Recent news
Latest items of recent news relevant to the United States as reported in our fortnightly newswire ‘Dernières nouvelles’.
USA: Gov. DeSantis signs ‘Stop WOKE Act’ into law
The Florida Governor has now signed the “Stop Woke” act into law …
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USA: Connecticut DOL releases final draft of proposed amended Connecticut family and medical leave act regulations
Although changes to Connecticut’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Act were enacted on 1st January 2022, only now are guidelines being issued about the ensuing regulations …
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USA: Connecticut set to enact ban on employer-sponsored meetings
Connecticut joins Oregon as the only States to pass legislation precluding employers from holding mandatory meetings to discuss employee unionization …
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USA: DOL ends payroll audit independent determination (PAID) program for employers
A change is being made to the US Department of Labor (DOL)’s policies under the Biden administration in favour of enforcement rather than ‘compliance’ …
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USA: Maryland becomes the tenth state to pass a paid family leave law
From 1st October 2023, employers in the State must begin contributing to the Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund …
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USA: Amended Maine law will require vacation payout when employment ends
Employees in Maine will soon be entitled to a payout of unused vacation when employment ends …
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USA: Utah establishes 20-day threshold for nonresident income tax withholding
From 2023, nonresidents working in Utah for over 20 days in a year will be subject to State income tax …
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USA: New York City enacts law restricting use of artificial intelligence in employment decisions
A New York City Law becomes effective on January 1st next year that will heavily restrict the use of automated employment decision tools …
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USA: California considers a 32-hour workweek for larger companies
California’s Bill AB-2932 seeks to amend the California Labor Code by changing the workweek in large companies (500+) from 40 hours to 32 hours …
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USA: DOL announces proposal to reconsider, revoke final approval of Arizona’s State OSHA Plan after pattern of failures
Action taken against the least health and safety protected State in the country …
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USA: Mississippi governor signs state’s largest income tax cut
A significant State income tax cut in Mississippi has now been signed into existence by Governor Tate Reeves …
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USA: Verizon raises its minimum wage to $20 an hour
The wireless network operator Verizon is raising its minimum wage to $20 an hour for in customer service, retail and sales positions …
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USA: California court blocks board diversity law
A court in Los Angeles has squashed a Californian law requiring publicly traded corporations to appoint board members from “underrepresented communities” …
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USA: New labour agreement reached for Rio Tinto Kennecott employees
New 5-year agreement at Rio Tinto Kennecott’s copper mine in Utah …
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USA: Judge approves Activision Blizzard’s $18m settlement over sexual harassment suit
The leading video game company Activision Blizzard has agreed to an out of court settlement for US$18M in order to avoid a string of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) -backed sexual harassment cases against it …
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