Legislation

July 2024: Detailed Look at State, Local, and Federal Updates

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Timely, topical insights on a variety of payroll and reporting issues.

Check out our monthly Eye on Washington series that focuses on timely, topical insights on various payroll and reporting issues at the state, local, and federal levels. This edition covers regulatory and legislative updates in benefits, leave, payroll, and time and labor.

The highlighted states include California, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and Texas.

It also provides information on the latest minimum wage announcements, the U.S. Supreme Court overruling the Chevron Doctrine, and the IRS releasing revised draft Form 6765.

Topics Covered In This Issue

State/Territory/District

  • California Health Care Worker Minimum Wage Delayed Again
  • Legislation to Reform California's Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)
  • Louisiana Amends Final Pay Rules
  • Minnesota Adds to Protections for Jury Service
  • Minnesota Amends Laws on Misclassification of Independent Contractors
  • Minnesota Amends Nondiscrimination Law
  • Minnesota Amends Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
  • Minnesota Expands Rights Under Law on Providing Access to Personnel Records
  • New Hampshire Adds Unpaid Time Off for Firefighters and EMTs
  • July 1, 2024 DOL Overtime Rule Temporarily Blocked for State of Texas Government Employees

Minimum Wage

  • Minimum Wage Announcements 6/21/24 – 7/20/24

Federal

    • U.S. Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Doctrine – Potential Impact to Employers
    • IRS Releases Revised Draft Form 6765; Also Modifies Refund Claim Disclosures

Download the July edition PDF.