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In 2021, a group of citizen advocacy groups sued the State of Michigan and the Attorney General arguing that the Michigan Legislature’s “adopt and amend” maneuver was unconstitutional, as it circumvented the voters' ability to create policy through ballot initiatives. The case is now before the Michigan Supreme Court, where the current session ends July 31, 2024. If the Michigan Supreme Court reverses the Court of Appeals and strikes down the adopt-and-amend strategy, its decision will have significant implications for employers, as the minimum wage could increase substantially, and new paid sick leave requirements could be imposed. Read more here >>>https://bit.ly/46jti3f Scott Eldridge, Lawrence Garcia, Brian Schwartz

📣 Advocacy Update 🏛️ LB15 is a critical bill for Nebraska's workforce, setting fair minimum wages for young employees. It establishes a minimum wage scale for employees aged 14-17 and a training wage for those between 18 and 20. This legislation ensures equitable compensation while fostering skill development and employment opportunities for our youth. Let's support our future workforce! 💼🌟 #KACC #kearney #neleg #workforce #Nebraska #advocacy

Did you see our most recent blog? With the new year comes new laws that you'll want to know about. From boosts to the minimum wage, more paid sick leave, and greater freedom to establish a home child care business, there are a flurry of new laws going into effect in 2024 that will affect your business. Read this blog by Attorney Lindy Laurence to learn more about the legal updates in Washington, Oregon and California. https://lnkd.in/e2QpEB8r #smallbusinessblog #smallbusinesseducation #businesseducation

Continuing the wave of new rules and regulations related to paid leave in Minnesota, the St. Paul Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO) issued guidance on its interpretation of St. Paul’s Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Ordinance. St. Paul revised its ESST Ordinance in October 2023 to align with Minnesota’s ESST law, which went into effect January 1, 2024. The new guidance called “Final Rules” helps employers understand how the HREEO will enforce the recently revised St. Paul Ordinance.

TAKE ACTION TODAY!!! The Federal Workers' Compensation Action (H.R. 618), cleared the House Committee on Education & the Workforce Committee. This legislation includes provisions authorizing PAs to provide treatment and oversee care for federal workers injured on the job. Now, it's critical that your representatives and Senators hear from you about the importance of removing this outdated and unnecessary federal barrier. Make your voice heard by visiting AAPA's Advocacy Action Center and emailing your legislator today!

🔔 A new statutory right to unpaid carer’s leave will be brought into force on 6 April 2024 by the Carer’s Leave Regulations 2024 (the “Regulations”). The Regulations will allow employees to take leave for the purpose of caring for a “dependant” with a “long-term care need”. Our Employment law experts, Charlotte Davies and Keith Williams provide an update in our latest article below. ⬇ #employmentlaw #employmentupdate #enhancedrights

So much has been said in the election debates - about tax and benefits, VAT and cost of living, housing and health. The manifestos also include a lot of detail on proposals about employment law and workers' rights, and it feels those are getting a bit lost among all the other topics. Right to unfair dismissal from day one of employment, reform of the parental leave and pay system, removal of the "worker" category, flexible working as a default and right to switch off, statutory bereavement leave, are just some of the proposals everyone should be aware of. #election #azets Carly Eames (she / her) Chartered MCIPD Bruce Bell Dan Graves Peter Milcoy Stephen Farrant Hannah-Jane Dobbie MA FCIPD You can find the article in which I explore these and more into detail on the Azets general Election hub page: https://lnkd.in/eRiHijcy

2024 has arrived, and so has the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act!   Summer Vanderbilt, CSP from HireLevel. recently joined Tom Miller at WJFP Radio to break down what this means for Illinois business owners.  Tune in to the conversation where listeners dive into the nitty-gritty and even add their own questions into the mix!  Listen to the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/gJx9HNse Have questions or want to ensure your policy complies with the new law? Schedule a consultation with us today, and we'll gladly assess your existing plan to help you ensure compliance and stay on track.  #IllinoisEmployers #ComplianceMatters #TimeOffChanges #StayAheadOfTheGame

2024 has arrived, and so has the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act!   Summer Vanderbilt, CSP from HireLevel. recently joined Tom Miller at WJFP Radio to break down what this means for Illinois business owners.  Tune in to the conversation where listeners dive into the nitty-gritty and even add their own questions into the mix! Listen to the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/gCSCsdrV Have questions or want to ensure your policy complies with the new law? Schedule a consultation with us today, and we'll gladly assess your existing plan to help you ensure compliance and stay on track.  #IllinoisEmployers #ComplianceMatters #TimeOffChanges #StayAheadOfTheGame 

New year, new laws! From boosts to the minimum wage, more paid sick leave, and greater freedom to establish a home child care business, there are a flurry of new laws going into effect in 2024 that will affect your business. Read this newest blog by Attorney Lindy Laurence to learn more about the legal changes in Washington, Oregon & California. https://lnkd.in/e2QpEB8r #smallbusinessblog #smallbusinesseducation #businesslaw #2024laws