Several changes impacting employers in jurisdictions across the nation are summarized in our latest blog post.
California -
Effective July 1, 2024-
On July 1, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2288 (A.B. 2288)...more
9/3/2024
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Several States and major U.S. Cities, including California, New York City and Seattle, have passed laws aimed at classifying “gig workers” as employees as opposed to independent contractors in recent years. Challenges to...more
In our latest blog we’re providing the most recent updates to employment posters by state. Check out the links below to determine which notices apply to you.
California - San Francisco, California -
2024 Minimum Wage...more
On January 1, 2024, we saw the Illinois minimum wage increase from $13.00 to $14.00. The City of Chicago and Cook County are also increasing their minimum wages on July 1, 2024. The minimum wage for the City of Chicago will...more
The latest round of labor and employment law updates includes several changes impacting employers in jurisdictions across the nation, summarized below.
Colorado - Effective February 1, 2026 On May 17, 2024, Governor Polis...more
6/7/2024
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On Friday, February 9, 2024, Reserved sign on a restaurant tableIllinois’ General Assembly introduced legislation to eliminate the tip credit in Illinois by January 1, 2025. If passed, ALL Illinois employers will be required...more
On January 18, 2024, Notice Postingthe City of Chicago Office of Labor Standards (OLS) issued proposed rules, FAQs, and a Flyer for its New Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance (Ordinance) effective July 1, 2024....more
Employers in each of the below states must be aware of new posters and ensure they are displayed in the workplace -- including, to the extent applicable, remote workplaces. Links to posters are provided below....more
Several changes impacting employers in jurisdictions across the nation are summarized below. Read our blog below to determine if any of these laws apply to you....more
1/17/2024
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On Friday, October 6, 2023, Reservation sign on tableChicago’s City Council passed the “One Fair Wage” Ordinance (“Ordinance”), which gradually phases out Chicago’s “tip credit” over a five-year period until it is completely...more
On Wednesday July 19, 2023, the Chicago City Council introduced legislation to eliminate the city’s “tip credit” over a two-year period (if passed), in an effort to raise the city’s current hourly minimum wage rate for tipped...more
On January 1, 2023, we saw the Illinois minimum wage increase from $12.00 to $13.00. The City of Chicago and Cook County are also increasing their set minimum wages on July 1, 2023.
Because the unemployment rate for 2022 was...more