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Delaware Issues Regulations, Guidance on Paid Family Leave Program

11/02/23

The Delaware Department of Labor has issued guidance and regulations to help implement the state’s Paid Leave (Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program). The program will be funded through payroll contributions paid by covered employers and employees. 

Monday, October 30, 2023/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (1314)/Comments (0)/

Delaware prohibits employers from seeking age-related info

10/06/22

Delaware has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 211) that expressly prohibits employers from asking applicants age-related questions on an initial application. Senate Bill 211 is effective immediately.

Wednesday, October 5, 2022/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2928)/Comments (0)/

Minimum Wage Update for Various Jurisdictions

12/01/18

Various jurisdictions have increased their minimum wage rates. If applicable, you must increase the pay rate for exempt and/or non-exempt employees to meet the new minimum wage. For New York, the pay rate increase is effective on or before December 31, 2018. For all other jurisdictions and federal contractors, the increase is effective on or before January 1, 2019. An updated poster is not required provided that the employer has the most recent poster already on display. If needed, employers should order a new minimum wage poster. The minimum wage rate is based on the employee’s work location.
Thursday, December 6, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (0)/Comments (0)/

Delaware Adopts Law Expanding Protections Against Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

10/01/18

A new Delaware law specifically addresses the prohibition against sexual harassment under the Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act (DDEA), sets an affirmative defense for employers, imposes mandatory notice distribution on employers with at least four employees within the state, and provides anti-sexual harassment training requirements for employers with at least 50 employees in the state. 
Wednesday, October 3, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (8952)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Delaware

Delaware Employers Will No Longer Be Able to Ask Applicants about Their Compensation History

08/17/17

In an effort to reduce pay gaps between genders, Delaware has enacted a pay history inquiry ban that prohibits employers from screening job applicants based on their salary history and asking a current or former employer about an applicant’s compensation history.
Monday, August 14, 2017/Author: Andaika Jean-Noel/Number of views (9712)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Delaware

Delaware Expands Non-Discrimination Law

9/1/16

Delaware has passed a series of laws that will prohibit employers from discriminating against individuals because of their family responsibilities, their reproductive health decisions, or for discussing their wages with co-workers.

Tuesday, August 30, 2016/Author: TJaeger2/Number of views (9005)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Delaware

Delaware Minimum Wage Increase

6/4/2015

The state of Delaware has raised its minimum wage to $8.25 effective June 1, 2015.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015/Author: DeadreDiggs/Number of views (11055)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Delaware

Delaware Mandates Pregnancy Accommodations

10/16/2014

Delaware has enacted the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, extending workplace protections afforded to pregnant employees, and employees who have recently given birth, to include requiring employers provide reasonable accommodations to such employees.

Monday, October 13, 2014/Author: SuperUser Account/Number of views (8894)/Comments (0)/
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