Compliance Corner
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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Washington
The Washington Employment Security Department has now announced that the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program reporting deadline for the first quarter (April 30) will be pushed back to July 31, 2019. Employers will now report and remit premiums for quarters one and two between July 1 and July 31, 2019.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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Virginia
Virginia has enacted a law that amends the information that must be provided by employers to employees on their wage statements provided at the time of pay.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act was signed into law by Oklahoma Governor Stitt on March 14, 2019. The law clarifies certain regulatory aspects of the state’s existing medical marijuana law, and includes certain provisions that will be helpful to Oklahoma employers.
Monday, April 29, 2019
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New York
Westchester County in New York has enacted an ordinance that requires employers to provide sick leave to employees who work in the county. Westchester County has released a Poster for the Westchester County Earned Sick Leave Law (“WCESLL”), revised Model Notice and FAQs for employees and employers. Here are five steps to get employers started.
Monday, April 29, 2019
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New York
New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1505) that requires employers to give employees up to three hours of paid time to vote.
Monday, April 29, 2019
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New York
The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) has released model policies for the City’s lactation room law, effective March 18, 2019.
Monday, April 29, 2019
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New Mexico
New Mexico had enacted legislation (Senate Bill 96) that will prohibit employers from asking about criminal history on employment applications.
Monday, April 29, 2019
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New Mexico
New Mexico has enacted legislation that will require employers that provide paid sick leave to allow employees to use the leave to care for covered family members.
Monday, April 29, 2019
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New Mexico
The New Mexico medical marijuana law has been amended to provide employment protections to employees and applicants.
Monday, April 29, 2019
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New Jersey
New Jersey has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1567) that will require employers with 20 or more employees to offer employees the opportunity to use pre-tax income to purchase qualified commuter benefits.