State Alerts

State of New York and New York City add protections for domestic workers

Monday, February 28, 2022
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New York

New York state and New York City have amended their Human Rights laws to add employment protections for domestic workers. The state’s protections went into effect on December 31, 2021, and the City’s protections will take effect on March 12, 2022.

California releases ABC test exception guidance

Monday, February 28, 2022
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California
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has issued a new publication addressing the ABC test exemption for contracts for professional services.

California - Los Angeles announces increase to minimum wage

Monday, February 28, 2022
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California

The City of Los Angeles has announced that beginning July 1, 2022, the minimum wage will increase by $1.04 from $15.00 per hour to $16.04 per hour for all employers.  The increase is applicable to employees who work at least two hours within the geographic boundaries of the City.

Washington State Cares Fund officially delayed

Thursday, February 3, 2022
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Washington

On Jan. 27, 2022, Washington state Governor Jay Inslee signed into law two bills, House Bill 1732 and House Bill 1733, which became effective at signing. These new bills will delay and make significant changes to the WA Cares Fund.

Washington, D.C. extends vaccination-leave requirement, DCFMLA changes

Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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Washington, D.C.

The District of Columbia has enacted legislation that will extend a requirement that employers provide paid leave to employees for the time they, or their minor child, spend obtaining and recovering from COVID-19 vaccination. The legislation also extends an expansion of the D.C. Family and Medical Leave Act (DCFMLA). These changes were set to expire on Feb. 3, 2022.

Updated: Tennessee enacts emergency COVID-19 quarantine guidance

Monday, January 31, 2022
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Tennessee

Tennessee issued an emergency rule that set forth quarantine procedures related to COVID-19. The rule is effective from Dec.  22, 2021 to June 20, 2022.

Update Jan. 6, 2022: Tennessee has released new guidance that lowers the period of isolation to five days in certain circumstances, while continuing to require masking

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