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...

HR Compliance Update: Alaska Increases Minimum Wage on January 1, 2025

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...

HR Compliance Update- New Year’s Roundup: California Edition 2025

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...

HR Compliance Update- New Year’s Roundup: New York Edition 2025

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...