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06/07/2024
Category HR Announcements
Washington State Expands Paid Sick Leave Protections
Washington State has enacted Senate Bill 5793, which will be effective January 1, 2025, expanding paid sick leave protections under… Read More […]
06/07/2024
Florida Minimum Wage Increase
Effective September 30, 2024, the state of Florida will increase the minimum hourly wage to $13.00 and the minimum hourly… Read More […]
06/05/2024
Nevada Minimum Wage Increase
Effective July 1, 2024, the state of Nevada will increase the minimum hourly wage to $12.00 for all employees eliminating… Read More […]
06/05/2024
District of Columbia Minimum Wage Increase
Effective July 1, 2024, the District of Columbia will increase the minimum hourly wage to $17.50 and the minimum hourly… Read More […]
06/05/2024
DOJ Propose Easing Restrictions on Marijuana: What Employers Need to Know
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering a significant shift in marijuana policy. A proposed rule, announced on May… Read More […]
05/24/2024
Chicago Implements Expanded Paid Leave Ordinance with Employer Considerations Effective July 1st, 2024
The city of Chicago has finalized regulations for its new Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance which… Read More […]
05/24/2024
DHS Issues Temporary Final Rule to Increase Employment Authorization Document Validity
On April 8, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security published a rule in the Federal Register (89 FR 24628) that… Read More […]
04/26/2024
Federal Trade Commission Votes to Issue Non-Compete Clause Rulemaking
The Federal Trade Commission has voted to move forward with its proposed rulemaking prohibiting non-compete agreements. The proposed rule does… Read More […]
04/26/2024
Mandatory Contributions for Delaware Family and Medical Leave Law Commence January 1, 2025
The Healthy Delaware Families Act (HDFA) insurance program, which takes effect on January 1, 2026, is funded by a required… Read More […]
04/22/2024
Utah Limits Nondisclosure and Nondisparagement Provisions in Certain Agreements
Utah has enacted legislation (House Bill 55) which restricts certain nondisclosure and nondisparagement clauses. House Bill 55 is effective immediately… Read More […]
04/12/2024
Washington Updates and Clarifies Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation Law
Washington state has updated and clarified its law regarding restrictive covenants. Effective June 6, 2024, the legislation provides that a… Read More […]
04/12/2024