New York's rules for paying certain tipped employees will change beginning June 30, 2020. Background: Currently, under the Wage Order for Miscellaneous Industries and Occupations, covered employers may count tips that employees receive toward meeting the minimum wage, as long as the ...

Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1557) that amends the state's recreational marijuana law. Senate Bill 1557 is effective immediately. Background: In 2019, Illinois enacted legislation (House Bill 1438) that allows the use of recreational marijuana beginning January 1, 2020. ...

Hawaii has enacted legislation (House Bill 710) that prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their reproductive health decisions. House Bill 710 is effective immediately. Background: Hawaii prohibits all employers from discriminating against individuals because of ...

News of an outbreak of a new coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China raises issues for employers and employees about appropriate workplace responses. Reported cases are expanding quickly to other countries, including the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and ...

On Jan. 12, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that will create a new test for determining whether a joint-employer relationship exists in certain situations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule takes effect March 16, 2020. Background: Among other ...

President Trump has signed into law spending bills that will affect employers. Here's a brief summary of some of the changes. "Cadillac Tax" Repealed: The legislation repeals three Affordable Care Act (ACA) taxes, including the "Cadillac tax," the medical device tax, and the health insurance ...

ADP would like to remind you that Presidents Day, Monday February 17, 2020 is a bank holiday. The Federal Reserve will be closed.    To ensure timely employee direct deposits we recommend you accept and approve your payroll 48 business hours prior to pay date and no ...

News of an outbreak of a new coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China raises issues for employers and employees about appropriate workplace responses. Reported cases are expanding quickly to other countries, including the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and ...

The Oregon Court of Appeals recently ruled that employers must ensure employees take a full 30-minute meal period. Background: Oregon requires employers to provide employees with a 30-minute, unpaid meal break for shifts lasting more than six hours. A second unpaid meal period is required ...

New Jersey has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3945) that bans discrimination on the basis of a person’s hairstyle, or type and texture of hair. Senate Bill 3945 takes effect immediately.  ...