States Relax COVID-19 Restrictions on Businesses as Summer Approaches

With summer approaching and vaccination numbers surging, the United States’ population appears more than ready to return to normalcy after over a year of COVID-19 lockdown.  However, while citizens and businesses alike clamor for the economy to fully reopen, President Biden has continued to urge the states to exercise caution when lifting COVID-19 restrictions.  Weighing …

Minimum Wage Set to Rise in 25 States and D.C. in 2021

As the New Year approaches, employers throughout the United States must prepare for new legislation taking effect that may impact their operations.  One critical change that commonly occurs around the New Year is an increase to the minimum wage in certain jurisdictions.  On January 1, 2021 (or December 31, 2020), the minimum wage will rise …

Minimum Wage Set to Rise in 25 States and D.C. in 2020

As the New Year approaches, employers throughout the United States must prepare for new legislation taking effect that may impact their operations.  One critical change that commonly occurs around the New Year is an increase to the minimum wage.  On January 1, 2020 (or December 31, 2019), the minimum wage will rise in 21 states.  …