Florida has now released the poster required to be posted in the workplace regarding the minimum wage increase in the state. The Details: Effective Sept. 30, 2022, the minimum wage in Florida was increased to $11.00 per hour for non-tipped employees and to $7.98 in cash wages for tipped ...

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) has released guidance and provided a sample form to help employers address workplace impairment due to employee cannabis use. Background: In 2021, Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill 21, also known as the New Jersey Cannabis ...

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) has added more rules to the Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI) program, providing clarification for employers. The Details: The OED rules clarify various aspects of the PFMLI program, such as the use of certain types of ...

The expansion of the District of Columbia’s paid family leave benefits took effect Oct. 1, 2022. The changes could have taken effect as soon as July 1, 2022, but they were delayed until Oct. 1, 2022. The Details: Effective October 1, 2022, eligible employees will be entitled to ...

California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 2282), which clarifies the state’s hate crimes law as it pertains to the workplace, and  increases the potential penalties. It takes effect Jan. 1, 2023. The Details: By way of background, existing law considers the symbol of ...

California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 1041), which will allow employees to use paid sick leave and California Family Rights Act (CFRA) leave to care for a “designated person.” Assembly Bill 1041 takes effect Jan. 1, 2023. Note: The state’s paid sick leave ...

The California Department of Industrial Relations has announced an increase to the pay rates that computer software employees and physicians must receive in order to be exempt from overtime. Additionally, the minimum salary required for the administrative, professional, and executive overtime ...

Colorado has issued final rules addressing employer participation requirements and benefits under the state’s paid family and medical leave insurance program. The final rules take effect on Oct. 15, 2022. Employers can also meet the legal requirements through a private plan, as opposed ...

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) has announced the 2023 contribution rates for the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program. The Details: Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) is a state program that offers up to 26 weeks of paid leave for family or ...

Oklahoma has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1345), which provides wage payment options for employers. Senate Bill 1345 takes effect on Nov.1, 2022. Background: Every Oklahoma employer must pay all wages due to an employee at least twice each calendar month on regular paydays. The paydays ...