State Alerts

Rhode Island Expands Family Leave; Increases Unemployment Benefits

Monday, July 29, 2024
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Rhode Island
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.

Louisiana Amends Final Pay Rules

Monday, July 29, 2024
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Louisiana

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.

Colorado Expands Protections from Hairstyle Discrimination

Monday, July 29, 2024
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Colorado

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.

Colorado Adds Protections for Living Organ Donors

Monday, July 29, 2024
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Colorado

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.

Minnesota Amends Nondiscrimination Law

Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Minnesota
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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Minnesota
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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Minnesota
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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California
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.
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