As sophisticated employers know, an employer must track and comply with developments not only in federal law, but also state and local law. This blog post details key changes in employment laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 2019, as well as upcoming changes in 2020, including new personnel records disclosure and paystub requirements.
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Effective July 1, 2019, the District of Columbia minimum wage will increase to $14.00 per hour, from the current $13.25 per hour. The new rate will apply to all employers, regardless of size. The upcoming increase to the minimum wage is part of a series of increases that began with the passage of the District’s…
Effective December 31, 2018 the minimum wage will rise across New York. The new minimum wage will vary depending on the location and, in New York City, the size of the business. In order for exempt employees to remain exempt into the new year, employers will need to ensure that their annual salaries meet the…
For many workers throughout the US, the New Year has begun with increased hourly wages. On January 1, 2018, 18 states and 22 cities/counties across the nation increased their minimum wage. Ten of these states raised their minimum wage through legislation, while the remaining states will see an increase because of cost-of-living adjustments to existing…
It’s that time of year for all employers in New York to confirm that their payroll is set up to pay the new minimum wage that went into effect on December 31, 2017. Additionally, in order for exempt employees to remain exempt into the new year, employers will need to ensure that their annual salaries…
