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State Updates

 

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 (4886)/Comments (0)/
Categories: State Compliance UpdateGeorgia
Tags: 07/01/18

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 (5024)/Comments (0)/
Categories: State Compliance UpdateGeorgia
Tags: 07/01/18

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 (3893)/Comments (0)/
Categories: State Compliance UpdateMinnesota
Tags: 07/01/18

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 (3095)/Comments (0)/
Categories: State Compliance UpdateConnecticut
Tags: 07/01/18

July 2018 HR Compliance Calendar

07/01/18

Below is a summary of compliance requirements that took effect recently or will take effect over the next month. For more information on these topics, please see this month’s edition of the ADP Insights & Solutions Newsletter or the Newsletter Archive.
Friday, June 29, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2264)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner
Tags: 07/01/18

ADP and NAWBO Join Forces to Strengthen Women-Owned Businesses

07/01/18

ADP firmly believes that these entrepreneurs deserve every opportunity to succeed—and wants to have a hand in helping them to the top! We are proud to join forces with the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) to support women-owned organizations in overcoming these professional challenges and maximizing their business potential. 
Friday, June 29, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3159)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Bulletin News
Tags: 07/01/18

Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) Coverage Renewal and Legal Defense Benefit (LDB) Reminder

07/01/18

In addition to compliance guidance, ADP TotalSource provides valuable additional benefits to help you protect your organization’s financial interests in the event of a claim. These benefits include Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) coverage, the Legal Defense Benefit (LDB), and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Human Resource Service. To ensure you continue to remain eligible for these benefits, please take a minute to review the following important information about these programs, including the changes described below.
Friday, June 29, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3081)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Bulletin News
Tags: 07/01/18

IRS 2019 Form W-4 Represents Major Changes to Payroll

07/01/18

On June 6, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a draft Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, for 2019. Several changes are fundamental in nature, potentially requiring significant reprogramming of payroll systems. State and local tax authorities are also expected to respond with similar changes. 
Friday, June 29, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (12217)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Bulletin News
Tags: 07/01/18

You Asked, We Answered--Overtime, Travel Time, Training Time and More!

07/01/18

Here are responses to some of the most frequently asked questions from ADP clients on these topics. This HR Tip covers federal law, but your state or local law may differ. Please check your state law to ensure compliance.
Friday, June 29, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3392)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Bulletin News
Tags: 07/01/18

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 (4917)/Comments (0)/
Categories: South Carolina
Tags: 07/01/18
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