State Alerts

New York Adds Protections for Warehouse Workers

Friday, May 30, 2025
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New York
New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 8907A, the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act, “the Act”), which adds safety protections for certain warehouse workers. The Act takes effect on June 1, 2025.

Missouri Updates Paid Sick Leave FAQs

Friday, May 30, 2025
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Missouri
The state of Missouri requires employers to provide paid sick leave and has further updated its guidance to clarify the paid sick leave law and help employers comply with the requirements.

Illinois Prohibits Retaliation Under Day of Rest Law

Friday, May 30, 2025
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Illinois
Illinois has enacted legislation that expressly prohibits retaliation against employees under the state’s One Day Rest In Seven Act (ODRISA). The legislation (Senate Bill 3180) took effect immediately on March 21, 2025. 

Alaska Provides Guidance on New Paid Sick Leave Requirement

Friday, May 30, 2025
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Alaska

The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (ADOL) has published the answers to frequently asked questions about a voter-approved ballot measure that will require employers to provide paid sick leave to employees beginning July 1, 2025.

Alabama Reminder - Alabama Overtime Tax Exemption Law Expires on June 30,

Friday, May 30, 2025
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Alabama

Under current law, Alabama exempts amounts paid to nonexempt employees as overtime compensation in accordance with the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) from state income tax.  This tax exemption is in effect through June 30, 2025.   

 

Effective July 1, 2025, employers must again withhold state income tax from FLSA overtime wages paid to all nonexempt employees. 

Wisconsin Supreme Court Clarifies Arrest Record Discrimination

Monday, April 28, 2025
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Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has clarified that employment nondiscrimination protections under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act apply to arrest records connected to criminal and non-criminal matters. The Court also clarified that arrest record discrimination can occur when the arrest record is a motivating factor in an employer’s decision to take an adverse employment action. The ruling took effect on April 10, 2025.

Vermont Creates State-Sponsored Retirement Savings Program

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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Vermont

Vermont has enacted legislation (“S.135”), which creates a state-sponsored retirement savings program. Covered employers that do not offer a retirement plan must register or certify their exemption to the Vermont Saves program in a phased implementation beginning July 1, 2025 through July 1, 2026.

California Pay Data Reports Due May 14

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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California
The California Civil Rights Division (CRD) has released new and updated resources for the 2024 pay data reporting period for employers with 100 or more employees. Employers must use the CRD’s online pay data reporting portal to submit their annual reports. The portal is open. The reporting deadline for 2024 is May 14, 2025.
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