December 2024

State Updates

 

Legislation to Reform California’ s Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)

09/05/24

Amendments to PAGA were recently negotiated in the form of two separate bills which were signed into law on July 1, 2024.  The amendments limit the claims that can be asserted and penalties that can be imposed in many PAGA lawsuits in the future. 
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California Amends Rules on Required Whistleblower Notice

09/05/24

California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 2299) that clarifies requirements and compliance for the whistleblower protections notice. The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2025.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (1479)/Comments (0)/

California Approves Rules for Indoor Heat Illness Prevention

09/05/24

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has issued regulations that require employers to take certain steps to protect workers from heat illness if they have indoor workplaces where the temperature reaches 82° F. The regulations are effective immediately.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (1432)/Comments (0)/

FTC Non-Compete Rule Blocked Nationwide - Employer Considerations

09/05/24

A Texas court has set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Final Rule banning almost all non-compete clauses days before it was set to take effect on Sept. 4.  The court’s ruling bars the FTC from enforcing the Final Rule nationwide.  
Tuesday, September 3, 2024/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (1597)/Comments (0)/
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Rhode Island Expands Family Leave; Increases Unemployment Benefits

08/01/24

Rhode Island has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 2121A), which increases both the length of leave available to employees under the Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) law and the minimum dependent allowance. The law is set to take effect in two parts: on Jan.  1, 2025, and on Jan. 1, 2026.
Monday, July 29, 2024/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2013)/Comments (0)/

New Hampshire Adds Unpaid Time Off for Firefighters and EMTs

08/01/24

New Hampshire has enacted legislation (House Bill 182), which adds unpaid time off for firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and prohibits employers from retaliating against them for responding to certain emergencies. House Bill 182 takes effect on Aug.  13, 2024.

Monday, July 29, 2024/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2030)/Comments (0)/

Louisiana Amends Final Pay Rules

08/01/24

Louisiana has enacted legislation that addresses final pay rules when an employee’s compensation includes commission, incentive pay, or a bonus. The changes are a result of enactment of House Bill 352 and take effect Aug. 1, 2024.

Monday, July 29, 2024/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (1949)/Comments (0)/

Colorado Expands Protections from Hairstyle Discrimination

08/01/24

Colorado has enacted legislation that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of hair length commonly or historically associated with race. The law (House Bill 24-1451) became effective immediately on June 3, 2024.

Monday, July 29, 2024/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (1930)/Comments (0)/

Colorado Adds Protections for Living Organ Donors

08/01/24

Colorado has enacted legislation that prohibits employers from taking adverse action against an employee because they are a living organ donor. The law (House Bill 24-1132) became effective immediately on June 3, 2024.
Monday, July 29, 2024/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (1936)/Comments (0)/

Minnesota Expands Rights Under Law on Providing Access to Personnel Records

07/03/24

Minnesota has enacted legislation that will expand rights under a state law entitling employees to access their own personnel records. The changes are a result of enactment of House File 5247 and take effect July 1, 2024.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2601)/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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