California Supreme Court rules that required exit searches must be paid

The California Supreme Court has ruled that employers must pay employees covered under California Wage Order 7 for the time they spend on the employer's premises waiting for, and undergoing, required exit searches. Background: California's Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Order No. 7-2001 ...

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

Updated on April 1, 2020 The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (H.R. 748, "CARES Act") was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act is the third stimulus bill aimed at providing relief to employers and individuals affected by COVID-19. Below is a high-level summary of ...

Remote inspection of I-9 documents temporarily allowed

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 ...

National Labor Relations Board releases joint-employer rule

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 ...

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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 ...

Colorado requires Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 testing in certain industries

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 ...

COVID-19 Workplace Policies & Legislative Changes

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 publishes final overtime rule

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 requires paid sick leave

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, ...

Pennsylvania Supreme Court clarifies overtime calculations

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 ...

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