Wage and Hour

New and Updated

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  Employment Law Guide

  Employee Classification: Alaska

  Updated to reflect an increase in the minimum salary for overtime-exempt executive, administrative and professional employees, effective July 1, 2026.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Employee Classification: Oregon

  Updated to reflect an increase in the minimum salary for overtime-exempt executive, administrative and professional employees, effective July 1, 2026.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Child Labor: Washington

  Updated to reflect amendments regarding working hour restrictions and employment certificates / work permits, effective July 1, 2026. 

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  Employment Law Guide

  Child Labor: Indiana

  Updated to reflect the repeal of the Youth Employment System (YES) registration requirements, effective July 1, 2026.

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  Legal Timetable

  Burien, Washington, Minimum Wage Increases to $21.78 for Large Employers, $20.78 for Medium Employers, $19.28 for Small Employers

  Updated to reflect an adjustment to the minimum wage rates published June 4, 2026. 

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  Employment Law Guide

  Child Labor: West Virginia

  Updated to reflect amendments to the prohibited occupations, effective June 8, 2026. 

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  Legal Timetable

  Chicago, Illinois, Minimum Wage Is Adjusted for Inflation, Tip Credit Repealed for Small Employers

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  Legal Timetable

  Chicago, Illinois, Minimum Wage Is Adjusted for Inflation, Tip Credit Reduced to 6% for Small Employers

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  Legal Timetable

  Chicago, Illinois, Minimum Wage Is Adjusted for Inflation, Tip Credit Reduced to 12% for Small Employers

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  Legal Timetable

  Chicago, Illinois, Minimum Wage Is Adjusted for Inflation; Tip Credit Repealed for Large Employers, Reduced to 16% for Small Employers