Safety and workplace compliance regulations and rules can come from many sources at the federal, state, and local government levels. KPA helps our customers stay on top of these developments to ensure their business is safe and compliant.
Here you will find information on the federal and state rules that are soon to take effect or may have just taken effect. We cover everything HR professionals, safety managers, and other business leaders need to know and what they need to do to ensure compliance.
KPA always recommends that businesses seek legal counsel for further advice and guidance on their particular situation.
The pandemic put a spotlight on workplace safety. We’re reporting on federal regulatory updates and compiled the latest research, resources, and reporting to help you address COVID-19.
Following minimum wage changes is vital but also hard to keep track of among everything else you have to do. Here are the latest minimum wage changes that taking effect January 1, 2021.
Current Minimum Wage Chart
Wherever available, KPA products are updated with the latest government notices and posters for employers. Our consultants will help you determine if your business is compliant with the latest rules.
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There are several federal rules taking effect in 2021. Find out what you need to know from OSHA, the EEOC, Department of Labor, IRS, and Social Security Administration.
31 states require employers to manage workplace safety and health through comprehensive safety plans and/or safety committees. Get the details from KPA.
KPA has been tracking state and local minimum wage changes and increases HR professionals need to know. Here is a roundup of changes starting January 1, 2021.
KPA and Fisher Phillips have created maps outlining the various state COVID-19 workplace restrictions across the US. Learn what’s required in your state.
Most states require or recommend employers train their employees about COVID safety. But the scope varies from state to state. Check out the interactive map.
To help you stay on top of the laws that affect your business, KPA and our friends at the labor and employment law firm, Fisher Phillips have created maps outlining the COVID restrictions in place across the US. In certain states—such as New York, Indiana, and North Dakota—employers must develop written COVID control plans, implement […]
Every state recommends people wear face coverings when possible. But many states require more stringent mask use to stop the spread of coronavirus. See what your state requires or recommends with this interactive map.
In our monthly round up, HR professionals need to know about DOL's response to Trump's Stereotyping Order, California's changes to the Consumer Privacy Act,, the Ill. harassment training deadline, and NYC's changed paid sick and safe law.
A new report from the NSC’s Safe Actions for Employee Returns (SAFER) task force shows which states succeeded and faltered in managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Visa fees are increasing while the Labor Dept. changes opioid guidance, Maryland enacts a Mini-WARN law, and Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, and Virginia make other HR-related changes.
Is your company at risk for any of the most common OSHA manufacturing safety violations? Find out if your compliance & risk management program is doing the job.
This month we've rounded up 6 changes from the federal government including increased I-9 fines and employer's rights to discipline employee conduct. Meanwhile, California changes the red flag law related to gun violence, and Colorado, New York, Illinois, and South Carolina make other HR-related regulatory changes.
To help employers protect their workers and stay out of trouble, OSHA has outlined 6 federal health and safety standards that apply to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Everything you need to know from the recent Supreme Court rulings, overtime pay calculations, and I-9 verification to changes in 8 states like Colorado, Illinois, and New York.
Every month, we put together the upcoming HR-related regulatory changes that businesses should be aware of. California released a sexual harassment training and increased paid family leave benefits.
Every month we break down all of the upcoming federal, state, and local regulatory changes related to Human Resources (HR) and labor topics. Check out the latest about remote employee I-9 e-verification, and 5 states update HR regulations (Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, Virginia, Washington).
Although the coronavirus is ongoing, employers need to be aware of other regulatory changes taking effect outside of the pandemic. Employers in Toledo, Ohio and Dallas, Texas, should be aware of employment regulations.
During the coronavirus crisis, some states are extending expiration of driver’s licenses, and those licenses may be used as List B documents for Form I-9.
Under OSHA’s General Duty Clause, employers have an obligation to protect their employees from serious hazards—even ifthe hazard is unusual or unprecedented.
[Updated 12/3/20] Regulatory updates for employers to be aware of in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
[Updated 1/5/21] Regulatory updates for employers to be aware of in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Although the Coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on HR regulations, there are other requirements taking effect in the next month that you may need to know about.
