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Mid-Year Reminder: 2024 Laws Passed
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:

Are You Ready For Senate Bill 553 (Sb 553)? A Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
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?

New Pay Transparency Laws in Maryland and Washington D.C.
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

California’s Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Plan
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

Avoid Getting Sued By The EEOC and File Your EEO-1 Reports
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,

California’s Healthcare Minimum Wage Delay
Just a day prior to its implementation, California Governor Gavin Newsom delayed the state’shealthcare minimum wage bill (Senate Bill 525) to July 1 to better align the increase with the state’sbudget. Authored by Senator Maria Elena Durazo, Senate Bill 828

What You Should Know About The Labor Department’s New Overtime Rule
A new lawsuit was filed recently that challenges the Labor Department’s overtime rule. This new rule, expected to impact nearly 4 million workers, raises the salary threshold for “white-collar” exemptions from $35K to $44K starting July 1, 2024. Employees will

Landmark AI Discrimination Bill Just Passed by Colorado Lawmakers
On May 8, 2024, Colorado’s state legislature passed a bill imposing rules on the use of AI in businesses. Set to take effect in 2026, the law specifically targets the discrimination that arises from AI being used to make important

June’s Visa Bulletin
The federal government publishes a list of dates each month to inform immigrant applicants when to expect notification from officials to collect and submit required documentation. An Overview of June Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status The June Visa Bulletin
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