If you pay your employees minimum wage, prepare to give them a raise effective today: the federal minimum wage increases to $7.25 per hour, effective July 24. Of course, you may live in a state that has a higher minimum wage; in that case, employers are obligated to pay the higher of the two wages.
Swine Flu May Cause Sick Leave Changes
Judith Warner wrote this interesting editorial in today’s New York Times on how the Swine Flu may force changes in sick leave policies. Warner concludes by advocating for the Healthy Families Act, which would require employers who employ 15 or more employees to provide up to 7 paid sick days per year. This flu