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President's Day is a Bank Holiday

Monday, February 4, 2019
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Comprehensive Service

ADP would like to remind you that President's Day on Monday, February 18, 2019, is a bank holiday.  The Federal Reserve will be closed.

New Overtime Rule Soon to Make Its Appearance

Monday, February 4, 2019
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Comprehensive Service

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposal on a new federal overtime rule to determine the salary level for “white collar” exemptions — executive, administrative and professional employees — is expected in early 2019.

Am I Required to Provide Harassment Training & Other FAQs

Monday, February 4, 2019
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HR Tips

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, many states have amplified their sexual harassment prevention efforts, some of which require employee training. Here, we answer Frequently Asked Questions about sexual harassment training.

Maine Employers Must Provide Sexual Harassment Training Annually

Friday, January 4, 2019
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Comprehensive Service

Maine law requires employers to annually provide their employees with notice of the employer’s sexual harassment policy. The employer’s policy must contain, for example, the definition of harassment (with examples), the employer’s internal complaint mechanism, the Maine Human Rights Commission’s complaint process, and an anti-retaliation statement.

Oregon Publishes Final Rules Implementing its Expansive Equal Pay Act

Friday, January 4, 2019
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Comprehensive Service

A majority of the provisions of Oregon’s Equal Pay Act will go into effect on January 1, 2019. The Act’s ban on salary history inquiries went into effect in October 2017. Beginning the effective date, the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) will enforce the Act, including the inquiry ban, and employees and applicants may file claims with BOLI. BOLI has published a final rule (guiding regulations) to implement the Act. While the Final Rule clarifies and provides guidance regarding key provisions of the Act, as discussed below, it omits any references to the provision of most interest to Oregon employers: the pay equity analysis safe harbor provision.

New York State Extends Wage Deduction Amendment Rules

Friday, January 4, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
On December 7, 2018, New York Governor Cuomo signed into law bill A10615 immediately extending for eight years the 2012 amendments to New York Labor Law 193 that permit employers to make deductions from wages for items such as overpayments and advances against wages, subject to certain procedures governed by Labor Department regulations.

New York Amends its Laws Regarding Organ and Tissue Donation

Friday, January 4, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
New York’s laws regarding organ and tissue donation have been amended. The law prohibits insurers from discriminating in life, accident, and health insurance based on a person’s status as a living organ or tissue donor. In addition, the law authorizes the use of paid family leave benefits for organ or tissue donation procedures.

New Suffolk County, NY, Bill Bans Inquiry into Salary History

Friday, January 4, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
Joining New York City, Albany County, and Westchester County, Suffolk County has become the latest jurisdiction in New York to pass a bill that prevents employers from inquiring into the salary and benefits history of job applicants.
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