Overview: According to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, prior salary history, alone or in combination with other factors, cannot justify a wage differential between male and female employees under the federal Equal Pay ...

Overview: New Kentucky legislation drastically changes Kentucky corporate and personal income tax provisions effective for tax years after 2017.  Effective Date: Tax years beginning after 2017.  Details: On April 13, 2018, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin’s veto of H.B. ...

Overview: Maine amends Marijuana use laws to permit employers to enact and enforce workplace policies restricting the use of marijuana by employees. Effective Date: Already in effect (May 2, 2018) Details: On May 2, 2018, the Maine Legislature overrode Governor Paul LePage’s veto ...

Overview: A provision in the Massachusetts criminal justice reform law signed by Governor Charlie Baker amends the state’s restrictions on the questions employers may ask a job applicant regarding the applicant’s criminal history during the hiring process. The new restrictions ...

Overview: Effective August 1, 2018, up to $25,000 in a health savings account and/or medical savings account is exempt from garnishment, levy, and attachment.    Effective Date: August 1, 2018     Details: On May 3, 2018, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton ...

Overview: New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy (D), has signed into law the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act (the “Act”), which will provide eligible employees with paid leave for their own medical needs, those of a family member, or other covered reasons.    Effective ...

Overview: As part of its 2018-2019 Budget, New York State has created the Employer Compensation Expense Program (program) in an effort to diminish the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) on New York state residents.  Effective Date: Employer must make an election to participate in ...

Overview: In response to federal tax changes imposed under the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA), the state of Oklahoma has created the Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, also known as the OK-W-4.    Effective Date: March 1, 2018.  Details: Historically, Oklahoma ...

Overview: Rhode Island has signed into law House Bill 5413 (Healthy and Safe Families and Workplaces Act), requiring employers in the state with more than 18 employees to provide eligible employees with three days of paid sick and safe leave effective July 1, 2018. Covered ...

Overview: Tennessee law now allows an individual, corporation, business entity, or government 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. Effective Date: April 24, 2018. Any signs ...