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The legislative lowdown: February 2025

February may be the shortest month, but don't tell that to legislators working to pass pay transparency laws. From the Bluegrass State to the Emerald Isle, pay transparency is moving forward at a feverish pace.

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The legislative lowdown: January 2025

January has witnessed a flurry of proposed pay transparency laws. Some are brand new, while others states are giving it a second go. Last, but certainly not least, Ontario, Canada has set an effective for its pay transparency law. Read on to discover how these laws might impact your organization.

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Making smarter pay decisions just got easier with expanded API integrations from Payscale

Payscale is excited to announce 10 expanded APIs integrations with leading HRIS vendors. With Payscale’s expanded API integrations, you can access current employee information directly within the Payfactors' platform.

How AI will transform HR compensation in 2025 and beyond

Artificial intelligence makes it easier to find salary data, offers repeatable and explainable methodologies for market pricing jobs, and enables the strategic deployment of compensation funds.

Millions of workers to receive another mandatory pay increases on January 1

Beginning January 1, 2025, 21 states will increase their minimum wage yet again. What do you need to do to comply with the law?

The legislative lowdown: November-December 2024

While pay transparency updates have been quiet on the nights before Christmas, here are a few compensation-related stocking stuffers for you.

Market price faster with new solutions in MarketPay

The rising demands of salary increases, inflation, tightening budgets, and evolving pay transparency legislation make efficient compensation management even more crucial.

New research finds profit sharing increases employee retention and engagement

New research published in the International Review of Applied Economics shows that profit sharing as a statistically significant impact on job satisfaction among employees who participate, suggesting it is a strong incentive for keeping employees engaged and productive.

Overtime overreach? Court says “Not so fast” to Department of Labor’s rule

The court ruled that the DOL exceeded its authority in prioritizing salary levels over job duties when determining exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

How the 2024 election results will impact employment-related legislation

Here are our predictions for how the next four years could play out for employment-related legislation.

The legislative lowdown: September-October 2024

Pay transparency legislation does not seem to be slowing down as 2024 continues. Below is a round-up of recent legislative updates that took place in September-October