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Colorado’s New Wage Law Packs a Bigger Penalty Punch: 6 Things Employers Need to Know

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Employers in Colorado could face steep penalties for wage and hour violations under a new law that took effect on Aug 6. They also risk losing their license to operate if willful violations are not remedied. To avoid running...more

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Legislation Grants Authority to California Labor Commissioner to Enforce Labor Code Provisions Related to Gratuities

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California Governor Newsom recently signed Senate Bill (SB) 648, which authorizes the state’s Labor Commissioner to investigate and issue a citation or file a civil action for gratuities taken or withheld in violation of the...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Colorado’s 2025 Legislative Session: Key Employment Law Changes and Compliance Updates for Employers

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The 2025 Colorado legislative session concluded on May 7, 2025. This latest session has brought a series of significant updates that are poised to reshape the compliance landscape for employers across the state. Among the...more

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Recent Amendments to Rhode Island Employment Laws Require Employer Action

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The Rhode Island General Assembly recently enacted several amendments to existing employment laws that will impact employers immediately and into 2026. These changes include expanded anti-discrimination protections, new...more

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Nevada's New Employment Laws in 2020

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Nevada has undergone a significant transformation regarding the legal landscape affecting Nevada’s Employers. Several of these new laws have just recently gone into effect or are slated to go into effect at the beginning of...more

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Illinois Governor Signs Bill Raising the Statewide Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour

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On February 19, 2019, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law the “Lifting Up Illinois Working Families Act,” which raises the state’s minimum wage, in increments, to $15 per hour by 2025....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Family Matters: New York State Minimum Wage Increase & Paid Family Leave

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New York will increase its minimum wage to $15.00 an hour in gradual increases, beginning December 31, 2016. In keeping with the wave of new legislation in states and cities across the country, New York also passed the Paid...more

Stinson LLP

Employment And Labor Law Alert: Summary Of Minnesota Labor And Employment Laws Enacted In 2013

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During the 2013 legislative session, the Minnesota Legislature considered and passed a number of bills affecting Minnesota employers....more

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