DOL issues final rule on tipped employees Tuesday, February 2, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule revising its tipped employee regulations. The final rule takes effect March 1, 2021.
DOL adopts new Independent Contractor test Tuesday, February 2, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The Department of Labor has published a final rule that will change the test for determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule takes effect March 8, 2021.
Washington, D.C. requires social distancing policies & other COVID-19 protections Tuesday, January 5, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The District of Columbia has enacted emergency legislation (B23-980) that requires employers to adopt certain worker protection policies and prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for certain COVID-19 related reasons.
Utah issues COVID-19 safety standards Tuesday, January 5, 2021 | Comprehensive Service Utah Governor Gary Herbert has issued Executive Order 75, which requires employers to follow certain COVID-19 related safety requirements for the duration of the public health emergency. The Order is effective immediately.
Pittsburgh & Allegheny County, PA ban hairstyle discrimination Tuesday, January 5, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The City of Pittsburgh as well as Allegheny County, Pennsylvania both enacted legislation banning hairstyle discrimination, effective immediately. Below is an overview of both requirements.
Philadelphia amends and expands Paid Leave law Tuesday, January 5, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The City of Philadelphia passed two ordinances related to paid sick leave. Ordinance 200306 amends the city's paid sick and safe time law (also known as the Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces Ordinance (PHFWO)). Ordinance 200303 requires new public health emergency leave (PHEL) for workers who do not receive leave under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
Montgomery County expands Ban the Box law Tuesday, January 5, 2021 | Comprehensive Service Montgomery County, Maryland has enacted legislation (Bill 35-20) that amends the county's law governing criminal history inquiries to cover more employers and establish greater restrictions. Bill 35-20 takes effect February 19, 2021.
Minnesota to provide aid to certain small businesses Tuesday, January 5, 2021 | Comprehensive Service Minnesota has approved a stimulus package that will provide relief payments to certain businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent executive orders issued by the governor in response to it.
Colorado updates Paid Sick Leave rules Tuesday, January 5, 2021 | Comprehensive Service The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has issued final rules addressing the state's new paid sick leave requirements under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act of 2020 (HFWA).
Colorado minimum wage to increase January 1 Tuesday, January 5, 2021 | Comprehensive Service Colorado's minimum wage will increase to $12.32 per hour on January 1, 2021. The change is a result of an annual adjustment for inflation.