Beginning February 1, 2025, and annually thereafter, covered employers are required to submit their prior year’s EEO-1 wage data report—the information sent to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)—to the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s office via...

In July 2024, California amended its whistleblower protection law to allow employers the option of using a state-created model notice that lists employees’ rights and responsibilities. Using this notice ensures compliance with the law’s posting requirement. The state...

The following federal law changes take effect on January 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted. IRS MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE The IRS standard mileage rate will be 70 cents per mile driven for business purposes (up from 67 cents in 2024). This rate also applies to electric...

On January 1, 2025, South Dakota’s minimum wage will increase to $11.50 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $5.75 per hour.

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...

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...

On January 1, 2025, Rhode Island’s minimum wage will increase to $15 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will remain at $3.89 per hour. TCI Benefits Increase Reminder Beginning January 1, 2025, employees will be eligible for up to seven weeks of...

On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage rates in Arizona will increase as follows. Statewide The minimum wage will increase to $14.70 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $11.70 per hour. Flagstaff The minimum wage in Flagstaff will...

On January 1, 2025, the hourly minimum wage in Las Cruces will increase to $12.65. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will be $5.06 per hour.

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...

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...