Under the long-term part-time (LTPT) employee rule of the SECURE Act, part-time employees who work at least 500 hours during three consecutive 12-month periods must be eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan.  The 12-month periods began as of January 1, 2021, so the first time a LTPT employee could become eligible under this rule will be […]

USCIS has launched a new Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) self-service tool to make it easier for foreign nationals to update their addresses.  All foreign nationals, even green card holders, are required to notify USCIS of a change of address within 10 days of move. Jackson Lewis:USCIS E-COA Allows Foreign Nationals to Update Their Addresses […]

Effective March 13, 2024, the salary threshold for certain exemptions under Article 6 of the New York Labor Law (NYLL) will increase from $900 to $1,300 per week.  Article 6 regulates the method and frequency of wage payments to employees in the State.  A bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employee who is paid in […]

California has recently amended the Healthy Workplaces Healthy Families Act of 2014.  Effective January 1, 2024, California employers must comply with the increased paid sick leave entitlements, most importantly increasing the number of paid sick leave days from 24 hours per year to 40 hours, as well as changes to usage restrictions. Morgan Lewis:California Increases Paid Sick Leave […]

California has passed the Workplace Violence Prevention Plans (WVPPs), the first of its kind in the nation, which requires nearly all California employers to implement a workplace violence prevention plan by July 1, 2024 that includes a lengthy list of requirements. Barnes & Thornburg LLP:New California Law Regarding Violence Prevention in Workplace Is First of Its […]