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CCH® State Law Changes are updated at least semi-monthly. They are brief summaries of information contained in Human Resources Management State Employment Law and Employment Practices Guide, CCH InternetSM Research Network™ IRN) subscription products. You must be a subscriber to these products to access the IRN links in the monthly compilations.

July 30, 2006 Update
Alabama Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Alaska Top of Page

Alaska Human Rights Law 

If an investigation of a complaint fails to discover substantial evidence of an unlawful discriminatory practice under this chapter, the executive director shall issue an order dismissing the complaint without prejudice. Title 18, Chapter 80, Sections 18.80.100, 18.100.110, 18.80.112, 18.80.120, 18.80.130, 18.80.135, 18.80.140, 18.80.270, as amended by Ch. 63 (S.B. 132), L. 2005, effective Sept. 13, 2006. ¶2-20,026.100, ¶2-20,026.110, ¶2-20,026.112, ¶2-20,026.120, ¶2-20,026.130, ¶2-20,026.135, ¶2-20,026.140, ¶2-20,028.270, ¶2-20,029.300.
Arizona Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Arkansas Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
California Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Colorado Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Connecticut Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Delaware Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
D.C. Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Florida Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Georgia Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Hawaii Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Idaho Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Illinois Top of Page


No Updates as of July 30, 2006

Indiana Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Iowa Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Kansas Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Kentucky Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Louisiana Top of Page

Louisiana Criminal Background Checks Law

The Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information shall provide information regarding all criminal convictions for a period of ten years prior to the request. Title 15, Chapter 6, Section 587.1, as amended by Act 309 (H.B. 1373), L. 2006, effective Aug. 15, 2006. ¶19-23,601.52.

Maine Top of Page

No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Maryland Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Massachusetts Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Michigan Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Minnesota Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Mississippi Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Missouri Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Montana Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Nebraska Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Nevada Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
New Hampshire Top of Page

New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination

The definition of “employer” was amended to include employees of charitable organizations under the protection of the state law against discrimination. Title XXXI, Chapter 354:A, Section 354-A:2, as amended by Ch. 274 (H.B. 506), L. 2005, effective July 1, 2006. ¶30-20,025.02.

New Jersey Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
New Mexico Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
New York Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
North Carolina Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
North Dakota Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Ohio Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Oklahoma Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Oregon Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Pennsylvania Top of Page

Pennsylvania Organ and Bone Marrow Donation Leave Law

Topic added. Every business offering employees paid leave for the specific purpose of organ or bone marrow donation will qualify for a tax credit. The bill will apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2006, through any tax year within 2010. The law is to codified in Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and reads as enacted by Act 2006-65 (H.B. 153), L. 2005, Sections 1 through 5, effective July 2, 2006. ¶39-22,950.01 through ¶39-22,950.05.

Puerto Rico Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Rhode Island Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
South Carolina Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
South Dakota Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Tennessee Top of Page

Tennessee Criminal Background Checks Law

Employees and volunteers of child care agencies are required to undergo a criminal history check. Title 37, Chapter 5, Section 37-5-511, as amended by Ch. 808 (H.B. 3086), L. 2005, effective July 1, 2006. ¶44-23,600.25.

Tennessee Criminal Background Checks Law

Employees and volunteers of child welfare agencies are required to submit a set of fingerprints and undergo a criminal records check. Title 71, Chapter 3, Section 71-3-507, as amended by Ch. 808 (H.B. 3086), L. 2005, effective July 1, 2006. ¶44-23,600.52.

Texas Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Utah Top of Page

Utah Discrimination and Affirmative Action in State Employment

Under Utah law, state employment is governed by the Anti-Discrimination Act and provides for affirmative action for state career service employees. Title 67, Chapter 19, Sections 67-19-3, 67-19-6.3, and 67-19-18, as amended by Ch. 139 (H.B. 269), L. 2006, effective July 1, 2006. ¶46-23,400.01, ¶46-23,400.03, and ¶46-23,400.04).

Utah Criminal Background Checks Rules

Criminal background checks may be required for employees who provide rehabilitative services in education programs. R280-204, Sections R280-204-1 through R280-207, as adopted effective April 3, 2006. ¶46-23,650.21 through ¶46-23,650.27.
Vermont Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Virginia Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Washington Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
West Virginia Top of Page
No Updates as of July 30, 2006
Wisconsin Top of Page

Wisconsin Criminal Background Checks Law

Applicants applying for a fiduciary position in public employment are required to undergo a criminal background check. Chapter 230, Section 230.17, as amended by Act 350 (A.B. 383), L. 2005, May 2, 2006. ¶52-23,601.01.
Wyoming Top of Page

Wyoming Rules of Practice and Procedure

The rules of practice and procedure before the Wyoming Fair Employment Commission concerning contest and hearings held pursuant to the Fair Employment Practices Act of 1965 were amended. Chapter III, Sections 1 through 6, as amended effective May 24, 2006. ¶53-20,125.01 through ¶53-20,125.06.

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