Recent Updates

The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has announced increases to the minimum wages that federal contractors covered under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 and 14026 must pay its employees who are performing work on or in connection with certain covered federal contracts.  

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published a proposed rule that would change the test for determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and rescind and replace the current 2021 rule.

Delaware has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 211) that expressly prohibits employers from asking applicants age-related questions on an initial application. Senate Bill 211 is effective immediately.

California’s Governor has signed AB  152 which extends COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) through December 31, 2022 for employers with 26 or more employees.   AB 152 amends the existing SPSL law and provides for state grants to certain employers that provide such leave.

On Sept. 2, 2022, New York announced the 2023 contribution rates for the state’s Paid Family Leave program.

St. Paul, Minnesota has announced that its minimum wage will increase. The city’s minimum wage ordinance applies to employees performing work within the geographical boundaries of St. Paul.

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced that the state minimum wage would increase effective Jan. 1, 2023, as outlined below.  

The City of Sonoma, California has announced that the city minimum wage will increase Jan. 1, 2023.

San Diego, California has announced that the city minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2023.