October 2024 Legal Updates

October 2, 2024

October 2024 Legal Updates

If you’re an existing ComplianceHR client, not only can you access these updates through the PolicySmart™ solution, but also robust links to learn more about each of these changes.

However, if you are not a subscriber to our solutions, we are pleased to provide you with abbreviated October 2024 Legal Updates. Lastly, to view developments taking effect this month, click here.

National

  • Fifth Circuit Vacates DOL’s 80/20/30 Rule for Tipped Employees
  • Texas Court Sets Aside the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule with Nationwide Effect
  • Littler Insight: Politics in the Workplace and the Risks of Social Media
  • U.S. DOL Issues Final Rule on Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

California

  • Los Angeles County Enacts Predictive Scheduling Ordinance–Policy Updates Forthcoming
  • California Expands Paid Sick Leave Uses for Crime Victims and Agricultural Employees, and Changes Unpaid Leave Standards for Victims–Now Includes Updated Policy
  • California Limits the Discretion Employers Have to Insist on a Driver’s License Even for Jobs that Require Driving for Work
  • California Eliminates Employers’ Ability to Require Employees to Use Vacation Before They Receive State Paid Family Leave Benefits
  • California Enacts Law Regulating Employment Agreement Provisions on Digital Replicas of Voice or Likeness

Connecticut

  • Connecticut Amends Paid Family and Medical Leave Law–Now Includes Policy Updates
  • Connecticut Expands Paid Sick Leave–Now Includes Updated Policy

Delaware

  • Delaware Amends Law on Health Insurance Coverage for Contraceptive Drugs
  • Delaware Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of “Housing Status”–Includes Updated Policy

Georgia

  • Georgia’s Restrictive Covenants Act Does Not Require That Restrictive Covenants Contain Express Geographic Restriction

Illinois

  • Illinois Amends Day and Temporary Labor Services Act
  • Illinois Amends Whistleblower Act
  • Illinois Amends Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act
  • Illinois Amends Law on Right to Inspect Pay Stubs
  • Illinois Extends Statute of Limitations on Human Rights Act Violations

Maryland

  • Maryland’s Occupational Safety and Health Division Issues Heat Illness Prevention Standard

Massachusetts

  • Massachusetts Expands Reasons for Use of Earned Sick Time–Includes Updated Policy

Minnesota

  • Minnesota Amends Jury Duty Leave Law–Includes Updated Policy

New York

  • New York Enacts Law Requiring Retail Employers to Implement Workplace Violence Prevention Training and Policies and Provide Panic Buttons
  • New York Becomes the First State to Mandate Paid Prenatal Leave and Sets COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Sunset Date–Now Includes Sample Policy

Rhode Island

  • Rhode Island Amends Temporary Caregiver Benefits Law, Incrementally Increasing Leave Amounts–Now Includes Updated Policy Template

Utah

  • Utah Amends OSH Rules by Adopting Federal Standards

Washington

  • Washington Releases Final Rule on Voluntary Use of Personal Protective Equipment
  • Washington Amends Paid Sick Leave Law, Expanding Authorized Reasons for Leave–Now Includes Updated Policy

Washington D.C.

  • District of Columbia Passes Rules on Voting Leave

Developments Taking Effect This Month

Without doubt, employment law policies are ever changing, with some going into effect this month. Below is a reminder of October 2024 legal updates with effective dates.

Alabama

  • Alabama Makes Tax Exemption for Overtime Pay Permanent (effective Oct 01, 2024)

Alaska

  • Alaska Allows Collection of Oral Fluid for Drug Testing Purposes (effective Oct 28, 2024)

Connecticut

  • Connecticut Amends Paid Family and Medical Leave Law–Now Includes Policy Updates (effective Oct 01, 2024)

Maryland

  • Maryland Amends Wage Statement Law, Requiring Notice in Writing (effective Oct 01, 2024)
  • Maryland Amends Antidiscrimination Law to Include Military Status as a Protected Characteristic–Includes Updated Policy (effective Oct 01, 2024)
  • Maryland’s New Pay Transparency Law Revises Wage Disclosure Requirements (effective Oct 01, 2024)
  • Maryland Delays Implementation of Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (effective Oct 01, 2024)

Montana

  • Montana Passes Consumer Data Privacy Act (effective Oct 01, 2024)

Ohio

  • Ohio Amends Law on PEOs (effective Oct 24, 2024)

Washington

  • Washington Releases Final Rule on Voluntary Use of Personal Protective Equipment (effective Oct 01, 2024)


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