Oregon, Washington, and California recently passed legislation effective in 2012 that will directly affect employers with employees in those states. We’ve compiled a summary of the most significant changes.
-- OREGON
Minimum wage increase
Starting Jan. 1, 2012, Oregon’s minimum wage increases to $8.80 per hour, a $0.30 increase per hour.....
-- WASHINGTON
Minimum wage increase
Starting Jan. 1, 2012, Washington’s minimum wage increases to $9.04 per hour (currently it is $8.67 per hour). Washington now has the highest state minimum wage in the nation......
-- CALIFORNIA
California continues to pass new laws significantly affecting employers with employees working in California. Of particular note is California’s new pay rate and payroll notice requirements.....
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