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10 must-have policies for 2020

Some laws require employers to provide information to employees via a written policy. Policies are also important for communicating company expectations and requirements. Here are 10 “must-have” policies for 2020.

Coronavirus concerns in the workplace

Outbreak of a new coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China raises issues and questions about how to appropriately respond in the workplace. Read the article for guidance, including information from the CDC, employment law considerations, and more.

Regional Alerts

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, California

Reminder! In mid-December 2019, ADP sent all of its clients a Notice via email about a new disclosure requirement for employers who are considered “covered employers” under the CCPA that went into effect on January 1, 2020.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Virginia

Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 2664) that will require employers to provide a written wage statement to employees each payday. House Bill 2664 took effect Jan. 1, 2020.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Pennsylvania-

Pittsburgh has enacted an ordinance that will require all employers in the city to provide paid sick leave to employees. The law takes effect March 15, 2020.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, New-York-

New York City has expanded its sexual harassment prevention training requirements to cover independent contractors and freelancers effective Jan. 11, 2020. Starting Jan. 11, all independent contractors and freelancers are protected from employment discrimination and harassment under the City ...

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, New-York-

New York's rules for paying certain tipped employees will change beginning June 30, 2020.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Illinois-

Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1557) that amends the state's recreational marijuana law. Senate Bill 1557 is effective immediately.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Hawaii

Hawaii has enacted legislation (House Bill 710) that prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their reproductive health decisions. House Bill 710 is effective immediately.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Colorado

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has adopted final rules clarifying that employers must pay employees for unused vacation at the time of separation.

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