February 2025 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 February 2025 Legal Updates. Lastly, to view developments taking effect this month, click here.
National
- Higher Ed DEI Practices to Be Reviewed Under President’s New Executive Order
- Trump Administration Day 1 Immigration Agenda: How Are Employers Impacted?
- President Trump Relies on Executive Orders to Promote Anti-IE&D Policies
- DOL Issues Opinion Letter on Applicability of the FMLA Substitution Rule When Employee on FMLA is Receiving PFML Benefits
- OSHA Withdraws Proposed Rules Involving COVID-19 and Infectious Diseases
- President Trump Revokes 60-Year-Old Executive Order Requiring Equal Employment Opportunity in Government Contracting
- IRS Ruling Clarifies Employment Tax Implications of Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs
- Incoming Administration Rescinds “Right of First Refusal” Requirements for Certain Employees of Federal Contractors
- Acting Secretary of Labor Brings All OFCCP Activities Under Executive Order 11246 to a Halt
- New Executive Order Issued on AI; Prior AI Order Revoked
- Littler Provides Executive Order Tracker and Rescinded Order Tracker
- EEOC Acting Chair Issues Statement on Gender Identity, Removes Guidance on Transgender Issues
- Executive Order Targets Prohibitions Against Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression Discrimination
California
- Cal/OSHA Approves Final Respirable Crystalline Silica Regulation, While Other Potential Limits on Engineered Stone Remain Under Consideration
Illinois
- Illinois Eliminates Subminimum Wages for Disabled Employees
Iowa
- Iowa Publishes Final Rule on Procedures for Investigating Wage Claims
- Iowa Releases Final Rule on Employer Notification Regarding Hazardous Chemicals
- Iowa Amends Rule on Wages and Tips
- Iowa Adopts Amended Child Labor Regulations
- Iowa Adopts Final Rules on Employer Recordkeeping Obligations
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Releases Pay Transparency FAQ
Michigan
- New Michigan Law Requires Veterans’ Benefits and Services Poster
New Jersey
- New Guidance on Algorithmic Discrimination and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination
Ohio
- Ohio Enacts Pay Stub Protection Act
Oregon
- Oregon Adopts Final Rules on Workplace Harassment
- Oregon Amends Paid Family and Medical Leave Rules
Texas
- Texas Issues Final Rule on Prohibition Against COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates
- Texas Adopts Amended Child Labor Rules
Washington D.C.
- Washington, D.C. Amends Requirements for Health Insurance Plans
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 February 2025 legal updates with effective dates.
Iowa
- Iowa Publishes Final Rule on Procedures for Investigating Wage Claims (effective Feb 12, 2025)
- Iowa Releases Final Rule on Employer Notification Regarding Hazardous Chemicals (effective Feb 12, 2025)
- Iowa Amends Rule on Wages and Tips (effective Feb 12, 2025)
- Iowa Adopts Amended Child Labor Regulations (effective Feb 12, 2025)
- Iowa Adopts Final Rules on Employer Recordkeeping Obligations (effective Feb 12, 2025)
Maryland
- Prince George’s County, Maryland Ordinance Requires Late Night Safety Plan (effective Feb 03, 2025)
Michigan
- Michigan Supreme Court Voids Existing Minimum (Cash) Wage and Paid Sick Leave Laws and Revives Old Laws–Policy Updates Forthcoming (effective Feb 21, 2025)
Oregon
- Oregon Adopts Final Rules on Workplace Harassment (effective Feb 01, 2025)
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