Typically, employers get to choose whether they want to offer types of paid time off, like sick leave, to employees. But depending on your business location, you might not have a choice. Little by little, paid sick leave laws by state are on the rise.
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Washington Saves: The Washington Retirement Program Launches in 2027
Key Takeaways: Beginning in 2027, most WA employers must enroll in the Washington retirement program—Washington Saves—or offer an alternative plan.
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Overtime Laws by State: The Quintessential Employer’s Guide
Failing to pay eligible employees overtime is a wage violation that lands a number of employers in hot water each year. But if you thought federal overtime laws were the end of it, you’re in for a surprise. There are also overtime laws by state you may need to follow.
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Everything You Need to Know About Michigan’s Paid Sick Leave in 2025
Flu season. Cold season. Each has their moment to shine, and it’s often when the sun doesn’t. When an uninvited virus breaks out in your town, your employees will likely need to take sick time from work. If you’re a small business owner in Michigan, understand the Michigan paid sick leave law.
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Maryland Sick and Safe Leave Law Mandates That Employees Receive Paid Sick Leave
Like several other states, Maryland requires that employers provide sick leave. Maryland sick and safe leave ensures employees receive paid or unpaid time off when they cannot work.
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Alaska Paid Sick Leave Isn’t a Choice, It’s a Requirement
Paid sick leave gives employees the comfort of knowing they receive their regular wages when they’re out sick. Federal law doesn’t require that employers provide paid sick leave, but several states, including Alaska, do. Do you know the Alaska paid sick leave requirements?
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What Is SUTA Tax? Overview of the Mandatory Payroll Tax
When you become an employer, you add a lot of things to your plate, like running payroll. One of your employer responsibilities with payroll is withholding certain taxes, such as SUTA tax. But, what is SUTA tax?
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CO Business Owners, Do You Know About the Colorado Retirement Mandate?
Do you offer your employees retirement benefits? Most employers in the Centennial State don’t have a choice, thanks to the Colorado retirement mandate known as Colorado SecureSavings.
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States With Paid Family Leave [+ Chart]
According to the most recent BLS data, 27.5% of workers have access to paid family leave. Do yours? If you do business in one of the states with paid family leave laws, the answer should be yes.
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State-mandated Retirement Plans: Don’t Get Tripped up
State-mandated retirement plans are here to nudge (erhm, push) employers into helping employees save for their future. But, all the different rules and regulations can cause you to trip on your way to offering retirement plans.
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