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Category HR Announcements
Connecticut’s New Rule for Employee Freedom of Speech and Conscience – Effective July 1, 2022
Beginning July 1, 2022, a new Connecticut law prohibits an employer from firing, threatening, or disciplining any non-managerial employees who […]
2023 HSA Limits Released By IRS
The 2023 Health Savings Account (HSA) limits for HDHP (High Deductible Health Plans) have been released by the IRS. The […]
Federal I-9 Form Requirement Flexibility Extended Until 10/31/22
DHS (Department of Homeland Security) and ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) has extended the flexibility offered to employers and […]
NY Workplace Monitoring Law Effective 5/7/22
New York recently amended its civil rights laws to require notice be given to employees if the employer monitors or […]
Virginia: Overtime Wage Act Revoked, Return to FLSA Standard
Effective July 1, 2022, the state of Virginia’s Overtime Wage Act (enacted July 1, 2021) will be revoked. Virginia Governor […]
Federal EEO-1 Reporting Is Now Open
The Annual Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) report is due on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Be sure to visit EE0-1 […]
Virginia Rescinds COVID-19 Standard
Nearly two years after enacting the first-in-the-nation permanent COVID-19 workplace safety and health standard, the Commonwealth voted effective March 23 […]
DHS Ending COVID-19 Temporary Policy for Form I-9 Expired List B Identity Documents
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is ending the COVID-19 Temporary Policy for List B Identity Documents. Effective May 1, […]
Philadelphia Passes Paid COVID Leave Law
Effective March 9, 2022 Philadelphia has enacted a new law that requires employers to provide paid time off for COVID-19 purposes. This […]
DOL Issues Unlawful Retaliation Guidance Under EO 13706 and FMLA
In a March 10, 2022, Field Assistance Bulletin on protecting workers from retaliation, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides examples of […]
District of Columbia Minimum Wage Increase
Effective July 1, 2022, the minimum wage rate for nonexempt employees will increase to $16.10 per hour, to reflect changes […]
