Updated: New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of the new confidential hotline (1-800-HARASS-3 (1-800-427-2773)), available for issues involving workplace sexual harassment.   ...

New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 4222), which amends its child labor laws. Assembly Bill 4222 is effective immediately. Background: Under New Jersey law, minors may: Work in certain occupations during the school year if they: Work up to five continuous hours, ...

Jersey City, New Jersey, has passed an ordinance that calls for pay transparency and reinforces the state’s ban on salary history inquiries. The Ordinance is effective immediately. Background: New Jersey law prohibits employers from asking about an applicant’s salary history or ...

Massachusetts has enacted House Bill 4554 that expressly prohibits discrimination against individuals based on traits associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles. House Bill 4554 takes effect Oct. 24, 2022. The Details: Existing ...

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking a Florida law that prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from subjecting an individual to training that endorses certain concepts about discrimination. The Details: Earlier this year, Florida enacted House Bill 7, which took ...

The California Department of Finance has announced that the minimum wage will increase to $15.50 per hour for all employees effective Jan. 1, 2023.    The Details: Under California law, once the minimum wage reached $15.00 per hour, the Director of Finance  on or before August 1 ...

On Aug. 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (HR 5376) was signed into law. The Act includes several tax changes, such as a "book-income" corporate alternative minimum tax, enhanced research credit against payroll tax for small businesses, a one percent excise tax on stock ...

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, ...