News & Analysis

The District of Columbia continues to implement broad employment initiatives, ranging from wage and hour laws to stricter civil penalties.

Approximately one year ago, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Time to Care Act of 2022, adopting a statewide family and medical leave program. The governor approved modifications to the program on May 3, 2023.

Despite the absence of the previously promised Employment Bill, new Bills that will, if passed, make changes to employment laws, have been coming thick and fast over the last few months.

In March, the UK government announced changes to the tax regime surrounding pensions as part of the annual Budget.

Connecticut employers now have until August 31, 2023 to comply with their obligations under the state’s MyCTSavings program.

There have been several key announcements for HR practitioners in the UK to be aware of, including: a new minimum wage, increased statutory rates and limits, and the Spring 2023 Budget.

To maintain a diverse workforce and encourage women to remain at work, employers need to find better ways to support them by addressing the challenges women may face in negotiating the demands of their professional and personal lives.

Three months into the new legislative year, with all but a handful of state legislatures currently in session, clear employment law trends for 2023 have emerged.

Little known and therefore little used in Germany is the option of providing pension contributions instead of severance pay.

The Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury recently issued Internal Revenue Circular Letter No. 23-01 (CL IR 23-01) announcing the applicable 2023 limits for Puerto Rico qualified retirement plans.