Washington requires sexual harassment training in the hotel, retail, security guard and property services industries

07/03/19

Washington has enacted a new law regarding sexual harassment training in certain industries. Specifically, it requires employers in the hotel, motel, retail, security guard and property services industries to adopt a sexual harassment policy, provide training and submit certain information to the state Department of Labor and Industries. Hotels and motels with 60 or more rooms must comply with the new law by January 1, 2020. All other covered employers must comply by January 1, 2021.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (6106)/Comments (0)/

Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance Update Washington

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Washington creates long-term-care program

07/03/19

The state of Washington has approved legislation that creates a state-run program that will provide long-term-care benefits to eligible individuals. Employers will be required to withhold employee contributions and remit them to the state, but employers aren’t required to contribute to the program themselves.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (6160)/Comments (0)/

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Washington adds pay history ban, transparency requirements

07/03/19

Washington has enhanced its pay equity protections. One year after enacting the 2018 Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, which included an array of pay equity provisions, the legislature passed HB 1696, which restricts pay history inquires and enhances pay transparency requirements. The amendments take effect July 28, 2019.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (6170)/Comments (0)/

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Oregon requires reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers

07/03/19

Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 2341) that will require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions to applicants and employees. House Bill 2341 takes effect January 1, 2020.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (6205)/Comments (0)/

Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance Update Oregon

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Nevada enacts paid leave law

07/03/19

Nevada has enacted legislation that will require certain employers to provide paid leave to employees.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (6016)/Comments (0)/

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Minnesota adds new wage payment, notice, and recordkeeping requirements

07/03/19

Minnesota has enacted detailed new wage payment, notice and recordkeeping requirements for employers, effective July 1, 2019, and wage theft protections for employees, effective August 1, 2019.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (7170)/Comments (0)/

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Massachusetts officially delays and amends paid family leave law

07/03/19

Massachusetts officially delayed the start of contributions under the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) until October 1, 2019, and amended the law. With the delay, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave announced a number of changes.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (6589)/Comments (0)/

Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance Update Massachusetts

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