California’s Civil Rights Division (CRD) has released updated frequently asked questions, templates, and a user guide for the 2023 pay data reporting period for employers with 100 or more employees. Employers must use the CRD’s online pay data reporting portal to submit their annual reports. The portal is open. The reporting deadline for 2023 is May 8, 2024.
California has enacted legislation that requires employers with 5 or more employees to provide time off to employees who experience a covered reproductive loss event. The requirement takes effect Jan. 1, 2024, and is separate and distinct from the state’s bereavement leave and other leave requirements.
The California Department of Industrial Relations has released an updated model wage theft notice to reflect changes that take effect Jan. 1, 2024.
The California Department of Industrial Relations has updated guidance to address the expansion of the state’s paid sick leave law that takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.
California has enacted legislation that significantly expands a requirement for employers to notify employees about federal and state earned income tax credits (EITCs). The changes are effective with notices furnished on or after Jan. 1, 2024.
The California Department of Industrial Relations has announced an increase to the pay rates that computer software employees and physicians must receive in order to be exempt from overtime. Additionally, the minimum salary required for the administrative, professional, and executive overtime exemptions will also increase. These new rates take effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
California has enacted legislation that expressly prohibits an employer from requesting information from an applicant relating to the applicant’s prior use of cannabis. The legislation (Senate Bill 700) takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.
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.
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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.
The Vermont Department of Taxes has provided withholding tax guidance for relocated and remote workers.
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.
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.
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.