FMLA Final Rules Eligibility Update
On January 16, 2009 the new FMLA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor go into effect. This is the third in a series of articles profiling the most…
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2009 FMLA Changes: Good News for Employers
A number of the changes to the FMLA regulations that go into effect in January, 2009, favor the employer. These changes and clarifications were made after the U.S. Department of…
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2009 Montana Minimum Wage Increases to $6.90
On January 1, 2009, the Montana minimum wage will increase by 35 cents, from $6.55 to $6.90 per hour. Montana law requires a cost-of-living increase to the state minimum wage.…
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Iowa Wage Payment Change
Under a new law, Iowa employers must have an employee’s written permission before mailing a paycheck. A change in Iowa’s Wage Payment Collection Law took effect recently. The change…
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Holiday Shutdowns and Exempt Employees
With the current economic crisis, many employers are considering giving workers additional unpaid time off during the holidays. This includes giving workers Friday, November 28 (the day after Thanksgiving) and/or…
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Election Laws Require Time Off to Vote
A number of states require employers to give workers time off to vote, including voting in the presidential election on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. According to CCH, a nationwide…
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2009 Missouri Minimum Wage
The Missouri minimum wage increases by 40 cents, from $6.65 to $7.05 per hour on January 1, 2009. The increase is larger than in previous years due to the high…
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2009 Colorado Minimum Wage Increase
The Colorado minimum wage will increase by 26 cents, from $7.02 to $7.28 per hour, effective January 1, 2009. The minimum wage for tipped employees in the state will also…
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Exceptions to 2008 Oregon Non-compete Law
The Oregon non-compete law prohibits noncompetition agreements between employers and hourly workers, in almost all cases. However, under this new law, employers are still permitted to have management and…
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North Carolina Tipped Minimum Wage Decrease
The minimum wage for tipped employees in North Carolina has been reduced to $2.13 per hour, for now, despite the increase in the state and federal minimum wage on July 24,…
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