April 2024
On Jan. 1, 2023, the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA) will take effect and impact how many businesses handle employment data – specifically for organizations handling the personal information of any California resident.
The California Department of Industrial Relations has announced an increase to the pay rates that computer software employees and physicians must receive in order to be exempt from overtime. Additionally, the minimum salary required for the administrative, professional, and executive overtime exemptions will also increase. These new rates take effect on Jan.1, 2023.
California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 1041), which will allow employees to use paid sick leave and California Family Rights Act (CFRA) leave to care for a “designated person.” Assembly Bill 1041 takes effect Jan. 1, 2023.
California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 2282), which clarifies the state’s hate crimes law as it pertains to the workplace, and increases the potential penalties. It takes effect Jan. 1, 2023.
California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 1949) that will require employers with five or more employees to offer bereavement leave. Assembly Bill 1949 takes effect Jan. 1, 2023.
California has enacted Senate Bill 1477 which modifies the maximum amount of an individual’s disposable earnings subject to levy when required to enforce a money judgment.
California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1126) that requires employers with four or fewer employees to either register with CalSavers or offer a qualifying employer-sponsored retirement plan by December 31, 2025. Larger employers are already subject to the requirement.
California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 2188) that prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their use of cannabis while off duty. Assembly Bill 2188 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
California’s Governor has signed AB 152 which extends COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) through December 31, 2022 for employers with 26 or more employees. AB 152 amends the existing SPSL law and provides for state grants to certain employers that provide such leave.
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 minimum wage in the city of San Jose, California will increase to $15.45 per hour on January 1, 2021.
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.
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.
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.
Voters in Florida have approved a ballot measure that will increase the minimum wage in several phases.
Voters in Colorado have approved a ballot measure that will create a paid family and medical leave (PFML) program funded by employers and employees.
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.