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,...

New York Increases Minimum Wage on January 1, 2026

The following changes to the minimum wage and salary thresholds apply as of January 1, 2026. New York City and Suffolk, Nassau, and Westchester Counties The minimum wage will increase to $17.00 per hour. Industry-specific hourly minimum wages will increase as follows:...

New Year’s Roundup: California Edition 2026

The following changes to California employment law take effect on January 1, 2026, and apply to employers of all sizes unless otherwise noted. Longer write-ups on each of these changes are available in individual law alerts on the platform. CRIME VICTIM LEAVE The...

New Jersey Increases Minimum Wage on January 1, 2026

On January 1, 2026, the minimum hourly wages in New Jersey will increase as follows: For most employers and employees: $15.92 For tipped employees: $6.05 as a base wage (tips must bring them to $15.92) For seasonal and small employers (those with five or fewer...