On April 8, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security published a rule in the Federal Register (89 FR 24628) that […]
Category HR Announcements
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Virgina Releases 2024 Rates (Min-Max Benefits, COLA, Mileage)
The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission has released the VWC 2024 chronological compensation benefits chart. Rate information, including past year’s rates, […]
Minimum Wage Updates Effective January 1, 2024
The following state and/or city minimum hourly wages went into effect for all employers effective January 1, 2024: The […]
Department Of Labor Publishes Final Independent Contractor Rule Effective March 11, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule on independent contractor classification consisting of a six-part “economic […]
District of Columbia Enacts Wage Transparency Law Effective June 30, 2024
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023, which requires employers in […]
NEW MARYLAND MINIMUM WAGE EFFECTIVE 1/1/2024
Maryland will increase its hourly minimum wage to $15 per hour for all employers effective January 1, 2024. Currently, large […]
California Increases Paid Sick Leave Effective 1/1/24
Effective January 1, 2024, the California paid sick leave minimum will increase from 24 to 40 hours per year. Paid […]
Minnesota Sick and Safe Time Required Notice to Employees Required as of January 1, 2024
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Minnesota’s earned sick and safe time (ESST) law, requires employers to provide earned sick and safe […]