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Morning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers
Pregnant workers have the right to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
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Here are the new Florida laws that go into effect in 2024
From a tax-free holiday to new rules and fines, 2024 is ushering in new laws passed by the Florida legislature. NBC6’s Jamie Guirola reports
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New Florida laws take effect today for 2024
NBC6’s Julia Bagg breaks down the new Florida laws going into effect on January 1, 2024.
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These are the new Florida laws that go into effect on Jan. 1. See how they impact you
Several laws were passed earlier in 2023 by the Florida Legislature and are now set to take effect in the new year, starting on January 1, 2024.
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These are the new Florida laws set to take effect January 1st
Four laws were passed earlier in 2023 by the Florida Legislature and are now set to take effect in the new year, starting on January 1, 2024.
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What is Title IX?
Under Title IX, no person in the United States should be prevented from participating in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance on the basis of sex.
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What is Title VI?
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the base of race, color or national origin in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.
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Weird laws: Here are some of Florida's strangest rules
Florida has some weird laws that many people may not know about but they’re there, waiting for someone to break them.
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How many transgender and intersex people live in the US? Anti-LGBTQ+ laws will impact millions
New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but the conversations often lack a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.
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New Florida laws go into effect July 1st. Here's how they affect you
There are big changes in sex education at public schools, immigration and the ability to carry concealed guns, among others.
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‘Interests in Foreign Countries' law to go into effect
NBC6’s Ana Cuervo reports on the new law taking effect on July 1.
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This Is Why Executions by Firing Squads Are Being Considered in the US
The image of gunmen in a row firing in unison at a condemned prisoner may conjure up a bygone, less enlightened era. But the idea of using firing squads is making a comeback.
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Taxes Fall, Wages Rise and Jaywalking OK'd by New State Laws
Taxes will be falling and wages rising as new laws take effect Sunday in numerous states. The new year will bring higher minimum wages in 23 states. More than a dozen states will enact tax cuts. The January list of new laws also includes several affecting personal liberties. Alabama will become the 25th state to allow concealed handguns without a...
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New Year Means New Laws That Can Impact South Florida
A new year means new laws. NBC 6’s Alina Machado has the latest details of how these new laws could impact you.
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New 2023 Florida Laws Going Into Effect New Year's Day
Here are some of the new laws going into effect in Florida at the start of the new year.
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New Government Funding Package Includes ‘Historic Step Forward' for Pregnant Workers, New Mothers
Two changes to provide additional protections for pregnant and breastfeeding people will make a huge difference for low-wage workers, one advocate says.
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Here Are Some Laws That Will Go Into Effect in 2023
Here are some state laws that will go into effect around the country in 2023.
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Biden Signs Bill Enforcing Agreement to Avoid Rail Strike
Members in four of the 12 unions involved had rejected the proposed contract as lacking sufficient paid sick leave. The President acknowledged the shortcoming as he said he would continue to push for that benefit for every U.S. worker.