Compliance Corner
Monday, December 2, 2024
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Alaska
Alaska voters have approved a ballot measure that prohibits employers from taking adverse action against employees because they refuse to attend an employer-sponsored mandatory meeting that communicates the opinion of the employer about religious or political matters. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.
Monday, December 2, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
On Nov. 15, 2024, a Texas federal court struck down a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule that raised the minimum salary required to be paid to most employees classified as exempt from overtime and minimum wage requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
The court’s decision blocks the minimum compensation increases that were scheduled to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and invalidates the previously required July 1, 2024, increases nationwide.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts has enacted legislation that will entitle employees to use sick leave to address the employee’s or their spouse’s needs related to pregnancy loss or a failed assisted reproduction, adoption or surrogacy. The change takes effect Nov. 21, 2024.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) via Revenue Procedure 2024-25 has released the inflation-adjusted contribution limitations for calendar year 2025 in relation to health savings accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs).
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) via Revenue Procedure 2024-25 has released the inflation-adjusted contribution limitations for calendar year 2025 in relation to health savings accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs).
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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Pennsylvania
The Pittsburgh City Council has passed Ordinance 2024-0705 (the Ordinance), which prohibits employers from discriminating against medical marijuana patients in the workplace and limits certain marijuana drug testing of these patients. The Ordinance is effective immediately.
Monday, November 4, 2024
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Maine
The Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) is reminding employers that contributions and quarterly reporting for the state’s paid family and medical leave program will begin Jan. 1, 2025. The MDOL has also issued a proposed rule to implement the program and updated guidance in the form of frequently asked questions.
Monday, November 4, 2024
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Delaware
The Delaware Department of Labor is reminding employers of important dates that are approaching for the state’s Paid Leave Program (Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program). The program will be funded through payroll contributions paid by covered employers and employees.
Monday, November 4, 2024
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Hawaii
Hawaii has enacted legislation that prohibits employers from taking adverse action against employees because they refuse to attend an employer-sponsored mandatory meeting that communicates the employer’s opinion about political matters. The changes took effect immediately.
Monday, November 4, 2024
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Connecticut
Connecticut has enacted legislation that will expand the state’s paid sick leave law to eventually cover all employers and employees and make other changes.
Currently, the state’s paid sick leave law applies to employers with 50 or more employees in the state, and only “service workers” are entitled to receive paid sick leave. The expansion will occur in phases, with the first phase effective Jan. 1, 2025.