December 2024 Legal Updates

December 17, 2024

December 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 December 2024 Legal Updates. Lastly, to view developments taking effect this month, click here.

Alaska

  • Alaska Ballot Measure Includes Provisions on Mandatory Employer Meetings

Colorado

  • Colorado Releases COMPS Order Poster for 2025–Required to Appear in Employer Handbooks

Delaware

  • Delaware Issues its WARN Act Regulations

Illinois

  • Illinois Expands Definition of Armed Forces to Include Space Force

Maine

  • Maine Adopts Final Rules for Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

Minnesota

  • St. Paul, Minnesota Enacts Civil Wage Theft Ordinance

New York

  • New York Expands Eligibility for Workers’ Compensation for Work-Related Stress
  • FAQs on New York Paid Prenatal Leave Law Provide Much Needed Guidance to Employers Prior to January First–Includes Updated Policy
  • New York Indicates Individuals Cannot be Required to Provide a Copy of Their Criminal History to Employers

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 December 2024 legal updates with effective dates.

Alabama

  • Alabama Adopts Final Rule on Overtime Exemption (effective Dec 15, 2024)
  • Alabama Passes Final Rule on Exempt Employee W-2s (effective Dec 15, 2024)

California

  • City of Los Angeles Adopts Ordinance Prohibiting Retaliation for Reporting Public Health Violations–Includes Notice Requirement (effective Dec 01, 2024)

Delaware

  • Delaware Passes Service Worker Protection Act–Includes Notice Requirement (effective Dec 29, 2024)

Pennsylvania

  • Pennsylvania Amends Workers’ Compensation Provisions on Payments by Self-Insured Employers (effective Dec 29, 2024)


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