Maryland: Howard County Increases Minimum Wage on January 1, 2026

The minimum wage in Howard County, Maryland, will increase to $15.50 per hour for employers with 14 or fewer employees as well as certain charitable organizations, home health service providers, and food service facilities. The minimum base wage for tipped employees...

New Year’s Roundup: Connecticut Edition 2026

Minimum Wage Increase On January 1, 2026, Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase to $16.94 per hour. The minimum base wage for most tipped hotel and restaurant service employees and tipped bartenders remains the same ($6.38 and $8.23 per hour, respectively). Sick...

Arizona Minimum Wage Increases on January 1, 2026

On January 1, 2026, the minimum wage rates in Arizona will increase as follows.  Statewide The minimum wage will increase to $15.15 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $12.15 per hour. Flagstaff The minimum wage in Flagstaff will...

New Year’s Roundup: Maine Edition 2026

The following changes to Maine employment law take effect on January 1, 2026, and apply to employers of all sizes unless otherwise noted. AGRICULTURE GOES MAINSTREAM Agricultural employees will now be entitled to the standard state minimum wage. Additionally,...