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State Updates

 

California provides new quarantine guidance for fully vaccinated employees

06/03/21

Fully vaccinated employees in California are generally no longer required to be excluded from the workplace if they have had COVID-19 exposure as long as they are asymptomatic, according to updated guidance from the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).

Tuesday, June 1, 2021/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (5499)/Comments (0)/
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California - Santa Clara County requires employers to ask about vaccination status

06/03/21

Santa Clara County (CA) has issued an order that requires employers to determine the vaccination status of all employees and contractors and to take certain other safety measures. The order took effect May 19, 2021 and supersedes the October 5, 2020 Risk Reduction Order of the Health Officer.

Tuesday, June 1, 2021/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (5431)/Comments (0)/
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Arkansas amends law on firearms in employer parking lots

06/03/21

Arkansas has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 555) that amends the state's law concerning transportation and storage of firearms by employees in employers' parking lots. Senate Bill 555 takes effect on July 29, 2021.

Tuesday, June 1, 2021/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (7675)/Comments (0)/
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Alabama adopts Independent Contactor test

06/03/21

Alabama has enacted legislation (House Bill 408) that requires employers to use specified guidelines for determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under certain laws. House Bill 408 takes effect on July 1, 2021.
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West Virginia adopts new independent contractor test

05/06/21

West Virginia has enacted Senate Bill 272, also known as the West Virginia Employment Law Workers Classification Act (the Act). The Act takes effect on June 9, 2021.

Friday, April 30, 2021/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (7272)/Comments (0)/
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Texas appeals court: State law protects LGBTQ workers

05/06/21

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas has ruled that employers are prohibited from discriminating against LGBTQ workers under the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA).

Friday, April 30, 2021/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (7443)/Comments (0)/
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Oregon releases family leave act FAQs

05/06/21

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) has recently released guidance on the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) in the form of frequently asked questions.

Friday, April 30, 2021/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (7336)/Comments (0)/
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New York adds employment protections for recreational marijuana users

05/06/21

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed Senate Bill S854A also known as the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (the Act) into law. The Act, which is effective immediately, legalizes recreational marijuana use and establishes employment protections for recreational marijuana users.

Friday, April 30, 2021/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (7430)/Comments (0)/
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New Mexico repeals youth minimum wage

05/06/21

New Mexico has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 35) that will require employers to pay high school workers at least the minimum wage per hour.

Friday, April 30, 2021/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (7273)/Comments (0)/
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New Jersey Supreme Court reaffirms pregnant workers' rights

05/06/21

The New Jersey Supreme Court has clarified the scope of the state's Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).

Friday, April 30, 2021/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (7150)/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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