The District of Columbia has enacted an ordinance expanding a program offering paid parental, family, and medical leave benefits to eligible employees. The changes are effective October 1, 2021. Background: In 2016, the District of Columbia enacted a paid family leave program funded by a tax ...

Vermont has announced that the state minimum wage will increase to $12.55 per hour and the cash minimum wage rate for tipped workers will increase to $6.28 per hour on January 1, 2022. Compliance Recommendations: Vermont employers should pay all non-exempt employees at least $12.55 per hour ...

Ohio's minimum wage will increase to $9.30 per hour on January 1, 2022. The change is a result of an annual adjustment for inflation. Coverage: The 2022 minimum wage rate applies to Ohio businesses with annual gross receipts of $342,000 or more per year. The minimum wage will remain at ...

Nevada has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 307) that requires employers to post notices concerning the state’s job training and employment programs. Assembly Bill 307 takes effect on October 1, 2021. Notice Requirements: The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and ...

Nevada has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 293) that prohibits employers from taking certain actions relating to an applicant's salary history. Senate Bill 293 takes effect on October 1, 2021. Covered Employers: Senate Bill 293 covers all private employers and employment agencies (any ...

Montana has announced that the state minimum wage will increase from $8.75 per hour to $9.20 per hour effective January 1, 2022. Note: Montana law does not allow for tip credit, meal credit or training wage rates of pay. 2022 Minimum Wage Poster Released: The Montana Department of Labor ...

Iowa has enacted legislation (House File 902) that requires employers to grant waivers to their COVID-19 vaccination requirements under certain circumstances. House File 902 is effective immediately. Waivers from COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates: House File 902 states that if employers require ...

The California Department of Industrial Relations has announced an increase to the pay rates that computer software employees and physicians must receive in order to be exempt from overtime. Additionally, the minimum salary required for the administrative, professional, and executive overtime ...

Arkansas has enacted legislation (House Bill 1977) that requires employers to provide an exemption process as an alternative to COVID-19 vaccination mandates. House Bill 1977 takes effect on or about January 13, 2022 and expires on July 31, 2023, unless extended. Under the law, when an employer ...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released guidance on federal protections from discrimination and retaliation based on applicants’ or employees’ sexual orientation and transgender status. Background: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ...