Recent Updates
Friday, November 1, 2019
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has enacted the Construction Industry Employee Verification Act (House Bill 1170), which requires construction industry employers to use E-Verify to confirm that new hires are authorized to work in the United States. House Bill 1170 takes effect onOctober 7, 2020.
Friday, November 1, 2019
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Ohio
Ohio's minimum wage will increase to $8.70 per hour on January 1, 2020. With a few exceptions, all non-exempt employees in Ohio must be paid at least the minimum wage per hour.
Friday, November 1, 2019
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New York
New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1040) that expands employment protections for domestic violence victims. Senate Bill 1040 takes effect on November 18, 2019.
Friday, November 1, 2019
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New Hampshire
New Hampshire has enacted legislation (House Bill 608) that expands gender identity protections. House Bill 608 is effective immediately.
Friday, November 1, 2019
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Massachusetts
It is almost time for the HIRD filing. Each year, Massachusetts state law requires employers to file a HIRD form that contains information about employer-sponsored benefits offerings.
Friday, November 1, 2019
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Florida
Maryland has enacted legislation (House Bill 679) that expands the state's nondiscrimination law. House Bill 679 took effect on October 1, 2019.
Friday, November 1, 2019
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Florida
The minimum wage in Florida will increase to $8.56 per hour on January 1, 2020. All non-exempt employees in Florida must be paid at least the minimum wage.
Friday, November 1, 2019
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California
The California Department of Industrial Relations has announced an increase to the pay rates computer software employees and physicians must receive in order to be exempt from overtime. Additionally, the minimum salary required for the administrative, professional, and executive overtime exemptions will also increase. These new rates take effect on January 1, 2020.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
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California
California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 1223) that will expand the state's requirements for providing leave to employees for organ donation. Assembly Bill 1223 takes effect on January 1, 2020.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
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California
California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 142) that will expand the requirements for providing lactation accommodations to employees. Senate Bill 142 takes effect on January 1, 2020.