Compliance Stuff

  As the year wraps up, we’re rounding up the new workplace laws that will take effect on January 1. With so many laws about to kick in, it can be hard to keep track of it all. Here’s a guide to some of the federal and state laws you’ll need to comply with on day one of 2025. FEDERAL Phase 2 of the New Overtime Rule  Not  Slated to Take Effect.  A DOL rule that was set to dramatically boost the salary threshold for the so-called “white collar” overtime exemptions was  halted by a federal judge  on November 15. The judge not only struck down the phase-two increase to $59K set to take effect on January 1 but also knocked down the first boost that took the salary floor to $44K in July and the automatic three-year adjustments. That means the exemption threshold is back to roughly $35K – for now. But the DOL recently filed an appeal and may seek an immediate stay of the ruling while the litigation plays out. It’s an unlikely outcome, but it will be worth paying ...

   States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as they worked their way through the legislative and regulatory processes before going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below is our annual summary of these new laws and regulations.  This article, which focuses on laws taking effect in or around January 1, 2025,  is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of every single new employment and labor law, does not include the host of new minimum wage laws, 1  and is intended to be informative but not to constitute specific legal advice for any employer. New Hampshire Bill / Ordinance Number Main Topic of Legislation Summary Effective Date New Hampshire HB 1038 Criminal Background Checks Prohibits registered sex offenders from employment at businesses providing direct services to minors o...

   States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as they worked their way through the legislative and regulatory processes before going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below is our annual summary of these new laws and regulations.  This article, which focuses on laws taking effect in or around January 1, 2025,  is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of every single new employment and labor law, does not include the host of new minimum wage laws, 1  and is intended to be informative but not to constitute specific legal advice for any employer. Nebraska Bill / Ordinance Number Main Topic of Legislation Summary Effective Date Nebraska LB 1023 Income Tax; Relocation Expense Credit Revises income tax and employer withholding obligations for nonresident and remote employees. Provide...

   States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as they worked their way through the legislative and regulatory processes before going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below is our annual summary of these new laws and regulations.  This article, which focuses on laws taking effect in or around January 1, 2025,  is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of every single new employment and labor law, does not include the host of new minimum wage laws, 1  and is intended to be informative but not to constitute specific legal advice for any employer. Minnesota Bill / Ordinance Number Main Topic of Legislation Summary Effective Date Minnesota Omnibus Policy Bill SB 3852 Pay Transparency Requires employers with 30 or more total employees in Minnesota to include in all job postings a sta...

   States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as they worked their way through the legislative and regulatory processes before going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below is our annual summary of these new laws and regulations.  This article, which focuses on laws taking effect in or around January 1, 2025,  is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of every single new employment and labor law, does not include the host of new minimum wage laws, 1  and is intended to be informative but not to constitute specific legal advice for any employer. Kentucky Bill / Ordinance Number Main Topic of Legislation Summary Effective Date Kentucky SB 47 Cannabis Use/Drug Testing Allows employers to establish policies and procedures to limit the use of cannabis in the workplace, including a dr...

   States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as they worked their way through the legislative and regulatory processes before going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below is our annual summary of these new laws and regulations.  This article, which focuses on laws taking effect in or around January 1, 2025,  is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of every single new employment and labor law, does not include the host of new minimum wage laws, 1  and is intended to be informative but not to constitute specific legal advice for any employer. Indiana Bill / Ordinance Number Main Topic of Legislation Summary Effective Date Indiana HB 1093 Child Labor Amends Indiana’s child labor laws to expand working hours for minors between 14 and 16 and removes working hour and time restrict...