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North Carolina amends pay & notice rules

North Carolina has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 208) that amends several wage notification requirements. The law is currently in effect as of July 8, 2021.

North Carolina Amends Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay Laws for Certain Employees

Effective January 1, 2018, North Carolina workers employed in in a seasonal amusement or recreational establishment must be paid the full minimum wage rate.

North Carolina State Poster is Updated Due to OSH (Effective 08/2016)

The North Carolina Department of Labor has updated its OSH notice to notify employees of their right to be free of discrimination or retaliation for raising health or safety concerns, filing a complaint, reporting work-related injuries and illnesses, and assisting an inspector.

New Tax Form Required for Nonresident Aliens

Non-resident aliens employed by your establishment must complete a new form.

North Carolina Poster Compliance Update

North Carolina Workers' Compensation and NCOSH has been updated. The Safety and Health (OSHA) Notice to Employees Poster have changed sections from "Records and Reports" and "Reporting Accidents" to "Injury and Illness Records" and "Accident and Fatality Reporting." A fill-in section has been added for Employers Workers' Compensation Insurance Carrier information.

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The medical marijuana program established by New York’s Compassionate Care Act has been implemented.

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Colorado

Effective August 10, 2016, Colorado employers are no longer required to complete and retain the Colorado Affirmation Form, confirming that they have examined whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States.

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Florida

In an effort to help our clients and worksite employees understand and prepare for potential health events, Life’s Solutions, our Employee Assistance Program provider, has created an educational brochure that provides information about the signs, symptoms, and prevention of the Zika virus, ...

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New-Hampshire

New Hampshire recently enacted Senate Bill 416, which grants an employee the right to request (1) a flexible work arrangement that meets the needs of the employer and employee and (2) advance notice of his/her work schedule. It also prohibits employers from retaliating against an employee ...

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Virginia

The Virginia state poster has been updated in regards to accident reporting. All injuries or illnesses that result in an in-patient hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye must be reported to Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Program (VOSH) within 24 hours. This Virginia law has been ...

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