State Alerts

California Expands Year-End Notice Requirement

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.

Chicago Adopts New Paid Leave Ordinance

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.

Ohio Enacts Recreational Marijuana Law

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.

Colorado requires new annual notice - Updated

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.

Massachusetts Employees May Supplement Paid Family Leave with PTO

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.

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