State Alerts
Thursday, August 1, 2024
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California
Under California’s unique Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA), an aggrieved employee is permitted to not only bring their own civil action or a class action against an employer to seek damages for alleged wrongdoings, but is also deputized to step into the shoes of the Labor Commissioner and pursue penalties for alleged violations of the Labor Code on behalf of the Labor Workforce Development Agency (LWDA).
Thursday, August 1, 2024
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California
Under California’s unique Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA), an aggrieved employee is permitted to not only bring their own civil action or a class action against an employer to seek damages for alleged wrongdoings, but is also deputized to step into the shoes of the Labor Commissioner and pursue penalties for alleged violations of the Labor Code on behalf of the Labor Workforce Development Agency (LWDA).
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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Indiana
As a result of Indiana Senate Bill 148 employers will be required to file reports of newly hired and rehired employees electronically.
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.
Monday, July 29, 2024
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Colorado
Colorado has enacted legislation that prohibits employers from taking adverse action against an employee because they are a living organ donor. The law (House Bill 24-1132) became effective immediately on June 3, 2024.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Minnesota
Minnesota has enacted legislation that will expand rights under a state law entitling employees to access their own personnel records. The changes are a result of enactment of House File 5247 and take effect July 1, 2024.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Minnesota
Minnesota has enacted legislation that amends the definitions of key terms in the state’s law that prohibits discrimination in employment. The changes are a result of enactment of House File 4109 and take effect Aug. 1, 2024.