State Alerts
Monday, July 2, 2018
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Maryland
On May 15, 2018, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed into law the Disclosing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Act of 2018 (the “Act”), which prohibits contractual waivers of sexual harassment claims and imposes significant reporting requirements for certain Maryland employers as well.
Monday, July 2, 2018
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Georgia
A new Georgia law will require nursing home and other long-term care workers to submit to extensive background checks. Specifically, the new law will require care workers with “direct access” to seniors in long-term care facilities to pass a national background check. Georgia joins the majority of other states mandating enhanced satisfactory background checks for care workers.
Friday, June 29, 2018
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Georgia
Georgia has become one of 16 states in the country that bans the use of hand-held devices while driving. Governor Nathan Deal signed “Hands-Free Georgia Act” (House Bill 673) into law on May 2, 2018. The new law takes effect on July 1, 2018.
Friday, June 29, 2018
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Minnesota
On May 29, 2018, the Duluth City Council passed an Earned Sick and Safe Time ordinance (Ordinance No. 10571). This ordinance amended the Duluth City Code by adding a new Chapter 29E entitled Earned Sick and Safe Time. The ordinance will provide for paid Sick Leave and related leave beginning in the year 2020.
Friday, June 29, 2018
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TotalSource - Core (State Alerts)
Below is a summary of compliance requirements that took effect recently or will take effect over the next month. For more information on these topics, please see this month’s edition of the ADP Insights & Solutions Newsletter or the Newsletter Archive.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
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South Carolina
The South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodations Act (the “Act”) amends the South Carolina Human Affairs Law to require employers with at least 15 employees to provide reasonable accommodations to employees for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions (including lactation), unless the employer can demonstrate the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business.
Monday, June 18, 2018
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Vermont
Monday, June 18, 2018
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California
California recently approved new amendments to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), strengthening the protections afforded to applicants and employees, including individuals who are undocumented, on the basis of their national origin.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
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Tennessee
Tennessee law now allows an individual, corporation, business entity, or government entity (collectively “entity”) to permit the concealed carry of handguns by permit holders, while still prohibiting other weapons or the open carry of firearms at the workplace. Tennessee law previously allowed an entity to prohibit possession of all weapons on its premises, including by a person authorized to carry a concealed firearm with a valid permit.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
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Washington
Washington state and Seattle both have separate minimum wages and processes for obtaining an exemption from their minimum wages. Under Seattle's minimum wage provision, an employer was permitted to apply for exemption from the city's minimum wage only after receiving an exemption from the state.