March 2024

 

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Pension Plan Limitations for 2024 Provided by IRS

On Nov. 1, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced via Notice 2023-75, the cost-of-living adjustments applicable to dollar limitations for pension plans and other items for tax year 2024.

2024 Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Increase Announced

The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has announced increases to the minimum wages that federal contractors covered under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 and 14026 must pay their employees who are performing work on or in connection with certain covered federal contracts.

Oregon Bolsters Worker Protections from Hazardous Conditions

Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 907), which further protects employees from hazardous work conditions. Senate Bill 907 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

Massachusetts Employees May Supplement Paid Family Leave with PTO

Employees receiving Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) benefits in Massachusetts are entitled to supplement their PFML benefits with available accrued paid leave. The change is effective for PFML applications filed on or after Nov. 1, 2023. The state also announced that the contribution rate for 2024 will increase.

Illinois Provides Guidance on New Paid Leave Law

The Illinois Department of Labor has published guidance on the Paid Leave for All Workers Act which requires employers to provide employees with up to 40 hours of paid leave that they may use for any reason. The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.

California Raises Minimum Pay for Overtime Exemptions for 2024

The California Department of Industrial Relations has announced an increase to the pay rates that computer software employees and physicians must receive in order to be exempt from overtime. Additionally, the minimum salary required for the administrative, professional, and executive overtime exemptions will also increase. These new rates take effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

California Prohibits Questions About Applicants’ Prior Cannabis Use

California has enacted legislation that expressly prohibits an employer from requesting information from an applicant relating to the applicant’s prior use of cannabis. The legislation (Senate Bill 700) takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.

Oregon Adds Public Service Protections

Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 3028), which adds protections for an employee that is appointed to a board, commission, council, or committee. House Bill 3028 is effective immediately.

Maine to Establish Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

Maine has enacted legislation that will create a paid family and medical leave program in the state. Contributions to the program will begin Jan. 1, 2025, and employees will be entitled to begin using the job-protected leave on May 1, 2026.

Delaware Issues Regulations, Guidance on Paid Family Leave Program

The Delaware Department of Labor has issued guidance and regulations to help implement the state’s Paid Leave (Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program). The program will be funded through payroll contributions paid by covered employers and employees. 

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