California Approves Rules for Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | California 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.
FTC Non-Compete Rule Blocked Nationwide - Employer Considerations Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | Federal Compliance Update 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.
Form I-9 Updated with New Expiration Date Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | Federal Compliance Update U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated the Form I-9 (I-9) to extend the expiration date from July 31, 2026 to May 31, 2027.
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Tipped Employee 80/20/30 Rule Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | Federal Compliance Update On Aug. 23, 2024, a three-judge panel of the 5th United States Circuit Court Appeals unanimously struck down the 2021 Department of Labor Final Rule regarding tipped employees.
Rhode Island Expands Family Leave; Increases Unemployment Benefits Monday, July 29, 2024 | Rhode Island 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.
New Hampshire Adds Unpaid Time Off for Firefighters and EMTs Monday, July 29, 2024 | New Hampshire 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.
Louisiana Amends Final Pay Rules Monday, July 29, 2024 | Louisiana 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.
Colorado Expands Protections from Hairstyle Discrimination Monday, July 29, 2024 | Colorado 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.
Colorado Adds Protections for Living Organ Donors Monday, July 29, 2024 | Colorado 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.
U.S. Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Doctrine - Potential Impact to Employers Monday, July 29, 2024 | Federal Compliance Update On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in Loper Bright Enterprises et al. v. Raimondo (Loper Bright) which overturned the long-standing precedent of Chevron USA Inc. v. NRDC. The Chevron case established the so-called Chevron Doctrine which stated that judicial deference should be afforded to federal agency determinations in interpreting statutes where legislation may be ambiguous or subject to interpretation.