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California to Increase Fast Food Worker Minimum Wage

California has enacted Assembly Bill 1228 (AB 1228), which increases the minimum wage of fast food restaurant workers working at a national fast food chain establishment.

California Expands Paid Sick Leave Requirement

California has enacted legislation that will expand the amount of paid sick leave to which employees are entitled, extends some protections to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement and partially pre-empts local paid sick leave laws. The legislation (Senate Bill 616) takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.

Social Security Wage Base for 2024 Announced

On Oct. 12, 2023, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the 2024 wage base. The annual wage base limit is the maximum amount of employee wages that are subject to the social security tax for the calendar year.

PCORI Fee for Announced

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2023-70, which establishes the applicable dollar amount for policy and plan years ending on or after Oct. 1, 2023, and before Oct. 1, 2024, in relation to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

New Jersey Adds Protections for Service Employees

New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 4682), which creates various employment protections for service employees during changes of ownership. Assembly Bill 4682 takes effect on Oct.22, 2023.

Connecticut Expands Paid Sick Leave Law

Connecticut has enacted legislation that makes changes to the state’s paid sick leave law. The legislation (Senate Bill 2) took effect Oct. 1, 2023.

New York Increases Earnings Threshold for Certain Employee Pay Provisions

The state of New York has enacted Senate Bill 5572/Assembly Bill 6796, which increases the earnings threshold for exemption from certain wage payment protections under the New York Labor Law.

New York Limits Employer Rights to Employee Inventions

New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill A5295), which limits an employer's rights to an employee's invention. Assembly Bill A5295 is effective immediately.

New York Expands Unemployment Benefits Notice Requirements

New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill S4878-A), which expands the circumstances under which an employer must provide notice to employees of their eligibility for unemployment benefits. Senate Bill S4878-A takes effect on Nov. 13, 2023.

New York Announces 2024 Paid Family Leave Employee Contribution Limits

The State of New York has announced the 2024 contribution rates for the state’s Paid Family Leave program.

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Regional Alerts

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West Virginia has enacted Senate Bill 272, also known as the West Virginia Employment Law Workers Classification Act (the Act). The Act takes effect on June 9, 2021.

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The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas has ruled that employers are prohibited from discriminating against LGBTQ workers under the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA).

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The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) has recently released guidance on the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) in the form of frequently asked questions.

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

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed Senate Bill S854A also known as the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (the Act) into law. The Act, which is effective immediately, legalizes recreational marijuana use and establishes employment protections for recreational marijuana users.

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New Mexico has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 35) that will require employers to pay high school workers at least the minimum wage per hour.

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The New Jersey Supreme Court has clarified the scope of the state's Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).

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The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) has released guidance clarifying the circumstances in which employers may require their employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination prior to returning to work.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Michigan-

Michigan has enacted legislation (House Bill 4047) that will provide funding to continue and expand hazard pay for direct care workers.

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Kentucky has enacted legislation (House Bill 210) that amends and expands a state law that requires employers to provide leave to employees who adopt a child.

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

Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1480) that restricts the use of conviction records for employment purposes. Senate Bill 1480 took effect immediately.

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The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has provided guidance on providing employees pay, leave, and flexibility so they can get the COVID-19 vaccination.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Delaware-

Delaware has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 32) that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on hair texture and protective hairstyles. Senate Bill 32 takes effect immediately.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Texas-

The cities of Dallas and San Antonio, Texas enacted ordinances that would require employers to provide paid sick leave to covered employees.

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