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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.

California Health Care Worker Minimum Wage Delayed Again

Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Comprehensive Service
The minimum wage for health care workers in California has been delayed from July 1, 2024 to at least October 15, 2024. Originally, the minimum wage was supposed to take effect June 1, 2024, but it has now been delayed twice.

#ICYMI: Action needed - Share new IP addresses with your IT department

Thursday, June 27, 2024
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Comprehensive Service

ADP® has made, and is continuing to make, some necessary changes to our Internet Protocol (IP) addresses for ADP Workforce Now®. The changes may impact your ability to access ADP Workforce Now. To keep service running smoothly, we recommend adding some new IP addresses to any “allow lists” you may have. We do not recommend deleting any IP addresses.

Handling Absences, Tardiness and No Shows

Thursday, June 27, 2024
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HR Tips

Absenteeism, tardiness and no shows can have a significant impact on a business, including lost productivity, increased overtime costs and elevated stress among the employees left to pick up the slack. Here are some guidelines for addressing these issues. 

DOL Overtime Rule Temporarily Blocked for State of Texas Government Employees

Thursday, June 27, 2024
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Comprehensive Service
Late on June 28, 2024, Judge Sean D. Jordan of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, temporarily blocked the United States Department of Labor (DOL) overtime exemption rule set to take effect July 1, 2024 – but only for government employees working for the state of Texas. As a result, the overtime exemption rule for all other FLSA covered employers will take effect as scheduled on July 1, 2024.

Virginia to Create Veterans Benefits and Services Poster

Thursday, June 27, 2024
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Comprehensive Service
Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 160), which will have the Department of Labor create a voluntary Veterans benefits and services poster. House Bill 160 takes effect on July 1, 2024.
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