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Which States Are Paying More Money in 2022: An Overview of Minimum Wage Increases Across the Country Posted on: December 15, 2021 In: Labor & Employment
As 2021 begins to wind down, employees in many states can look forward to a raise in the new year as minimum wage rate increases take effect across the country in January 2022. This post lists the new minimum wage rates for those states, including information about tipped workers and tip credits.
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Massachusetts Minimum Wage: Things Are Looking Up Posted on: August 31, 2021 In: Labor & Employment
On January 1, 2021, Massachusetts increased its minimum wage to $13.50 per hour (from $12.75 per hour). The Bay State will continue to raise this wage annually in steps ($0.75 per year) to reach a minimum wage of $15.00 per hour in January 2023. Of note, there are numerous circumstances in which different wages may be paid.
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2021 California Labor & Employment Law Update / 캘리포니아 노동법 2021년 업데이트 Posted on: June 29, 2021 In: COVID-19 Response
2021 has been busy so far with the enactment of many labor laws and regulations. This post, available in both English and Korean, discusses California's new labor and employment laws as well as California's COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave.
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Cooks and Dishwashers Can Share in Servers’ Tips Under DOL Final Rule Posted on: December 29, 2020 In: Labor & Employment
On December 22, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued final rules for pooling tips among employees of hospitality businesses, an industry severely impacted by COVID-19. Where an employer provides the standard minimum wage, the final rule established by the DOL allows the employer to establish a tip pool that includes cooks, dishwashers, and other back-of-the-house employees who ordinarily are not permitted to share tips under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Five New Non-COVID-19 Laws Taking Effect in 2021 That California Employers Should Know About Posted on: December 09, 2020 In: Labor & Employment
As 2021 fast approaches, it is important for California employers, and employers with California employees, to be aware of some of the latest labor and employment laws in The Golden State. While most of the discussion online and in the media has focused on the new and significant local, state, and federal legislation issued in response to COVID-19, this article focuses on five new laws that aren't directly responsive to the pandemic, but are still important for California employers to know about.
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California Minimum Wage to Increase in 2021 Posted on: November 25, 2020 In: Labor & Employment
Employers in The Golden State should be aware of the new legal requirements that will impact their businesses starting next year. Big changes await businesses with California employees in 2021. On January 1, 2021, the minimum wage in California will increase. The wage increase will be dependent upon the number of persons employed by the employer.
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New Year, New Protections for Prospective Employees in New York Posted on: November 20, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
As one year ends, another begins. And as New York employers turn the page on another busy year in labor and employment legislation, they should be mindful of several new laws set to become effective in 2020. The new laws will require additional compliance efforts, making the end of the year a good time for a thorough review of payroll and hiring practices.
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Florida Raises State Minimum Wage By a Dime Posted on: October 23, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Florida recently announced the new minimum wage for overtime eligible workers in the state. Each year on September 30 The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity adjusts the state’s minimum wage based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index for the South Region of the United States. The new minimum wage becomes effective on January 1, 2020.
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Cannabis Industry Employees May Now Pursue FLSA Claims Posted on: September 24, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
There may soon be a sea change concerning the federal rights for workers in the cannabis industry after what could become a landmark opinion issued Friday, September 20th, by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Employers involved in the cannabis industry are now susceptible to claims alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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A Guide To The Revised New Jersey Minimum Wage Law Posted on: March 26, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
New Jersey recently passed legislation to gradually increase its current minimum wage of $8.85 per hour to $15.00 per hour by 2024. Initially, the minimum wage will increase to $10.00 per hour on July 1, 2019. However, as with most laws, there are exceptions to the minimum wage increase schedule.
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4 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Payroll Company Posted on: February 28, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Payroll companies are often an invaluable resource in operating your business, but they can also be a source of frustration or, in the worst case scenario, potential legal exposure. Having worked with clients to help resolve payroll issues or defend litigation relating to payroll processing, we have a few helpful tips to ensure that your business is getting the most out of your payroll company and securing compliance with applicable employment laws.
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