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Washington - King County, WA Enacts Minimum Wage Ordinance

King County, Washington has enacted legislation that will increase the minimum wage in unincorporated King County.

Washington - Everett, WA Voters Approve Minimum Wage Increase

Voters in the city of Everett, Washington have approved Ballot Initiative 24-01, which will increase the minimum wage.

Washington State Expands Paid Sick Leave Protections

Washington state has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5793), which expands paid sick leave protections under state law. Senate Bill 5793 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

Washington Prohibits Employer-Mandated Religious and Political Meetings

Washington state has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5778), which protects employees who refuse to attend employer meetings or listen to (or view) employer communications because the meetings or communications involve political or religious matters. Senate Bill 5778 takes effect on June 6, 2024.

Washington 2024 Overtime Salary Threshold Announced

The Washington Department of Labor & Industries (WDOL) has announced an increase to the state’s white collar overtime exemption salary threshold.

Washington Issues Final Rule on Outdoor Heat Exposure

The state of Washington’s Department of Labor & Industries (DOLI) has adopted a Final Rule to permanently protect workers from outdoor heat exposure. The Final Rule takes effect on July 17, 2023.

Washington - WA Employers May Not Rely on Off-Duty Use of Marijuana in Hiring Decisions

Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5123), which prohibits employers from making a hiring decision based on an individual’s off-duty use of cannabis or certain positive pre-employment drug test results. Senate Bill 5123 takes effect on January 1, 2024.

Washington Prohibits Employers from Searching Employee Vehicles

Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1491), which prohibits an employer from searching an employee’s privately owned vehicle. House Bill 1491 takes effect on July 23, 2023.

Washington Updates Cares Act

The State of Washington has released information to assist employers in meeting their requirements under the Washington Cares Act.

Washington Enacts Lump Sum Reporting for Child Support

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed into law House Bill 1262 establishing a requirement for employers to report lump sum payments , such as a bonus, to the Division of Child Support (DCS) where the employer has received.

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Regional Alerts

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Washington-

On Nov. 8, 2022, Tukwila, Washington voters approved Measure No. 1, which establishes a minimum wage for the city for hospitality and transportation employees of a “covered employer.” “Covered employer” means an employer that either: (1) employs at least 15 employees ...

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, New-Hampshire

New Hampshire has enacted legislation, which creates a voluntary Family and Medical Leave Insurance wage replacement program for employers. To participate in the Paid Family and Medical Leave (NH PFML) Insurance Plan, employers can contract with the state's selected provider (MetLife) or their ...

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Nebraska-

On Nov. 7, 2022, Nebraska voters approved a ballot initiative to increase the state minimum wage. Initiative 433 was approved on a 58 percent to 42 percent vote.

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

Colorado’s state-run retirement program, called Colorado SecureSavings, is set to launch in early 2023. Employers with five or more employees must either facilitate the program or offer a qualifying retirement plan to employees.

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

California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 523) that will prohibit employers with five or more employees from discriminating against applicants and employees because of their reproductive health decision making. This change takes effect Jan. 1, 2023.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Washington,-D.C.

On Nov. 7, 2022, voters in Washington D.C. voted overwhelmingly to phase out by 2027 the tipped employee credit that employers are currently allowed to take when paying its tipped employees. Measure 82 was approved by over 71 percent of the voters.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Utah-

Utah has amended its mobile workforce taxation rules, which create a taxation exemption for certain employees who work a limited time in the state annually. The amendments also modify the employer’s withholding obligations and penalties associated with that obligation.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Rhode-Island-

Rhode Island has enacted legislation that mandates a special enrollment into health care coverage based on pregnancy.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Nevada-

On Nov. 8, 2022, voters in Nevada voted to amend the State Constitution provisions regarding the minimum wage.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Massachusetts

This notice Is to remind you to please complete your Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD) form filing online via MassTaxConnect before Dec. 15, 2022. Massachusetts law requires certain employers to file an annual HIRD form, which contains information about employer-sponsored ...

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

California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1044) that will prohibit, with limited exceptions, an employer from taking adverse action against an employee for refusing to report to, or leaving, work during emergency conditions. Senate Bill 1044 takes effect Jan. 1, 2023.

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

On Nov. 8, 2022, Inglewood, California voters approved a ballot measure that increases the minimum wage for healthcare workers.

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Bulletin-News, Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, California

California has enacted Senate Bill 1162, which amends the requirements for employers regarding pay transparency and pay data reporting. Senate Bill 1162 takes effect Jan. 1, 2023. ADP is in the process of reviewing our reporting capabilities to help support clients who need to retrieve ...

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