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Every state and federal compliance guide in one place.

California Minimum Wage

Minimum WageCA
CaliforniaAug 18, 202613 min

California Minimum Wage: Rates, Local Rules, Exceptions

California minimum wage is $16.90 an hour and rises to $17.40 on January 1, 2027. State, local, fast food and health care rates for employers.

California Workers Compensation

Workers CompCA
CaliforniaAug 18, 202615 min

California Workers’ Compensation: Employer Requirements

California requires workers’ compensation from the first employee. Coverage rules, exclusions, posting duties, injury deadlines, and penalties.

New York Minimum Wage

Minimum WageNY
New YorkAug 18, 202612 min

New York Minimum Wage: Rates by Region and Industry

New York’s minimum wage is $17.00 downstate and $16.00 upstate. Regional rates, tip credits, industry carve outs, posters, and the coming index.

New York Workers Compensation

Workers CompNY
New YorkAug 18, 202614 min

New York Workers’ Compensation Rules for Employers

New York requires workers’ compensation from your first employee. Who is excluded, where to buy the policy, injury deadlines, and what a lapse costs.

Texas Minimum Wage

Minimum WageTX
TexasAug 18, 20269 min

Texas Minimum Wage: The $7.25 Rate and Employer Rules

Texas minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, the federal rate since July 24, 2009. Tip credit, exemptions, local preemption and poster rules for employers.

Texas Workers Compensation

Workers CompTX
TexasAug 18, 202614 min

Texas Workers’ Compensation Rules for Employers

Workers’ compensation is optional for Texas private employers. Coverage rules, exclusions, notices, injury deadlines and what opting out really costs.

Florida Minimum Wage

Minimum WageFL
FloridaAug 18, 202613 min

Florida Minimum Wage: Rates, Tip Credit, Increases

Florida minimum wage is $14.00 an hour and rises to $15.00 on September 30, 2026. Tipped rate, tip credit, local rules, and poster duties for employers.

Florida Workers Compensation

Workers CompFL
FloridaAug 18, 202614 min

Florida Workers Compensation Requirements for Employers

Florida requires workers compensation at 4 employees, or 1 in construction. Coverage thresholds, owner exemptions, injury deadlines, and penalties.

Pennsylvania Minimum Wage

Minimum WagePA
PennsylvaniaAug 18, 20269 min

Pennsylvania Minimum Wage: Rates and Rules

Pennsylvania’s minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, unchanged since July 24, 2009. Tipped cash wage, exemptions, posters, and local contract rates.

Pennsylvania Workers Compensation

Workers CompPA
PennsylvaniaAug 18, 202617 min

Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Rules for Employers

Pennsylvania requires workers compensation from the first employee. Who is excluded, where the policy comes from, the injury deadlines, and the penalties.

Illinois Minimum Wage

Minimum WageIL
IllinoisAug 18, 202611 min

Illinois Minimum Wage: Rates, Tip Credit, and Chicago

Illinois minimum wage is $15.00 an hour statewide. Chicago pays $17.05 and Cook County $15.40, plus the $9.00 tipped wage and poster rules.

Illinois Workers Compensation

Workers CompIL
IllinoisAug 18, 202614 min

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Rules for Employers

Illinois requires workers’ compensation from the first employee. Who may opt out, where to buy a policy, poster duties, filing deadlines and penalties.

Ohio Minimum Wage

Minimum WageOH
OhioAug 18, 202611 min

Ohio Minimum Wage: Rate, Tipped Pay, Small Employers

Ohio’s minimum wage is $11.00 an hour. Get the tipped cash wage, the small employer threshold, the next increase, and the poster rule.

Ohio Workers Compensation

Workers CompOH
OhioAug 18, 202614 min

Ohio Workers Compensation Rules for Employers

Ohio workers compensation for employers: BWC coverage from the first employee, who is excluded, posting rules, claim deadlines, and penalties.

Georgia Minimum Wage

Minimum WageGA
GeorgiaAug 18, 202610 min

Georgia Minimum Wage: Rates and Rules for Employers

Georgia’s state minimum wage is $5.15, but employers covered by the FLSA pay the federal $7.25. Tip credit, local preemption and poster rules explained.

Georgia Workers Compensation

Workers CompGA
GeorgiaAug 18, 202612 min

Georgia Workers Compensation: Employer Requirements

Georgia requires workers compensation at three employees, counting part-time and seasonal staff. Coverage, exclusions, posting, deadlines and penalties.

Washington Minimum Wage

Minimum WageWA
WashingtonAug 18, 202611 min

Washington Minimum Wage: State and Local Rates

Washington’s minimum wage is $17.13 an hour with no tip credit. State and city rates, exemptions, youth pay, posters, and what to do when it rises.

Washington Workers Compensation

Workers CompWA
WashingtonAug 18, 202614 min

Washington Workers Compensation Rules for Employers

Washington workers compensation for employers: L&I state fund coverage from your first worker, who is exempt, posters, deadlines, and penalties.

New Jersey Minimum Wage

Minimum WageNJ
New JerseyAug 18, 202612 min

New Jersey Minimum Wage: Rates, Tip Credit, Dates

New Jersey minimum wage is $15.92 an hour. Get the small employer, tipped, farm and long-term care rates, the poster rule, and the next increase.

New Jersey Workers Compensation

Workers CompNJ
New JerseyAug 18, 202618 min

New Jersey Workers Compensation Rules for Employers

New Jersey requires workers compensation from the first employee. Who is exempt, where to buy the policy, the injury deadlines, and the penalties.

