State Alerts
Monday, January 1, 2024
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California
The California Department of Industrial Relations has updated guidance to address the expansion of the state’s paid sick leave law that takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.
Thursday, December 7, 2023
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California
California has enacted legislation that amends the notice requirements under the state’s Wage Theft Prevention Act, beginning Jan. 1, 2024.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Colorado
The Boulder County, Colorado, Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance 2023-4 ,which establishes a new local minimum wage starting Jan. 1, 2024.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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California
California has enacted legislation that significantly expands a requirement for employers to notify employees about federal and state earned income tax credits (EITCs). The changes are effective with notices furnished on or after Jan. 1, 2024.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Washington
The Washington Department of Labor & Industries (WDOL) has announced an increase to the state’s white collar overtime exemption salary threshold.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Ohio
Voters in Ohio approved a ballot measure, An Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use of Cannabis (the Act), which legalizes recreational marijuana. The law takes effect on Dec. 7, 2023.
Monday, December 4, 2023
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Montana
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, tipped income will become taxable in the state of Montana.
Monday, December 4, 2023
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Colorado
The Colorado Department of Revenue has released a model notice to satisfy the notice requirement. Colorado employers should review the model notice instructions carefully and distribute the notice to employees accordingly.
Thursday, November 2, 2023
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California
California has enacted Senate Bill 525 (SB 525) which establishes a tiered minimum wage rate system for healthcare workers.
Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Illinois
The Chicago City Council has voted to phase out the tip credit that employers are currently allowed to use when paying tipped employees. Historically, Chicago allowed employers to pay tipped employees at a rate below the city's minimum wage, provided the tips received bring the worker’s earnings to at least the full minimum wage.