New York State and New York City Anti-Harassment Laws

10/01/18

Earlier this year, New York State passed significant laws combating sexual harassment in the workplace. The State of New York (the “State”) has now issued draft guidance for employers on the mandatory sexual harassment prevention policies and annual employee training required by the legislation. The State’s guidance is not yet finalized and additional FAQs or guidance may be released. New York City (the “City”) also passed the “Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act” in the spring of 2018, which strengthened the City’s laws against harassment in the workplace. The new State and City laws differ, and employers in New York City must comply with both the new State and new City laws.

Monday, September 24, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3791)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update New York

Tags: 10/01/18

South Carolina Issues New Pregnancy Accommodations FAQs and Anti-Discrimination Poster

09/01/18

The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission (SCHAC) has published Frequently Asked Questions on the new state Pregnancy Accommodations Act. It also has published a new anti-discrimination poster that includes provisions required under the Act.

Thursday, August 30, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (6921)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update South Carolina

Tags: 09/01/18

Reminder: New York City Fair Chance Act Prohibits Ads Which Limit Employment Based on Criminal History

09/01/18

As a reminder, the New York City Fair Chance Act (“FCA”) specifically prohibits solicitation, advertisement or publication for employment that states any limitation or specification regarding criminal history, even if no adverse action follows. The FCA makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for most employers, labor organizations and employment agencies to inquire about or consider the criminal history of job applicants until after extending conditional offers of employment. If an employer wishes to withdraw its offer, it must give the applicant a copy of its inquiry into and analysis of the applicant’s conviction history, along with at least three business days to respond.

Thursday, August 30, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (5846)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update New York

Tags: 09/01/18

New York City Commission on Human Rights Publishes Anti-Sexual Harassment Poster and Information Sheet

09/01/18

The "Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act" requires that all employers in New York City post an anti-sexual harassment rights and responsibilities poster. Employers must also provide an information sheet on sexual harassment to each employee at the time of hire or include the information in their employee handbook. The poster and information sheet have now been created by the New York City Commission on Human Rights and are available on its website.

Thursday, August 30, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (6233)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update New York

Tags: 09/01/18

New York City DCA Issues Guidance on Temporary Schedule Change Amendments to Fair Workweek Law

09/01/18

The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Office of Labor Policy & Standards has released a mandatory posting, Frequently Asked Questions, and an overview for employers and workers called “What Employers/Workers Need to Know” as guidance on the temporary schedule change provisions of the New York City Fair Workweek Law. The temporary schedule change provisions require most New York City employers to grant employees two temporary changes to their work schedules each calendar year for certain “personal events.”

Thursday, August 30, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (5909)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update New York

Tags: 09/01/18

New Jersey Mandates Drug Testing of Direct Support Staff

09/01/18

All applicants and employees working in any New Jersey Department of Human Services (“DHS”) funded, licensed or regulated program serving adults with developmental disabilities are subject to mandatory drug testing.

Thursday, August 30, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (6007)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update New Jersey

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Massachusetts Raises Minimum Wage, Mandates Paid Family and Medical Leave and Phases out Sunday Premium Pay for Retail Employees

09/01/18

Massachusetts has passed a law that, over a period of five years, will: (1) raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour; (2) mandate paid family and medical leave for Massachusetts employees; and (3) phase out Sunday and holiday premium pay for retail employees.

Thursday, August 30, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (6132)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update Massachusetts

Tags: 09/01/18

Delaware Workplace Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act

09/01/18

Businesses that employ 100 or more employees, excluding part-time employees, or 100 or more employees that work in the aggregate at least 2,000 hours per week, must provide at least 60 days’ written notice before the business orders a mass layoff, plant closing or relocation if it will cause an employment loss. These requirements do not apply to federal, state and local governments, including school districts and charter schools.

Thursday, August 30, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (7466)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update Delaware

Tags: 09/01/18

Delaware Training Wage and Minimum Wage Updates

09/01/18

Delaware raises minimum wage to $8.75 per hour and creates a training minimum wage and a youth wage that is not more than $0.50 less than the minimum wage rate as of January 1, 2019.

Thursday, August 30, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (7207)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update Delaware

Tags: 09/01/18

Supreme Court of California Rejects Application of Fair Labor Standard Act’s De Minimis Rule

09/01/18

The California Supreme Court has broken with federal precedent once again in favor of its state employees, rejecting application of the Fair Labor Standard Act’s de minimis rule in a lawsuit seeking recovery of unpaid wages under California state law.

Thursday, August 30, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (6624)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update California

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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