Delegate Ayala introduced legislation that required employers of “essential workers” to pay hazard pay after an executive order is issued which includes a stay-at-home or shelter-in-place order. This means that employers must compensate essential workers at a...
Multiple bills were introduced that mandate businesses to provide one form of paid leave or another. There were bills that create a payroll tax/insurance program that would provide a certain amount of leave for employees if they met specific criteria; and there are...
The first full week following Crossover has seen several bills acted on already. Below are the bills that have been acted on since our Crossover Report last week. Tax Conformity SB 1146 - Howell - Income tax, state; conformity with the Internal Revenue...
Delegate Carter’s legislation regarding the discharge or retaliatory actions against employees who have filed or intend to file a Workers Compensation claim is now on the House Floor. The concern with this legislation is that it could cause an issue for employers who...
We have reached the point of Crossover in the 2021 General Assembly Session. This year looks a little different than past years, because both the House and the Senate are moving all legislation that has “crossed over” into the 2021 Special Session 1, rather than...
