SB 525 was enacted in California last year to raise the minimum wage for many healthcare employees. With this law, the minimum wage would be raised to $21 in most facilities and as high as $23 or $25 in other health centers. Although this law was set to start June 1, 2024, California’s governor, Gavin […]
The Federal Trade Commission’s rule was temporarily blocked in Texas. However, this ruling only applies to five entities in the suit. For the rest of the country, nothing has changed quite yet, and the non-compete ban is still expected to take effect on September 4. What Happened in Texas? The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and […]
Texas will not have to comply with new exempt salary thresholds for white-collar exemptions. However, this ruling is limited. The ruling only applies to the State of Texas as an employer; therefore, Texas private employers and other employers across the United States will still have the ruling come into effect. How Did This Happen? In […]
A reform on PAGA, or the California Private Attorneys General Act, was recently proposed. If this legislation is passed, it would result in an overhaul that limits the types of employees who can bring claims, gives employers a better chance to cure mistakes, reduces possible penalties, and boosts procedural mechanisms that would reduce claims in […]
Soon, Texas will be the newest state with a comprehensive consumer data privacy law. The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act will take effect on July 1 and will require many compliance steps. 1. How will This Apply to Businesses, Employment, and B2B? The law applies to an individual or entity that conducts business in […]
At the start of the Mid-Year, we would like to remind you about the recent legislative changes that came into effect in 2024. As your trusted partners, we provide a brief overview below. RETALIATION: PROTECTIONS AND PENALTIES EXPANDED SB 497: Labor Code Sections 98.6, 1102.5, and 1197.5 were amended to increase employee Anti-Retaliation protections and […]
Attention All Employers: Introducing VertiSource HR’s Comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) We’re excited to announce a significant milestone: Our meticulously crafted WVPP is now available! This essential document spans 35 pages of detailed, actionable strategies. Why Is This Important? Beginning July 1, 2024, most employers will be required to develop and implement a Workplace […]
It seems the push for pay transparency isn’t going away, as Maryland and Washington, D.C., recently passed new pay transparency laws. Maryland’s Pay Transparency Law Prior to this new law, there was an existing law that took effect in October 2020. Under this law, employers were required to provide job applicants with a wage range […]
For over a decade, California employers have been tasked to ensure their outdoor workers are protected from heat related injuries and illnesses. Measures such as a written heat illness prevention plan, temperature and wet bulb monitoring, designated places that provide shade, water and rest, and training on the many illnesses that can become prevalent when […]
Federal workplace law officials sued 15 employers in 10 states because they failed to file their EEO-1 reports. These lawsuits were filed in states like New York and North Carolina, and the employers included companies from retail, construction, restaurant, manufacturing, logistics, and service industries. In the suit, the EEOC alleges the employers did not submit […]
