Recent Updates
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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California
Amendments to PAGA were recently negotiated in the form of two separate bills which were signed into law on July 1, 2024. The amendments limit the claims that can be asserted and penalties that can be imposed in many PAGA lawsuits in the future.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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California
California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 2299) that clarifies requirements and compliance for the whistleblower protections notice. The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2025.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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California
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has issued regulations that require employers to take certain steps to protect workers from heat illness if they have indoor workplaces where the temperature reaches 82° F. The regulations are effective immediately.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
A Texas court has set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Final Rule banning almost all non-compete clauses days before it was set to take effect on Sept. 4. The court’s ruling bars the FTC from enforcing the Final Rule nationwide.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated the Form I-9 (I-9) to extend the expiration date from July 31, 2026 to May 31, 2027.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
On Aug. 23, 2024, a three-judge panel of the 5th United States Circuit Court Appeals unanimously struck down the 2021 Department of Labor Final Rule regarding tipped employees.
Monday, July 29, 2024
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Rhode Island
Rhode Island has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 2121A), which increases both the length of leave available to employees under the Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) law and the minimum dependent allowance. The law is set to take effect in two parts: on Jan. 1, 2025, and on Jan. 1, 2026.
Monday, July 29, 2024
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New Hampshire
New Hampshire has enacted legislation (House Bill 182), which adds unpaid time off for firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and prohibits employers from retaliating against them for responding to certain emergencies. House Bill 182 takes effect on Aug. 13, 2024.
Monday, July 29, 2024
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Louisiana
Louisiana has enacted legislation that addresses final pay rules when an employee’s compensation includes commission, incentive pay, or a bonus. The changes are a result of enactment of House Bill 352 and take effect Aug. 1, 2024.
Monday, July 29, 2024
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Colorado
Colorado has enacted legislation that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of hair length commonly or historically associated with race. The law (House Bill 24-1451) became effective immediately on June 3, 2024.