Minnesota has enacted legislation that expressly prohibits discrimination against individuals based on traits associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyles like braids, locs, and twists. The legislation (House File 37) takes effect August 1, 2023. The Details The Minnesota ...

We want to inform you that as an employer in Albany County, New York, you are now required to disclose expected pay ranges in job postings under a new pay transparency law (Local Law “E” for 2022). The law will take effect on March 9, 2023. Local Law “E” for 2022 As a ...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the latest version of Publication 502, which describes what medical expenses are deductible by taxpayers on their 2022 federal income tax returns. This publication provides guidance on what qualifies as a medical expense under Code § 213(d) ...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published Publication 503 for use in preparing 2022 tax returns, which describes the tests a taxpayer must meet in order to claim the credit for child and dependent care expenses and explains how to calculate and claim the credit. The Details: Under the ...

We want to let you know that the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has approved COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations (NER) to replace Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS).  On Feb. 3, 2023, the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved the ...

This notice is to inform you that St. Paul, Minnesota has amended an ordinance that requires employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. The changes will take effect Feb. 18, 2023. The details Original ordinance ...

New Mexico enacted legislation (House Bill 20), the Healthy Workplaces Act ("the Act"), which requires employers to provide paid sick and safe leave to employees effective July 1, 2022. The state has released guidance that clarifies the following under the Act: Covered Workers The ...

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law several bills to help prevent human trafficking in the hospitality and transportation industries. The Details New York has added the following requirements to help prevent human trafficking. Hotels, ...

The United States Supreme Court has ruled in Helix Energy Solutions Group v. Hewitt that an employee who made in excess of $200,000 annually was eligible for overtime pay due to the fact that the employee was paid on a daily basis.   The Details: The plaintiff, Michael Hewitt from ...

Governor Kathy Hochul signed (Senate Bill S6085), which amends Section 201 of the New York Labor Law, adding new employer electronic posting requirements. Senate Bill S6085 is effective immediately. Previous law New York Labor Law requires employers to physically post workplace notices ...