State Alerts
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Minnesota
Minnesota has enacted legislation that amends state laws governing the misclassification of employees as independent contractors, including adopting further restrictions, larger penalties for misclassification, and a new test for the construction industry. The changes are a result of enactment of House File 5247.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Minnesota
Minnesota has enacted legislation that expands the protections for employees who are called for jury service. The changes are a result of enactment of House File 5216 and take effect July 1, 2024.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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California
The minimum wage for health care workers in California has been delayed from July 1, 2024 to at least October 15, 2024. Originally, the minimum wage was supposed to take effect June 1, 2024, but it has now been delayed twice.
Friday, June 28, 2024
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Virginia
Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 160), which will have the Department of Labor create a voluntary Veterans benefits and services poster. House Bill 160 takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Friday, June 28, 2024
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Virginia
Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 18), which adds ethnic origin as a protected characteristic under the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA). House Bill 18 takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Friday, June 28, 2024
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Vermont
Vermont has enacted legislation (House Bill 704), which requires employers to include salary ranges in job postings and advertisements. House Bill 704 takes effect on July 1, 2025.
Friday, June 28, 2024
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Tennessee
Tennessee has enacted legislation that extends the amount of time an employee can use for voting leave, effective on Nov. 6, 2024.
Friday, June 28, 2024
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Oregon
Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 4156), which expands Oregon anti-stalking laws and adds covered reasons for employees to use safe leave. House Bill 4156 takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Friday, June 28, 2024
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Minnesota
Minnesota has enacted an omnibus bill SF 3852 that makes numerous changes to the states labor law.
Friday, June 28, 2024
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Minnesota
Minnesota has enacted legislation that amends a law requiring employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. Certain provisions of the new law (House File 5247) took effect on May 25, 2024, whereas others take effect July 1, 2024.