DOL withdraws new independent contractor test Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Federal Compliance Update The Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule that withdraws changes to the test for determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The changes were scheduled to take effect May 7, 2021.
DOL updates guidance on wage & hour issues related to pandemic Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Federal Compliance Update The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has updated its guidance on certain wage and hour issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nevada issues COVID-19 vaccine guidance Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Nevada The Nevada Office of the Commissioner of Labor issued guidance on whether employees should receive pay for the time they spend receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.
Washington expands eligibility for paid family leave during COVID-19 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Washington The State of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1073) that expands employee eligibility for the state's paid family and medical leave program. House Bill 1073 is effective immediately.
Washington enacts voluntary PPE protections Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Washington The state of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5254) that requires certain employers to accommodate an employee's voluntary usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) during a public health emergency. Senate Bill 5254 is effective immediately.
Washington enacts temporary worker safety rules Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Washington The State of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1206) that requires staffing agencies and employers to follow certain communication and safety protocols for temporary workers. House Bill 1206 takes effect on July 25, 2021.
Washington eliminates subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Washington Washington State has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5284), which will eliminate subminimum wage certificates for individuals with disabilities. Senate Bill 5284 takes effect on July 25, 2021.
Washington, D.C.'s minimum wage to increase July 1 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Washington, D.C. The minimum wage in the District of Columbia will increase to $15.20 per hour on July 1, 2021 for all workers, regardless of the size of the employer.
Virginia requires paid sick leave for home health workers Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Virginia Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 2137) that requires employers to provide paid sick leave to certain home health workers. House Bill 2137 is effective July 1, 2021.
Virginia expands nondiscrimination law Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Virginia Virginia has enacted three pieces of legislation that expand and amend the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA). These laws take effect on July 1, 2021.