North Carolina Minimum Wage

Minimum WageNC
North CarolinaAug 18, 20269 min

North Carolina Minimum Wage: $7.25 and Employer Rules

North Carolina minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, the federal rate. Tip credit, the 90 percent student rate, local preemption and poster rules for employers.

North Carolina Workers Compensation

Workers CompNC
North CarolinaAug 18, 202613 min

North Carolina Workers Compensation: Employer Rules

North Carolina requires workers compensation at three employees, and corporate officers count. Coverage, exclusions, posting, deadlines and penalties.

Virginia Minimum Wage

Minimum WageVA
VirginiaAug 18, 202612 min

Virginia Minimum Wage: Rates and Employer Rules

Virginia’s minimum wage is $12.77 an hour, rising to $13.75 and then $15.00. Tip credit math, exemptions, training wage, and poster rules explained.

Virginia Workers Compensation

Workers CompVA
VirginiaAug 18, 202614 min

Virginia Workers Compensation Rules for Employers

Virginia requires workers compensation once you regularly employ more than two people. Who counts, who is exempt, the deadlines, and the penalties.

Michigan Minimum Wage

Minimum WageMI
MichiganAug 18, 202610 min

Michigan Minimum Wage: Rates, Tip Credit, Increases

Michigan’s minimum wage is $13.73 an hour and rises to $15.00 on January 1, 2027. Tipped cash wage, youth and training rates, and poster rules.

Michigan Workers Compensation

Workers CompMI
MichiganAug 18, 202613 min

Michigan Workers’ Compensation Rules for Employers

Michigan requires workers’ compensation at 3 employees, or at 1 working 35 hours a week for 13 weeks. Exclusions, deadlines, penalties and posters.

Colorado Minimum Wage

Minimum WageCO
ColoradoAug 18, 202612 min

Colorado Minimum Wage: State and Local Rates

Colorado’s minimum wage is $15.16 an hour and rises to $15.71 in 2027. State and local rates, the tip credit, youth pay, posters, and next steps.

Colorado Workers Compensation

Workers CompCO
ColoradoAug 18, 202614 min

Colorado Workers’ Compensation Rules for Employers

Colorado requires workers’ compensation from the first employee. Who is exempt, where to buy a policy, poster rules, injury deadlines and fines.

Arizona Minimum Wage

Minimum WageAZ
ArizonaAug 18, 202611 min

Arizona Minimum Wage: State and Local Rates

Arizona’s minimum wage is $15.15 an hour with a $3.00 tip credit. State and city rates, exemptions, youth pay, posters, and what to do when it rises.

Arizona Workers Compensation

Workers CompAZ
ArizonaAug 18, 202613 min

Arizona Workers Compensation: Employer Rules

Arizona requires workers compensation from the first employee. Who is excluded, where to buy a policy, poster rules, injury deadlines and penalties.

Tennessee Minimum Wage

Minimum WageTN
TennesseeAug 18, 20269 min

Tennessee Minimum Wage: Rates and Rules for Employers

Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal $7.25 rate applies. Tip credit, local preemption, youth wage, and poster rules for employers.

Tennessee Workers Compensation

Workers CompTN
TennesseeAug 18, 202613 min

Tennessee Workers Compensation: Employer Rules

Tennessee requires workers compensation at five employees, and at one in construction and coal mining. Coverage, exclusions, deadlines, penalties.

Maryland Minimum Wage

Minimum WageMD
MarylandAug 18, 202611 min

Maryland Minimum Wage: Rates, Tip Credit, and Counties

Maryland minimum wage is $15.00 an hour statewide. County rates for Montgomery, Howard, and Prince George’s, the $3.63 tipped wage, and poster rules.

Maryland Workers Compensation

Workers CompMD
MarylandAug 18, 202612 min

Maryland Workers Compensation: Employer Requirements

Maryland requires workers compensation from the first covered employee. Exemptions, where to buy a policy, the 10-day report rule, and $25,000 penalties.

Indiana Minimum Wage

Minimum WageIN
IndianaAug 18, 20269 min

Indiana Minimum Wage: Rates and Rules for Employers

Indiana’s minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, effective July 24, 2009. Tip credit, the $4.25 training wage, poster rules and local rates for employers.

Indiana Workers Compensation

Workers CompIN
IndianaAug 18, 202613 min

Indiana Workers’ Compensation Rules for Employers

Indiana requires workers’ compensation from the first employee. Exclusions, the required poster, 7-day injury reports and penalties for going uninsured.

Minnesota Minimum Wage

Minimum WageMN
MinnesotaAug 18, 202612 min

Minnesota Minimum Wage: State and City Rates

Minnesota’s minimum wage is $11.41 an hour and no tip credit is allowed. State, Minneapolis and St. Paul rates, training wage, posters, next steps.

Minnesota Workers Compensation

Workers CompMN
MinnesotaAug 18, 202613 min

Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Rules for Employers

Minnesota requires workers’ compensation from the first employee. Who is excluded, where to buy a policy, poster duties, filing deadlines and penalties.

Wisconsin Minimum Wage

Minimum WageWI
WisconsinAug 18, 20269 min

Wisconsin Minimum Wage: Rates and Rules

Wisconsin’s minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, unchanged since July 24, 2009. Tipped cash wage, the opportunity wage, carve-outs, and poster rules.

Wisconsin Workers Compensation

Workers CompWI
WisconsinAug 18, 202613 min

Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Rules for Employers

Wisconsin requires workers’ compensation at the third employee or $500 in quarterly wages. Who is excluded, where to buy, injury deadlines and penalties.

Massachusetts Minimum Wage

Minimum WageMA
MassachusettsAug 18, 202611 min

Massachusetts Minimum Wage: Rate, Service Rate, Waivers

Massachusetts minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, unchanged since January 1, 2023. The $6.75 service rate, the $8.00 farm rate, waivers, and poster rules.

Massachusetts Workers Compensation

Workers CompMA
MassachusettsAug 18, 202617 min

Massachusetts Workers Compensation Rules for Employers

Massachusetts requires workers compensation from the first employee. Who is exempt, where to buy the policy, the injury deadlines, and the penalties.

Connecticut Minimum Wage

Minimum WageCT
ConnecticutAug 18, 202611 min

Connecticut Minimum Wage: Rates, Tip Credit, Dates

Connecticut minimum wage is $16.94 an hour. Get the tipped cash wage, the tip credit, the youth rate, the poster rule, and the next increase.

Connecticut Workers Compensation

Workers CompCT
ConnecticutAug 18, 202613 min

Connecticut Workers Compensation: Employer Rules

Connecticut requires workers compensation from the first employee. Who is exempt, where to buy a policy, the 28 day claim clock, and $50,000 penalties.

South Carolina Minimum Wage

Minimum WageSC
South CarolinaAug 18, 202610 min

South Carolina Minimum Wage: Rates and Employer Rules

South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal $7.25 rate applies. Tip credit, local preemption, subminimum wage ban, and poster rules.

South Carolina Workers Compensation

Workers CompSC
South CarolinaAug 18, 202614 min

South Carolina Workers Compensation: Employer Rules

South Carolina requires workers compensation at four employees, and part-time workers count. Coverage, exclusions, posting, deadlines and penalties.

Oregon Minimum Wage

Minimum WageOR
OregonAug 18, 202611 min

Oregon Minimum Wage: Rates by Region for Employers

Oregon minimum wage from July 1, 2026: $16.80 Portland metro, $15.55 standard, $14.55 non-urban. No tip credit, no training wage, no local rates.

Oregon Workers Compensation

Workers CompOR
OregonAug 18, 202613 min

Oregon Workers Compensation Requirements

Oregon requires workers compensation from the first subject worker. Who is exempt, where to buy a policy, the five day report and the penalties.

Louisiana Minimum Wage

Minimum WageLA
LouisianaAug 18, 20268 min

Louisiana Minimum Wage: What Employers Must Pay

Louisiana has no state minimum wage, so the federal $7.25 applies. Tipped cash wage is $2.13, no city or parish rate exists, and nothing is scheduled.

Louisiana Workers Compensation

Workers CompLA
LouisianaAug 18, 202613 min

Louisiana Workers Compensation: Employer Rules

Louisiana requires workers compensation from the first employee. Coverage, exclusions, the posted notice, injury deadlines and uninsured penalties.

Alabama Minimum Wage

Minimum WageAL
AlabamaAug 18, 20269 min

Alabama Minimum Wage: Rates and Rules for Employers

Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal $7.25 rate applies. Tip credit, youth wage, local preemption, and poster rules for employers.

Alabama Workers Compensation

Workers CompAL
AlabamaAug 18, 202612 min

Alabama Workers Compensation: Employer Requirements

Alabama requires workers compensation at five employees, and an officer who opts out still counts. Coverage, exclusions, deadlines and penalties.

Utah Minimum Wage

Minimum WageUT
UtahAug 18, 202611 min

Utah Minimum Wage: Rate, Tip Credit, and Rules

Utah’s minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, unchanged since July 2009. Tip credit, minor training wage, local preemption, and posting rules for employers.

Utah Workers Compensation

Workers CompUT
UtahAug 18, 202614 min

Utah Workers Compensation Rules for Employers

Utah requires workers compensation from the first employee. Who is excluded, where the policy comes from, the 7 day report, and what going bare costs.

Kentucky Minimum Wage

Minimum WageKY
KentuckyAug 18, 20269 min

Kentucky Minimum Wage: Rate, Tipped Pay, Exemptions

Kentucky’s minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, unchanged since July 1, 2009. Tipped cash wage, the exemption list, the poster rule and what changes next.

Kentucky Workers Compensation

Workers CompKY
KentuckyAug 18, 202614 min

Kentucky Workers Compensation: Employer Rules

Kentucky requires workers compensation from the first employee. Who is exempt, where to buy, the posting notice, reporting deadlines and the penalties.

Oklahoma Minimum Wage

Minimum WageOK
OklahomaAug 18, 20269 min

Oklahoma Minimum Wage: Rate, Tip Credit, Exemptions

Oklahoma’s minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, tied to the federal rate. Tip credit math, the local ordinance ban, exemptions and the poster rule.

Oklahoma Workers Compensation

Workers CompOK
OklahomaAug 18, 202612 min

Oklahoma Workers Compensation Insurance Requirements

Oklahoma requires workers compensation from the first employee. Who is excluded, where to buy the policy, the 10-day injury report and the penalties.

Nevada Minimum Wage

Minimum WageNV
NevadaAug 18, 202612 min

Nevada Minimum Wage: Rates and Employer Rules

Nevada minimum wage is $12.00 an hour with no tip credit and no city or county rates. Effective dates, exemptions, posters, and what to do when it rises.

Nevada Workers Compensation

Workers CompNV
NevadaAug 18, 202613 min

Nevada Workers Compensation: Employer Rules

Nevada requires workers compensation from the first employee. Who is excluded, where to buy a policy, poster rules, injury deadlines and penalties.

Iowa Minimum Wage

Minimum WageIA
IowaAug 18, 202612 min

Iowa Minimum Wage: Rate, Tip Credit, and Rules

Iowa’s minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, unchanged since January 1, 2008. The 40 percent tip credit, the $6.35 initial employment wage, and posting rules.

Iowa Workers Compensation

Workers CompIA
IowaAug 18, 202614 min

Iowa Workers Compensation Employer Rules

Iowa requires workers compensation from the first employee. Who is exempt, where to buy, the 4 day injury report, and the penalty for going without.

Kansas Minimum Wage

Minimum WageKS
KansasAug 18, 20269 min

Kansas Minimum Wage: Rates and Rules for Employers

Kansas minimum wage is $7.25 an hour under K.S.A. 44-1203, in force since January 1, 2010. Tip credit, youth rules, local preemption and poster duties.

Kansas Workers Compensation

Workers CompKS
KansasAug 18, 202613 min

Kansas Workers Compensation Requirements for Employers

Kansas requires workers compensation once gross annual payroll passes $20,000. Exclusions, where to buy a policy, the 28-day report rule and penalties.

Arkansas Minimum Wage

Minimum WageAR
ArkansasAug 18, 202611 min

Arkansas Minimum Wage: Rates and Rules

Arkansas pays $11.00 an hour, with a $2.63 tipped cash wage and a four employee threshold. Here is the tip credit, the student rate, and the exemptions.

Arkansas Workers Compensation

Workers CompAR
ArkansasAug 18, 202612 min

Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Requirements

Arkansas requires workers’ compensation at three employees, two in building work, one for a subcontractor. Coverage, exemptions, deadlines, penalties.

Nebraska Minimum Wage

Minimum WageNE
NebraskaAug 18, 202612 min

Nebraska Minimum Wage: Rate, Tipped Pay, Youth Wages

Nebraska’s minimum wage is $15.00 an hour. Get the tipped cash wage, the youth and training rates, the next scheduled increase, and the poster rule.

Nebraska Workers Compensation

Workers CompNE
NebraskaAug 18, 202613 min

Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Insurance Requirements

Nebraska requires workers’ compensation from the first employee. Get the exclusions, where to buy a policy, the 10-day report rule and the penalties.

Mississippi Minimum Wage

Minimum WageMS
MississippiAug 18, 20269 min

Mississippi Minimum Wage: Rates and Rules

Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal $7.25 rate applies. Tip credit, youth wage, local preemption and poster rules for employers.

Mississippi Workers Compensation

Workers CompMS
MississippiAug 18, 202612 min

Mississippi Workers Compensation: Employer Rules

Mississippi requires workers compensation at five regular employees. Coverage, exclusions, the posted notice, injury deadlines and penalties for employers.

New Mexico Minimum Wage

Minimum WageNM
New MexicoAug 18, 202612 min

New Mexico Minimum Wage: Rates, Tips, and Local Rules

New Mexico minimum wage is $12.00 an hour statewide. Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Albuquerque local rates, the $3.00 tipped cash wage, and poster rules.

New Mexico Workers Compensation

Workers CompNM
New MexicoAug 18, 202613 min

New Mexico Workers Compensation Rules for Employers

New Mexico requires workers compensation at three employees, and at one in construction. Coverage rules, exclusions, injury deadlines, and penalties.

Idaho Minimum Wage

Minimum WageID
IdahoAug 18, 20269 min

Idaho Minimum Wage: Rate, Tip Credit, Exemptions

Idaho’s minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, tied by statute to the federal rate. Tipped cash wage $3.35, the local ordinance ban, exemptions and posters.

Idaho Workers Compensation

Workers CompID
IdahoAug 18, 202612 min

Idaho Workers Compensation Requirements

Idaho requires workers compensation from the first employee. Who is exempt, where to buy a policy, the ten day injury report and the penalties.

New Hampshire Minimum Wage

Minimum WageNH
New HampshireAug 18, 202611 min

New Hampshire Minimum Wage: Rate and Rules

New Hampshire’s minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, set by federal law. Tipped cash wage, youth and training floors, exemptions, and posting rules explained.

New Hampshire Workers Compensation

Workers CompNH
New HampshireAug 18, 202613 min

New Hampshire Workers Compensation Employer Rules

New Hampshire requires workers compensation from the first employee. Coverage rules, exclusions, where to buy, posting, injury deadlines, and penalties.

Hawaii Minimum Wage

Minimum WageHI
HawaiiAug 18, 202610 min

Hawaii Minimum Wage: Rate, Tip Credit, and Increases

Hawaii’s minimum wage is $16.00 an hour, effective January 1, 2026. Tip credit rules, exemptions, youth pay, posters, and the next increase.

Hawaii Workers Compensation

Workers CompHI
HawaiiAug 18, 202613 min

Hawaii Workers Compensation: Employer Rules

Hawaii requires workers compensation from the first employee. Who is excluded, where to buy coverage, posting duties, injury deadlines and penalties.

West Virginia Minimum Wage

Minimum WageWV
West VirginiaAug 18, 202612 min

West Virginia Minimum Wage: Rates and Employer Rules

West Virginia’s minimum wage is $8.75 an hour, but only where six or more employees work at one location. Tip credit, training wage and exemptions.

West Virginia Workers Compensation

Workers CompWV
West VirginiaAug 18, 202614 min

West Virginia Workers Compensation Rules for Employers

West Virginia requires workers compensation from your first employee. Who is exempt, where the policy comes from, the deadlines, and the penalties.

Alaska Minimum Wage

Minimum WageAK
AlaskaAug 18, 202610 min

Alaska Minimum Wage: Rate, Schedule and Tip Rules

Alaska’s minimum wage is $14.00 an hour as of July 1, 2026, and rises to $15.00 in 2027. No tip credit, no local rates, plus the exemptions that apply.

Alaska Workers Compensation

Workers CompAK
AlaskaAug 18, 202614 min

Alaska Workers Compensation Requirements

Alaska requires workers compensation from the first employee. Who is exempt, where a policy comes from, the injury reporting deadlines, and the penalties.

South Dakota Minimum Wage

Minimum WageSD
South DakotaAug 18, 202611 min

South Dakota Minimum Wage: Rates and Rules

South Dakota pays $11.85 an hour and $5.925 to tipped staff. Here is the CPI indexing schedule, every exemption, and what to change when the rate rises.

South Dakota Workers Compensation

Workers CompSD
South DakotaAug 18, 202615 min

South Dakota Workers’ Compensation Rules for Employers

No South Dakota law requires workers’ compensation coverage. What declining it really costs, who is exempt, and the deadlines that still apply.

North Dakota Minimum Wage

Minimum WageND
North DakotaAug 18, 20269 min

North Dakota Minimum Wage: Rate, Tip Credit, Rules

North Dakota’s minimum wage is $7.25 an hour and the tipped cash wage is $4.86, not the federal $2.13. Tip credit math, exemptions and the poster rule.

North Dakota Workers Compensation

Workers CompND
North DakotaAug 18, 202611 min

North Dakota Workers Compensation: Employer Rules

North Dakota workers compensation comes from WSI only. Coverage before your first hire, who is exempt, injury deadlines and the employer liability gap.

Montana Minimum Wage

Minimum WageMT
MontanaAug 18, 202611 min

Montana Minimum Wage: Rates and Rules for Employers

Montana pays $10.85 an hour with no tip credit and no training wage. Here is the indexing schedule, every exemption, and what to do when the rate rises.

Montana Workers Compensation

Workers CompMT
MontanaAug 18, 202614 min

Montana Workers Compensation: Employer Requirements

Montana requires workers compensation from the first employee. Who is exempt, the three compensation plans, the six day filing rule and the penalties.

Rhode Island Minimum Wage

Minimum WageRI
Rhode IslandAug 18, 202611 min

Rhode Island Minimum Wage: Rates, Tip Credit, Dates

Rhode Island minimum wage is $16.00 an hour and rises to $17.00 in January 2027. Tipped cash wage, youth rates, poster rules and the exemptions.

Rhode Island Workers Compensation

Workers CompRI
Rhode IslandAug 18, 202613 min

Rhode Island Workers Compensation Employer Rules

Rhode Island requires workers compensation from the first employee. Coverage rules, exclusions, where to buy, posting, injury deadlines, and penalties.

Maine Minimum Wage

Minimum WageME
MaineAug 18, 202612 min

Maine Minimum Wage: Rates, Tip Credit, City Rules

Maine minimum wage is $15.10 since January 1, 2026. Service wage $7.55, Portland $16.75, Rockland $16.00, plus the exemptions that still apply.

Maine Workers Compensation

Workers CompME
MaineAug 18, 202613 min

Maine Workers Compensation Employer Rules

Maine requires workers compensation from the first employee. Coverage rules, owner waivers, where to buy, posting, injury deadlines, and penalties.

Delaware Minimum Wage

Minimum WageDE
DelawareAug 18, 202611 min

Delaware Minimum Wage: Rate, Tip Credit, and Exemptions

Delaware minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, unchanged since January 1, 2025. The $2.23 tipped cash wage, repealed youth wage, exemptions, and poster rules.

Delaware Workers Compensation

Workers CompDE
DelawareAug 18, 202612 min

Delaware Workers Compensation: Employer Requirements

Delaware requires workers compensation from the first employee. Exemptions, where to buy it, the 10-day injury report, and what going uninsured costs.

Wyoming Minimum Wage

Minimum WageWY
WyomingAug 18, 20269 min

Wyoming Minimum Wage: Rate, Tip Credit, Exemptions

Wyoming’s state minimum wage is $5.15, but most employers owe the federal $7.25. Tip credit math, exemptions, youth wage, and poster rules explained.

Wyoming Workers Compensation

Workers CompWY
WyomingAug 18, 202613 min

Wyoming Workers Compensation Rules for Employers

Wyoming workers compensation for employers: who needs state fund coverage, who is excluded, injury reporting deadlines, penalties, and the liability gap.

Vermont Minimum Wage

Minimum WageVT
VermontAug 18, 202611 min

Vermont Minimum Wage: Rates, Tipped Wage, Dates

Vermont minimum wage is $14.42 an hour. Get the basic tipped wage, the exemptions, the poster rule, and when the rate moves next.

Vermont Workers Compensation

Workers CompVT
VermontAug 18, 202613 min

Vermont Workers Compensation Employer Rules

Vermont requires workers compensation from the first employee. Coverage rules, exclusions, where to buy, posters, injury deadlines, and penalties.

