New Minimum Wage Rates Starting January 2025
Twenty states nationwide are increasing their minimum wage rates starting Janua [...]
Why Separate Vacation and Sick Leave Is Beneficial For Employers and Employees
Paid Time Off (PTO) policies are a cornerstone of employee benefits, allowing w [...]
The Four-Day Workweek and San Juan County
In recent years, the four-day or 32-hour workweek has gained momentum as a tran [...]
Washington State Tightens the Reins on Meal Break Compliance
On September 30, 2024, the Washington State Court of Appeals sent a strong mess [...]
Federal Court Strikes Down Overtime Exempt Threshold But States May Have Their Own
On November 15, 2024, a significant decision from the U.S. District Court for t [...]
New Alaska Paid Sick Leave Law Approved By Voters
Voters have overwhelmingly supported a new ballot measure to establish Alaska p [...]
IRS Tax Change Updates for 2025
The IRS made tax changes for 2025 to Standard Deductions, Tax Brackets, Flexibl [...]
Voting Leave Laws Vary By State
With National Elections coming in November, many employees may need time off to [...]
While Federal Non-Compete Agreements Still Allowed, Some States Still Say No
The FTC had proposed a sweeping ban on most non-compete agreements, scheduled t [...]
How to Achieve Your Goals: Lessons Learned from Losing Nearly 20 Pounds
At the start of the year, I stepped on the scale and was shocked to see 260 pou [...]