Missouri Earned Paid Sick Time Begins May 1

Beginning May 1, 2025, Missouri will have a new earned paid sick time (EPST) law. Below are some of its key provisions. Application The EPST law applies to employers of all sizes and most Missouri employees. However, the law contains some unique employee exemptions,...

Michigan Changes Minimum Wage and Sick Leave Laws at 11th Hour

Just hours before the new laws were to take effect on February 21, Michigan passed amendments to both minimum wage and sick leave. They took effect immediately when signed by the governor a few hours later. The key changes and clarifications are noted below. The...

Rhode Island: New Veterans Benefit and Services Poster Released

The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training has released the new Veterans Benefit and Services poster, which must be posted by employers with 51 or more full-time equivalent employees. It needs to be displayed in a conspicuous place where all employees can...

Massachusetts: New Veteran Services Poster Released

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development has released the new Veteran Services poster, which must be distributed and posted by employers with 51 or more full-time employees. Specifically, covered employers need to provide the poster to...

Michigan: Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Go Retro on February 21

Beginning February 21, 2025, significant changes to Michigan’s paid sick leave and minimum wage laws will take effect. Below are key details. PAID SICK LEAVE The Earned Sick Time Act requires employers of all sizes to provide paid earned sick time (EST) to all...