Washington Dc Minimum Wage

Minimum WageDC
Washington DCAug 18, 202611 min

DC Minimum Wage: Rates, Tipped Pay, Employer Rules

The DC minimum wage is $18.40 an hour from July 1, 2026. Tipped cash wage, security officer rates, posters, and what to do at each increase.

Washington Dc Workers Compensation

Workers CompDC
Washington DCAug 18, 202613 min

DC Workers Compensation: Employer Requirements

Washington, D.C. requires workers compensation from the first employee. Exemptions, where to buy a policy, the 10-day report rule, and $10,000 fines.

Missouri Minimum Wage

Minimum WageMO
MissouriAug 18, 202612 min

Missouri Minimum Wage: Rates, Tip Credit, Exemptions

Missouri minimum wage is $15.00 an hour with no further increase scheduled. Tipped cash wage, the $500,000 exemption, poster rules and local rates.

Missouri Workers Compensation

Workers CompMO
MissouriAug 18, 202614 min

Missouri Workers Compensation: Employer Rules

Missouri requires workers compensation at five employees, or one in construction. Exclusions, where to buy, the WC-106 poster, deadlines and penalties.

Missouri HR Compliance

Universal GuideMO
MissouriJul 29, 202632 min

Missouri HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Missouri HR compliance: $15 minimum wage, the paid sick leave repeal, MHRA at 6 employees, VESSA, NICU leave, and final paycheck rules.

Minimum Wage

Universal GuideUS
FederalApr 29, 202645 min

Minimum Wage: Complete Employer Guide for Every State

Federal and state minimum wage rates for all 50 states. Compliance checklist, tip credit rules, penalties, and what small business employers must do.

Minimum Wage Increases

Universal GuideUS
FederalApr 29, 202618 min

Minimum Wage Increases by State: Employer Guide

Which states raised minimum wage, effective dates, how much rates increased, and the 7-step employer action checklist for every rate change.

Wyoming HR Compliance

Universal GuideWY
WyomingApr 1, 202626 min

Wyoming HR Compliance Guide for Small Business

Wyoming HR compliance: monopolistic workers' comp state fund, non-compete ban, no income tax, WY OSHA state plan, WFEPA at 2 employees, and 2026 updates.

Vermont HR Compliance

Universal GuideVT
VermontApr 1, 202630 min

Vermont HR Compliance Guide for Small Business

Vermont HR compliance: FEPA at 1 employee, Earned Sick Time 40 hrs/yr, pay transparency July 2025, VPFLA expansion, and 3.35%-8.75% progressive income tax.

DC HR Compliance

Universal GuideDC
Washington, D.C.Apr 1, 202630 min

DC HR Compliance Guide for Small Business

DC HR compliance: $18.40 minimum wage (highest in US), DCHRA 20+ protected classes, Universal Paid Leave, non-compete ban, cannabis protections, and pay transparency.

Federal Employment Law

Universal GuideUS
FederalApr 1, 202630 min

Federal Employment Law Guide for Small Business

Federal employment law guide: FLSA, FMLA, Title VII, ADA, OSHA, COBRA, OBBBA overtime/tips deductions, and all 2025-2026 employer thresholds.

Utah HR Compliance

Universal GuideUT
UtahMar 31, 202632 min

Utah HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Utah HR compliance: E-Verify at 150 employees, 1-year non-compete cap with fee-shifting, UOSH state OSHA plan, UADA at 15 employees, flat 4.50% income tax.

Kentucky HR Compliance

Universal GuideKY
KentuckyMar 31, 202633 min

Kentucky HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Kentucky HR compliance: KCRA at 8 employees, mandatory paid rest breaks, 7th-day overtime rule, final pay whichever is LATER, 4.0% flat income tax.

Oklahoma HR Compliance

Universal GuideOK
OklahomaMar 31, 202634 min

Oklahoma HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Oklahoma HR compliance: near-total non-compete ban, OADA at 1+ employee, medical marijuana rules, WCC workers' comp, no state OSHA plan.

Nevada HR Compliance

Universal GuideNV
NevadaMar 31, 202635 min

Nevada HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Nevada HR compliance: daily overtime, no tip credit, $12/hr minimum wage, mandatory paid leave, pay transparency, and key NRS requirements for 2025-2026.

Iowa HR Compliance

Universal GuideIA
IowaMar 31, 202634 min

Iowa HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Iowa employment law guide: ICRA 4-employee threshold, Iowa WPCL liquidated damages, IOSHA state plan, $4.35/hr tipped minimum, 3.8% flat income tax.

Kansas HR Compliance

Universal GuideKS
KansasMar 31, 202628 min

Kansas HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Kansas HR compliance: KAAD 4-employee threshold, at-will rules, KWPA wage laws, domestic violence leave for all employers, workers' comp, and 2026 tax compliance.

Arkansas HR Compliance

Universal GuideAR
ArkansasMar 31, 202628 min

Arkansas HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Arkansas HR compliance: ACRA 9-employee threshold, $11 minimum wage, E-Verify for all employers July 2026, medical marijuana rules, and 3.9% income tax.

Nebraska HR Compliance

Universal GuideNE
NebraskaMar 31, 202629 min

Nebraska HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Nebraska HR compliance: $15 minimum wage Jan 2026, paid sick leave for 11+ employees, workers comp for all employers, medical marijuana, and 4.55% income tax.

