The minimum wage law prevents employers from paying employees below a certain amount per hour. What is minimum wage? There is a federal minimum wage, but many states and localities set a higher wage. Comply with labor laws by learning what minimum wage your business may be subject to.
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Minnesota Paid Family Leave to Launch in 2026
The Land of 10,000 Lakes is the latest state to launch a paid family and medical leave program. Beginning in 2026, Minnesota employers will be responsible for handling payroll deductions for the new Minnesota paid family leave program.
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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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Connecticut Employers, How Much Do You Know About MyCTSavings?
Here’s a shocking stat: More than 600,000 private-sector employees in Connecticut don’t have an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan. To encourage more employees in the state to save for retirement, Connecticut launched the MyCTSavings Retirement Program (MyCTSavings).
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Does Illinois Secure Choice Affect Your Small Business?
A quarter of adults in the U.S. don’t have retirement savings. One reason? Not all employees have access to an employer-sponsored retirement program. Seeing this looming crisis, Illinois launched the Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program (Illinois Secure Choice).
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Supplemental Tax Rates by State and When to Use Them
What happens when you pay employee commissions or bonuses? You may need to use a supplemental flat tax rate for federal and state income taxes. Not all states require supplemental tax rates. So, take a look at the supplemental tax rates by state to see if your state does.
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Washington Saves: The Washington Retirement Program Launches in 2027
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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