Rhode Island Provides Grace Period to Employers Regarding Paid Sick Leave

10/01/18

Overview: The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) has announced that it will not enforce The Healthy and Safe Families and Workplaces Act (Act) that went into effect on July 1, 2018 until January 1, 2019, if it finds that an employee was mistakenly denied paid sick leave benefits but the employer acted in good faith to comply with the law's requirements.

Thursday, October 4, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (8796)/Comments (0)/

Categories: Rhode Island

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New Jersey Department of Labor Release Proposed Paid Sick Leave Regulations

10/01/18

Proposed regulations on the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act (NJPSLA) were released by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) on September 18, 2018. The NJPSLA will go into effect on October 29, 2018. The proposed Regulations address some questions created by the Act, but leave others unanswered. Written comments on the proposed Regulations must be submitted to the NJDOL by December 14, 2018.

Thursday, October 4, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (6995)/Comments (0)/

Categories: New Jersey

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Michigan Adopts Minimum Wage Increase, Paid Sick Leave Requirement

10/01/18

The Michigan Legislature has adopted two ballot measures that would increase the minimum wage and require employers to provide paid sick leave. However, the legislature may amend one or both of the laws before they take effect.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (7314)/Comments (0)/

Categories: Michigan

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Massachusetts Modifies Timing for Calculating Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees

10/01/18

As a result of the enactment of H4640, effective January 1, 2019, Massachusetts employers who utilize a tip credit in paying tipped employees must calculate the minimum wage rate at the end of each shift.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (7458)/Comments (0)/

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Illinois Expands Protections for Breastfeeding Mothers in the Workplace

10/01/18

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 1595 amending the Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act in several significant ways – most notably the compensability of break time under the Act, and the burden on employers in order to avoid providing the required break time to its employees.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (6897)/Comments (0)/

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Delaware Adopts Law Expanding Protections Against Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

10/01/18

A new Delaware law specifically addresses the prohibition against sexual harassment under the Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act (DDEA), sets an affirmative defense for employers, imposes mandatory notice distribution on employers with at least four employees within the state, and provides anti-sexual harassment training requirements for employers with at least 50 employees in the state.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (8574)/Comments (0)/

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New York State and New York City Anti-Harassment Laws

10/01/18

Earlier this year, New York State passed significant laws combating sexual harassment in the workplace. The State of New York (the “State”) has now issued draft guidance for employers on the mandatory sexual harassment prevention policies and annual employee training required by the legislation. The State’s guidance is not yet finalized and additional FAQs or guidance may be released. New York City (the “City”) also passed the “Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act” in the spring of 2018, which strengthened the City’s laws against harassment in the workplace. The new State and City laws differ, and employers in New York City must comply with both the new State and new City laws.

Monday, September 24, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4762)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update New York

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South Carolina Issues New Pregnancy Accommodations FAQs and Anti-Discrimination Poster

09/01/18

The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission (SCHAC) has published Frequently Asked Questions on the new state Pregnancy Accommodations Act. It also has published a new anti-discrimination poster that includes provisions required under the Act.

Thursday, August 30, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (8271)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update South Carolina

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Reminder: New York City Fair Chance Act Prohibits Ads Which Limit Employment Based on Criminal History

09/01/18

As a reminder, the New York City Fair Chance Act (“FCA”) specifically prohibits solicitation, advertisement or publication for employment that states any limitation or specification regarding criminal history, even if no adverse action follows. The FCA makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for most employers, labor organizations and employment agencies to inquire about or consider the criminal history of job applicants until after extending conditional offers of employment. If an employer wishes to withdraw its offer, it must give the applicant a copy of its inquiry into and analysis of the applicant’s conviction history, along with at least three business days to respond.

Thursday, August 30, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (7058)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update New York

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New York City Commission on Human Rights Publishes Anti-Sexual Harassment Poster and Information Sheet

09/01/18

The "Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act" requires that all employers in New York City post an anti-sexual harassment rights and responsibilities poster. Employers must also provide an information sheet on sexual harassment to each employee at the time of hire or include the information in their employee handbook. The poster and information sheet have now been created by the New York City Commission on Human Rights and are available on its website.

Thursday, August 30, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (7514)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update New York

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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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