April 2026

 

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Alabama Amends Overtime Tax Exemption Law

Alabama has amended the provision which exempts overtime pay earned by employees from state taxation.  The amended law is effective on Oct.  1, 2024.

Indiana Announces Changes to New Hire Reporting Requirements

As a result of Indiana Senate Bill 148  employers will be required to file reports of newly hired and rehired employees electronically.

Additionally, employers will be required to provide new data elements on all reports of newly hired or rehired employees.

Connecticut Amends Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

Connecticut has enacted legislation that amends a law entitling employees to paid family and medical leave. The amendments take effect Oct. 1, 2024.

Legislation to Reform California’ s Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)

Amendments to PAGA were recently negotiated in the form of two separate bills which were signed into law on July 1, 2024.  The amendments limit the claims that can be asserted and penalties that can be imposed in many PAGA lawsuits in the future.  

California Amends Rules on Required Whistleblower Notice

California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 2299) that clarifies requirements and compliance for the whistleblower protections notice. The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2025.

California Approves Rules for Indoor Heat Illness Prevention

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has issued regulations that require employers to take certain steps to protect workers from heat illness if they have indoor workplaces where the temperature reaches 82° F. The regulations are effective immediately.

Rhode Island Expands Family Leave; Increases Unemployment Benefits

Rhode Island has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 2121A), which increases both the length of leave available to employees under the Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) law and the minimum dependent allowance. The law is set to take effect in two parts: on Jan.  1, 2025, and on Jan. 1, 2026.

New Hampshire Adds Unpaid Time Off for Firefighters and EMTs

New Hampshire has enacted legislation (House Bill 182), which adds unpaid time off for firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and prohibits employers from retaliating against them for responding to certain emergencies. House Bill 182 takes effect on Aug.  13, 2024.

Louisiana Amends Final Pay Rules

Louisiana has enacted legislation that addresses final pay rules when an employee’s compensation includes commission, incentive pay, or a bonus. The changes are a result of enactment of House Bill 352 and take effect Aug. 1, 2024.

Colorado Expands Protections from Hairstyle Discrimination

Colorado has enacted legislation that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of hair length commonly or historically associated with race. The law (House Bill 24-1451) became effective immediately on June 3, 2024.
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