The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that employers will be allowed to inspect Form I-9 documents remotely in certain situations related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Background: The Form I-9 is used to verify a new hire's identity and work authorization. All ...

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has published a final rule that amends and clarifies the test for determining whether a joint-employer relationship exists for purposes of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The final rule takes effect April 27, 2020. Background: The NLRA ...

Updated on April 6, 2020 The United States has enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which will require employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide paid leave to employees who are impacted by COVID-19 and offer tax credits to employers that do so. The law takes ...

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has published an emergency rule that temporarily requires employers in certain industries to provide paid sick leave to employees with flu-like symptoms who are being tested for coronavirus (COVID-19). The emergency rule took effect ...

The ADP® Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQ and other resources below are designed to help you navigate the challenges you and your workforce are facing. This robust resource includes general information about COVID-19, important workplace policies, employee health and safety measures, significant ...

Washington has published a final rule that updates the criteria for determining which workers are exempt from minimum wage and overtime. The new rule takes effect July 1, 2020. Background: To be exempt from minimum wage and overtime, a worker must meet specific salary and duties tests. ...

Pittsburgh has enacted an ordinance that will require all employers in the city to provide paid sick leave to employees. The law takes effect March 15, ...

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that using the fluctuating workweek method to calculate overtime pay violates the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act ("PMWA"). Background: The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay non-exempt employees an overtime premium for all ...

New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 712) that will require motor carriers to conduct pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing on certain drivers. Assembly Bill 712 takes effect Feb. 3, 2021. Assembly Bill 712: Effective February 3, 2020, motor carriers in the state ...

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has released final regulations enforcing its paid sick leave law. Background: All New Jersey employers are required to provide employees with at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Employers may ...