Newsletter Archives

Background Checks Toolkit Updated for Los Angeles Ordinance

Thursday, February 16, 2017
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California
Los Angeles is the latest in a growing list of jurisdictions to adopt an ordinance restricting employers from asking a job applicant about his or her criminal history during the application process. Please review the state law summary section of our Background Checks Toolkit for more information.

The California Supreme Court Says Employees on Rest Breaks Must Be Completely Off Duty

Thursday, February 16, 2017
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California
In a 5-2 opinion, the majority of the California Supreme Court ruled, in the matter of Augustus, et al. v. ABM Security Services, Inc., that California law requires that employees on a rest break be completely off duty. They must be “relieve[d] . . . of all work-related duties and employer control during 10-minute rest periods.” In other words, “A rest period, in short, must be a period of rest.”

Article Title: New Occupational License Tax for the County of Perry, Kentucky

Thursday, February 16, 2017
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Kentucky
Effective January 1, 2017, the county of Perry, Kentucky enacted a new 1.00% Occupation License Tax (OLT). The TotalSource code is #1769 and this tax is on all wages and compensation paid or payable in the county for work done or services rendered by both residents and non-residents in Perry County.

New York Sets Conditions for Payment of Wages by Direct Deposit or Debit Pay Card

Thursday, February 16, 2017
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New York
The New York State Department of Labor adopted a final regulation that sets the conditions by which New York employers can pay wages by direct deposit or payroll debit card. The regulation, which goes into effect March 7, 2017, imposes significant obligations on employers who wish to offer the option of wage payment through these means.

Oregon Manufacturing Employers Must Double Count Daily and Weekly Overtime

Thursday, February 16, 2017
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Oregon

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries announced a significant reinterpretation of the interplay between the state’s daily and weekly overtime laws. According to BOLI, manufacturing employers must fully and separately provide overtime pay under both statutes instead of paying the greater of the two amounts.

2017 Open Enrollment – Poster Mailing

Thursday, February 2, 2017
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TotalSource- WFN

Every great partnership starts with a plan – and that is exactly what ADP TotalSource® provides to you as you create your 2017-2018 benefits program and begin the journey through the Open Enrollment process. 

Executive Order Bars Individuals from Seven Countries

Thursday, February 2, 2017
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Federal Compliance Update
The “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States” Executive Order, issued by President Donald Trump on January 27, 2017, bars from entry into the United States certain specified classes of individuals from Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. It also requires in-person interviews of any individual from any country, who seeks a visa, prior to the issuance of the visa. 
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