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Louisiana Requires Time Off for Genetic Testing / Cancer Screening
Effective August 1, 2023, employers of 20 or more employees in Louisiana must provide employees a one-day unpaid leave of […]
Minnesota Legalizes Cannabis
Cannabis will be a lawful product for adults 21 and older in Minnesota as of August 1, 2023, and can […]
Texas Protects Against Hairstyle Discrimination
Effective September 1, 2023, Texas Employers are prohibited from enacting or enforcing dress or grooming policies that discriminate against hair […]
Revised Form I‑9 Released Allowing Remote Examination of Documents
The US Customs and Immigration Service has released a new version of Form I-9 which employers use to verify the […]
DOL Clarifies Family and Medical Leave Act Calculations Around Holidays
On May 30, 2023, the Department of Labor issued an opinion letter to clarify how FMLA should be calculated for […]
Congress Acknowledges Clarification of 401K Catch-up Contributions for Employees Over 50 is Required
Starting in 2024, catch-up contributions will be allowed on a Roth (after tax) basis for those earning more than $145,000/yr […]
Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act Amended
The Colorado Equal Pay Act, which remains one of the most comprehensive in the country, encourages pay equality by requiring […]
EEOC Delays 2022 EEO – 1 Reporting Until the Fall
The anticipated mid-July opening of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection has been delayed […]
2024 HSA Limits Released by the IRS
The IRS released the 2024 health savings accounts (HSA) limits for high deductible health plans (HDHP). Self-coverage: $4,150 for 2024 […]
Connecticut Minimum Wage Increases June 1, 2023
Effective June 1, 2023, Connecticut minimum wage increases to $15 per hour. Future increases starting January 1, 2024 will be […]
VIRGINIA MEDICAL DONOR LEAVE LAW IS EFFECTIVE 7/1/23
Starting July 1, 2023, Virginia employers with at least 50 employees will be required to provide up to 60 business […]