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...
Beginning January 1, 2025, Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) will provide leave to complete the necessary legal steps for the placement of a foster child or the adoption of a child. This has been covered under the Oregon Family and Medical Leave Act (OFLA) but will be removed...
Effective January 1, 2025, Alaska’s minimum wage will increase to $11.91 per hour. For salaried employees—exempt from the state’s minimum wage and overtime requirements as bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employees—it will increase to $952.80 per...
On January 1, 2025, the following changes to California employment law take effect and, unless otherwise noted, apply to employers of all sizes. Below are summaries of the changes. For more information, see our platform. VICTIM PROTECTION LAW CHANGES The state’s...
On January 1, 2025, the following New York employment law changes take effect and apply to employers of all sizes. PRENATAL LEAVE Pregnant employees will be entitled to 20 hours of paid prenatal leave during any 52-week period, which can be used for healthcare...
The following changes to Illinois employment law take effect on January 1, 2025, and apply to employers of all sizes unless otherwise noted. Below are summaries of the changes. MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE Illinois’ minimum wage will increase to $15 per hour. The minimum...
