HR Compliance Update: Kentucky Legalizes Medical Cannabis

Kentucky will legalize use of medical cannabis for certain conditions on January 1, 2025. The law imposes just one notable restriction on employers: To establish that an employee who is a medical cannabis cardholder is currently impaired (and therefore might be...

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...