HR Compliance Update: New Year’s Roundup: Maine Edition 2025

On January 1, 2025, the following changes to Maine employment law take effect and, unless otherwise noted, apply to employers of all sizes. MINIMUM WAGE State The minimum wage in Maine will increase to $14.65 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will...

HR Compliance Update: Vermont Increases Minimum Wage for January 1, 2025

On January 1, 2025, Vermont’s minimum wage will increase to $14.01 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $7.01 per hour. Vermont’s minimum wage applies to employers that have two or more employees. Employers with one employee can pay...

HR Compliance: New Year’s Roundup: Washington Edition 2025

The following changes to Washington employment law take effect on January 1, 2025. PAID SICK LEAVE UPDATED The state’s paid sick leave law, which applies to employers of all sizes, will be updated to cover an additional reason for leave and expanded list of family...