Recent Updates

Michigan Supreme Court Restores Voter-Initiated Minimum Wage and Paid Leave Laws

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Michigan
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s legislature exceeded its authority when it amended ballot initiatives to increase the minimum wage and require paid sick leave. If left standing, the ruling means the minimum wage will increase, the tip credit will be phased out, and paid sick leave requirements will expand beginning Feb. 21, 2025. 

Maryland Delays Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Again

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Maryland

Maryland has enacted legislation that will delay implementation of a program that will provide job protection and wage-replacement benefits to employees who need time off from work for certain family and medical reasons.

Massachusetts Requires Pay Ranges in Job Ads, Adds New Reporting Requirement

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Massachusetts

Massachusetts has enacted legislation (House Bill 4890), which will require employers with 25 or more employees in the Commonwealth to disclose the pay range for a position in any job posting or advertisement. This change will take effect July 31, 2025.

The legislation also requires that employers with 100 or more employees in the Commonwealth to  report certain data to the state beginning Feb. 1, 2025.

Louisiana Eases Meal Period Rules for Certain Minors

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Louisiana
Louisiana has enacted legislation that will no longer require employers to provide meal periods to minors who are 16 or 17 years of age when they work for a five-hour work period. The law (House Bill 156) took effect Aug. 1, 2024.

Alabama Amends Overtime Tax Exemption Law

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Alabama
Alabama has amended the provision which exempts overtime pay earned by employees from state taxation.  The amended law is effective on Oct.  1, 2024.
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