SECURE 2.0 Catch-Up Contributions Must be Made on a Post-Tax (Roth) Basis for “High Wage Earners” beginning in 2024

When the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 was signed into law late last year, it included several provisions affecting retirement savings plans. These provisions are collectively referred to as the Setting Every Community Up for ...

Delayed California Consumer Privacy Act regulations: Slight reprieve but time is ticking

The Superior Court of California has delayed enforcement of the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Regulations for one year. This means that the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) cannot begin enforcement of the new regulations until March 29, 2024. The delay offers employers a ...

U.S. DOL Proposes Increase to Minimum Salary for Exempt Employees

On Aug. 30, 2023, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) released its highly anticipated proposed overtime rule. This rule, if finalized, would increase the minimum salary amount required to be paid to executive, administrative and professional (EAP) employees and the required annual ...

Washington Issues Final Rule on Outdoor Heat Exposure

The state of Washington’s Department of Labor & Industries (DOLI) has adopted a Final Rule to permanently protect workers from outdoor heat exposure. The Final Rule takes effect on July 17, 2023. The Details As background, the state of Washington requires ready access to at least ...

Texas Blocks Local Paid Sick Leave Ordinances

Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 2127), which preempts local jurisdictions from adopting and enforcing laws related to conduct that is governed by the state’s labor code, among other things. As such, the law blocks the Austin, Dallas and San Antonio paid sick leave ordinances. ...

Oregon Expands Family Leave Act

Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 999), which, for leave purposes, amends the definition of a one-year period, expands who qualifies as a family member, and adds employee reinstatement requirements under the Oregon Family Leave Act, among other things. Most of the changes take effect ...

Oregon Extends New Hire Reporting Requirements

The state of Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 184) that extends new hire reporting requirements to independent contractors. Senate Bill 184 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2024, and is not retroactive. The details Senate Bill 184 clarifies the following definitions for new hire ...

Nevada Creates State-Run Retirement Plan

Nevada has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 305), which will require covered employers to enroll eligible employees in a retirement program that may include the Nevada Employee Savings Trust (NEST). Employee contributions would begin by July 1, 2025. The details The State of Nevada will ...

New York - NYC Delays Implementation of Minimum Wage for Delivery Workers

It was previously reported that on June 12, 2023, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) released the final rule  regarding the required minimum wage for app-based restaurant delivery workers.  New York City has announced that the minimum ...

Michigan Further Expands Nondiscrimination Law

Michigan has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 147), which prohibits all employers from discriminating against applicants and employees based on the individual’s termination of a pregnancy. The law takes effect on the 91st day after adjournment of the state legislature. The legislature is ...

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