The current federal minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour. However, several states have adopted minimum wage rates higher than the federal rate. When both the state rate and the federal rate apply, employers must pay their employees the higher rate. The following states have announced new minimum wage rates for 2023: Alaska Arizona California…
Despite employers’ best efforts, complying with Employment Eligibility Verification form (Form I-9) requirements can be difficult, and organizations spend a great deal of time and resources trying to comply with Form I-9 requirements. Even small errors can subject employers to expensive violations that can result in fines and penalties. In recent years, the federal government…
On Jan. 30, 2023, the Biden administration released a statement announcing that it plans to end the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and national emergency on May 11, 2023. Timeline for Ending Emergency Periods The COVID-19 PHE and national emergency were declared in early 2020 and are currently set to expire on March 1, 2023,…
