New Employment Laws for 2025
While many states, cities and counties pass employment laws and regulations at any time, the first day of a new year tends to be the number one day for new employment laws to take effect. Here is a summary of new labor and employment law compliance challenges, listed by states. Littler:Employment Law Update: New Laws […]
IRS Increases Limits for 2025 Benefit Plans
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced its cost-of-living adjustments applicable to dollar limitations on benefits and contributions for retirement plans generally effective for Tax Year 2025. Jackson Lewis:2025 Cost of Living Adjustments for Retirement Plans
New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Increase in 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, the minimum wage for most employers in New Jersey will increase from $15.13 to $15.49 per hour, and from $13.73 to $14.53 for small employers (fewer than six employees). The minimum hourly wage rate is adjusted annually based on any increase in Consumer Price Index (CPI) data provided by the US Bureau of […]
New Laws for Illinois Employers in 2025 and Beyond
Employers in Illinois are facing new legal requirements related to a host of issues, including pay transparency, discrimination and harassment, mandatory notices, leave, recordkeeping, and artificial intelligence. Many of these changes are effective as of January 1, 2025; however, some are expected in 2026, and some came into effect in 2024. The article below provides […]
New Laws for California Employers in 2025
Several new laws have been signed in California, which will take effect on January 1, 2025. Among many things, these laws include expanded employee protections, changes to leave policies, and freelancer contracts. The article below provides a summary of new laws for the new year. DLA Piper:Get Ready for 2025: New Laws for California Employers […]
California’s Minimum Wage Increase in 2025
On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in California will increase from $16.00 per hour to $16.50 per hour. This increase applies to all employers, regardless of size. The adjustment is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which saw a 3.18% increase over the past year. Additionally, the minimum salary for full-time exempt employees […]