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Washington Minimum Wage Laws

Washington Minimum Wage Laws Federal minimum wage law is governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The current federal minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour for nonexempt employees. The Washington Minimum Wage Act (WMWA) complements federal law and, in some cases, prescribes more stringent or additional requirements that employers in the state must follow. Whenever state and federal laws are different, the law that is more favorable to the employee applies. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I)…

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Read more about the article Rhode Island Minimum Wage will Increase by 2025

Rhode Island Minimum Wage will Increase by 2025

Rhode Island Minimum Wage Rate Set to Increase to $15 by 2025 Rhode Island has amended its minimum wage law to raise the state’s minimum wage rate to $15 per hour by Jan. 1, 2025. Rhode Island Minimum Wage Rate The current minimum wage rate in Rhode Island is $11.50 per hour. Under state law, employers must pay their employees a wage rate that is at least equal to the state’s minimum wage rate. The minimum wage rate in Rhode Island will…

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Read more about the article Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors

Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors

Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors In 2015, the Obama administration established a requirement that federal contractors and subcontractors must offer paid sick leave to their employees. As a result, certain employers that contract with the federal government must provide their employees with up to seven days of paid sick leave annually, including for: Family care; and Absences resulting from domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Federal contractors can lose eligibility for future government contracts or be subject to civil lawsuits if…

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Read more about the article Minimum Wage and Texas Employment Laws
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Minimum Wage and Texas Employment Laws

Federal minimum wage law is governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The current federal minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour for nonexempt employees. The Texas Minimum Wage Act (TMWA) complements federal law and, in some cases, prescribes more stringent or additional requirements for employers. Whenever employers are subject to both state and federal laws, the law that provides the greater protection for the employee applies. The Labor Law Section of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) enforces and investigates minimum…

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Read more about the article Outsourcing COBRA Administration

Outsourcing COBRA Administration

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a federal law that provides for the temporary extension of employer-sponsored group health coverage for employees and their family members (qualified beneficiaries) in certain situations. COBRA coverage is available when qualifying events occur, such as termination of employment or divorce. Due to the complexities of the law and potentially serious consequences for mistakes or violations, many employers outsource COBRA administration to a third-party administrator (TPA). Reasons to Outsource COBRA Administration COBRA’s complex rules and…

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