Latest Compliance News

Rhode Island Expands Family Leave; Increases Unemployment Benefits

Monday, July 29, 2024
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Comprehensive Service
Rhode Island has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 2121A), which increases both the length of leave available to employees under the Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) law and the minimum dependent allowance. The law is set to take effect in two parts: on Jan.  1, 2025, and on Jan. 1, 2026.

Louisiana Amends Final Pay Rules

Monday, July 29, 2024
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Comprehensive Service

Louisiana has enacted legislation that addresses final pay rules when an employee’s compensation includes commission, incentive pay, or a bonus. The changes are a result of enactment of House Bill 352 and take effect Aug. 1, 2024.

Colorado Expands Protections from Hairstyle Discrimination

Monday, July 29, 2024
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Comprehensive Service

Colorado has enacted legislation that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of hair length commonly or historically associated with race. The law (House Bill 24-1451) became effective immediately on June 3, 2024.

Colorado Adds Protections for Living Organ Donors

Monday, July 29, 2024
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Comprehensive Service

Colorado has enacted legislation that prohibits employers from taking adverse action against an employee because they are a living organ donor. The law (House Bill 24-1132) became effective immediately on June 3, 2024.

U.S. Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Doctrine - Potential Impact to Employers

Monday, July 29, 2024
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Comprehensive Service

On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in Loper Bright Enterprises et al. v. Raimondo (Loper Bright) which overturned the long-standing precedent of Chevron USA Inc. v. NRDC. The Chevron case established the so-called Chevron Doctrine which stated that judicial deference should be afforded to federal agency determinations in interpreting statutes where legislation may be ambiguous or subject to interpretation.

Minnesota Amends Nondiscrimination Law

Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Comprehensive Service
Minnesota has enacted legislation that amends the definitions of key terms in the state’s law that prohibits discrimination in employment. The changes are a result of enactment of House File 4109 and take effect Aug. 1, 2024.

Minnesota Amends Laws on Misclassification of Independent Contractors

Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Comprehensive Service
Minnesota has enacted legislation that amends state laws governing the misclassification of employees as independent contractors, including adopting further restrictions, larger penalties for misclassification, and a new test for the construction industry. The changes are a result of enactment of House File 5247.

Minnesota Adds to Protections for Jury Service

Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Comprehensive Service
Minnesota has enacted legislation that expands the protections for employees who are called for jury service. The changes are a result of enactment of House File 5216 and take effect July 1, 2024.
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