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The U.S. Department of Labor just quietly launched one of the most sweeping deregulatory efforts in recent memory, advancing over 60 proposals that could reshape workplace rules across industries. From overtime and minimum...more
Most employers are prepared for new laws at the start of each year – but did you know that a heap of new workplace laws take effect at the halfway point? Here’s your employer cheat sheet to prepare for July 1 effective dates…...more
Several state and local minimum wage rates will soon increase, beginning on July 1, 2025. This article provides the state and major locality minimum wage increases for mid-2025 only, along with related changes in the minimum...more
On March 14, 2025, the president issued a new executive order (EO) entitled, “Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions.” This new executive order revokes EO 14026, issued by President Biden, which raised...more
The past year has brought significant changes to employment laws across Canada, with major legislative updates in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, and at the federal level. With more changes set to come into force,...more
Several Mexican employment-related laws will be implemented or amended in 2025, including the approval of the Chair Law (Ley Silla), the recognition of app-based couriers as employees and its derived obligations, the increase...more
The California minimum wage has now increased from $16 per hour to $16.50 per hour. Correspondingly, the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees has increased to $68,640 annually, $5,720 monthly or $1,320 weekly....more
The right to a minimum wage sufficient to meet the basic needs of workers is enshrined in the Mexican Constitution. Minimum wages in the country are set on a daily basis, ensuring workers receive a set amount for each day...more
In a case of first impression, the Washington Supreme Court interpreted Washington law regarding noncompete agreements to broadly protect employees who earn less than twice the state minimum wage from unreasonable...more
App-based couriers in Mexico are now classified as employees under an amendment to the Federal Labor Law published on December 24, 2024, in the Official Gazette of the Federation (Diario Oficial de la Federación). ...more
As eyes turned toward Washington this week and what employers anticipate on a range of labor and employment law issues, practitioners are keeping a close eye on how the changing landscape at the federal level may impact state...more
As we welcome the new year, it is essential for New York employers to stay informed about the evolving labor and employment laws that go into effect in 2025. To assist in navigating these changes, we have compiled a...more
New state laws impacting employers will be going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below is a non-exhaustive summary of major state laws taking effect January 1, 2025. Employers should be mindful of and continue to follow...more
As we wrap up 2024, here is a review of some of the changes to California employment law that will continue to affect employers in 2025. Legislative Changes...more
As 2024 comes to a close, employers should be aware of the hourly minimum wage rate increases set to take effect in various jurisdictions on January 1, 2025. 21 states and 48 local jurisdictions will “ring in” the New Year...more
The California Legislature has enacted several new laws that will impact the workplace in 2025. This Holland & Knight alert provides a brief summary of select employment laws that go into effect Jan. 1, 2025, unless stated...more
2025 is set to be another year of expanded paid leave requirements for employers. While the results are still preliminary, employers should start preparing in the states that have voted in new leave laws....more
President-elect Trump surprised the business community on Friday night when he announced Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Labor. Her selection was met by skepticism by some in the employer...more
On Election Day 2024, voters in six states weighed in on ballot initiatives that addressed several employment law topics....more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the president lacks authority under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to set a federal contractor minimum wage, creating a split with other...more
As the nation concludes the 2024 elections, employers may want to keep an eye on the outcomes of several key state ballot measures that will have significant implications for wage policies, employee benefits, and compliance...more
Now that we know Donald Trump will return to the White House as President, it’s time for employers to take a look at what they might expect during his second term in office. We have gathered insights from some of our firm’s...more
With the 2024 California legislative year closed, it is once again time to summarize the new legislation that will affect businesses operating within California and highlight relevant action items related to this legislation....more
The Supreme Court will begin a new term on October 7, and we’re watching several cases that will likely have a big impact on the workplace. The Justices will grapple with wage and hour issues, coverage under the Americans...more
More than 3,500 workers have won a legal fight for equal pay against major UK retailer Next Retail Ltd. Following a six-year legal battle, the Employment Tribunal ruled that Next had failed to demonstrate that the lower basic...more