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California Prohibits Questions About Applicants’ Prior Cannabis Use

California has enacted legislation that expressly prohibits an employer from requesting information from an applicant relating to the applicant’s prior use of cannabis. The legislation (Senate Bill 700) takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.

Oregon Adds Public Service Protections

Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 3028), which adds protections for an employee that is appointed to a board, commission, council, or committee. House Bill 3028 is effective immediately.

Maine to Establish Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

Maine has enacted legislation that will create a paid family and medical leave program in the state. Contributions to the program will begin Jan. 1, 2025, and employees will be entitled to begin using the job-protected leave on May 1, 2026.

Delaware Issues Regulations, Guidance on Paid Family Leave Program

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. 

California to Increase Fast Food Worker Minimum Wage

California has enacted Assembly Bill 1228 (AB 1228), which increases the minimum wage of fast food restaurant workers working at a national fast food chain establishment.

California Expands Paid Sick Leave Requirement

California has enacted legislation that will expand the amount of paid sick leave to which employees are entitled, extends some protections to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement and partially pre-empts local paid sick leave laws.  The legislation (Senate Bill 616) takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.

Social Security Wage Base for 2024 Announced

On Oct. 12, 2023, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the 2024 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.

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fee for 2023 Announced

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2023-70, which establishes the applicable dollar amount for policy and plan years ending on or after Oct. 1, 2023, and before Oct. 1, 2024, in relation to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

New Jersey Adds Protections for Service Employees

New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 4682), which creates various employment protections for service employees during changes of ownership. Assembly Bill 4682 takes effect on Oct.22, 2023.

Connecticut Expands Paid Sick Leave Law

Connecticut has enacted legislation that makes changes to the state’s paid sick leave law. The legislation (Senate Bill 2) took effect Oct. 1, 2023.
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