Washington publishes final overtime rule Wednesday, March 4, 2020 | Washington Washington has published a final rule that updates the criteria for determining which workers are exempt from minimum wage and overtime. The new rule takes effect July 1, 2020.
Pittsburgh requires paid sick leave Wednesday, March 4, 2020 | Pennsylvania Pittsburgh has enacted an ordinance that will require all employers in the city to provide paid sick leave to employees. The law takes effect March 15, 2020.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court clarifies overtime calculations Wednesday, March 4, 2020 | Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that using the fluctuating workweek method to calculate overtime pay violates the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act ("PMWA").
New York requires drug testing for motor-carriers Wednesday, March 4, 2020 | New York New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 712) that will require motor carriers to conduct pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing on certain drivers. Assembly Bill 712 takes effect Feb. 3, 2021.
New Jersey publishes paid sick leave regulations Wednesday, March 4, 2020 | New Jersey The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has released final regulations enforcing its paid sick leave law.
New Jersey offers tax credits for organ and bone marrow donation leave Wednesday, March 4, 2020 | New Jersey New Jersey has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 4188) that enables employers and employees to claim tax credits for organ and bone marrow leave. Additionally, Assembly Bill 1449 requires employers to provide job security to organ and bone marrow donors. Both laws take effect May 20, 2020.
New Jersey extends notification and pay requirements for mass layoffs Wednesday, March 4, 2020 | New Jersey New Jersey has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3170) that amends the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act, also known as the NJ mini-WARN Act. Senate Bill 3170 takes effect July 19, 2020.
New Jersey expands worker misclassification protections Wednesday, March 4, 2020 | New Jersey New Jersey has enacted two pieces of legislation (Assembly Bill 5843 and Assembly Bill 5839) aimed at combating worker misclassification.
New Jersey expands wage statement requirements Wednesday, March 4, 2020 | New Jersey New Jersey has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1791) that will require employers to provide employees with an earnings statement each pay period. Senate Bill 1791 takes effect May 19, 2020.
Maryland restricts background checks Wednesday, March 4, 2020 | Maryland Maryland has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 839) that will prohibit covered employers from inquiring about applicants' criminal history prior to the first in-person interview. Senate Bill 839 took effect Feb. 29, 2020.