Overview: The South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodations Act requires employers with at least 15 employees to provide reasonable accommodations to employees for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions (including lactation), unless the accommodation ...

Overview: As the 2017-2018 legislative session came to a close, Vermont lawmakers enacted new laws that address gender-free restrooms, crime victim protections and anti-sexual harassment measures. All three laws go into effect on July 1, 2018. Specifically, Vermont enacted a law requiring ...

Here are responses to some of the most frequently asked questions from ADP clients on these topics. This HR Tip covers federal law, but your state or local law may differ. Please check your state law to ensure compliance. Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Classifications: Q: What is a non-exempt ...

Overview: On June 6, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a draft Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, for 2019. Several changes are fundamental in nature, potentially requiring significant reprogramming of payroll systems. State and local tax authorities ...

Today, there are over 10 million women-owned businesses in the United States, and this powerful number continues to rise each year. According to Entrepreneur, this growing population faces a unique set of social challenges that can make it more difficult to hire, rent office space and establish ...

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 located ...

Overview: Earlier this year, Austin City Council passed an ordinance requiring employers to provide paid sick and safe leave (“PSSL”), making Austin the first city in the South to enact this type of law. Effective Date: The new law will take effect for employers with six or ...

Overview: California law now affords strengthened protections to applicants and employees on the basis of their national origin. Effective Date: July 1, 2018 Details: Background: On May 17, 2018, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Commission (“FEHC”) ...

Overview: Connecticut has passed a law that will prohibit employers from asking applicants about their pay history. Effective Date: January 1, 2019. Details:  Connecticut has enacted legislation (House Bill 5386) that will prohibit employers from asking applicants about their pay ...