June 2022: New York State Pay Transparency Bill Passes Both Houses
Update Applicable to:All employers with four or more employees in the state of New York. What happened?On June 3, 2022, the New York State Legislature
Update Applicable to:All employers with four or more employees in the state of New York. What happened?On June 3, 2022, the New York State Legislature
Update Applicable to:All employers with company vehicles. What happened?On June 9, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an increase in the optional standard mileage
Update Applicable to:All employers with private contractors What happened?On March 31, 2022, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued a new Directive 2022-02.
Update Applicable to:All employers utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to interview and screen job applicants What happened?On May 12, 2022, the EEOC issued long-awaited guidance
Update Applicable to:All employers What happened?The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S Department of Labor (DOL) has released new resources on workers’ rights to
Update Applicable to:All employers What happened?The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the EEO-1 reporting requirements have now been extended. The new deadline for
Effective July 1, 2022, minimum wage rate increases will go into effect for a number of states, cities, and municipalities. These increases will be applicable
(This section provides you with an overview of labor law postings for this month. Note: many of these are included in the federal/state labor law
Update Applicable to:All employers with four or more employees in New York City. What happened?In our previous communication, we informed you about the proposed amendment to
Update Applicable to:All employers who monitor their employees electronically in the state of New York What happened?In our previous communication, we informed you that Senate
Update Applicable to:All employers What happened?On March 1, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance and answers regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic’s
Update Applicable to:All clients who have active PEO contracts What happened?On March 25, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) granted a request by the
Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?In our previous communication here, we informed you about an extension to the Form I-9 compliance flexibility. This is an update
(This section provides you with an overview of labor law postings for this month. Note: many of these are included in the federal/state labor law
OSHA Launches Program to Protect Workers from Heat Hazards Update Applicable to:All employers with employees who work in locations that contain heat-related hazards. What happened?On
Update Applicable to:All employers with four or more employees and at least one who works in New York City What happened?In our previous communication, we
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of New York What happened?On March 16, 2022, Governor Hochul signed Senate Bill S5870 (SB S5870) into law,
Update Applicable to:All employers who use E-verify What happened?On April 1, 2022, the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will dispose of E-Verify records that
Posting Updates (This section provides you with an overview of labor law postings for this month. Note: many of these are included in the federal/state
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of New York What happened?In our previous communication, we informed you about the New York HERO Act that
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of New York. What happened?On March 16, 2022, Governor Hochul signed Assembly Bill 2035 (AB203) and Senate Bill
Update Applicable to:All employers with federal supply and service contractors and subcontractors that have 50 or more employees What happened?On December 2, 2021, the Office
Update Applicable to:All employers What happened?On March 17, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is ending the COVID-19 Temporary Policy for List B
Update Applicable to:All employers covered by federal regulations from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) What happened?On February 28, 2022, the DOT published in the
New York State Healthcare Worker COVID-19 Booster Deadline Will Not Be Enforced Temporarily Update Applicable to:All employers who employ healthcare workers in the state of
POSTING UPDATES (This section provides you with an overview of labor law postings for this month. Note: many of these are included in the
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of New York What happened?In our previous communication, we informed you about the New York HERO Act that was
Congress Passes Amendments to the Federal Arbitration Act Update Applicable to:All employers in the United State of America What happened?On February 10, 2022, the Senate
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of New York What happened?The mask-or-vaccine mandate has been lifted for the state of New York. What are
Update Applicable to:All employers in New York City What happened?On November 23, 2021, the New York City Council passed a bill titled “Introduction No. 2448-2021,”
OSHA Withdraws ETS Update Applicable to:All employers with 100 or more employees What happened?On January 25, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) withdrew
Update Applicable to:All employers of construction contractors in the state of New York. What happened?On January 1, 2022, an expansion of the prevailing wage law
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of New York. What happened?In our previous communication, we informed you about New York Hero Act that was
