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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.

New York Increases Earnings Threshold for Certain Employee Pay Provisions

The state of New York has enacted Senate Bill 5572/Assembly Bill 6796, which increases the earnings threshold for exemption from certain wage payment protections under the New York Labor Law.

New York Increases Earnings Threshold for Certain Employee Pay Provisions

The state of New York has enacted Senate Bill 5572/Assembly Bill 6796, which increases the earnings threshold for exemption from certain wage payment protections under the New York Labor Law.

New York Limits Employer Rights to Employee Inventions

New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill A5295), which limits an employer's rights to an employee's invention. Assembly Bill A5295 is effective immediately.

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The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission (SCHAC) has published Frequently Asked Questions on the new state Pregnancy Accommodations Act. It also has published a new anti-discrimination poster that includes provisions required under the Act.

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State-Compliance-Update, New-York-

As a reminder, the New York City Fair Chance Act (“FCA”) specifically prohibits solicitation, advertisement or publication for employment that states any limitation or specification regarding criminal history, even if no adverse action follows. The FCA makes it an unlawful ...

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The "Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act" requires that all employers in New York City post an anti-sexual harassment rights and responsibilities poster. Employers must also provide an information sheet on sexual harassment to each employee at the time of hire or include the information in their ...

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The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Office of Labor Policy & Standards has released a mandatory posting, Frequently Asked Questions, and an overview for employers and workers called “What Employers/Workers Need to Know” as guidance on the temporary schedule ...

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State-Compliance-Update, New-Jersey-

All applicants and employees working in any New Jersey Department of Human Services (“DHS”) funded, licensed or regulated program serving adults with developmental disabilities are subject to mandatory drug testing.

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State-Compliance-Update, Massachusetts

Massachusetts has passed a law that, over a period of five years, will: (1) raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour; (2) mandate paid family and medical leave for Massachusetts employees; and (3) phase out Sunday and holiday premium pay for retail employees.

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State-Compliance-Update, Delaware-

Businesses that employ 100 or more employees, excluding part-time employees, or 100 or more employees that work in the aggregate at least 2,000 hours per week, must provide at least 60 days’ written notice before the business orders a mass layoff, plant closing or relocation if it will ...

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Delaware raises minimum wage to $8.75 per hour and creates a training minimum wage and a youth wage that is not more than $0.50 less than the minimum wage rate as of January 1, 2019.

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State-Compliance-Update, California

The California Supreme Court has broken with federal precedent once again in favor of its state employees, rejecting application of the Fair Labor Standard Act’s de minimis rule in a lawsuit seeking recovery of unpaid wages under California state law.

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Berkeley, CA has increased its minimum wage rate to $15.00 per hour effective October 1, 2018. You should increase the rate for-nonexempt employees paid below the new minimum wage rate on or before the effective date and if needed, order a new poster.

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State-Compliance-Update, California

California’s standard on “Hotel Housekeeping Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention” went into effect for California hotels and other lodging establishments on July 1, 2018. The standard is designed to control the risk of musculoskeletal injuries to housekeepers. The standard ...

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