December 2024

State Updates

 

Washington protects employee assistance program information

04/07/22

Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5564) that restricts employers' use of employee assistance program (EAP) data. Senate Bill 5564 takes effect on June 9, 2022.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4832)/Comments (0)/
Tags: 04/07/22

Washington DC announces increase to minimum wage

04/07/22

Washington DC has announced that its minimum wage will increase to $16.10 from the current rate of $15.20 per hour effective July 1, 2022.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4541)/Comments (0)/
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Utah expands exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates

04/07/22

Utah has enacted legislation (House Bill 63) that requires an employer to exempt an employee from a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination if the employee provides certain medical documentation. House Bill 63 is effective immediately.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (5208)/Comments (0)/
Tags: 04/07/22

New York ends designation of COVID-19 under the HERO Act

04/07/22

The New York State Commissioner of Health has ended the designation of COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health under the HERO Act (Health and Essential Rights Act). While this change in designation means private sector employers are no longer required to implement their workforce safety plans under the HERO Act, employers will still be required to comply with the other obligations under the HERO Act.
Tuesday, April 5, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4606)/Comments (0)/
Tags: 04/07/22

Massachusett’s COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave to end March 15

04/07/22

The Massachusetts Executive Office for Administration and Finance has announced that employers require to provide COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave will end March 15, 2022. The leave requirement is expiring on that date because the COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Fund, which reimburses employers for providing the leave, is nearing its limit for disbursements. Otherwise, the requirement would have remained in effect until April 1, 2022.  

Tuesday, April 5, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (5395)/Comments (0)/
Tags: 04/07/22

California - Pasadena minimum wage to increase

04/07/22

The City of Pasadena, California has announced  that the minimum wage for the city will increase.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4553)/Comments (0)/
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California - Unincorporated Los Angeles County announces minimum wage increase

04/07/22

The Los Angeles County's Chief Executive Office has announced that the minimum wage for unincorporated Los Angeles County will increase.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4400)/Comments (0)/
Tags: 04/07/22

West Virginia enacts payroll card legislation

04/07/22

On March 23, 2022, Governor Jim Justice signed into law Senate Bill 245  (SB 245) eliminating the requirements that wage payment by payroll card and direct deposit be agreed upon in writing by both employer and employee.  The legislation becomes effective June 9, 2022.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (5266)/Comments (0)/
Tags: 04/07/22

Washington D.C. to expand Paid Family Leave program

04/07/22

The District of Columbia’s chief financial officer has announced that there is already sufficient funding in a program offering paid family leave benefits to eligible employees to expand it and to reduce the employer contribution rate. As a result of the announcement, the changes will be implemented as soon as July 1, 2022.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3916)/Comments (0)/
Tags: 04/07/22

Virginia replaces emergency temporary standard with new guidance

04/07/22

The Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board has repealed its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) and provided new guidance on COVID-19 safety procedures. The Board repealed the ETS on March 23, 2022.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4048)/Comments (0)/
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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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Tags: 11/04/21
 

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