Overview.  On April 4, 2016, New York’s Governor signed the Nation’s first 12- week Paid Family Leave Law (“PFL”), which provides wage replacement to employees to help them bond with a child, care for a close relative with a serious health condition, or help relieve ...

Overview.  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has halted an Obama-era rule requiring employers to submit workplace injury and illness data for posting online. Details.  "OSHA is not accepting electronic submissions of injury and illness logs at this time, and intends ...

During a June 7, 2017 budget hearing, Secretary of Labor, Andrew Acosta, indicated that the Department of Labor (DOL) would soon file a request for information (RFI) seeking public comment on the DOL’s final rule, published May 18, 2017, which made significant changes to the Fair Labor ...

ADP would like to remind you that Independence Day, Tuesday July 4, 2017 is a bank holiday.  The Federal Reserve will be closed as will ADP’s offices. To ensure timely employee direct deposits we recommend you accept and approve your payroll 72 hours prior to pay date.  ...

Overview.  The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing has published final regulations amending and clarifying rules regarding the use of criminal history information in making employment decisions. Effective Date.  The regulations are effective July 1, 2017. Details. ...

Overview.  It was previously reported that the Arizona Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) issued a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the “Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act” (Prop. 206).  On May 19, 2017, the ICA updated the FAQs to include more information ...

A summer internship can be a great way for students to learn skills that apply to their field of study and most employers welcome the opportunity to help students prepare for the workforce. But, if you have interns, be mindful of benefits and protections available to them under the law. To help ...

In recent years, protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) workers have been an evolving area of employment law. Federal court cases, state and local laws, and recent guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have helped shape the ...

Overview.  Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has signed into law HB 2113, amending its existing data breach notification law. Effective Date.  July 1, 2017.   Overview.  Virginia’s existing data breach notification law contains a provision requiring individuals or ...

Overview.  On May 4, 2017, Vermont amended its Fair Employment Practices Act (VFEP) to prohibit an employer from failing or refusing to reasonably accommodate an employee’s pregnancy related condition.  Vermont joins the eighteen states from New Jersey to California, that have ...