December 2024

 

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2025 is just around the corner. Let’s get ready!

December activities

For detailed information about these year-end tasks, visit and bookmark the ADP TotalSource Year-End & Quarter Close Guide.

Our Year End Webinars have completed, but if you missed them, you can refer to the session recording: ADP YE Readiness Webinar
Recording password: YearEnd24

Why do employers promote volunteer service?

Many employers consider being socially responsible as not only the right thing to do, but also as a way to help attract applicants, foster greater engagement and satisfaction among employees, promote teamwork, and generate good will in the community. 

Here’s what you need to know about the Massachusetts Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure filing

It is almost time for the Massachusetts Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD) filing. Massachusetts law requires employers to file a HIRD form on an annual basis containing information about employer sponsored insurance.

Let’s take a look at your November activities to ensure a smooth Year End!

We just have a couple of months left till the end of the year, so it’s important for  you to know the detailed information about these Year-End tasks, visit and bookmark the ADP TotalSource Year-End & Quarter Close Guide.

9 Mistakes to Avoid with Exempt Employees

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay most employees overtime pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek (some states require overtime in additional situations). The FLSA allows for exemptions from the overtime requirement for certain employees who work in administrative, professional, and executive jobs (known as "exempt" employees).

ADP + American Heart Association team up for “World Restart a Heart Day”

ADP TotalSource® is a proud supporter of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Nation of Lifesavers initiative. To mark “World Restart a Heart Day” on Oct. 16, you and your U.S.-based employees can join the AHA’s Nation of Lifesavers and learn about CPR in the ADP Mobile app by watching a 60-second video and completing a 4-item assessment to receive a Nation of Lifesavers badge.

The ACA Reporting final countdown is on. Act now!

Wow! It is almost that time again! Your 2024 ACA Reporting will be ready to review in December. We are reaching out remind you to review your ACA Compliance Dashboard.

Don’t forget about pay for waiting time & on-call time

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to compensate non-exempt employees at least the minimum wage for each hour worked and pay them overtime (at 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay) whenever they work more than 40 hours in a workweek. The amount employees should receive in pay cannot be determined accurately without knowing the number of hours worked. This can be especially tricky when the employee has waiting time or on-call time during the workweek. To help you navigate these situations, here’s a summary of the federal rules and guidance.

Probationary Periods- FAQs & Common Misconceptions

Employers sometimes use "probationary periods" when hiring new employees or promoting employees into a new position. The probationary period is used as a time to assess whether the new hire or newly promoted employee is a good fit for the position. Typically, probationary periods range from three to six months.

New Overtime Exemption Rule- FAQs

In April 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that will increase the minimum salary amount required to be paid to certain employees in order for these employees to be considered exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime pay requirements. As a result of the final rule, the minimum salary required for certain employees to be classified as exempt from overtime under federal law increased on July 1, 2024 and will increase again on Jan. 1, 2025
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Regional Alerts

Arizona's minimum wage will increase to $12.15 per hour on January 1, 2021. The change is a result of an adjustment for inflation.

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SB1159 was signed into law on September 17, 2020 and goes into effect immediately. It applies to CA employers with employee dates of injury on or after July 6, 2020. This law places a new burden on employers with operations in CA to report any employee who tests positive for COVID-19 to their ...

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California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1383) that expands the California Family Rights Act to cover more workers and make other changes to the law. Senate Bill 1383 takes effect January 1, 2021.

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California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 1867) that extends COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave to more employees in the state. Assembly Bill 1867 takes effect no later than 10 days after September 9, 2020. The law expires on December 31, 2020, or upon the expiration of any extension ...

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California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 2257) that clarifies and broadens the exceptions to the ABC test for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee. Assembly Bill 2257 takes effect immediately.

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California has published an emergency rule that makes changes to regulations governing the state-run retirement plan known as CalSavers.

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Georgia has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 443) that limits the maximum garnishment for private student loans. Senate Bill 443 takes effect January 1, 2021.

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Hawaii has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 2193) that shortens the lookback period that's allowed when considering criminal conviction records for employment purposes. Senate Bill 2193 is effective immediately.

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Hawaii has enacted legislation (House Bill 2148) that expands and clarifies the Hawaii Family Leave Law (HFLL). While House Bill 2148 wasn't enacted until September 15, 2020, the law says it is effective July 1, 2020.

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Hawaii has enacted legislation (House Bill 2054) that prohibits employers from retaliating against an employee for disclosing or discussing sexual harassment or sexual assault. House Bill 2054 is effective immediately.

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Hawaii has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 2638) that amends the rules governing certification of the need for domestic violence leave and reasonable accommodations. Senate Bill 2638 takes effect January 1, 2021.

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Minnesota's minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2021 as a result of an annual adjustment for inflation.

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Massachusetts has issued amended regulations implementing the state's paid family and medical leave program.

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A federal district court judge in New York has struck down regulations relating to joint employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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The District of Columbia has enacted an emergency ordinance that requires employers with 50-499 employees to provide paid leave to employees impacted by COVID-19. The emergency ordinance also temporarily expands the D.C. Family and Medical Leave Act (DCFMLA). The emergency ordinance took effect ...

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