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California Increases State Minimum Wage (UPDATED)

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The State of California’s minimum wage is set to increase to $16.50 per hour (an increase of $0.50 from the current minimum wage of $16.00), on January 1, 2025. The state minimum wage will apply to all employers, regardless...more

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Rates Up, Dude – Surfing the Wave of U.S. Minimum Wage, Tipped, and Exempt Employee Pay Increases that Will Occur on July 1, 2024

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While some across the United States are working on their tans, many employers are working on managing their labor budgets so they don’t get burned by increases in minimum pay standards for non-exempt, tipped, and certain...more

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Department of Labor to Expand Access to Overtime Pay Substantially in Two Phases Beginning July 1, 2024

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On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule raising the minimum salary thresholds for certain overtime exemptions under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which effectively expands the...more

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Employers Should Be Tracking These 11 State and Local Workplace Trends

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While federal employment laws set nationwide standards, state and local laws often go well beyond – not only creating additional compliance obligations but also a patchwork of workplace rights to navigate. These laws vary...more

Epstein Becker & Green

The New Year’s Eve Ball Is Dropping and New York’s Salary Thresholds Are Rising

On December 27, 2023, and just in time for the 2024 ball to drop, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) finalized the salary thresholds for exempt employees that were proposed as a part of Minimum Wage Order Updates...more

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November Tip of the Month: New York Minimum Wage Set To Increase in 2024

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Beginning January 1, 2024, the state minimum wage in New York will increase. Subject to limited exceptions, it will then continue to increase annually thereafter. By way of example, effective January 1, 2024, the hourly...more

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New York Likely To Increase Minimum Wage And Overtime Thresholds

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Seyfarth Synopsis: We recently reported here that New York adopted an increased salary threshold of $1,300 per week for determining whether an employee serves in an “executive,” “administrative,” or “professional” capacity...more

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New York Increases Salary Threshold for Certain Labor Law Exemptions

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation (S.B. 5572) that, effective March 13, 2024, will change the salary threshold governing various exemptions under Article 6 of the New York Labor Law (“NYLL”)....more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

New York City to Require Salary Ranges in Job Postings: How Employers Can Prepare

On January 15, 2022, New York City enacted a first-of-its-kind law requiring employers to include a maximum and minimum salary in all job postings for positions located in New York City. The requirement also applies to...more

Cozen O'Connor

It’s a New Year – With Many New State Minimum Wage Laws

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The new year brings a host of new state wage and hour laws. Employers should take note that as of January 1, 2022, almost half of U.S. states increased their minimum wage rate. As a result, 30 states and the District of...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Ringing in the New Year with Minimum Wage Increases and Revised Exempt Salary Thresholds

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Before ringing in the New Year, employers should carefully evaluate whether they need to adjust their current practices to ensure that they remain compliant with state and local laws, including those relating to minimum wage...more

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New York Minimum Wage and Exempt-Status Salary Threshold to Increase

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Seyfarth Synopsis: As they have each year since 2016, the minimum wage and exempt salary threshold will increase for certain New York employers effective December 31, 2021....more

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Pennsylvania Governor Repeals New Overtime Rules as Part of Budget Deal

On June 30, 2021, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed an approximately $40 billion state budget package. In exchange for increased funding for public schools in the state budget, Governor Wolf agreed to repeal...more

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Exempt Employees

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Because exempt misclassification issues are among those more prominently revealed during Wage-Hour Division investigations and are often the focus of costly litigation, this chapter of our FLSA Handbook explains the most...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Reminder: New York Minimum Wage Rates and Salary Thresholds for the Executive and Administrative Exemptions Will Increase on...

Employers in New York will be required to comply with the new state minimum wage rates and the new state salary thresholds to qualify for the executive and administrative exemptions, effective December 31, 2020....more

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Minimum Salary Threshold for Pennsylvania White Collar Exemptions to Increase in 2021 and Beyond

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The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry recently amended Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (PMWA) regulations to increase the minimum salary employees must receive in 2021 and beyond to qualify for one of the so-called...more

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Defeat Of Restaurant FLSA Actions For Lack Of Credible Evidence Is Encouraging!

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Many wage-hour/overtime actions are brought against restaurants; this is, and has been for some time, a disturbing pattern. Coupled with this trend is the fact that it seems that this industry has certain “customs” on paying...more

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Changes in Employment Laws in Massachusetts

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Keeping an eye on changes and trends in employment law is an excellent way for businesses to mitigate risk. Benjamin Franklin famously said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This adage rings especially true...more

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CO Department of Labor and Employment Adopts New Wage and Hour Rules

On Wednesday, January 22, 2020, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (“CDLE”) adopted the Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order (“COMPS Order”) #36, which replaces Colorado Minimum Wage Order #35. The...more

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Colorado’s Sweeping New Overtime and Minimum Pay Provisions Take Effect March 16

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The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has adopted finalized new standards for overtime, minimum pay, and employee breaks. The changes affect most employers and significantly increase the number of Colorado...more

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A New Decade Begins! Ensure Your Business Is Up to Speed on California’s New Employer Requirements

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The close of the decade ended with a flurry of activity on the labor and employment front, creating a number of significant new obligations for employers. As 2020 opens, it is important to ensure that employers of all sizes...more

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Wage and Hour Update for the New Year

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With the New Year comes changes in many state and federal wage and hour laws. Do you operate in a state that has recently experienced a raise in the minimum wage? It is always best practice to check out your state’s...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Reminder: New York Minimum Wage Rates and Salary Thresholds for the Executive and Administrative Exemptions Will Increase on...

Employers in New York will be required to comply with the new state minimum wage rates and the new state salary thresholds to qualify for the executive and administrative exemptions, effective December 31, 2019....more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Increase the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage or the Overtime Salary Threshold?

Employers and employees are witnessing a struggle between the administration of Governor Tom Wolf, the Legislature and Pennsylvania employers over efforts to modernize the rules governing overtime and/or increase the...more

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DOL Overtime Rules

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In September, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a long-awaited final rule updating the compensation requirements for the FLSA’s executive, administrative, and professional exemptions. The 2019 Final Rule is effective...more

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