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Upcoming Minimum Wage Increases

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Certain Employers with Employees in CA, DC, IL, ME, MD, MN, OR

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July 1, 2018

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Minimum wage increases typically fall into the beginning or middle of each calendar year, with many states or localities increasing minimum wage rates in July.  Below is a short list of localities with upcoming minimum wage increases effective July 1, 2018.

May Updates

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This HR Alert addresses the following topics:
  1. H-1B Visa Petition Cap Reached; New Program Focuses on Targeting H-1B Fraud
  2. OSHA Delays Effective Date of Final Rule on Beryllium Exposure Again
  3. Updated Pay Transparency Poster for Federal Contractors
  4. California: Wage Orders Have Been Updated and Must be Posted by Employers
  5. Connecticut: Restaurants Cannot Use Tip Credits for Delivery Drivers
  6. North Carolina: Controversial “Bathroom Bill” Repealed, New Bill Introduced
  7. New York: 24-Hour, Non-Residential Home Care Workers Must be Paid for All 24 Hours
  8. New York City, NY: Inquiries into Prior Salary History Prohibited for City Agencies
  9. REMINDER: Washington, DC’s Universal Paid Leave Act Became Effective on April 7, 2017

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D.C.: Credit Info Banned in Employment Decisions; Upcoming, Expansive Amendment to Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

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All Employers with Washington D.C. Employees

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Spring 2017 and July 1, 2020

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Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser approved two new bills that will significantly impact employers.  These bills (1) restrict employers from inquiring into or using credit history when making employment decisions and (2) expand the statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave Law.

D.C.: Council Passes New Fair Credit Law, Aims to Strengthen Fair Chance Hiring

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Expected early spring 2017

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The Washington D.C. Council recently passed the Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act (the “Act”), a bill that prohibits employers from inquiring into applicant, intern and employee credit information.  Employers cannot require disclosure of credit information as a condition of employment, and are further prohibited from using such credit information, even after making a conditional offer of employment.

August Updates

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This HR Alert addresses the following topics:
  1. Legislation Aimed to Ease the Upcoming Federal Overtime Exemption Regulations
  2. OSHA Posting Requirement Extended to November 1, 2016
  3. Department of Labor Increases Civil Penalties for Violations of Law
  4. IRS Clarifies Tax Treatment of Wellness Reimbursements and Incentives
  5. EEOC Updates Equal Pay Data Rule, Requires More Detailed EEO-1 Reporting for 2017
  6. California: Public Works Contractors and Subcontractors Must Submit Certified Payroll Records Again
  7. District of Columbia: Guide Regarding Transgender Workers Published
  8. Nevada: REMINDER – Workplace Posters Changed July 1, 2016
  9. New Jersey: “Marital Status” Refers to All Types of Marital Status
  10. New York City, New York: Single-Occupant Restrooms Must be Labeled Gender-Neutral

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Workplace Posting Deadlines for July 1, 2016

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July 1, 2016

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A number of minimum wage and/or specific paid sick leave ordinances go into effect in July, just one week away. Employers should check the table below for some imminent deadlines for workplace postings.