Roundup: CO AI law; Naloxone; Invisible disabilities and ADA; MN pay transparency; Child labor law violations
Salary.com Compensation and Pay Equity Law Review
Our editor, employment lawyer Heather Bussing, is tracking legislation, cases, and analysis to give you the latest critical HR topics.
This week we are questioning reality, but the employment law questions we cover include:
- Why will Colorado's new law regulating AI be the lawyer full employment act?
- Why should you add Naloxone (Narcan) to your work first-aid kit?
- What are some invisible disabilities covered by the ADA and how to handle them?
- What does MN's new pay transparency law require?
- Will Minnesota be the tipping point to get us all to post the pay?
- Why in this crazy world are people violating child labor laws?
Colorado Rocky Mountain AI
Colorado is the first state to actually regulate the use of AI in employment and other situations. There's a real law and everything. It goes into effect in February 2026.
It's an honest attempt to protect against harm. It's also the employment lawyer full employment act.
Should Employers Keep Naloxone on Hand?
Addiction is powerful and deadly. And far more common than you think.
I hope you never have to use it. But Narcan is available over the counter and it saves lives. Buy it and make sure people know how to administer it. (It's a one-shot nasal spray.)
Some Disabilities Are Invisible
When someone says, "I'm having a hard time because of my mental health," the ADA may apply. This is not the time to say, "Well, if you would just focus and try harder, I'm sure things will improve." "Try harder" is never the right advice for someone having mental or physical health issues. They have been trying harder. They are not okay. And they would not be talking to you about it if they had any other choice.
Pay Transparency Coming to Minnesota
Pay is not a secret. The data is out there. Some of it is even accurate. Let's get more comfortable about talking about money.
Here's what Minnesota's new pay transparency law requires and how to get ready. It goes into effect at the beginning of 2025.
Child Labor Law Violations Just Got More Expensive
While some states attempt to roll back child labor protections, the DOL is increasing both investigations and enforcement of federal law.
