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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...
State Law Alert: Maine Increases Minimum Wage on January 1, 2025
On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Maine will increase to $14.65 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $7.33 per hour. The minimum salary threshold for exempt employees will increase to $1,128 per week, or $58,656 per year (the...
What should we include in a job description?
Answered by the HR Experts Accurate and carefully crafted job descriptions are essential for attracting and keeping new employees, setting clear performance expectations, and serving as a critical line of defense in many types of employment litigation. Effective job...
An employee has requested a four-week medical leave to have major surgery. Do we have to hold his job for him?
Answered by the HR Experts Your employee is likely eligible for one or more kinds of job-protected leave. For instance, he may be entitled to time off under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, a similar state family and medical leave law, or both. He may also be...
Maine PFML Contributions Begin January 1, 2025: Compliance Reminder
Maine’s paid family and medical leave (PFML) program will launch next year. PFML is funded by employer and employee payroll contributions and is administered by the Maine Department of Labor (MDOL). It applies to all employers and employees. The MDOL will handle...
We’re considering demoting an employee. What questions should we ask ourselves to ensure we are making the right decision?
Answered by the HR Experts Demotions, like other employment decisions, need to be handled carefully. You should ask yourself the following questions to ensure you are handling the situation fairly and legally: Do you have an employment contract with this employee...
What’s the difference between exempt and nonexempt and how do we know which classification to use?
Exempt and nonexempt are classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a federal law requiring that most employees receive at least minimum wage for each hour worked and overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Employees who are entitled to...
How can we help our employees feel more comfortable providing feedback about their managers?
Answered by the HR Experts Employees are often uncomfortable providing feedback about their managers because they fear workplace tension or retaliation, they aren’t sure what to say, or they don’t believe anything will change. The following practices can help address...
We’ve just hired a remote employee who will be working in a different state. Do we need to make a new employee handbook?
Answered by the HR Experts You probably don’t need a whole new employee handbook, but you’ll certainly want to review the one you currently have in light of the laws in the state where the remote employee is located. As you may know, you need to follow the laws in the...
Do I need to post labor posters if I have remote and on-site employees?
Question: We have remote and on-site employees. Do we have to post hard copies of required labor posters in the workplace, or can we provide only electronic ones on our internal web page for all employees to see? Answered by the HR Experts: As you have remote and...
Connecticut Law Alert: Connecticut Expands Paid Sick Leave Law
Beginning January 1, 2025, Connecticut’s paid sick leave law—which currently covers employers with 50 or more employees in the state and only applies to service workers—will be significantly expanded to cover almost all employees and employers. Below are some of the...
Federal Law Alert: Upcoming Voting Leave Compliance Obligations
Election Day is almost here, so now is a good time to brush up on voting leave laws and make sure you’re posting any mandatory notices. Voting Leave Most states require that employers provide at least a few hours off to vote, and sometimes those hours need to be paid....
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