Federal Law Changes in 2025

The following federal law changes take effect on January 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted. IRS MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE The IRS standard mileage rate will be 70 cents per mile driven for business purposes (up from 67 cents in 2024). This rate also applies to electric...

When are we required to pay for trainings?

In general, time spent in job-related training is counted as time worked and must be paid. However, not every lecture, class, training program, or similar activity would qualify. If all four of the following criteria are met, you don’t need to pay the employee for the...

State Law Alert – Maine: 2024 Minimum Wage Increase

Effective January 1, 2024, Maine will enact the following changes: The statewide minimum wage will increase to $14.15 per hour. The tipped employee wage will be $7.08 per hour; combined with weekly tips, the minimum must total at least $14.15 per hour. The minimum...