Update Applicable to:All employers with a place(s) of businesses in the state of New York What happened?On November 8, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul
2022 OSHA Penalty Amounts What happened?The Department of Labor (DOL) has released its 2022 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed on employers for
Supreme Court Votes to Stay OSHA ETS, Reinstates Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers Update Applicable to:All employers with 100 or more employees, and all employers
Update Applicable to:All employer in the state of New York What happened?On December 22, 2021, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) issued final
Update Applicable to:All employers of healthcare and essential workers in the state of New York What happened?On December 24, 2021, the NYSDOH issued updated isolation
Update Applicable to: All employers in the state of New York What happened? On January 4, 2022, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
Update Applicable to:All employers of healthcare, home healthcare, sanitation, grocery store, pharmacy, and restaurant employees in the state of New York What happened?On December 24, 2021,
CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population Update Applicable to:All employers What happened?|On December 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease
Posting Updates (This section provides you with an overview of labor law postings for this month. Note: many of these are included in the federal/state
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of New York What happened?On November 1, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law Senate Bill S2928A (SB
Update Applicable to:All employers in New York City. What happened?On December 15, 2021, the New York City Council passed an amendment to the New York City
“Ban the Box Act” for Federal Contractor Has Taken Effect Update Applicable to:All employers with federal contractors. What happened?The federal Fair Chance to Compete for
Update Applicable to:All employers in New York City, New York. What happened?On November 23, 2021, the New York City Council passed a bill that would
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of New York. What happened?On December 10, 2021, Governor Hochul announced a new mandate requiring that masks be
Update Applicable to:All employers in New York City. What happened?On December 6, 2021, Mayor de Blasio of New York City announced expansions to the “Key
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of New York. What happened?On December 15, 2021, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) extended its
Federal Court Reinstates OSHA ETS Update Applicable to:All employers with 100 or more employees. What happened?On December 17, 2021, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
New York Department of Labor Releases Guidance on Cannabis Drug Testing for Most Employees Update Applicable to:All employers in the State of New York. What
OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) Vaccine Mandate Latest Update: The following was provided by the trusted Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete Law Firm, which outlines
Effective January 1, 2022, minimum wage rate increases will go into effect for a number of states, cities, and municipalities. These increases will be applicable
OSHA Begins Process of Creating Standard to Protect Workers from Hazardous Heat (WORK IN PROGRESS) Update Applicable to:All businesses with indoor and outdoor worksites. What
Update Applicable to: All employers with Medicare and Medicaid-certified healthcare employees. What happened? On November 5, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Update Applicable to: All employers with 100 or more employees. What happened? On November 4, 2021, the U.S Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health
Update Applicable to: All employers with tipped employees. What happened? On October 28, 2021, The Department of Labor (DOL) announced publication of the Tips Dual
Plan Ahead (This section provides you with an overview of current and upcoming laws that take effect) Law / Regulation Effective Date Oklahoma Authorizes Tax
New York Minimum Wage Increase Update Applicable to:All employers in New York. What happened?On September 22, 2021, the New York State Division of the Budget
U.S Department of Labor Announces Minimum Wage Increase for Federal Contractors Update Applicable to:All federal contractors with workers performing work on or in connection with,
Update Applicable to: All employers in New York. What happened? On September 30, 2021, the New York State commissioner extended the COVID-19 designation. What are
OSHA’s Mandate-or-Test Emergency Rule Pending Final Review Update Applicable to: All employers with 100 or more employees. What happened? On October 12, 2021, the Occupational
Update Applicable to:All employers in New York. What happened?On September 23, 2021, the New York Department of Labor (DOL) updated their NY HERO Act model
Plan Ahead (This section provides you with an overview of current and upcoming laws that take effect) Law / Regulation Effective Date Maryland Amends Flexible
NYC Council Requires Human Service Contractors to Enter Labor Peace Agreements Update Applicable to: All employers in New York City (NYC) that contract or subcontract
U.S Department of Labor Extends Joint Employer Recission Rule Update Applicable to: All employers. What happened? On September 20, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor
