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Colorado Employers to Comply with New Wage Payment Requirements
Date: January 23, 2020Category: Author:
On Jan. 22, 2020, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) announced the adoption of the Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order #36 (COMPS 36). COMPS 36 replaces Colorado’s Minimum Wage Order 35 and all previous state minimum wage orders. Among other things, COMPS 36: Expands the scope of the state’s wage orders. […]
2020 OSHA Penalty Amounts
Date: January 15, 2020Category: Author:
On Jan. 15, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) released its 2020 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed on employers for violations of a wide range of federal laws, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). Violation Type 2019 2020 Posting requirement Up to $13,260 for each violation Up to $13,494 […]
Factors Increasing Commercial Auto Insurance Rates
Date: January 6, 2020Category: Author:
Whether they’re transporting materials and tools to work-sites, hauling goods for deliveries or driving to meet clients—companies of all kinds rely on safe and functioning vehicles to serve customers and generate profit. As such, commercial auto insurance has become invaluable for any business that operates vehicles as part of their operations. However, exposures related to […]
New York State Requires Handbook Update by Jan. 7
Date: January 1, 2020Category: Author:
A New York State law requires employers to update their employee handbooks by Jan. 7, 2020. The law does not require employers to have handbooks. However, any employer that does have one must ensure that it contains notice regarding a new provision that was added to the state’s Labor Law in November 2019. Under that […]
2020 Minimum Wage Rates
Date: December 1, 2019Category: Author:
OVERVIEW The current federal minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour. However, many states have adopted minimum wage rates higher than the federal rate. When the state rate and the federal rate are different, employers must pay their employees the higher rate. The following states have announced new minimum wage rates for 2020: · Alaska […]