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Israel raises the minimum wage: practical information for employers

The minimum wage in Israel is rising by 6.25% to ILS 6,247.67 per month as of April 1, 2025 (compared to ILS 5,880 last year). The minimum wage for hourly workers is increasing to ILS 34.32, compared to ILS 32.30 prior to the...more

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Michigan Amends Its Minimum Wage Law With Additional Changes

On February 21, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 8, amending the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (IWOWA)—Michigan’s minimum wage law—which was set to be reinstated effective the same day. The...more

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Michigan Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Laws: Last-Minute Amendments Led to These Major Changes

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Michigan employers received some good news on the wage and hour front when the state legislature passed amendments to the new paid sick leave and minimum wage laws at the 11th hour. Although employers did not get complete...more

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Michigan Employers Must Heed Recent Court Ruling on Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave - UPDATED 12-18-2024

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In a landmark decision in Mothering Justice v. Attorney General, the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled on the constitutionality of legislative actions surrounding the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (Wage Act) and the...more

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Missouri’s New Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Law: Frequently Asked Questions

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On November 5, 2024, Missouri voters approved an amendment to RSMo § 290.502, increasing the state minimum wage in 2025 and 2026. In addition, voters approved earned paid leave that employees can use for their own or their...more

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Michigan Supreme Court Invalidates Legislative Amendments to Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave Measures

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Michigan employers soon will face a significantly higher minimum wage and more onerous employee sick leave obligations after the Michigan Supreme Court invalidated the Michigan legislature’s amendments related to two voter...more

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California Adds Exemptions to FAST Recovery Act

On March 25, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 610 into law. AB 610 will exempt some businesses from needing to comply with the Fast Recovery Act....more

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German Employment Law Changes for 2024

In Germany, every new year brings with it changes and updates in employment law. We have summarized below which new regulations may want to prepare for in the course of 2024....more

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California Amends the Wage Theft Prevention Act to Add Additional Written Notice Requirements for Employees

Since 2011, the Wage Theft Prevention Act has required California employers to provide certain written information to new employees at the time of hiring and within seven days of any change. The Labor Commissioner provides a...more

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Michigan Supreme Court to Hear State’s Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Laws Battle

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In 2018, the Michigan legislature adopted, and then within the same legislative session amended, two voter-approved ballot initiatives, one to significantly raised Michigan’s minimum wage and the other to expand employer...more

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Michigan Court of Appeals Maintains Status Quo Regarding Paid Medical Leave

On January 26, 2023, in the long-awaited opinion in Mothering Justice v. Attorney General, a three-judge panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled, in a 3–0 opinion, that the Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act (PMLA) and...more

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2023 State Employment Law Updates: From Pay to Hair, Cannabis, and More

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The coming new year brings new changes, new goals, and newly amended employment laws. Although some jurisdictions jumped the gun (looking at you D.C. noncompete law), starting on January 1, many states are implementing new...more

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[Webinar] Preparing Your Cannabis Business for California’s New Employment Laws in 2022 - February 22nd, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Each year in California, the new year brings new employment laws for businesses to follow. This is a good time for cannabis employers to evaluate their policies and practices to ensure they keep pace with these changes. ...more

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[Webinar] Preparing Your Organization for California’s New Employment Laws in 2022 - February 17th, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm PT

Each year in California, the new year brings new employment laws for businesses to follow. This is a good time for exempt organization employers to evaluate their policies and practices to ensure they keep pace with these...more

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[Webinar] Preparing Your Wine Business for California’s New Employment Laws in 2022 - February 16th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Each year in California, the new year brings new employment laws for businesses to follow. This is a good time for wine business employers to evaluate their policies and practices to ensure they keep pace with these changes. ...more

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Canada: Upcoming Legislative Changes Taking Effect in January 2022

As we ring in the new year, there are a number of legislative changes that will take effect, impacting workplaces across Canada. Below are the significant changes taking effect by January 1, 2022....more

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New Year Brings New Laws for New York Employers: 2021 Recap and 2022 Preview

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Year two of the COVID-19 pandemic brought many new legislative changes for New York employers, altering the landscape around workplace safety, employee pay, leave benefits, protected classes and activity, and privacy. Now...more

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New California Employment Laws in 2022

The California Legislature passed and Governor Newsom signed several new or amended employment laws covering topics ranging from non-disparagement and separation agreements, the California Family Rights Act, and warehouse...more

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Illinois Employment Laws Taking Effect July 1, 2020

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The State of Illinois and the City of Chicago have enacted several employment laws that will take effect on July 1, 2020. Employers with employees in Illinois or Chicago should take note of the following laws in order to...more

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[WEBINAR] 2019 Annual Labor & Employment Update

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From independent contractors to privacy to arbitration agreements - the California Legislature was busy in 2019 passing a wealth of new labor and employment laws that impact your business or agency. In this Best Best &...more

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Illinois Enacts Minimum Wage Hike To $15

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Illinois is set to drastically change its minimum wage in the near future, reaching $15 per hour over the course of the next six years. Following passage by the legislature on February 14, 2019, newly elected Governor J.B....more

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December 2018: The Top 15 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Your Comprehensive Guide to 2018 Proposed California Legislation

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February 16 was the deadline to introduce new bills in the California Legislature. By that date, nearly 2,200 bills were introduced. While that may seem like a staggering amount of legislative proposals (especially for a...more

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Another Year, Another Set of Laws: What California Employers Should Know

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In keeping with California’s reputation of being an employee-friendly state, Governor Brown has enacted a number of laws, most of which go into effect on January 1, 2017 (unless specified otherwise below), that place...more

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San Diego City Council Amends Local Sick Pay Law

On July 26, the San Diego City Council ratified a minimum wage and sick pay ordinance approved by voters on June 7. Effective as of July 11, the ordinance imposes a citywide minimum wage rate and also obligates businesses to...more

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