The Employment Law Counselor

With the New Year here, new laws, rules and regulations are now in effect that may impact your company’s business. While finalizing employee handbook revisions and preparing for the year ahead, employers should consider the following:

State Minimum Wage Changes

The federal minimum wage ($7.25/hour) has not changed in over a decade, but state and local laws pertaining to minimum wage rates are constantly changing. Employers should consider reviewing applicable minimum wage laws in their jurisdiction and evaluate their workforce (standard/seasonal/tipped/minor workers, etc.) to determine employee rate of pay.Continue Reading