Minimum Wage Changes in 2018: State by State Guide

Minimum Wage Across The United States Varies by City and State Federal minimum wage has held steady at $7.25 since 2009. However, across the United States, individual states and cities have enacted higher local minimum wage laws and ordinances. Furthermore, many of those wages increase on January 1, 2018. This article covers all minimum wage…

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Puerto Rico Maternity Leave Guide for Employers

Working Mothers Act Provides Benefits for Employees Employers in Puerto Rico must provide mothers pregnancy and maternity leave under the Working Mothers Act. This paid leave has specific guidelines that govern the rules around the leave. For information on Puerto Rico Sick Leave Laws, click here.  Furthermore, new parents in Puerto Rico also have access…

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Puerto Rico Sick Leave Laws and Overview for Business Owners

Puerto Rico Sick Leave Laws are More Comprehensive than United State Laws US employers who also do business in Puerto Rico may not expect the myriad of employment laws that govern Puerto Rico businesses. Indeed, Puerto Rico has the most expansive and overreaching employment laws that US employers must comply by. Puerto Rico provides 12…

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California Expands FMLA with New Parental Leave Act

California Amends its Family Rights Act to Provide More Coverage California has a new law that expands coverage past what both Federal FMLA and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) provide to new parents. The new law takes effect on January 1, 2018, and will provide up to 12 weeks of protected leave for new…

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2018 Brings New Employment Laws to Businesses

Compliance is Cheaper than Non-compliance with Employment Law As the new year approaches, employers across the United States scramble to become compliant with local and state employment laws. These laws typically carry heavy penalties, often double the cost of damages and they often assume employer guilt without heavy documentation on the employer’s part. The purpose…

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What Employers should Understand about the Freelance Isn’t Free Act

Freelance Isn’t Free Act Took Effect May 15, 2017 New York City passed the Freelance isn’t Free Act (FIFA), which went into effect on May 15, 2017. The new act provides protections to freelancers and independent contractors and is the first of its kind. Typically, employees are provided greater protections under employment law. Employees and…

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The Salary Question Ban

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“What’s your current salary?” can no longer be asked when interviewing a candidate for a job.  The law, which bans employers form asking candidates about their salary is an attempt to address the gender pay gap. Women, on average,  still earn about 80 cents to a man’s dollar nationwide, according to the National Women’s Law Center,…

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IRS Announces 2018 Pension Plan Limitations; 401(k) Contribution Limit Increases to $18,500 for 2018

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the following news release  “IRS Announces 2018 Pension Plan Limitations; 401(k) Contribution Limit Increases to $18,500 for 2018”, which includes the Highlights of Changes for 2018.   IR-2017-177, Oct. 19, 2017 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and…

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