Michigan enacts COVID-19 requirements and protections

Michigan has enacted legislation (House Bill 6032) that establishes certain requirements and protections related to COVID-19 for employees. House Bill 6032 is effective retroactive to March 1, 2020. Requirements for Employees: Employees Who Test Positive or Have COVID-19 Symptoms: Under ...

Michigan adopts emergency COVID-19 safety rules for employers

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has adopted an emergency rule requiring employers to take certain steps related to COVID-19. The emergency rule is effective immediately. Exposure Determination: Employers must evaluate routine and reasonably anticipated tasks ...

Maine adopts final rules for new paid leave law

The Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) has adopted final rules and issued guidance for the state's paid leave law, which takes effect January 1, 2021. Background: In 2019, Maine enacted legislation (Legislative Document 369) that requires employers to provide paid leave to employees. The law ...

Florida increases minimum wage for 2021

The minimum wage in Florida will increase to $8.65 per hour on January 1, 2021. All non-exempt employees in Florida must be paid at least the minimum wage. Background: Each year, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity adjusts the state's minimum wage based on changes to the ...

California requires pay data reporting by certain employers

California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 973) that establishes a new pay data reporting requirement for certain private employers. The new California pay report largely mirrors the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) now-abandoned pay data reporting ...

California expands protections for crime victims

California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 2992) that expands domestic violence leave protections to an employee and certain family members who are victims of a crime. Assembly Bill 2992 takes effect January 1, 2021. Background: Under Section 230 of the California Labor Code, ...

California expands anti-retaliation protections

California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 1864) that expands the anti-retaliation protections for employees of businesses that provide consumer financial products or services to residents of the state. Assembly Bill 1864 takes effect January 1, 2021. Under Assembly Bill 1864, ...

California exempts certain employees from harassment training due January 1

California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 3369) that exempts employees from the initial sexual harassment training requirement due no later than January 1, 2021 if they received compliant training in the previous two years. Assembly Bill 3369 is effective immediately. Background: In ...

California clarifies Paid Family Leave for military exigency

California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 2399) that clarifies definitions for the purposes of the military exigency leave that will be covered through the state's paid family leave (PFL) program. Assembly 2399 takes effect January 1, 2021. Background: California's PFL program ...

California clarifies Kin Care Law

California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 2017) clarifying the state's kin care law. Assembly Bill 2017 takes effect January 1, 2021. Background: Under Section 233 of the California Labor Code, an employer that provides sick leave to employees must permit an employee to use up ...

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