California expands use of ABC test for independent contractors

California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 5) that will broaden the applicability of the ABC test for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee. Assembly Bill 5 takes effect Jan. 1, 2020.  Background: In 2018, the California Supreme Court ruled (see ...

California amends rules for reporting serious workplace injuries

California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 1804) that will amend rules for reporting an employee's serious injury, illness, or death to the state. The state also enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 1805) that will amend the definition of "serious injury or illness." Both laws take effect ...

DOL releases new federal overtime rule

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a final rule to increase the minimum salary required to qualify for certain overtime exemptions. The final rule takes effect Jan. 1, 2020. The DOL estimates that the changes will make about 1.2 million workers newly eligible for overtime, ...

November webinars

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Quick and easy sign-in available fall 2019!

With Open Enrollment, Year End and tax season just around the corner, it’s more important than ever to have quick, easy and secure access to Workforce Now®  and other ADP® applications. Read this article to learn more about our new sign-in option. The last thing ...

California Delays Deadline for Expanded Harassment Training Requirement

California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 778) that will delay the expansion of the state's requirement to provide sexual harassment training. Background: In 2018, California enacted Senate Bill 1343, which requires employers with five or more employees to provide at least two hours of ...

Rhode Island amends report-in pay requirements

Rhode Island enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1000) that amends report-in pay requirements. Senate Bill 1000 took effect on July 19, 2019. Background: Rhode Island requires employers to pay employees three times their regular hourly rate when the employee reports for duty, but is not given at ...

Oregon adopts paid leave program

Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 2005) that will provide eligible employees with wage-replacement benefits for family and medical leave beginning January 1, 2023. The program will apply to all employers (except federal) with employees in the state of Oregon. Contributions: The ...

New York prohibits discrimination based on religious attire & facial hair

New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 4204) that clarifies the state's prohibition against religious discrimination. The law takes effect on October 8, 2019. Background: Currently, the state of New York's Human Rights Law (NYHRL) prohibits employers with four or more employees from ...

New York amends harassment and discrimination rules

The state of New York has enacted several new rules that are aimed at combating discrimination and sexual harassment. Background: Currently, the state of New York's Human Rights Law (NYHRL) prohibits employers with four or more employees from discriminating against applicants and employees ...

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