News

Minimum Wage Update for Various Jurisdictions

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.

Minimum Wage Update for Missouri and Minimum Salary Threshold Update for Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine and New York

In addition to the states identified in the December 14, 2017, Insights & Solution newsletter, Missouri will see an increase to its minimum wage come January 1, 2018. Alaska, California, Colorado, New York and Maine will also see increases to the minimum salary threshold for employee exemptions.

Colorado Updates State Poster to Include Prohibition on Pregnancy Discrimination and Issues Pregnancy Accommodation Notice

The Colorado Civil Rights Division has updated its Anti-Discrimination Notice. "Pregnancy" is listed as a new protected class under the Employment Discrimination section of the notice.

Colorado Grants Employees Access to Personnel Files

Current employees of private sector employers in Colorado have been granted the right to inspect and obtain a copy of their personnel files at least one time per year. Former employees have been granted the right to inspect their personnel files one time after the termination of their employment.

Colorado Repeals Affirmation Requirement

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.

Colorado, Montana, New York City

There are several updates to our model handbook.

New State Minimum Wage

The Division of Labor has adopted Colorado Minimum Wage Order Number 32, effective January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, to reflect the state minimum wage of $8.31 per hour.

Minimum Wage Update

Colorado's minimum wage was increased from $8.00 to $8.23 per hour on January 1, 2015. The state minimum wage for tipped employees increased from $4.98 to $5.21 per hour effective January 1, 2015.

1 2 3 4 5 6

Upcoming Events

Regional Alerts

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Virginia

Virginia has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 712) that prohibits discrimination on the basis of, and requires reasonable accommodations for, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Senate Bill 712 takes effect July 1, 2020.

> Read more

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Virginia

Virginia has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 868) that expands nondiscrimination protections to cover sexual orientation and gender identity. Senate Bill 868 takes effect July 1, 2020.

> Read more

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, New-York-

The state of New York has launched a loan program (New York Forward Loan Fund) to help small businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

> Read more

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Maryland-

Maryland employers with 50 or more employees must submit a sexual-harassment-disclosure survey electronically to the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) on or before July 1, 2020. Covered employers must complete the survey again on or before July 1, 2022. The requirements were part of ...

> Read more

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Washington,-D.C.

The District of Columbia has enacted legislation (Act 23-301) that will require employers to provide paid voting leave.

> Read more

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Washington,-D.C.

The District of Columbia has enacted legislation (Act 23-305) that will require employers offering parking benefits to offer employees a transportation benefit, pay a fee, or implement a plan to reduce commuting to work by car.

> Read more

Bulletin-News, Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Illinois-

Chicago has published final rules, frequently asked questions, and a notice for employers covered by the city's Fair Workweek Ordinance, which takes effect July 1, 2020.

> Read more

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Illinois-, Federal-Compliance-Update

Chicago has published rules and enacted two ordinances that will expand coverage under the city's paid sick leave law, create new notice and recordkeeping requirements, and prohibit adverse action against employees because of COVID-19. The changes take effect on July 1, 2020.

> Read more