D.C. Minimum Wage Increase On July 1, 2021, the minimum wage in the District of Columbia will increase to $15.20 per hour, and the minimum cash wage for tipped employees will increase to $5.05 per hour.
Category: HR Law Alert
HR Law Alert: Virginia Law Alert, July 2021
Mid-year Employment Law Updates On July 1, several new laws take effect in Virginia that affect employment. Below we discuss the impacts of the expansion of the human rights law, the legalization of cannabis (marijuana), the new overtime law, and the new sick leave law for home health workers. Disability Added to the Human Rights […]
HR Law Alert: California Law Alert, July 2021
California Minimum Wage Increases On July 1, 2021, the minimum hourly wage in certain California cities will increase as follows: • Berkeley: $16.32 (including youth work and training) • Emeryville: $17.13 • Fremont, 25 or fewer employees: $15.00 • Fremont, 26 or more employees: $15.25 • Long Beach (hotels): $15.69 • Los Angeles City and […]
HR Law Alert – Montana Prohibits Discrimination Based on Vaccination Status
Montana has become the first state to prohibit private employers from discriminating against applicants and employees based on their vaccination status or whether they have an “immunity passport.” An immunity passport is a document or app showing that a person is immune to a disease through vaccination or infection and recovery. The law carves out […]
HR Federal Law Alert: American Rescue Plan Act Signed Into Law
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which is the latest bill to address the ongoing economic impacts of COVID-19, has been signed into law. Most aspects of the law do not directly affect the HR function, but those that do—optional extension of sick and family leave and establishment of COBRA subsidies—are outlined below. OPTIONAL EXTENSION […]
HR Alert: New York Enacts Vaccination Leave Requirement
New York now requires employers of all sizes to provide paid leave to employees who are getting vaccinated for COVID-19. The law took effect immediately and applies through December 31, 2022. Employees are entitled to take up to four hours of paid leave each time they get a COVID shot. For now, this means up […]
HR Alert: Voting Leave Compliance
Many employers are unaware of state voting leave laws, which we anticipate will be heavily relied upon this year given the challenges presented by the pandemic. Most states require that employers provide at least a few hours off to vote, and many of those require that at least some of that time off be paid. […]
HR Advisor: Federal Law Alert
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of LGBTQ Employment Protections The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that employers may not discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment. This decision affects all employers with 15 or more employees. The decision was a response to three separate cases, all of which were […]
Federal Law Alert: Families First Coronavirus Response Act – What We Know So Far
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into law on March 18, 2020. In the coming days and weeks, federal regulatory agencies, including the Department of Labor (DOL) and Health and Human Services (HHS), will provide guidance on how to execute or implement the new requirements. In the meantime, employers and advisors must rely […]
Federal Law Alert – COVID-19 and Your Workplace
The last month has been interesting, dramatic, and stressful as the country has taken small and large measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Employers nationwide are struggling with how to deal with these changes. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions as well as links to several resources that employers may find helpful. […]