Legislation

November 2024: Detailed Look at State, Local, and Federal Updates

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Timely, topical insights on a variety of payroll and reporting issues.

Check out our monthly Eye on Washington series that focuses on timely, topical insights on various payroll and reporting issues at the state, local, and federal levels. This edition covers regulatory and legislative updates in benefits, leave, payroll, and time and labor.

The highlighted states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Washington.

It also provides information on the latest minimum wage announcements, the federal court striking down US DOL overtime exemptions rule, and the IRS 2025 benefit plan contribution and pension plan limits.

Topics Covered In This Issue

State/Territory/District

  • Alaska Votes to Increase Minimum Wage
  • Illinois Clarifies New E-Verify Law
  • Massachusetts Expands Sick Leave Requirement
  • Missouri Votes to Increase Minimum Wage
  • Review Pay Frequency Laws in States Where You Have Employees

Local

  • King County, WA Enacts Minimum Wage Ordinance
  • Everett, WA Voters Approve Minimum Wage Increase
  • Pittsburgh Adds Medical Marijuana Patient Protections

Minimum Wage

  • Minimum Wage Announcements 10/21/24 – 11/20/24

Federal

  • Federal Court Strikes Down US DOL Overtime Exemptions Rule Nationwide
  • IRS Announces 2025 Benefit Plan Contribution Limits
  • Pension Plan Limitations for 2025 Provided by IRS

Download the November edition PDF.

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