Oregon's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has enacted a temporary rule to help control the spread of COVID-19. The temporary rule is in effect from November 16, 2020 until May 4, 2021, unless extended. Below is an overview of the requirements. ...

New York has enacted legislation (SB 7506B) that will require all employers in the state to provide employees with sick leave. The law takes effect on January 1, 2021; however, employees begin accruing sick time on September 30, 2020. Updated October 2020: The state has recently ...

New Jersey has enacted Executive Order 192, which establishes specific health and safety measures for employers during COVID-19. Executive Order 192 takes effect November 5, 2020. Health & Safety Requirements: Under the Order, employers must adhere to the following health and ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) has provided guidance on a new requirement for restaurant employers to provide a tip credit wage statement to tipped employees. Background: In 2019, Maryland enacted legislation (Senate Bill 280) to, among other things, direct the MDOL to adopt ...

Voters in Florida have approved a ballot measure that will increase the minimum wage in several phases. The minimum wage will increase as follows: $10 per hour on September 30, 2021; $11 per hour on September 30, 2022; $12 per hour on September 30, 2023; $13 per hour on ...

Voters in Colorado have approved a ballot measure that will create a paid family and medical leave (PFML) program funded by employers and employees. Covered Employees: To be eligible for wage-replacement benefits under the PFML program, employees generally must earn at least $2,500 in wages ...

Colorado has adopted final rules that implement the state's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA). The final rules take effect January 1, 2021. Background: In 2019, Colorado enacted the EPEWA, which expands the state's equal pay protections and prohibits inquiries about applicants' pay ...

California has announced an increase to the pay rates computer software employees and physicians must receive in order to be exempt from overtime. The minimum salary required for the administrative, professional, and executive overtime exemptions in the state will also increase. These new rates ...