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...

On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage rates in Colorado will increase as follows. Statewide Colorado’s minimum wage will increase to $14.81 per hour. The minimum wage for tipped employees will increase to $11.79. The minimum salary for exempt executive, administrative,...

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...

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...

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...

On January 1, 2025, Missouri’s minimum wage will increase to $13.75 per hour. The tipped minimum wage will continue to be half the regular rate, meaning tipped employees will need to receive a base wage of at least $6.88 per hour. Retail and service employers with...

On January 1, 2025, Montana’s minimum wage will increase to $10.55 per hour. Employers with annual gross sales of $110,000 or less can pay the federal minimum wage.