for information about DOL monetary penalties. 2. SEC executive compensation press release. 3. ERISA-covered plans disability benefits claims process. State Laws: 1. Genetic information: Illinois, SB 318. 2. Paid parental or family leave: California, SB63; Washington, SB 5975; New York. 3. Paid sick leave: Washington, Initiative No. 1433; Rhode Island, HB 5413; Oregon, SB 299. 4. Paid safe leave: New York City, No. 1313-A20; Nevada, SB 361. 5. Pregnancy and nursing mother accommodations: Massachusetts, SB 3680. 6. Benefits coverage or contribution liability: Colorado, HB1186; California, AB1701; Connecticut, HB 7037. 7. Salary history: "9 places in the US where job candidates may never have to answer the dreaded salary question again" (Business Insider).
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