Wage and Hour, State Legislatures, Employment Policies

Governor Kehoe Signs Repeal of State Paid Sick Leave Law

BCLP on 7/14/2025

On May 14, 2025, the Missouri Legislature repealed the brand new paid sick leave law (the “Sick Leave Law”) that voters approved last November. Governor Kehoe’s July 10, 2025 signature officially enacts that repeal and begins...more

If Pain, Yes Gain – Part 131: Missouri Legislature Passes Bill Repealing State Paid Sick Time Law

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 5/16/2025

Following a successful ballot initiative in November 2024 known as Proposition A, the Missouri Earned Paid Sick Time Law went into effect as scheduled on May 1, 2025. However, the law has come under fire on multiple fronts in...more

Georgia Bill Introduced to Not Tax Overtime Compensation: 4 Employer Considerations

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 2/27/2025

A bill introduced in the Georgia state legislature, if passed, would exclude overtime compensation from Georgia state income taxes starting in 2026. House Bill 375 (H.B. 375), introduced on Feb. 11, 2025, would exclude from...more

New York Note: State of the City, New Legislative Session, Council Hearing

Cozen O'Connor on 1/13/2025

In his 2025 State of the City address, Mayor Eric Adams detailed his administration’s efforts to create a safer, more equitable, and family-centered New York City. He noted achievements like reducing crime, expanding...more

July is Still the New January! Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute’s Mid-Year Legislative Report

Littler on 6/21/2024

Hot off the press – here is Littler’s mid-year report! As federal regulators, states and cities continue to pass new workplace regulations through the calendar year, we summarize each state’s notable labor and employment law...more

Employment Law Update: Frequently Asked Questions About 2024 Legislative Changes to Minnesota Employment Laws

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 6/21/2024

Several new and revised statutes passed by the Minnesota Legislature significantly impact the rights and responsibilities of employers. Understanding these changes is important in helping employers minimize the risk of...more

They Giveth and They Taketh Away - 2018 West Virginia Legislative Session and Employers

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 4/9/2018

This year’s regular session of the West Virginia legislature simultaneously granted employers more rights while taking some away. The Giveth - First, the good news. Employers in West Virginia may now withhold from an...more

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