Updated: New York State Requires Paid Prenatal Leave Monday, January 6, 2025 | New York As we previously reported (see the details below), a New York state budget amendment requires employers to provide pregnant employees with additional paid prenatal personal leave. The paid prenatal personal leave requirement takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025. New York has now issued additional guidance on the law.
Colorado - Boulder City, CO enacts minimum wage Monday, January 6, 2025 | Colorado The Boulder City, CO Council has enacted an ordinance that creates a minimum wage higher than the Colorado state minimum wage.
Minnesota Amends Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Monday, January 6, 2025 | Minnesota Minnesota has enacted legislation that amends a law that creates a paid family and medical leave program in the state beginning Jan. 1, 2026. The changes are a result of enactment of House File 5247.
Alaska Minimum Salary for Overtime Exemption to Increase Twice in 2025 Monday, January 6, 2025 | Alaska The minimum salary required to qualify for exemption from overtime under Alaska state law is scheduled to increase twice in 2025, on Jan. 1, 2025, and again on July 1, 2025.
IRS Releases 2025 Publication 15-B Sunday, January 5, 2025 | Federal Compliance Update The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the 2025 version of Publication 15-B (Employer's Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits). (Publication 15-B uses the term "employment taxes" to refer to federal income tax withholding as well as social security and Medicare (FICA) and federal unemployment (FUTA) taxes.) Publication 15-B is a supplement to Publication 15 (circular E) and IRS Publication 15-A (Employer's Supplemental Tax Guide).
IRS Releases 2025 Publication 15-B Sunday, January 5, 2025 | Federal Compliance Update The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the 2025 version of Publication 15-B (Employer's Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits). (Publication 15-B uses the term "employment taxes" to refer to federal income tax withholding as well as social security and Medicare (FICA) and federal unemployment (FUTA) taxes.) Publication 15-B is a supplement to Publication 15 (circular E) and IRS Publication 15-A (Employer's Supplemental Tax Guide).
IRS Releases 2025 Version of Publication 15-A Sunday, January 5, 2025 | Federal Compliance Update IRS Publication 15-A supplements IRS Publication 15 (Circular E), by providing more specialized and detailed employment tax information on certain topics covered in IRS Publication 15.
IRS Announces 2025 Automobile Business Use Mileage Rates Sunday, January 5, 2025 | Federal Compliance Update On December 19, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service issued via Notice N-2025-05 the 2025 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, moving, and charitable purposes.
Labor board: Mandatory employer meetings about unionization are unlawful Sunday, January 5, 2025 | Federal Compliance Update The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) prohibits employers from requiring employees to attend meetings in which the employer expresses their views on unionization. The NLRB ruled that the decision will be applied prospectively (future cases) only.
IRS Releases 2025 Publication 15 Sunday, January 5, 2025 | Federal Compliance Update The Internal Revenue Service has released Publication 15 (a/k/a Circular E) Employer’s Tax Guide for use in 2025. Publication 15 explains an employer’s tax responsibilities, important updates for 2025, and employer instructions for payroll and non-payroll tax withholding.