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Minnesota - St. Paul, MN Enacts Wage Theft Ordinance

Thursday, December 5, 2024
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Minnesota

St. Paul, MN has enacted a wage theft ordinance designed to strengthen worker protections.  According to the  press release “wage theft occurs any time employers fail to pay wages employees are legally entitled to, including paying below minimum wage, not paying overtime, requiring work without pay, denying legal breaks, misclassification, withholding tips, non-payment of fringe benefits, and illegal deductions.”  The ordinance is effective Jan. , 2025.

Massachusetts Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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Massachusetts

Important reminder that Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD) filing requirements apply to all employers with 6 or more Massachusetts employees in any month during the past 12 months.  The filing is done through MassTaxConnect which is available for HIRD filing between Nov. 15 and Dec. 15.

New Jersey Enacts Pay Transparency Law

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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New Jersey
New Jersey has enacted legislation that will require greater transparency in pay and promotional opportunities. The law (Senate Bill 2310/Assembly Bill 4151) takes effect June 1, 2025.

Massachusetts Expands Sick Leave Requirement

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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California
Massachusetts has enacted legislation that will entitle employees to use sick leave to address the employee’s or their spouse’s needs related to pregnancy loss or a failed assisted reproduction, adoption or surrogacy. The change takes effect Nov. 21, 2024.

Illinois Clarifies New E-Verify Law

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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California

The Illinois Department of Labor has released guidance to clarify a recently enacted law, effective Jan. 1, 2025, that will prohibit employers from imposing work authorization or re-verification requirements that are greater than those required by federal law.  The guidance clarifies that the law does not prohibit private employers from using E-Verify. 
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