Beginning October 1, 2025, employers of all sizes will be prohibited from terminating employees because they’re volunteer emergency services providers. Employers will also be prohibited from terminating employees when they’re late to work or absent due to acting in...
Beginning October 1, 2025, Connecticut’s antidiscrimination law, which applies to employers of all sizes, will cover victims of sexual assault and human trafficking and give them the same protections as victims of domestic violence. This means they’ll be entitled to...
Starting September 30, 2025, Florida’s minimum wage will increase to $14 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $10.98 per hour.
Alaska adopted paid sick leave (PSL) regulations that go into effect September 25, 2025. They apply to employers of all sizes in Alaska. The regulations largely clarify, verify, and expand on the state’s existing FAQs. Below are highlights: Employers that don’t...
As of September 26, 2025, Oregon will update Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) and its sick leave law. Highlights are below. PLO Before an employee returns from PLO medical leave, employers will be allowed to require a certification from the employee’s healthcare provider that...
