Overview: A provision in the Massachusetts criminal justice reform law signed by Governor Charlie Baker amends the state’s restrictions on the questions employers may ask a job applicant regarding the applicant’s criminal history during the hiring process. The new restrictions ...

Overview: Maine amends Marijuana use laws to permit employers to enact and enforce workplace policies restricting the use of marijuana by employees. Effective Date: Already in effect (May 2, 2018) Details: On May 2, 2018, the Maine Legislature overrode Governor Paul LePage’s veto ...

Overview: New Kentucky legislation drastically changes Kentucky corporate and personal income tax provisions effective for tax years after 2017.  Effective Date: Tax years beginning after 2017.  Details: On April 13, 2018, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin’s veto of H.B. ...

Overview: According to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, prior salary history, alone or in combination with other factors, cannot justify a wage differential between male and female employees under the federal Equal Pay ...

Overview: Connecticut has passed a law that will prohibit employers from asking applicants about their pay history.  Effective Date: January 1, 2019  Details: Connecticut has enacted legislation (House Bill 5386) that will prohibit employers from asking applicants about their pay ...

Overview: The California Supreme Court recently announced a significant change in independent contractor law, adopting a strict three-prong test for determining whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor.    Effective Date: April 30, ...

Overview: On April 12, 2018, the United States Department of Labor issued two opinion letters. These opinion letters provide guidance on how employees without "normal working hours" should be compensated for travel time involving an overnight stay and whether rest breaks provided ...

Overview: The Internal Revenue Service has issued a Notice 1439 that updates the instructions for the three versions of Form 668-W (Notice of Levy on Wages, Salary, and Other Income) to take into account the changes in the wage levy calculation made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ...

Overview: On May 10, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), via Revenue Procedure 2018-30, released inflation-adjusted contribution limitations for calendar year 2019, regarding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). These limits are indexed for inflation ...

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