June 2025

 

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Stay up-to-date with information about your legal benefits

Legal benefits are one of those things you hope you never need. But, just in case, ADP TotalSource® has you covered with Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) coverage, the Legal Defense Benefit (LDB), and support in responding to charges from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other similar administrative agencies.

ADP Recently Celebrated National PEO Week

National PEO Week celebrates the key role that PEOs, or Professional Employer Organizations, play in supporting the backbone of our economy: more than 200,000 businesses employing more than 4.5 million people. Its no different for ADP TotalSource®, your PEO of choice.

10 Recruiting Mistakes to Avoid

When you are ready to hire a new employee, the steps you take can mean the difference between a quality hire and a subpar one. A poor hiring decision can have a significant impact on your bottom line. Here are 10 mistakes to avoid when recruiting new employees.

PureSafety Courses Migrating On May 15

At ADP®, we’re always looking for ways to enhance the way you work. In May, we will begin migrating PureSafety/UL Solution courses in your Learning Management System (LMS) to a different vendor. This transition will still allow you to access all your existing PureSafety/UL Solution courses, and your login information will not change.

Let’s get ready to elevate your learning!

The updated Safety Activation Dashboard puts resources in your hands quicker!

Set aside time to check out the updated Safety Activation resource center now available on your WFN homepage! There, you’ll find resources related to Safety & Compliance or Worker’s Compensation Management. You can access the dashboard through the Safety icon on the homepage or through the Resources/Safety Activation navigation path.

Keys to Scheduling Employees

Smart scheduling practices can help employers manage costs and meet company, customer, and employee needs. Here are some tips for managing employee schedules.

Federal Court blocks DHS termination of 2023 TPS Designation for Venezuela

On March 31, 2025, a federal court issued a nationwide order blocking the decision to terminate the 2023 TPS designation for Venezuela. The net effect of the order is to reinstate the Jan. 17, 2025 notice that extended the 2023 TPS designation for Venezuela to Oct. 2, 2026. The order will remain in effect while a decision from the court on the merits of the underlying legal action remains pending. The government could choose to appeal the order.

ADP® will continue to monitor and communicate any future related developments.

ACA Compliance Webinar Refresher

If you are an Applicable Large Employer, we want to remind you that it is important to review your ACA Compliance Dashboard every month. Checking your ACA Compliance Dashboard once a month and making any necessary adjustments to your employees’ data can help protect your business from risk.

Employee vs Independent Contractor: What You Don't Know Could Cost You

Many employers refer to independent contractors as "1099" workers and employees as "W-2" workers after the IRS forms used for federal reporting purposes. However, simply providing a worker a 1099 Form doesn't make them an independent contractor. The classification must always be made on the basis of whether the worker meets federal and state tests for independent contractor status. Different tests are used to determine whether a worker is covered by a particular law or benefit. The following is an overview of some of these tests.

Last steps for your 2024 ACA filing!

If you are an Applicable Large Employer and approved your Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting by Feb. 20, 2025, transmission of your 2024 ACA filings is complete! ACA Reporting is filed under your unique FEIN. After transmission to the IRS, it is possible for your filing to come back with a status of “Accepted with Errors.” In most cases, these can be resolved by transmitting a correction to the IRS.

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Regional Alerts

San Francisco has amended the city’s Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance (FFWO), which applies to employers with 20 or more employees. The changes are effective July 12, 2022.

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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on July 7, 2022, signed into law the Healthcare Workers Minimum Wage Ordinance (Ordinance).

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Colorado has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 161) that amends the state’s wage theft law. It requires employers to provide notice to an employee before deducting from their pay for money or property the employee failed to return or repay upon termination of employment.

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Connecticut has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 361) that expands the circumstances under which employees may use voting leave under state law. Senate Bill 361 took effect July 1, 2022.

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On June 24, 2022, Hawaii Governor David Ige signed into law HB 2510 which incrementally increases the state’s minimum wage.  The current minimum wage in Hawaii is $10.10 per hour.  The minimum cash wage is $9.35 but only if an employee earns $7.00 more than the minimum wage ...

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Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3616) that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their hair texture or protective hairstyle. Senate Bill 3616 takes effect Jan. 1, 2023.

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Maine has enacted legislation (Legislative Document 598) that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their hairstyle or other traits associated with race. Legislative Document 598 takes effect on Aug. 8, 2022.

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Bloomington, Minnesota has enacted an ordinance that will require employers in the city to provide sick leave to employees. Employers with five or more employees (regardless of location) must provide paid leave. Smaller employers must also provide leave, but it may be unpaid. The ordinance is ...

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Nebraska has enacted Legislative Bill 780 that amends an employer’s requirements for child labor certificates. Legislative Bill 780 is effective immediately.

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On July 19, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced via a press release the progress and enhanced efforts by the Wage Theft Task Force to combat wage theft when perpetrated by New York employers.

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New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 8417) that adds “status as a victim of domestic violence” to the list of protected classes throughout the New York Human Rights Law (NYHRL). Senate Bill 8417 is effective immediately.

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Oregon has enacted a final rule that requires employers to provide protections to workers that are exposed to high heat. The final rule is effective immediately.

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Oregon has enacted a final rule that requires employers to take certain safety steps related to wildfire smoke exposure. The final rule took effect on July 1, 2022.

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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has signed into law the Employee Commuter Transit Benefit Ordinance. 

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Rhode Island has enacted the Rhode Island Cannabis Act (the Act), which adds and clarifies workplace protections related to cannabis use.

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This notice is to inform you about how South Carolina has enacted a final rule that clarifies what information an employer must provide to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (the Department) for an employee separation. The final rule is effective immediately.

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Tennessee has enacted legislation that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their hairstyle or other traits associated with race. Senate Bill 136 took effect on July 1, 2022.

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This notice is to inform you thatTennessee has enacted a legislation (Senate Bill 2774) that increases the time in which an individual may file a discrimination complaint against their employer from 180 to 185 days. Senate Bill 2774 is effective immediately.

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Utah has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 144) that prohibits employers from accessing or inquiring about an employee’s private genetic information or discriminating on the basis of genetic information or procedures. Senate Bill 144 is effective immediately.

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Vermont has enacted legislation (House Bill 729) that limits the time an employee may file a discrimination claim to six years. House Bill 729 is effective immediately.

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Vermont has enacted legislation (House Bill 515) that prohibits employers from retaliating against whistleblowers. House Bill 515 is effective immediately.

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Vermont has enacted legislation (House Bill 477), which extends protections under its crime victim leave law. House Bill 477 is effective immediately.

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Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 1063) that clarifies the definition of religion for nondiscrimination purposes. House Bill 1063 is effective immediately.

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Washington has enacted a final rule that clarifies how the seven-day waiting period impacts Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program. The final rule is effective immediately.

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Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1795), which prevents employers from discriminating or retaliating against employees for disclosing certain employment law violations, and prohibits related nondisclosure agreements. House Bill 1795 is effective immediately.

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