December 2024

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California SB 1159 quarterly reminder: It's the law. What do you need to do?

As a reminder, on Sept. 17, 2020, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 1159, concerning workers’ compensation, the coronavirus (COVID-19) and critical workers. This new law added sections (§3212.86-3212.88) of the CA Labor Code, codifying the Executive Order signed by Gov. Newsom on May 6, 2020, and expanding the “rebuttable presumption of compensability ” for certain employees who test positive for COVID-19.

How Can I Address These Conversations?

The U.S. Supreme Court has recently issued decisions that are sparking intense debate around the country. As a result, employers may see more employees express their views on these rulings in the workplace and engage in heated political discussions and activity. Here are some guidelines to consider to help you prepare for these situations.

Regional Alerts

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

As a reminder, on Sept. 17, 2020, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 1159, concerning workers’ compensation, the coronavirus (COVID-19) and critical workers. This new law added sections (§3212.86-3212.88) of the CA Labor Code, codifying the Executive Order signed by Gov. ...

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Tennessee-

Tennessee has enacted legislation (House Bill 2733) that requires an employer to allow a veteran employee to take all of Veterans Day off as a non-paid holiday under certain circumstances. House Bill 2733 is effective immediately.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Tennessee-

Tennessee has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1884) and (House Bill 1871), which create a sunset date for COVID-19 related laws and adds employee protections for natural COVID-19 immunity. Senate Bill 1884 takes effect on July 1, 2023, and House Bill 1871 is effective immediately.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Pennsylvania-

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has adopted a final rule addressing tipped employees and the calculation of overtime pay for salaried nonexempt employees. The final rule takes effect on August 5, 2022.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Louisiana-

Louisiana has enacted legislation (House Bill 1083) that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their natural, protective, or cultural hairstyle. House Bill 1083 takes effect August 1, 2022 and applies to employers with 20 or more employees.

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

Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3146) that amends the state’s rules governing a day of rest and meal periods. Senate Bill 3146 takes effect January 1, 2023.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Georgia

Georgia has enacted legislation (House Bill 389) that clarifies the test used to determine whether an individual is an independent contractor or employee for the purpose of unemployment benefits in the state. House Bill 389 takes effect July 1, 2022.

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

Delaware has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1) that creates a paid family and medical leave program in the state. The program will be funded by payroll contributions to be paid by covered employers and employees beginning Jan. 1, 2025. Employees may begin using such leave in 2026.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Connecticut-

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, Connecticut’s family and medical leave law expanded to cover all private sector employers and to include other changes. Additionally, on January 1, 2022, the state’s paid family leave program went into effect. These laws include an employer notice ...

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, West-Virginia

West Virginia has issued a final rule that amends child labor regulations. The final rule is effective immediately and set to expire on Aug. 1, 2027.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Vermont-

The Vermont Department of Taxes has provided withholding tax guidance for relocated and remote workers.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Tennessee-

Tennessee has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 2042), which prohibits employers from paying an employee who is impaired by age, physical or mental deficiency, or injury less than the federal minimum wage. Senate Bill 2042 will take effect on July 1, 2022.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Tennessee-

Tennessee has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 958) that allows employers to create a voluntary shared work program. Senate Bill 958 took effect on May 27, 2022.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, New-Mexico-

New Mexico has enacted legislation (House Bill 20), also known as the Healthy Workplaces Act ("the Act"), that requires employers to provide paid sick and safe leave to employees. The Act takes effect on July 1, 2022.

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

Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3120) expanding the requirement that employers with 50 or more employees provide bereavement leave. Senate Bill 3120 takes effect January 1, 2023.

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

Chicago has established an ordinance that will require employers to have a written policy on sexual harassment, provide harassment training annually, and display a poster in the workplace beginning July 1, 2022.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Florida

Florida has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 7) that prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from subjecting an individual to training that endorses certain concepts about discrimination. Senate Bill 7 takes effect July 1, 2022.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Connecticut-

Connecticut has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 163) that prohibits employers from disciplining employees for refusing to attend an employer-sponsored meeting concerning religious or political matters. Senate Bill 163 takes effect July 1, 2022. Notably, the law’s definition of ...

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

On May 16, 2022, the West Hollywood, California City Council approved amendments to the City’s minimum wage and leave ordinance that took effect Jan. 1, 2022.

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