Compliance Corner
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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New Jersey
We would like to remind New Jersey clients of their obligation to annually distribute to their New Jersey employees, via written or electronic means, the required notice under the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) in both English and Spanish.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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Montana
Montana’s minimum wage will increase to $8.65 per hour on January 1, 2020. Apart from a few very narrow exceptions, all non-exempt employees must be paid at least $8.65 per hour.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the law requires employers to adopt a written policy against sexual harassment. The policy must include, for example, notice to employees that sexual harassment in the workplace is unlawful and that it is unlawful to retaliate against an employee for filing a complaint of sexual harassment. The policy should also assert the employer’s commitment to investigate any complaint of sexual harassment.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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Maine
Maine requires employers to annually provide their employees with notice of the employer’s sexual harassment policy. The employer’s policy must contain, for example, the definition of harassment (with examples), the employer’s internal complaint mechanism, the Maine Human Rights Commission’s complaint process, and an anti-retaliation statement.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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Texas
The cities of Dallas and San Antonio, Texas enacted ordinances that would require employers to provide paid sick leave to covered employees. Update: On Nov. 22, a Texas judge granted a temporary injunction preventing San Antonio’s sick leave ordinance from going into effect on Dec. 1. Business groups argue that the ordinance is unconstitutional and preempted by the Texas Minimum Wage Act. A trial date has not yet been set, but we will keep you updated on the status of the ordinance as developments unfold.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
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Washington
Seattle Washington’s minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2020.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
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New York
New York's minimum wage will increase on December 31, 2019. This change is a result of a 2016 law that increased the minimum wage incrementally.
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.