The Pay Transparency Laws to Know in 2025 in the United States and Beyond
It was once considered impolite to discuss salary in the workplace. Now, thanks to shifting workplace standards and social media, open conversations about pay have become the norm worldwide. Employees frequently share their compensation details online, challenging the long-held secrecy around salaries at work. Learn More
Legal Challenge to PWFA Regulations by 17 States Revived by the Eighth Circuit
Shortly after the final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was published, 17 states challenged its lawfulness. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas initially dismissed the matter, without prejudice, in June 2024, citing lack of standing. On February 20, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit reversed the district court’s decision, finding that the states do have standing to challenge the final rule in their capacity as “employers covered by the Act and the [Final] Rule.” Learn More
Florida Enacts Two Sweeping Immigration Enforcement Laws
On February 13, 2025, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law two immigration-related bills aimed at assisting enforcement of President Trump’s immigration policies. One law creates new immigration-related state crimes and enhanced penalties. A second law focuses on Florida’s students. Learn More
Michigan’s 11th-Hour Changes to Minimum Wage, Tip, and Paid Sick Leave Standards
On February 21, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 4002, which, effective immediately, revise minimum wage, tip, and paid sick leave standards Michigan employers were expecting to take effect that day due to a July 2024 Michigan Supreme Court decision. Notably, the state labor department has already revised its FAQs concerning paid sick leave and its FAQs concerning minimum wage and tips. Learn More
Immigration Considerations for Hospitality Employers
President Trump’s promise to carry out the largest deportation of undocumented individuals while simultaneously limiting the immigration of foreign workers is causing unique concerns in the hospitality industry. From resorts that rely heavily on seasonal workers through H-2B visas in the summer, to the homemade arepa-themed restaurant that relies on uniquely qualified Colombian, Venezuelan, or Panamanian chefs, employers in hospitality industry should be preparing for a potential flurry of activity. Learn More
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