On Nov. 7, 2022, voters in Washington D.C. voted overwhelmingly to phase out by 2027 the tipped employee credit that employers are currently allowed to take when paying its tipped employees.  Measure 82 was approved by over 71 percent of the voters.   The Details: Under current law, ...

California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 523) that will prohibit employers with five or more employees from discriminating against applicants and employees because of their reproductive health decision making. This change takes effect Jan. 1, 2023. The Details: Senate Bill 523 also ...

Colorado’s state-run retirement program, called Colorado SecureSavings, is set to launch in early 2023. Employers with five or more employees must either facilitate the program or offer a qualifying retirement plan to employees. The Details: Colorado SecureSavings is a state-run payroll ...

On Nov. 7, 2022, Nebraska voters approved a ballot initiative to increase the state minimum wage. Initiative 433 was approved on a 58 percent to 42 percent vote. The Details: Currently the minimum wage in Nebraska is $9.00 per hour with no scheduled increases. Employers may take a tip credit ...

New Hampshire has enacted legislation, which creates a voluntary Family and Medical Leave Insurance wage replacement program for employers. To participate in the Paid Family and Medical Leave (NH PFML) Insurance Plan, employers can contract with the state's selected provider (MetLife) or their ...

On Nov. 8, 2022, Tukwila, Washington voters approved Measure No. 1, which establishes a minimum wage for the city for hospitality and transportation employees of a “covered employer.” “Covered employer” means an employer that either: (1) employs at least 15 employees ...