Special Report - New California Employment Laws Effective in 2018 Thursday, December 7, 2017 | California This report is to provide a summary of some of the major laws that may impact your operations and help you plan and prepare for these new compliance challenges. It is part of our broader commitment to help clients meet their compliance obligations. The laws covered in this report are effective January 1, 2018 unless otherwise noted. Read more.
Maine Upholds Veto of Recreational Marijuana Law Thursday, December 7, 2017 | Maine On November 6, 2017, the Maine House of Representative upheld Governor Paul R. LePage’s veto of a bill to legalize and regulate recreational marijuana. The 74-62 vote fell 17 votes short of the two-thirds margin required to override the Governor’s veto.
Massachusetts Strengthens Protections for Pregnant Workers Thursday, November 16, 2017 | Massachusetts In an amendment to the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act, the state of Massachusetts has expressly included pregnancy as a protected characteristic and expands accommodation requirements for pregnant employees. The amended law goes into effect April 1, 2018.
Discharging Employees for Refusing to Share Tips is Prohibited in Minnesota Thursday, November 16, 2017 | Minnesota The Supreme Court of Minnesota, in Burt v. Rackner, Inc., has ruled that discharging an employee for refusing to share tips is illegal under the Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act (MFLSA).
San Francisco Passes Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance Thursday, November 16, 2017 | California San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee signed the “Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance”, increasing protections for nursing mothers working in the geographic boundaries of San Francisco.
Final Quarter-Close Checklist Tuesday, November 14, 2017 | TotalSource- WFN Where did the time go? It’s hard to believe that 2017 is nearly over. Before you close the books on this year, there are a few things you need to do to ensure your employees receive accurate W-2 Forms and to prepare for the upcoming new-year.
Compensation and Performance Management Enhancements Monday, November 13, 2017 | TotalSource- WFN New enhancements have been made to the Compensation and Performance Dashboards based on the feedback we’ve received.
Third Circuit Says Employers Cannot Bypass Obligation to Compensate Employees for Short Rest Periods Monday, November 13, 2017 | TotalSource- WFN According to the Third Circuit, refusing to compensate employees for short breaks is prohibited by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees must be paid for rest breaks that are twenty minutes or less in duration.
Do you have Suggestions for ADP TotalSource? Thursday, November 2, 2017 | TotalSource- WFN We’re committed to providing you the best products for your business, so your input is truly valuable in helping us focus our efforts on the right enhancements. Let us know what you think.