Mississippi HR Compliance

Universal GuideMS
MississippiMar 31, 202627 min

Mississippi HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Mississippi HR compliance: E-Verify for all employers, workers' comp at 5+, medical cannabis non-discrimination, 4.0% income tax phase-out, and federal law framework.

New Mexico HR Compliance

Universal GuideNM
New MexicoMar 31, 202632 min

New Mexico HR Compliance Guide for Employers

New Mexico HR compliance: NMHRA 4-employee threshold, 64-hr paid sick leave, cannabis protections, state OSHA plan, local wage variations, and 5-day final paycheck rule.

Idaho HR Compliance

Universal GuideID
IdahoMar 31, 202626 min

Idaho HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Idaho HR compliance: IHRA at 5 employees, workers' comp for all employers, cannabis fully illegal, no paid sick leave, 5.3% flat income tax, and $58,300 UI wage base.

New Hampshire HR Compliance

Universal GuideNH
New HampshireMar 31, 202629 min

New Hampshire HR Compliance Guide for Employers

New Hampshire HR compliance: no income tax, RSA 354-A at 6 employees, mandatory meal breaks, weekly pay only, 72-hour final paycheck, and all-party recording consent.

Hawaii HR Compliance

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HawaiiMar 31, 202634 min

Hawaii HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Hawaii HR compliance: mandatory Prepaid Health Care Act, TDI, $16 minimum wage, 1-employee anti-discrimination, HIOSH, tech worker non-compete ban, and $64,500 UI wage base.

West Virginia HR Compliance

Universal GuideWV
West VirginiaMar 31, 202627 min

West Virginia HR Compliance Guide for Employers

West Virginia HR compliance: $8.75 minimum wage, WVHRA at 12 employees, mandatory meal breaks, right-to-work since 2016, no cannabis protections, and 14-day new hire reporting.

Alaska HR Compliance

Universal GuideAK
AlaskaMar 31, 202628 min

Alaska HR Compliance Guide for Small Business

Alaska HR compliance: Ballot Measure 1 brings paid sick leave and MW schedule to $15, daily overtime after 8 hrs, mandatory WC, no tip credit, and AHRA at 1 employee.

South Dakota HR Compliance

Universal GuideSD
South DakotaMar 31, 202626 min

South Dakota HR Compliance Guide for Small Business

South Dakota HR compliance: no income tax, voluntary workers comp (one of 2 states), SDHRA at 1 employee, CPI-indexed $11.85 minimum wage, and mini-COBRA tiers.

North Dakota HR Compliance

Universal GuideND
North DakotaMar 31, 202626 min

North Dakota HR Compliance Guide for Employers

North Dakota HR compliance: federal minimum wage floor, WSI monopolistic workers comp, NDHRA at 1 employee, no paid leave mandates, and 2026 updates.

Montana HR Compliance

Universal GuideMT
MontanaMar 31, 202628 min

Montana HR Compliance Guide for Small Business

Montana is the only US state without at-will employment after probation. WDEA good cause requirement, no tip credit, all-party recording, and 2026 updates.

Rhode Island HR Compliance

Universal GuideRI
Rhode IslandMar 31, 202630 min

Rhode Island HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Rhode Island HR compliance: TDI/TCI employee-funded payroll tax, Sunday retail premium pay, FEPA at 4 employees, weekly pay mandate, and 2026 updates.

Maine HR Compliance

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MaineMar 31, 202630 min

Maine HR Compliance Guide for Small Business

Maine HR compliance: $15.10 minimum wage, PFML benefits May 2026, Earned Paid Leave for any reason, mandatory vacation payout at 11+ employees, and Portland at $16.75.

Delaware HR Compliance

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DelawareMar 31, 202632 min

Delaware HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Delaware HR compliance: $15 minimum wage, DDEA 4-employee threshold, PFML benefits 2026, salary history ban, Wilmington city tax, and 2026 updates.

Washington HR Compliance

Universal GuideWA
WashingtonMar 30, 202635 min

Washington State HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Complete Washington employer compliance guide: PFML, WA Cares, paid sick leave, minimum wage, pay transparency, non-competes, and Mini-WARN.

New Jersey HR Compliance

Universal GuideNJ
New JerseyMar 30, 202634 min

New Jersey HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Complete New Jersey employer compliance guide: NJLAD, earned sick leave, WARN Act, TDI/FLI, payroll taxes, hiring laws, and leave requirements.

North Carolina HR Compliance

Universal GuideNC
North CarolinaMar 30, 202632 min

North Carolina HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Complete NC employment law guide: E-Verify, REDA, wage rules, flat tax, required postings, workers comp, and onboarding checklist for 2025-2026.

Virginia HR Compliance

Universal GuideVA
VirginiaMar 30, 202633 min

Virginia HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Complete Virginia HR compliance guide: wages, VHRA, non-compete ban, VOSH, hiring, termination, and all 2025-2026 employer requirements.

Michigan HR Compliance

Universal GuideMI
MichiganMar 30, 202635 min

Michigan HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Michigan HR compliance guide: ESTA sick leave, ELCRA, minimum wage, Detroit taxes, onboarding, and termination rules for 2025-2026.

Colorado HR Compliance

Universal GuideCO
ColoradoMar 30, 202634 min

Colorado HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Complete Colorado HR compliance guide: FAMLI paid leave, EPEWA pay transparency, COMPS Order wages, CADA anti-discrimination. Updated for 2025-2026.