From tax credits to the Emergency FMLA, here are a few key facts employers should know about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
[Last Updated 5/4/2020] We've revamped all of our state information to make way for what employers need to know and plan for states' regulatory changes for reopening.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides paid leave to employees forced to miss work because of the COVID-19 outbreak through an emergency expansion of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and a new federal paid sick leave law.
Every month we break down California's regulatory changes. This month California released coronavirus guidance in addition to employer security screenings.
Every month we break down all of the upcoming federal, state, and local regulatory changes related to Human Resources (HR) and labor topics. Check out the CDC's employer guidance about the coronavirus and 7 state/local governments are making employment-related changes.
Aerosol cans? More like aerosol can’ts—as in you can’t simply throw them away, you can’t ignore them, and you can’t afford to let them become sources of safety and compliance risk.
Every month we breakdown the upcoming legislative and regulatory deadlines about labor and human resources (HR) you need to know. This month, we have updates from Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Washington.
Every month we breakdown the upcoming legislative and regulatory deadlines about labor and human resources (HR) you need to know. Looking ahead to the rest of February and March, we’ve got updates from OSHA, the Department of Labor, and the National Labor Relations Board.
This January we're covering hot HR topics for 2020. One area is accommodation laws, including the Family and Medical Leave Act. Question: Does an employee have to use FMLA at the same time as workers’ comp time?
We've rounded up all of the HR regulations taking effect January 2020, including the release of the 2020 Form W-4, the overtime rule change, and updates from 15 states.
This month details new rules and proposals on drug testing unemployment applicants, tip pools, electronic 401k disclosures, and state updates from Connecticut, New York City, and much more!
This month details the expanded overtime qualifications, clarifications on FMLA and paid leave, state updates from Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Oklahoma, and much more!
In the interest of helping you protect your workforce & bottom line, here’s a 3-step plan for recording and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses to OSHA.
OSHA reporting and recordkeeping may not seem as urgent as an unconscious employee or a toppled forklift, but they’re vital to any safety management program.
Check out what you need to know about the expired I-9 form, the revised 2020 W-4 Form, expanded FMLA to special education meetings, and several state updates
Check out what you need to know, including truck driver compensation and EEO-1 Component 2 data submission guidance to help you stay on top of HR, the right way.
Check out what you need to know, including arbitration agreement mandates, upcoming Form W-4 for 2020, paid family and medical leave, to help you stay on top of HR, the right way.
This blog post covers timely state legislative employment updates. Check out what you need to know and gain compliance tips to help you stay on top of HR, the right way.
Check out what you need to know, including mismatched social security information letters and new independent contractor restrictions, to help you stay on top of HR, the right way.
Check out what you need to know, including a new deadline for EEO-1 pay data and class arbitration agreements, to help you stay on top of HR, the right way.
This blog post covers timely federal and state legislative employment updates. Check out what you need to know and gain compliance tips to help you stay on top of HR, the right way. Click on the federal topics or state names below to catch up on the latest news. Federal Updates Proposed Overtime Rule, Comments Due […]
This blog post covers timely state legislative employment updates. Check out what you need to know and gain compliance tips to help you stay on top of HR, the right way.
This blog post covers timely state legislative employment updates. Check out what you need to know and gain compliance tips to help you stay on top of HR, the right way.
