Compliance Corner

The Denver Auditor's Office has issued civil wage theft rules in response to recently passed Ordinance 22-1614. The Ordinance, among other things, increased the civil penalties for wage theft violations in the City.

Colorado has enacted legislation (House Bill 23-1006) that requires employers to provide an annual notice to employees about certain tax credits that may be available to them.

New York City (N.Y.C) has issued a Final Rule on Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDTs). The date of enforcement is now July 5, 2023.

The State of Washington has released information to assist employers in meeting their requirements under the Washington Cares Act.

Virginia has enacted Senate Bill 1040 (SB 1040) which restricts the use of an employee’s social security number (SSN) on an identification card or access badge.

Utah has enacted legislation (House Bill 131), which prohibits most private employers from discriminating on the basis of vaccination or immunity status in employment decisions. House Bill 131 takes effect on May 3, 2023.

Utah has enacted legislation (House Bill 324), which provides an additional way for employers to help maintain a safe working environment. House Bill 324 takes effect on July 1, 2023.

New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 1474), the "New Jersey Temp Worker Bill of Rights," (the “Bill”) which increases the rights of certain temporary workers. The law is set to take effect on August 5, 2023, with a few provisions that begin on May 7, 2023.