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State Updates

 

Washington clarifies Paid Family and Medical Leave waiting period

8/4/22

Washington has enacted a final rule that clarifies how the seven-day waiting period impacts Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program. The final rule is effective immediately.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3073)/Comments (0)/

Vermont sets discrimination claim timeframe

8/4/22

Vermont has enacted legislation (House Bill 729) that limits the time an employee may file a discrimination claim to six years. House Bill 729 is effective immediately.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2656)/Comments (0)/

Vermont adds whistleblower protections

8/4/22

Vermont has enacted legislation (House Bill 515) that prohibits employers from retaliating against whistleblowers. House Bill 515 is effective immediately.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2765)/Comments (0)/

Tennessee prohibits hairstyle discrimination

8/4/22

Tennessee has enacted legislation that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their hairstyle or other traits associated with race. Senate Bill 136 took effect on July 1, 2022.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2711)/Comments (0)/

South Carolina clarifies employer unemployment requirements

8/4/22

This notice is to inform you about how South Carolina has enacted a final rule that clarifies what information an employer must provide to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (the Department) for an employee separation. The final rule is effective immediately.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2677)/Comments (0)/

Pennsylvania - Philadelphia enacts commuter transit benefits requirement

8/4/22

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has signed into law the Employee Commuter Transit Benefit Ordinance. 

Wednesday, August 3, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2671)/Comments (0)/

Oregon enacts final rule on Heat Hazards

8/4/22

Oregon has enacted a final rule that requires employers to provide protections to workers that are exposed to high heat. The final rule is effective immediately.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3044)/Comments (0)/

New York announces actions to combat wage theft

8/4/22

On July 19, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced via a press release the progress and enhanced efforts by the Wage Theft Task Force to combat wage theft when perpetrated by New York employers.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2865)/Comments (0)/

Minnesota - Bloomington requires employers to provide sick leave

8/4/22

Bloomington, Minnesota has enacted an ordinance that will require employers in the city to provide sick leave to employees. Employers with five or more employees (regardless of location) must provide paid leave. Smaller employers must also provide leave, but it may be unpaid. The ordinance is effective July 1, 2023.
Wednesday, August 3, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2688)/Comments (0)/

Illinois prohibits hairstyle discrimination

8/4/22

Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3616) that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their hair texture or protective hairstyle. Senate Bill 3616 takes effect Jan. 1, 2023.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2931)/Comments (0)/
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