Arizona HR Compliance

Universal GuideAZ
ArizonaMar 30, 202632 min

Arizona HR Compliance Guide for Small Business

Complete Arizona employment law guide for small businesses: E-Verify, paid sick leave, minimum wage, drug testing, and all 2026 compliance rules.

Tennessee HR Compliance

Universal GuideTN
TennesseeMar 30, 202630 min

Tennessee HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Complete Tennessee HR compliance guide covering employment laws, wages, THRA, TOSHA, workers' comp, E-Verify, postings, and payroll for all employer sizes.

Maryland HR Compliance

Universal GuideMD
MarylandMar 30, 202636 min

Maryland HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Complete Maryland HR compliance: MPSSLA sick leave, FAMLI, pay transparency, minimum wage, MFEPA, and local rules for 2026.

Indiana HR Compliance

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IndianaMar 30, 202634 min

Indiana HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Indiana HR compliance guide: county income tax, IOSHA, workers' comp at 1 employee, E-Verify rules, 6-employee anti-discrimination threshold, and 2026 updates.

Minnesota HR Compliance

Universal GuideMN
MinnesotaMar 30, 202638 min

Minnesota HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Minnesota HR compliance: ESST for all employers, Paid Leave Act 2026, no tip credit, non-compete ban, MHRA at 1 employee, DATWA drug testing, and 2026 updates.

Wisconsin HR Compliance

Universal GuideWI
WisconsinMar 30, 202636 min

Wisconsin HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Wisconsin HR compliance: WFEA covers all employers at 1 employee, red pencil non-compete rule, tiered workers' comp thresholds, no paid sick leave, and 2026 updates.

Massachusetts HR Compliance

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MassachusettsMar 30, 202638 min

Massachusetts HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Massachusetts HR compliance: Wage Act treble damages, all-party recording felony, PFML, MNCA garden leave, Chapter 151B at 6 employees, CORI, and 2026 updates.

Connecticut HR Compliance

Universal GuideCT
ConnecticutMar 30, 202638 min

Connecticut HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Connecticut HR compliance: CFEPA at 1 employee, dual recording consent, CT PFML, phased paid sick leave, mandatory harassment training, and 2025-2026 updates.

South Carolina HR Compliance

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South CarolinaMar 30, 202632 min

South Carolina HR Compliance Guide for Employers

South Carolina HR compliance: mandatory E-Verify for all employers, treble damages for final pay, workers' comp at 4 employees, SC OSHA state plan, and 2026 updates.

Oregon HR Compliance

Universal GuideOR
OregonMar 30, 202638 min

Oregon HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Oregon HR compliance: three MW tiers, no tip credit, Paid Leave Oregon, reformed OFLA, OR-OSHA heat and wildfire smoke rules, 12-month non-compete cap, and 2026 updates.

Louisiana HR Compliance

Universal GuideLA
LouisianaMar 30, 202634 min

Louisiana HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Louisiana HR compliance: Civil Code at-will, non-compete void by default, 90-day Wage Payment Act penalty, LEDL at 20 employees, flat 3% income tax, and 2026 updates.

Alabama HR Compliance

Universal GuideAL
AlabamaMar 30, 202630 min

Alabama HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Alabama HR compliance: mandatory E-Verify for all employers, workers' comp at 5 employees, Non-Compete Act 2015, no state minimum wage, and 2026 updates.

Ohio HR Compliance

Universal GuideOH
OhioMar 28, 202635 min

Ohio HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Complete Ohio HR compliance guide: wages, workers comp (BWC), OCRA, municipal taxes, hiring, and termination rules. Everything Ohio employers must know.

Georgia HR Compliance

Universal GuideGA
GeorgiaMar 28, 202630 min

Georgia HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Complete Georgia HR compliance guide: E-Verify mandate, at-will rules, workers comp, flat tax, non-competes and more. All employer requirements in one place.

California HR Compliance

Universal GuideCA
CaliforniaMar 27, 202638 min

California HR Compliance: Complete Employer Guide

Complete California HR compliance guide for small business employers. Covers hiring, wages, overtime, leave, safety, and termination requirements.

New York HR Compliance

Universal GuideNY
New YorkMar 27, 202640 min

New York HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Complete 2025 guide to New York State and NYC HR compliance: hiring, wages, leave, discrimination laws, and termination rules every employer must follow.

Texas HR Compliance

Universal GuideTX
TexasMar 27, 202626 min

Texas HR Compliance: Complete Guide for Employers

Everything Texas employers need to know about HR compliance: wage laws, hiring rules, workers comp, anti-discrimination, and payroll. Updated for 2025.

Florida HR Compliance

Universal GuideFL
FloridaMar 27, 202632 min

Florida HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Complete Florida HR compliance guide: minimum wage, E-Verify (SB 1718), workers comp, FCRA, non-competes, and every requirement employers must follow.

Pennsylvania HR Compliance

Universal GuidePA
PennsylvaniaMar 27, 202638 min

Pennsylvania HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Complete Pennsylvania employer compliance guide: PHRA, WPCL, minimum wage, overtime, Philadelphia laws, local taxes, and required postings.

Illinois HR Compliance

Universal GuideIL
IllinoisMar 27, 202640 min

Illinois HR Compliance Guide for Employers

Complete Illinois HR compliance guide: BIPA, paid leave (PLAWA), minimum wage, hiring rules, Chicago requirements, and all state labor laws employers must follow.

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