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Connecticut to Expand Paid Sick Leave Law

Monday, November 4, 2024
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Connecticut
Connecticut has enacted legislation that will expand the state’s paid sick leave law to eventually cover all employers and employees and make other changes.

Currently, the state’s paid sick leave law applies to employers with 50 or more employees in the state, and only “service workers” are entitled to receive paid sick leave. The expansion will occur in phases, with the first phase effective Jan. 1, 2025.

California Health Care Worker Minimum Wage Takes Effect Oct. 16

Monday, November 4, 2024
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California

The California Department of Industrial Relations has announced that the minimum wage for covered health care workers will go into effect Oct. 16, 2024. Originally, the minimum wage was supposed to take effect June 1, 2024, but it was delayed twice.

California Raises Minimum Pay for Overtime Exemptions for 2025

Monday, November 4, 2024
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California
The California Department of Industrial Relations has announced an increase to the pay rates that computer software employees and physicians must receive to be exempt from overtime. Additionally, the minimum salary required for the administrative, professional, and executive overtime exemptions will also increase. These new rates take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

California Bars Mandatory Meetings on Political or Religious Matters

Monday, November 4, 2024
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California

California has enacted legislation that prohibits employers from taking adverse action against employees because they refuse to attend an employer-sponsored mandatory meeting that communicates the employer’s opinion about political or religious matters. The changes were made by enactment of Senate Bill 399 and take effect Jan. 1, 2025.

Minimum Wage Increase for Federal Contractors Announced

Monday, November 4, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that the hourly minimum wage for employees performing work on covered federal contracts will increase from $17.20 to $17.75 on Jan.  1, 2025.  The new minimum wage rate will apply in full to tipped and non-tipped employees, as well as to workers with disabilities.

Time Off to Vote: 8 Facts Employers Should Know

Monday, November 4, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update

Many jurisdictions require employers to provide time off to employees to vote and/or act as an election official. Here are eight key facts about these requirements.

Social Security Wage Base for 2025 Announced

Friday, November 1, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
On Oct. 10, 2024, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the 2025 wage base. The annual wage base limit is the maximum amount of employee wages that are subject to the social security tax for the calendar year.

ADP + American Heart Association team up for “World Restart a Heart Day”

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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TotalSource- WFN
ADP TotalSource® is a proud supporter of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Nation of Lifesavers initiative. To mark “World Restart a Heart Day” on Oct. 16, you and your U.S.-based employees can join the AHA’s Nation of Lifesavers and learn about CPR in the ADP Mobile app by watching a 60-second video and completing a 4-item assessment to receive a Nation of Lifesavers badge.

The ACA Reporting final countdown is on. Act now!

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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TotalSource- WFN

Wow! It is almost that time again! Your 2024 ACA Reporting will be ready to review in December. We are reaching out remind you to review your ACA Compliance Dashboard.

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