State Alerts

Massachusetts Requires Pay Ranges in Job Ads, Adds New Reporting Requirement

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Massachusetts

Massachusetts has enacted legislation (House Bill 4890), which will require employers with 25 or more employees in the Commonwealth to disclose the pay range for a position in any job posting or advertisement. This change will take effect July 31, 2025.

The legislation also requires that employers with 100 or more employees in the Commonwealth to  report certain data to the state beginning Feb. 1, 2025.

Louisiana Eases Meal Period Rules for Certain Minors

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Louisiana
Louisiana has enacted legislation that will no longer require employers to provide meal periods to minors who are 16 or 17 years of age when they work for a five-hour work period. The law (House Bill 156) took effect Aug. 1, 2024.

Alabama Amends Overtime Tax Exemption Law

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Alabama
Alabama has amended the provision which exempts overtime pay earned by employees from state taxation.  The amended law is effective on Oct.  1, 2024.

California Approves Rules for Indoor Heat Illness Prevention

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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California

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has issued regulations that require employers to take certain steps to protect workers from heat illness if they have indoor workplaces where the temperature reaches 82° F. The regulations are effective immediately.

Rhode Island Expands Family Leave; Increases Unemployment Benefits

Monday, July 29, 2024
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Rhode Island
Rhode Island has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 2121A), which increases both the length of leave available to employees under the Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) law and the minimum dependent allowance. The law is set to take effect in two parts: on Jan.  1, 2025, and on Jan. 1, 2026.

New Hampshire Adds Unpaid Time Off for Firefighters and EMTs

Monday, July 29, 2024
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New Hampshire

New Hampshire has enacted legislation (House Bill 182), which adds unpaid time off for firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and prohibits employers from retaliating against them for responding to certain emergencies. House Bill 182 takes effect on Aug.  13, 2024.

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