State of Nevada to increase the minimum wage on July 1, 2022. $9.50 for those employers that offer health benefits […]
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Minnesota: Minimum Wage Change
State of Minnesota to increase the minimum wage on July 1, 2022. City of Minneapolis: $13.50 an hour for employers […]
DOL Expected to Increase Minimum Salary Threshold
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is expected to propose an increase in the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees […]
Illinois: New Family Bereavement Leave Act in – Effective January 1, 2023
Illinois has enacted the Family Bereavement Leave Act (FBLA) which will become effective on January 1, 2023. The new Act […]
New Federal Mileage Reimbursement Effective 7/1/22
Effective July 1, 2022, IRS increased the standard federal mileage reimbursement rate for business purposes to 62.5 cents per mile. […]
California: Missed Rest or Meal Break Pay Required Accurately and Promptly
The California Supreme Court recently decided in the case of Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc., that the penalty pay […]
California: Increases Numerous Local Minimum Wages
Effective July 1, 2022, a number of cities and counties in California have increased the minimum wage. The most significant […]
Maine: Prohibits Some Pre-Employment and Employment Agreements
The State of Maine has made some changes regarding employee rights concerning discrimination and equal employment opportunities. Effective August 8, […]
Utah: Law provides limited immunity to Employers from claims of Negligent Hiring of Employees with Criminal Records
Utah recently enacted a law that bars suits against an employer for negligently hiring employees with criminal records. The immunity […]
Illinois: Law Changes for Rest and Meal Period for – Effective January 1, 2023
The new law requires every employee who works any consecutive 7-day period to be provided with at least 24 consecutive […]
Connecticut: New Rule for Employee Freedom of Speech and Conscience – Effective July 1, 2022
Beginning July 1, 2022, a new Connecticut law prohibits an employer from firing, threatening, or disciplining any non-managerial employees who […]
2023 HSA Limits Released By IRS
The 2023 Health Savings Account (HSA) limits for HDHP (High Deductible Health Plans) have been released by the IRS. The […]