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7 Rules You Need to Know Before Hiring a Minor

Overview:  With spring in full swing and summer approaching, employers may be thinking about hiring minors for the summer months. If you plan to hire minors, be sure to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Here are seven requirements to consider for hiring ...

May and June 2019 HR Compliance Calendar

Below is a summary of compliance requirements that took effect recently or will take effect over the next few months.  For more information on these topics, please see this month’s edition of the ADP Comprehensive Services Newsletter or the Comprehensive Services Newsletter Archive ...

June Webinars

Newsletter Article Template Safety and the Role of the Supervisor – MACS74665 June 3, 2019 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET How to Register This webinar introduces participants to best practices and ...

California Agricultural Employees Overtime Pay Schedule

Overview: The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has issued guidance on the new pay schedule for agricultural workers under the Phase-In Overtime for Agricultural Workers Act of 2016 that took effect January 1, 2019. Effective ...

Kentucky Adopts Pregnant Workers Act

Overview:  Kentucky employers must provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited due to pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, unless it would impose an undue hardship on the employer to do so. Effective Date: June 27, 2019  Details: The Kentucky ...

Maine Enacts Salary History Ban

Overview: Maine has passed a new law prohibiting employers from inquiring about an applicant’s compensation history until after making an offer of employment. Effective Date: September 17, 2019 Details: ...

Baltimore Enacts New Lactation Break, Room, and Policy Requirements

Overview:  Baltimore has enacted new lactation accommodation requirements, including a requirement for covered employers to adopt a lactation room policy. Effective Date: April 14, 2019  Details: Lactation Breaks: Employers of 2 or more employees must provide a reasonable amount ...

Maryland to Increase Minimum Wage

Overview:  Maryland has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 280) that will increase the state’s minimum wage in several phases.  Effective Date: See below Details: Minimum Wage: The scheduled increases will differ depending on the size of the employer. Small Employers: For ...

Massachusetts Releases Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Guide, Workplace Poster, and Template Notices

Overview: Massachusetts has released a new guide for employers on the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. It has also issued a mandatory workplace poster, and template notices employers may use to fulfill the ...

Michigan Launches Paid Sick Leave Website

Overview:  As previously reported, Michigan’s Paid Medical Leave Act went into effect on March 29, 2019.  Michigan has now launched a website regarding the new Paid Medical Leave Act.  Among other things, the website includes a frequently asked questions section and a ...

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