This blog post covers timely state legislative employment updates. Check out what you need to know and gain compliance tips to help you stay on top of HR, the right way. California California Breaks Don’t Apply to Interstate Truckers Who? Business with fewer than 50 employees and exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act […]
This blog post covers timely federal and state legislative employment updates. Check out what you need to know and gain compliance tips to help you stay on top of HR, the right way. Click on the federal topics or state names below to catch up on the latest news. FEDERAL Updates ACA Exemption for Contraception OSHA […]
This blog post covers timely federal and state legislative employment updates. Check out what you need to know and gain compliance tips to help you stay on top of HR, the right way. Click on the federal topics or state names below to catch up on the latest news. FEDERAL Updates Removal of ACA Uninsured Penalty […]
This blog post covers timely federal and state legislative employment updates. Check out what you need to know and gain compliance tips to help you stay on top of HR, the right way. Click on the federal topics or state names below to catch up on the latest news. FEDERAL Updates Is the EEOC Planning an […]
CALIFORNIA UPDATE Heads Up! Emergency Recordkeeping Regulation: Submit 300A Forms by December 31, 2018 Effective Date: December 31, 2018 As part of Assembly Bill 2334, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) released Emergency Regulatory Action on Recording and Reporting of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. This means that even if federal OSHA makes electronic reporting […]
This blog post covers timely federal and state legislative employment updates. Check out what you need to know and gain compliance tips to help you stay on top of HR, the right way. Click on the federal topics or state names below to catch up on the latest news. FEDERAL Updates DOL Introduces Resources for Employers […]
CALIFORNIA UPDATES This blog post covers timely California legislative employment updates. Check out what you need to know and gain compliance tips to help you stay on top of HR, the right way. https://kpallc.wpengine.com/hr-management/california-pay-requirements-de-minimis/ Unionized Construction Employers Exempt Under PAGA Effective Date: Applies to all valid collective bargaining agreements in effect anytime before January 1, […]
This blog post covers timely federal and state legislative employment updates. Check out what you need to know and gain compliance tips to help you stay on top of HR, the right way. Click on the federal topics or state names below to catch up on the latest news. FEDERAL Updates Final Expiration Date for Updated […]
CALIFORNIA UPDATES This blog post covers timely California legislative employment updates. Check out what you need to know and gain compliance tips to help you stay on top of HR, the right way. Click on the topic below to catch up on the latest news. Berkeley Increases Minimum Wage, Effective October 1 San Francisco Amends Ban-the-Box, […]
This blog post covers timely federal and state legislative employment updates. Check out what you need to know and gain compliance tips to help you stay on top of HR, the right way. Click on the federal topics or state names below to catch up on the latest news. FEDERAL Updates Alert: FMLA Updated Forms DOL […]
CALIFORNIA UPDATES This blog post covers timely California legislative employment updates. Check out what you need to know and gain compliance tips to help you stay on top of HR, the right way. Click on the topic below to catch up on the latest news. Update: Federal Immigration Law to Give Notice to Employers Prior […]
CALIFORNIA UPDATES New National Origin Definition Broadened to Curb Workplace Racism National origin discrimination protects individuals who were either born in or have ancestry from a country outside of the United States. Under Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulates discrimination for private sector employers […]
FEDERAL Trump’s Travel Ban Approved The U.S. Supreme Court approved President Trump’s travel ban stating that the President is within his rights to restrict travel for national security reasons. Court’s struck down the argument that the ban was to discriminate against Muslims, ruling that it did not violate Constitutional Law. You may want to caution […]
CALIFORNIA UPDATES Classifying Independent Contractors As we reported last month, California employers must now classify independent contractors using the new A, B, C test. To classify now as a 1099 independent contractor, workers must be: A. Working independently, free of employer control and direction. B. Perform work that is outside the usual course of the employer’s […]
FEDERAL Federal Family and Medical Leave Based on requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act, the U.S. Department of Labor submits their existing FMLA forms to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) every 3 years for an audit. The OMB is filing 30-day extensions for these FMLA updates and we could see more in […]
CALIFORNIA UPDATES Ninth Circuit Court: Changes Federal Pay Equity Rules The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently ruled on Rizo v. Yovino, a case that originated in California. Through its latest interpretation of the Equal Pay Act of 1963, it found that state employers can’t use prior salary history to justify a pay differential between male […]
FEDERAL UPDATES Paid Leave Tax Credit FAQs Between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2019, under a new section (45S) of the Internal Revenue Code, employers that voluntarily offer qualifying employees up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave may claim a tax credit for a portion of the wages paid during an […]
CALIFORNIA UPDATES California OSHA Violations May Come With Civil Penalties A civil penalty is a monetary penalty, not a criminal punishment, that a court may order an individual to pay as restitution for wrongdoing. In Solus Industrial Innovations, LLC v. the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the California Supreme Court unanimously ruled that prosecutors could […]
FEDERAL UPDATES H-1B Filing Season Begins Reminder: Starting April 2, 2018, employers must submit H-1B visa extension of stay petitions. With only 65,000 H-1B regular cap visas and 20,000 H-1B Master’s visas permitted, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may stop accepting employer applications as early as April 6. If you haven’t already, overnight […]
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