State Alerts
Friday, November 1, 2019
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Florida
The minimum wage in Florida will increase to $8.56 per hour on January 1, 2020. All non-exempt employees in Florida must be paid at least the minimum wage.
Friday, November 1, 2019
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California
The California Department of Industrial Relations has announced an increase to the pay rates computer software employees and physicians must receive in order to be exempt from overtime. Additionally, the minimum salary required for the administrative, professional, and executive overtime exemptions will also increase. These new rates take effect on January 1, 2020.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
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California
California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 1223) that will expand the state's requirements for providing leave to employees for organ donation. Assembly Bill 1223 takes effect on January 1, 2020.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
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California
California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 142) that will expand the requirements for providing lactation accommodations to employees. Senate Bill 142 takes effect on January 1, 2020.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
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Alaska
The minimum wage in Alaska will increase to $10.19 per hour on January 1, 2020. This change is the result of an annual adjustment for inflation. All non-exempt employees must be paid at least the minimum wage per hour.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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Massachusetts
We would like to remind you that effective Oct. 1, 2019, all Massachusetts employers, unless excluded by exception, will be required to participate in the statewide Paid Family Leave Insurance (FLI) and Medical Leave Insurance (MLI) program. Employers will have the responsibility of reporting wages and other information for their workforce each quarter to the Department of Family and Medical Leave.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
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Texas
Texas enacted two pieces of legislation (Senate Bill 370 and House Bill 504) that will expand employment protections for employees summoned for jury duty. The laws took effect on September 1, 2019.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
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Texas
Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 1074) that expands the state's age discrimination law. House Bill 1074 took effect on Sept. 1, 2019.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
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Oregon
Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 370) that requires employers to notify employees of federal employment authorization inspections. Senate Bill 370 is effective Jan. 1, 2020.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
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Oregon
Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bills 164 and 165) enforcing its state-run retirement program. The laws take effect Jan. 1, 2020.