2024 State Paid Family and Medical Leave Round-up
In recent years, many states have passed mandatory paid leave laws to provide employees with paid time off that may ...
Sequoia One PEO Guidance
[Updated]: New I-9 Form and “Alternative Procedure” for Remotely Verifying I-9 Documentation
Recently, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced significant changes to the Federal I-9 form and verification process:
Employer Responsibilities Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
As of June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the “Act” or “PWFA”) provides increased protection for workers seeking accommodation due ...
Illinois’ New Commuter Benefits Requirement Effective January 1, 2024
On July 28, 2023, Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker signed into law the Transportation Benefits Program Act (the Act). The Act, effective ...
San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (SF HCSO) 2024 Rates Released
Recently, the 2024 San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (SF HCSO) expenditure rates were released, which are increased annually and vary ...
Colorado Expands Employee Protections & Benefits: Harassment, Discrimination, Nondisclosure Agreements, Paid Sick Leave, and More
Recently, Colorado (CO) passed the Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (POWR) Act, which amends existing employment law and significantly expands ...
Employers Have Until August 30, 2023 to Comply with Form I-9 Physical Verification Requirements
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced that employers will have until August 30, 2023 to comply with the ...
Maryland Passes Revisions to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
The Maryland legislature recently passed Senate Bill (SB) 828, which modifies the state’s upcoming paid family and medical leave (PFML) ...
NLRB Decision & Memo Impacts Certain Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Provisions in Severance Agreements
In late February, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) issued a ruling in McLaren Macomb, which significantly impacts ...
[Updated]: Department of Labor Releases Guidance on FMLA & FLSA for Teleworking Employees
Recently, the Department of Labor (DOL) released Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) No. 2023-1, which provides guidance on the application of ...
[Updated]: COVID-19 Health & Welfare Deadline Relief Further Extended
Recently, President Biden further extended the COVID-19 National Emergency, which was set to expire on March 1, 2021. The extension of the ...
[Updated]: Public Health Emergency Extended Once Again: Impact to Group Health Plans
Effective October 13, 2022, the COVID-19 public health emergency once again was extended through January 11, 2023 by the Department of Health and Human ...