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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States With Paid Family Leave [+ Chart]
According to the most recent BLS data, 23% of private industry workers regularly 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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A Detailed Overview of Federal, State, and Local Minimum Wage Law
True or false: As an employer, you can pay employees any amount you want. False. It’s 100% false. Why? Because of minimum wage laws.
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Get the Scoop on the Washington Cares Fund
If you’re an employer with employees in Washington, listen up. Starting in 2023, you need to make an additional deduction from Washington workers’ paychecks for the Washington Cares Fund. But, what is the Washington Cares Fund, and how much do you have to deduct and remit? Get all of the answers about the new program […]
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What Employers Need to Know About Maryland Paid Family Leave
Thanks to the passage of its new Time to Care Act, Maryland is now the tenth state to mandate paid family and medical leave for employees. If you’re a Maryland employer, the Maryland paid family leave program applies to you.
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West Virginia Income Tax Rates: Here’s What Changed for WV Withholding in 2023
Are you an employer in West Virginia? If so, you might have heard about House Bill 2526, a 2023 law that significantly cut individual income tax rates. As a result, your West Virginia income tax withholding might look a little different.
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Massachusetts Paid Sick Leave Under the Earned Sick Time Law
Are you a new employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts? Do you plan on offering your employees paid sick leave? If the answer is no, it’s time to reassess. Most employers must provide Massachusetts paid sick leave under state law.
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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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Mandatory Benefits: What Benefits Do Employers Have to Offer?
Employee benefits beef up your compensation package. They can make or break your ability to hire and retain employees. For the most part, you can choose what to offer employees. But, there are several mandatory benefits you can’t afford to ignore.
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Must-know Pay Frequency Requirements by State
How often do you need to pay your employees? When you choose a paycheck frequency for your business, you need to follow state and federal payment laws. Learn about pay frequency requirements by state and federal payday laws.
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