Extension to I-9 Compliance Flexibility Given by ICE Update Applicable to: All employers. What happened? On August 31, 2021, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?On July 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released guidance on “Long-COVID” being classified as
Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?On June 15, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a technical Q&A document on “Protections Against Employment Discrimination
Plan Ahead (This section provides you with an overview of current and upcoming laws that take effect) Law / Regulation Effective Date Texas Amends Sexual
OSHA Updates Testing and Mask Recommendations for COVID-19 Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?On August 13, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and
Update Applicable to:All employers in New York. What happened?On July 15, 2021, the New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) issued their updated Legal
Update Applicable to:All employers in the United States. What happened?On July 30, 2021, the IRS updated its frequently asked questions (FAQ) for employer tax credits
Update Applicable to:All employers in the United States. What happened?On June 23, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued an
Plan Ahead (This section provides you with an overview of current and upcoming laws that take effect) Law / Regulation Effective Date Chicago, Illinois, Amended
Acceptable I-9 Documentation Updated for Refugees and Asylees Update Applicable to:All employers What happened?On July 13, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated the Refugees
The NY HERO Act requires the state’s Department of Labor (DOL) to create workplace safety standards for airborne infectious disease prevention. Employers are required to
Update Applicable to:All employers in the United States. What happened?On June 23, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCIS) launched the H-2B Employer Data
June 19 Added as Federal Holiday Update Applicable to:All federal employers, and possibly those who work as federal contractors. What happened?On June 17, 2021, President
Effective July 1, 2021, minimum wage rate increases will go into effect for a number of states, cities, and municipalities. These increases will be applicable
New York City Passes Executive Order on Sexual Harassment Reporting Requirements Update Applicable to:All employers contracting “human services” in New York, New York. What happened?On
Biometric Requirements Suspended on Certain Visa Applications Update Applicable to:All employers utilizing the following visas: H-4 L-2 E-1 E-2 E-3 What happened?United States Citizenship and
What happened?On May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated their COVID-19-related guidance for fully vaccinated individuals. What are the details?The CDC has
Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated with
Update Applicable to:Establishments eligible to apply for the grant program include restaurants (including franchises), bars, food trucks, breweries, bakeries, and caterers, among others. Ineligible establishments
Update Applicable to:All federal contractors. What happened?On April 27, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order raising the minimum wage of federal contractors to $15
New York Updates Health Care Personnel COVID-19 Guidance Update Applicable to:New York employers operating within the healthcare industry. What happened?On April 1, 2021, the New
Congress Passes Extension of Paycheck Protection Program Update Applicable to:All employers utilizing or looking to utilize the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). What happened?The bill pushes
New York Passes COVID-19 Vaccination Paid Leave Update Applicable to:All New York Employers. What happened?The New York State Senate unanimously voted 62-0 on March 1,
E-Verify Adds New myUploads Feature Update Applicable to:All employers utilizing E-verify. What happened?On March 10, 2021, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the
Congress Passes American Rescue Plan Update Applicable to:All employers operating within the United States. What happened?The American Rescue Plan, the second COVID-19 related stimulus bill,
ICE Extends I-9 Verification Flexibility Update Applicable to:All employers with remote workforces. What happened?On January 27, 2021, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the
EEOC updates Compliance Manual on Religious Discrimination Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?On January 15, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued an
Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?On December 29, 2020, the DOL issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2020-7, which provides guidance to the DOL’s field staff on
Update Applicable to:Any employers utilizing workers abroad who utilized Form I-765. What happened?The DHS has announced that employers may use unexpired Form I-765, Employment Authorization
Update Applicable to:Any employers looking to utilize the H-1B visa program. What happened?U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a final rule that will modify
NY Department of Labor Releases New Proposed Rules for Statewide Paid Sick Leave Program What happened?On December 2, 2020, the New York Department of Labor
COVID-19 Relief Bill: What It Means for PEOs & Small Business What happened?On Monday December 21, the House passed an omnibus spending bill that included $1.4
The CARES Act provided an opportunity for employers to offer the option of allowing qualified individuals to take a distribution (up to $100,000) from their IRA,
New York Employers Required to Send Additional Warn Notices What happened?On November 11, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) A10674a. What are