Compliance Corner
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
A Texas court has set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Final Rule banning almost all non-compete clauses days before it was set to take effect on Sept. 4. The court’s ruling bars the FTC from enforcing the Final Rule nationwide.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
On Aug. 23, 2024, a three-judge panel of the 5th United States Circuit Court Appeals unanimously struck down the 2021 Department of Labor Final Rule regarding tipped employees.
Thursday, August 1, 2024
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
Under California’s unique Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA), an aggrieved employee is permitted to not only bring their own civil action or a class action against an employer to seek damages for alleged wrongdoings, but is also deputized to step into the shoes of the Labor Commissioner and pursue penalties for alleged violations of the Labor Code on behalf of the Labor Workforce Development Agency (LWDA).
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
As a result of Indiana Senate Bill 148 employers will be required to file reports of newly hired and rehired employees electronically.
Monday, July 29, 2024
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
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.
Monday, July 29, 2024
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
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.
Monday, July 29, 2024
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
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.
Monday, July 29, 2024
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
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.
Monday, July 29, 2024
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
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.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
Minnesota has enacted legislation that will expand rights under a state law entitling employees to access their own personnel records. The changes are a result of enactment of House File 5247 and take effect July 1, 2024.