A few weeks ago, we reported on the new Minimum Wage and Paid Medical Leave (PML) laws for the State of Michigan. We are pleased to report that the notices for both laws have been released, with publication dates of 1/2019. Details of the Updated Minimum Wage Law Minimum Wage Increases Based on the new law, the Minimum Wage notice now includes the following stepped increases over a period of

Over the past couple of years, there has been an upsurge in the number of municipalities that have passed minimum wage ordinances with higher rates than the state minimum wage laws. As a result, the number of mandatory city and county labor law posters has increased significantly. As of 2018, a total of 35 cities and/or counties in the following states have instituted minimum wage laws that include a workplace

Most employers are aware of their responsibility to display labor law posters in a conspicuous place that employees can easily access. But did you know these posters must be updated whenever the laws change? There have been over 90 labor law poster updates in 2017, so far! Furthermore, it is likely that your business’s labor law posters needed updating at least once within the last eight months. You might ask, “I change my posters at

The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor implements and enforces the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA creates minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards that affect workers in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments. Here are ten basic things employers should know about the FLSA: 1. Minimum Wage If you have nonexempt or non salaried employees, the FLSA

A remarkable number of city and county labor laws have been issued within the last 12 months. Many cities and counties now require employers to post local notices along with their mandatory state and federal labor law posters. To find out if your city or county requires a mandatory labor law poster click here. Minimum Wage Ordinances Prior to 2012, there were only five cities or counties that passed local

April 1st is soon upon us, so we are eagerly anticipating the annual release of Nevada’s Minimum Wage and Daily Overtime Bulletins. The wage information, provided by the state’s Office of the Labor Commissioner, will go into effect on July 1, 2017. What to Expect Based on the 2006 Minimum Wage Amendment to the Nevada Constitution, the minimum wage and thereby overtime rates must be recalculated each year. This recalculation

San Jose’s new minimum wage poster reflects an increase to $10.50 effective January 1, 2017. However, based on the city’s new Minimum Wage Ordinance, more increases are on the way. Do You Know the Way to San Jose? Starting July 1, 2017, the city’s minimum wage will be on a path to $15.00. And after the first increase to $12.00 in July, annual increases will occur on January 1, until

As of January 1, 2017, the minimum wage in San Diego increased to $11.50. Future Minimum Wage Changes on Our Radar Per the ordinance that took effect July 1, 2016, starting January 1, 2019, and every year thereafter, the minimum wage increase will be based on the Consumer Price Index of the previous year. In the event that the federal or state minimum wage increases above the level of San

On December 31, 2016, the minimum wage in New York is increasing by varying amounts, depending on an employer’s location. The new poster provides different wage rates for the following regions: New York City, Long Island and Westchester County, and the remainder of New York State. NYC Minimum Wage Rates for Large and Small Employers For employers with 11 or more employees, the minimum wage in New York City will

The minimum wage in California is going up! The new poster includes wages for 2017 and 2018, for both large and small employers. Minimum Wage Rates for Large Employers For employers with 26 or more employees, the minimum wage will increase to $10.50 per hour on January 1, 2017, and to $11.00 per hour on January 1, 2018. Minimum Wage Rates for Small Employers For employers with 25 or fewer