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New Version of Model Fair Credit Reporting Act Summary of Rights Released

A new model “A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act” disclosure form document was released on September 12, 2018, by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Employers and background check companies should begin using the new form by September 21, 2018.

Ninth Circuit Rejects U.S. Department of Labor’s Interpretation of “Dual Jobs” for Tipped Employees

Finding it wholly inconsistent with the statute and the regulation it purports to interpret, the Ninth Circuit, in Marsh v. J. Alexander’s, LLC, held invalid the United States Department of Labor’s “80/20” tip credit rule, or “20% Rule,” which limits the availability of the tip credit when tipped employees spend more than 20% of their time performing non-tip generating duties.

Health Advocate Now Available to Your Employees

ADP TotalSource® is very happy to announce that Health Advocate is now available to you and your eligible employees, at no cost to you.

Stay Issued for Pay Data Reporting Aspects of EEO-1 Form

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has indefinitely stayed the deadline for compliance with the pay data collection aspects of the revised EEO-1 form.

Department of Labor Introduces Dual Fringe Rates for Service Contract Act

The Department of Labor has released its annual Health and Welfare Fringe Benefits Rate adjustment for 2017-18, announcing two separate rates for the Service Contract Act.

Important Change for 2018 VETS-4212 Filings

For reporting in 2018 and going forward, government contractors will gain the efficiency of pulling a single data snapshot as of December 31 for reporting on both EEO-1 and VETS-4212 reports.

ACA Client Acknowledgment: Take Action NOW and Avoid Penalties

If you are an Applicable Large Employer (ALE), your business could be in jeopardy of facing significant financial penalties if you have not approved your 1094-C and 1095-C Forms through My TotalSource. We encourage you to take action NOW to avoid potential penalties.

New Form I-9 Released - Employers Must Start Using by January 22, 2017

On Monday, November 14, 2016, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new version of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The new form can be accessed by clicking here.

Special Report - Recent Court Action Blocking the Implementation of the Final Fair Labor Standards Act Regulations

As we reported last week, a district court in Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule which sought to raise the required salary level to qualify for the white collar exemptions. With this ruling, the regulations will not go into effect on December 1, 2016.

As part of our commitment to providing you with guidance on this development, we have prepared a Special Report which includes frequently asked questions, key decision points, sample employee communications and a link to the previously announced Jackson Lewis, P.C. webcast which is now available on demand. Click here to access the Special Report.

OSHA Postpones Enforcement of New Electronic Recordkeeping Rule Pertaining to Employee Injury and Illness Reporting Policies and Issues Guidance on Incentive, Disciplinary and Drug-Testing Programs

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has agreed to further postpone enforcement of its new final rule, Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses, until December 1, 2016. The agency also issued guidance explaining its position on incentive, disciplinary, and drug-testing programs.

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The District of Columbia has enacted emergency legislation (B23-980) that requires employers to adopt certain worker protection policies and prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for certain COVID-19 related reasons.

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The Virginia General Assembly has delayed a scheduled increase to the minimum wage.

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The minimum wage in the city of San Jose, California will increase to $15.45 per hour on January 1, 2021.

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Oregon's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has enacted a temporary rule to help control the spread of COVID-19. The temporary rule is in effect from November 16, 2020 until May 4, 2021, unless extended. Below is an overview of the requirements.

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New York has enacted legislation (SB 7506B) that will require all employers in the state to provide employees with sick leave. The law takes effect on January 1, 2021; however, employees begin accruing sick time on September 30, 2020.

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New Jersey has enacted Executive Order 192, which establishes specific health and safety measures for employers during COVID-19. Executive Order 192 takes effect November 5, 2020.

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Michigan has enacted legislation (House Bill 6032) that establishes certain requirements and protections related to COVID-19 for employees. House Bill 6032 is effective retroactive to March 1, 2020.

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The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has adopted an emergency rule requiring employers to take certain steps related to COVID-19. The emergency rule is effective immediately.

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

The Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) has provided guidance on a new requirement for restaurant employers to provide a tip credit wage statement to tipped employees.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Florida

Voters in Florida have approved a ballot measure that will increase the minimum wage in several phases.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Colorado

Voters in Colorado have approved a ballot measure that will create a paid family and medical leave (PFML) program funded by employers and employees.

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Colorado has adopted final rules that implement the state's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA). The final rules take effect January 1, 2021.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, California

California has announced an increase to the pay rates computer software employees and physicians must receive in order to be exempt from overtime. The minimum salary required for the administrative, professional, and executive overtime exemptions in the state will also increase. These new rates ...

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