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...

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

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...

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

On January 1, 2025, Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase to $16.35 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees, where applicable, will remain the same. Sick Leave Reminder! Connecticut’s expanded paid sick leave law takes effect on January 1. You can read...

HR Compliance Update – New Year’s Roundup: Delaware Edition 2025

On January 1, 2025, Delaware’s minimum wage will increase to $15 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will remain at $2.23 per hour. Paid Leave Withholding Reminder! Employers that are sharing the cost with employees need to begin withholding employee...

HR Compliance Update- Michigan: Two Minimum Wage Increases in 2025

On January 1, 2025, Michigan’s minimum wage will increase to $10.56 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will be $4.01 per hour. Less than two months later, on February 21, 2025, the minimum wage will increase again, to $12.48 per hour. The minimum...