State Alerts
Thursday, December 7, 2023
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California
California has enacted legislation that amends the notice requirements under the state’s Wage Theft Prevention Act, beginning Jan. 1, 2024.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Colorado
The Boulder County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance 2023-4 ,which establishes a new local minimum wage starting Jan. 1, 2024.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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California
California has enacted legislation that significantly expands a requirement for employers to notify employees about federal and state earned income tax credits (EITCs). The changes are effective with notices furnished on or after Jan. 1, 2024.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Washington
The Washington Department of Labor & Industries (WDOL) has announced an increase to the state’s white collar overtime exemption salary threshold.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Illinois
Chicago has enacted an ordinance that will require employers to provide both paid sick leave and paid leave that employees working in Chicago can use for any reason. The ordinance takes effect December 31, 2023 and replaces an existing paid sick leave requirement in the city.
Monday, December 4, 2023
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Ohio
Voters in Ohio approved a ballot measure, An Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use of Cannabis (the Act), which legalizes recreational marijuana. The law takes effect on Dec. 7, 2023.
Monday, December 4, 2023
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Montana
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, tipped income will become taxable in the state of Montana.
Monday, December 4, 2023
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Colorado
The Colorado Department of Revenue has released a model notice to satisfy the notice requirement. Colorado employers should review the model notice instructions carefully and distribute the notice to employees accordingly.
Monday, October 30, 2023
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Oregon
Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 907), which further protects employees from hazardous work conditions. Senate Bill 907 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
Monday, October 30, 2023
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Massachusetts
Employees receiving Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) benefits in Massachusetts are entitled to supplement their PFML benefits with available accrued paid leave. The change is effective for PFML applications filed on or after Nov. 1, 2023. The state also announced that the contribution rate for 2024 will increase.