ADP would like to remind you that Labor Day, Monday September 05, 2022 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 48 business hours prior ...

Washington has enacted a final rule that clarifies how the seven-day waiting period impacts Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program. The final rule is effective immediately. Background: Under state law, qualified workers in Washington are generally eligible for up to 12 weeks ...

Vermont has enacted legislation (House Bill 729) that limits the time an employee may file a discrimination claim to six years. House Bill 729 is effective immediately. The Details: Vermont's Fair Employment Law prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of race, color, ...

Vermont has enacted legislation (House Bill 515) that prohibits employers from retaliating against whistleblowers. House Bill 515 is effective immediately. The Details: Vermont has enacted the Vermont Whistleblower and Protection Act (the Act), which prohibits employers from taking adverse ...

Tennessee has enacted legislation that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their hairstyle or other traits associated with race. Senate Bill 136 took effect on July 1, 2022. Background: The Tennessee Human Rights Act prohibits employers from ...

This notice is to inform you about how South Carolina has enacted a final rule that clarifies what information an employer must provide to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (the Department) for an employee separation. The final rule is effective immediately. The ...

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has signed into law the Employee Commuter Transit Benefit Ordinance.  The Details:  Effective December 31, 2022, “covered employers” in Philadelphia with 50 or more employees must provide covered employees with a commuter transit benefit ...

Oregon has enacted a final rule that requires employers to provide protections to workers that are exposed to high heat. The final rule is effective immediately. Background: The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) had adopted an emergency rule in July 2021 that added ...

On July 19, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced via a press release the progress and enhanced efforts by the Wage Theft Task Force to combat wage theft when perpetrated by New York employers. In the announcement, Governor Hochul stated in part the following: "As we work to help New ...

Bloomington, Minnesota has enacted an ordinance that will require employers in the city to provide sick leave to employees. Employers with five or more employees (regardless of location) must provide paid leave.  Smaller employers must also provide leave, but it may be unpaid. The ordinance ...