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.....