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Maryland Enacts the Disclosing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Act of 2018

07/01/18

On May 15, 2018, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed into law the Disclosing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Act of 2018 (the “Act”), which prohibits contractual waivers of sexual harassment claims and imposes significant reporting requirements for certain Maryland employers as well. 
Monday, July 2, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (7612)/Comments (0)/
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Georgia Enacts Tough New Long-Term Care Background Check Law

07/01/18

A new Georgia law will require nursing home and other long-term care workers to submit to extensive background checks. Specifically, the new law will require care workers with “direct access” to seniors in long-term care facilities to pass a national background check. Georgia joins the majority of other states mandating enhanced satisfactory background checks for care workers. 
Monday, July 2, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (7523)/Comments (0)/
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Georgia Bans Hand-Held Devices While Driving

07/01/18

Georgia has become one of 16 states in the country that bans the use of hand-held devices while driving. Governor Nathan Deal signed “Hands-Free Georgia Act” (House Bill 673) into law on May 2, 2018. The new law takes effect on July 1, 2018. 
Friday, June 29, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (7804)/Comments (0)/
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Duluth, Minnesota Enacts Paid Sick Leave

07/01/18

On May 29, 2018, the Duluth City Council passed an Earned Sick and Safe Time ordinance (Ordinance No. 10571). This ordinance amended the Duluth City Code by adding a new Chapter 29E entitled Earned Sick and Safe Time. The ordinance will provide for paid Sick Leave and related leave beginning in the year 2020.
Friday, June 29, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (5926)/Comments (0)/
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Connecticut Increases Minimum Wage for Workers Who Care for People with Disabilities

07/01/18

Under a measure signed May 9 by Gov. Daniel P. Malloy (D), workers who care for those with intellectual disabilities at group homes and day programs are to be paid an hourly minimum wage of at least $15. 
Friday, June 29, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (5013)/Comments (0)/
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South Carolina Enacts New Pregnancy Accommodation Requirements

07/01/18

The South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodations Act (the “Act”) amends the South Carolina Human Affairs Law to require employers with at least 15 employees to provide reasonable accommodations to employees for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions (including lactation), unless the employer can demonstrate the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business.
Tuesday, June 19, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (7764)/Comments (0)/
Categories: South Carolina
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California Enacts New Protections Against National Origin Discrimination

07/01/18

California recently approved new amendments to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), strengthening the protections afforded to applicants and employees, including individuals who are undocumented, on the basis of their national origin.
Monday, June 18, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4694)/Comments (0)/
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Vermont Employers Should Prepare for New Laws Addressing Gender-Free Restrooms, Crime Victim Protections and Anti-Sexual Harassment Measures that go into effect on July 1, 2018

07/01/18

As the 2017-2018 legislative session came to a close, Vermont lawmakers enacted new laws that address gender-free restrooms, crime victim protections and anti-sexual harassment measures. All three laws go into effect on July 1, 2018.
Monday, June 18, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (6055)/Comments (0)/
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Vermont Bars Inquiries into Job Applicants’ Salary and Benefit History

06/06/18

Beginning July 1, 2018, employers in Vermont will be prohibited from requiring a prospective employee to disclose salary and benefit history under legislation (<u>H.B. 294</u>) signed by Governor Phil Scott on May 11, 2018. The new law also bars employers from seeking an applicant’s salary history without applicant authorization.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (13420)/Comments (0)/
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Recent State Updates

Iowa Permits Employers to Provide Employee Wage Statements by Electronic Means

04/19/18

Author: ADP Admin/Wednesday, April 18, 2018/Categories: State Compliance Update, Iowa

Previously, employers were required to mail wage statements, provide them at the place of employment, or provide employees with the means to view and print an electronic wage statement at the workplace. Per House Bill 2240, employers are now allowed to provide wage statements to employees via secure electronic transmission or other secure electronic means.

If the employee is unable to receive his or her wage statement electronically, the employee must notify the employer in writing at least one pay period in advance, and the employer must:
  • Send the statement to the employee by mail;
  • Provide the statement to the employee at the employee’s normal place of business during normal employment hours; or
  • Provide the employee access to view the employee earnings statement electronically and provide the employee free and unrestricted access to a printer to print the statement.
Coverage: Employers with employees in Iowa.

Effective: July 1, 2018

Action Required: Please contact your Human Resources Business Partner or your Payroll Service Representative if you have any questions.

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