May 2025

State Updates

 

Washington - Spokane, Washington Restricts Address Use in Hiring Process

06/05/25

Spokane, Washington has passed Ordinance C36666 (the Ordinance), which adds restrictions on how employers use an applicant’s address in the hiring process. The Ordinance takes effect on May 25, 2025.

Friday, May 30, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3)/Comments (0)/

Washington Expands Paid Sick Leave

06/05/25

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1875), which amends its paid sick leave law to allow employees and transportation network company drivers to use paid sick leave to prepare for or participate in a judicial or administrative immigration proceeding. House Bill 1875 takes effect on July 27, 2025.

Friday, May 30, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (6)/Comments (0)/

Washington Expands Employee Protections Under Fair Chance Act

06/05/25

Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1747), which amends the Washington Fair Chance Act to further restrict employers from using criminal records. House Bill 1747 takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Friday, May 30, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (6)/Comments (0)/

Virginia Requires Hospitals to Implement Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

06/05/25

Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 2269), which requires hospitals in Virginia to create a system to help prevent violence in the workplace. House Bill 2269 takes effect July 1, 2025.

Friday, May 30, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (6)/Comments (0)/

New York Modifies Manual Worker Timely Payment Penalty Rule

06/05/25

On May 9, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment that modifies the penalties associated with employers failing to pay manual workers on a weekly basis. The amended law was effective as of the date of the Governor’s signature and is retroactive, applying to any pending legal claims.

Friday, May 30, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (10)/Comments (0)/

New York Adds Protections for Warehouse Workers

06/05/25

New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 8907A, the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act, “the Act”), which adds safety protections for certain warehouse workers. The Act takes effect on June 1, 2025.
Friday, May 30, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (8)/Comments (0)/

Missouri Updates Paid Sick Leave FAQs

06/05/25

The state of Missouri requires employers to provide paid sick leave and has further updated its guidance to clarify the paid sick leave law and help employers comply with the requirements.

Friday, May 30, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (6)/Comments (0)/

Illinois Prohibits Retaliation Under Day of Rest Law

06/05/25

Illinois has enacted legislation that expressly prohibits retaliation against employees under the state’s One Day Rest In Seven Act (ODRISA). The legislation (Senate Bill 3180) took effect immediately on March 21, 2025
Friday, May 30, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (8)/Comments (0)/

Alabama Reminder - Alabama Overtime Tax Exemption Law Expires on June 30,

06/05/25

Under current law, Alabama exempts amounts paid to nonexempt employees as overtime compensation in accordance with the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) from state income tax.  This tax exemption is in effect through June 30, 2025.   

 

Effective July 1, 2025, employers must again withhold state income tax from FLSA overtime wages paid to all nonexempt employees. 
Friday, May 30, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (8)/Comments (0)/

Vermont Creates State-Sponsored Retirement Savings Program

05/01/25

Vermont has enacted legislation (S.135), which creates a state-sponsored retirement savings program. Covered employers that do not offer a retirement plan to employees must register or certify their exemption to the Vermont Saves program in a phased implementation beginning July 1, 2025 through July 1, 2026.

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Recent State Updates

Iowa requires waivers from employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates

11/04/21

Author: ADP Admin/Wednesday, November 3, 2021/Categories: Compliance Corner , State Compliance Update, Iowa

Iowa has enacted legislation (House File 902) that requires employers to grant waivers to their COVID-19 vaccination requirements under certain circumstances. House File 902 is effective immediately.

Waivers from COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates:

House File 902 states that if employers require employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, they must waive the requirement if the employee submits either of the following:

  • A statement that receiving the vaccine would be injurious to the health and well-being of the employee or an individual residing with the employee.
  • A statement that receiving the vaccine would conflict with the tenets and practices of the employee’s religion.

Unemployment Benefits:

The law also establishes that an employee isn’t disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits if they are terminated for refusing COVID-19 vaccination.

Compliance Recommendations:

Iowa employers should consult legal counsel to discuss the impact of House File 902 on their vaccination policies and practices. Please contact your dedicated service professional with any questions.

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