July 2025

State Updates

 

Rhode Island Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings

08/07/25

Rhode Island has enacted legislation (House Bill 5506 SUB A), which prohibits mandatory employer-sponsored meetings regarding religious and political matters. House Bill 5506 SUB A is effective immediately.

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Rhode Island Enacts Minimum Wage Legislation

08/07/25

Rhode Island has enacted Senate Bill 125A which increases the state’s minimum wage.

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Rhode Island Adds New Hire Notice Requirement

08/07/25

Rhode Island has enacted legislation (House Bill 5679), which requires an employer to provide certain information to new hires in the form of a notice. House Bill 5679 takes effect on Jan.  1, 2026.

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Rhode Island Adds Protections for Certain Donors

08/07/25

Rhode Island has enacted legislation (House Bill 6065), which adds employment protections for bone marrow transplant and living organ donors. House Bill 6065 takes effect on Jan.  1, 2026.

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Pennsylvania - Philadelphia Clarifies Paid Sick Leave Rate of Pay for Tipped Employees

08/07/25

The City of Philadelphia has enacted legislation (Bill Number 250065), which clarifies how to calculate the paid sick leave rate of pay for tipped employees.

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Oregon Expands Paid Sick Leave to Include Blood Donation

08/07/25

Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1108), which expands the reasons an employee may take paid sick leave. Senate Bill 1108 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

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Oregon Clarifies Hiring Protections Related to Age

08/07/25

Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 3187), which clarifies age-related nondiscrimination requirements. House Bill 3187 takes effect on Sept.  28, 2025.

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New York City Expands Employee Earned Safe and Sick Time Protections

08/07/25

New York City has amended rules under the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) relating to paid personal prenatal leave.   The new rules are effective July 2, 2025.

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New York City Expands Employee Earned Safe and Sick Time Protections

08/07/25

New York City has amended rules under the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) relating to paid personal prenatal leave.   The new rules are effective July 2, 2025.

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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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