Cook County and Chicago Midyear Updates

Several new and updated laws take effect in Cook County and Chicago on July 1, 2024. Keep reading for more details. LOCAL MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES Chicago For employers with four or more employees, the minimum hourly wage will increase to $16.20. The minimum hourly base...

California 2024 Midyear Minimum Wage Increases

NEW MINIMUM WAGE FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS DELAYED The new minimum wage rates and salary threshold will now take effect July 1, 2024 (instead of June 1). You can find more information on the California Minimum Wage and Overtime page. LOCAL MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES On July...

South Dakota Clarifies Medical Cannabis Protections

South Dakota has updated its workplace medical cannabis law to clarify that employers can refuse to hire an applicant for a safety-sensitive job or take adverse action against an employee in a safety-sensitive job based on a test result that is positive for cannabis...

District of Columbia Minimum Wage Increase

On July 1, 2024, the District of Columbia minimum hourly wage will increase to $17.50. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $10 per hour