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I’ve published a couple of articles lately about what labor laws employers could expect to change in 2025 with the new administration. 

How to Prepare for HR Compliance in 2025

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While it’s important to think about what could happen at some point in the future, it’s equally important to know what is going to happen. Fisher & Phillips LLP put together an Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect on January 1, 2025. Definitely worth checking out! 

On a federal level, probably the most noteworthy update is that Phase 2 of the new overtime rule is not scheduled to take effect. This has been in the news lately because some employers gave wage increases to employees in anticipation of the change … and some have subsequently taken them back.

On the state level, several states are scheduled to increase their minimum wage. There are also several labor laws regarding “captive meetings” where employers hold mandatory meetings to discuss religious, political, and/or union related topics.   

Again, the employer cheat sheet is worth reviewing to stay on top of the latest developments. It also brings up a good question. Where can HR professionals go to get regular updates about labor laws and compliance? If you don’t have a curated list of blogs, newsletters, and websites, this could be a great time to put one together. Here are a few to get your list started:

Foley & Lardner LLP is a law firm focused in the energy, health care, technology, and manufacturing sectors. 

HUB International provides advisory services to organizations on risk management, employee benefits, and retirement. 

The Ohio Employer Law Blog is written by Jon Hyman at Wickens Herzer Panza. While the title mentions the state of Ohio, Jon also writes about legal issues on a federal level. 

The Employer Handbook is written by Eric Meyer at Pierson Ferdinand. It’s been recognized by the American Bar Association as a top employment law blog.

Like everyone else, I don’t know what’s going to happen with the new administration. But I am always looking for good information sources that can help me filter out misinformation and disinformation relative to labor laws. As a HR professional, that’s what people expect from me – good, reliable information now and in the year ahead.

Image captured by Sharlyn Lauby after speaking at the SHRM Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV
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29/12/2024 – 12:03 /Sharlyn Lauby
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