In Arizona, Colorado, and Utah there was legislation in 2020 that impacted employers. Most of it impacts those with employees in Colorado. Still, those with...
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Changes to State Laws January 1, 2021
This article briefly summarizes state employment law changes that will affect employers in January of 2021. State information is included for Arizona, Colorado, California, and...

Voting in 2020
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020, which is the last day for voting. In any election, employers must take note of their legal obligations...

2021 State Minimum Wage Updates
Arizona The Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) has adopted a resolution increasing Arizona's minimum wage from $12.00 per hour to $12.15 per hour effective January 1,...

Surveys: 2020 Health, Welfare & Retirement Plans Survey Now Available
The Employers Council Surveys Department is pleased to announce the publication of the 2020 Health, Welfare & Retirement Plans Survey. The survey includes responses from...

Updates on Mask Orders
As of this writing, Arizona requires masks for employees and customers for barbers and cosmetologists, and recommends masks for businesses where service cannot be provided...

Update on States’ Mask Requirements
Arizona Due to Arizona's recent COVID-19 statistics, several counties, cities, and towns across the state have instituted a variety of mask or face covering requirements for...

Update on States’ Executive Orders Monday, May 4, 2020
Arizona On April 27, 2020, Arizona Governor Ducey signed the Return Stronger — Amending the Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected Order. The Order extends Arizona’s...

Gender Wage Gap in Utah
There are solutions for Utah’s Complex Gender Wage Gap, Experts Say Quotes from Katie Hudman on the gender wage gap in Utah The Salt Lake Tribune, October...

Utah Supreme Court Reminds Employers of Importance of Clearly Written Compensation Agreements
On October 29, 2019, the Utah Supreme Court issued a decision of great importance for Utah employers that pay commissions. Vander Veur v. Groove Entertainment...