California expands organ donation leave requirements Thursday, October 31, 2019 | Comprehensive Service California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 1223) that will expand the state's requirements for providing leave to employees for organ donation. Assembly Bill 1223 takes effect on January 1, 2020.
California expands lactation accommodation requirements Thursday, October 31, 2019 | Comprehensive Service California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 142) that will expand the requirements for providing lactation accommodations to employees. Senate Bill 142 takes effect on January 1, 2020.
Alaska’s minimum wage to increase in 2020 Thursday, October 31, 2019 | Comprehensive Service The minimum wage in Alaska will increase to $10.19 per hour on January 1, 2020. This change is the result of an annual adjustment for inflation. All non-exempt employees must be paid at least the minimum wage per hour.
Upcoming State Reporting Requirements for Individual Mandate Thursday, October 31, 2019 | Comprehensive Service Federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements remain in place for employers regarding the employer mandate and associated IRS reporting requirements. In addition to these federal requirements, some states are starting to enact and implement their own versions of the ACA’s individual mandate with associated employer reporting requirements.
Texas expands jury duty protections Wednesday, October 9, 2019 | Comprehensive Service Texas enacted two pieces of legislation (Senate Bill 370 and House Bill 504) that will expand employment protections for employees summoned for jury duty. The laws took effect on September 1, 2019.
Oregon requires notification of employment authorization inspections Wednesday, October 9, 2019 | Comprehensive Service Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 370) that requires employers to notify employees of federal employment authorization inspections. Senate Bill 370 is effective Jan. 1, 2020.
Texas expands age discrimination protections Wednesday, October 9, 2019 | Comprehensive Service Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 1074) that expands the state's age discrimination law. House Bill 1074 took effect on Sept. 1, 2019.
Oregon enacts legislation enforcing state-run retirement program Wednesday, October 9, 2019 | Comprehensive Service Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bills 164 and 165) enforcing its state-run retirement program. The laws take effect Jan. 1, 2020.
Ohio; City of Toledo restricts pay history inquiries Wednesday, October 9, 2019 | Comprehensive Service The city of Toledo, Ohio has enacted an ordinance to generally prohibit employers from inquiring about an applicant's pay history. The ordinance takes effect on June 25, 2020.
New York; Suffolk County restricts pay history inquiries Wednesday, October 9, 2019 | Comprehensive Service Suffolk County, New York has amended its Human Rights Law to prohibit employers from asking about an applicant's pay history. The amendment was effective June 30, 2019.