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 and amending old employment laws.
While some states roll out raises on different intervals, all employers should be especially mindful of minimum wage increases around the holidays. States with new non-tipped minimum wage rates starting on January 1 include Arizona ($13.85); California ($15.50); Colorado ($13.65); Delaware ($11.75); Illinois ($13); Maryland ($13.25); Massachusetts ($15); New Jersey ($14.13); New York ($14.20); Rhode Island ($13); Virginia ($12); and Washington ($15.74). While a majority of these updates occur on or near the year end, employers should be mindful that a handful of states will raise minimum wage rates later in the year, including Connecticut ($15) on June 1; Michigan (time and amount depends on pending litigation); Nevada ($11.25/$10.25) on July 1; and Florida ($12) on September 30. Additionally, employers in Oregon ($13.50); Vermont ($12.55); and Washington D.C. ($16.10) should ensure they are in compliance with increases that occurred during 2022. Please note, Washington D.C. will also begin phasing out the tip credit on January 1.
Additionally, because nothing is ever easy, employers should be mindful of intrastate intricacies. For example, employers operating in New York City (“NYC”) always need...
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