Minimum Wage, Compensation & Benefits, New Legislation

Maryland Again Delays Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

Littler on 7/29/2025

For the third year in a row, Maryland has delayed implementation of its Paid Family Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. On May 6, 2025, Governor Moore signed HB 102, a bill modifying the FAMLI program, first established by the...more

Sun’s Out, Funds Up: California’s Local Minimum Wage Increases in July

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 6/5/2025

At the start of the year, the state minimum wage increased, along with several local jurisdictions. Many other California cities and counties also raise their minimum wage on July 1....more

Global Benefits Landscape: Key Updates Across EMEA

Woodruff Sawyer on 6/4/2025

As we move further into 2025, significant changes are on the horizon for employee benefits across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). From increases in national insurance contributions in the UK to landmark pension...more

City of Los Angeles Passes Olympic Wage Increases and Other Entitlements for Hotel and Airport Workers

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 5/29/2025

On May 27, the City of Los Angeles passed amendments to the Living Wage Ordinance (LWO) and the Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance (HWMO). The development of these amendments began in December 2024, and since then have been...more

Goodbye to Missouri’s Paid Sick Leave Law: State General Assembly Passes Law to Repeal Sick Leave and Future Minimum Wage...

Amundsen Davis LLC on 5/16/2025

As anticipated, the Missouri General Assembly passed House Bill 567 (H.B. 567), which repeals certain provisions of Proposition A—most notably, the entire Missouri paid sick time law. Governor Kehoe is expected to sign the...more

The New Minimum Wage in Greece and Its Legal Implications

Ius Laboris on 4/24/2025

The minimum wage in Greece has increased, effective from the beginning of this month. We take a look at the exact amount of the increase, together with its broader impact on the Greek employment system....more

State Minimum Wage Rate Increases Effective January 1, 2025

Amundsen Davis LLC on 1/2/2025

New minimum wage increases impacting employers went into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. State minimum wage updates in jurisdictions across the nation are summarized below. Note: This summary does not cover updates for all...more

More Changes to Minnesota’s Employment Laws are Imminent

Littler on 6/7/2024

In recent years, Minnesota has enacted sweeping legislation impacting Minnesota employers at a break-neck pace. As the most recent legislative session came to a close, another set of new and supplemental laws was passed and...more

California Employers Face Various New Laws in January 2021

Farella Braun + Martel LLP on 12/14/2020

The California Legislature passed and Governor Newsom signed several new laws covering topics ranging from COVID-19 to leaves of absence to data reporting. Most of these laws take effect January 1, so now is a good time for...more

How Might Virginia’s New Legislative Trifecta Affect Employers in the Commonwealth in 2020?

Littler on 1/7/2020

In the November 2019 election Virginia gained a Democratic “trifecta”—both legislative chambers and the governorship are now controlled by one political party. It has been over two decades since Democratic lawmakers...more

Littler Lightbulb: Shining a Light on Key Issues as we Leap into 2020

Littler on 12/31/2019

The start of a new year always brings a fresh batch of employment concerns. While some workplace issues are evergreen, 2020 will present some unique challenges for employers. This Littler Lightbulb highlights some significant...more

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