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2025 Employment Law Changes: What Employers Need to Know

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The new year is all about fresh starts and celebrations—but for HR professionals, it also kicks off the busiest season for employment law compliance.


Starting January 1, 2025, over fifty new employment laws took effect across the U.S. For multi-state employers, keeping track of all these changes can feel overwhelming. But don’t stress—we’re here to help you stay ahead of the game.


Pay Transparency Laws Expand

Pay transparency is gaining momentum nationwide. In 2025, two more states have joined the movement, requiring employers to disclose salary ranges in job postings. This trend pushes organizations to reevaluate compensation strategies, improve internal pay equity, and ensure compliance with state-specific requirements.


Key Employment Law Updates to Watch

Beyond pay transparency, here are a few major changes employers need to prepare for:

  1. Minimum Wage Increases – Several states and cities are raising their minimum wages. Employers must review and adjust employee pay rates to stay compliant.

  2. Paid Leave Expansion – New laws in various states will broaden paid family and medical leave programs. Employers should update their leave policies accordingly.

  3. Workplace Discrimination Protections – Expanded protections now cover additional classes, including caregiver status and reproductive health decisions in certain jurisdictions.

  4. Non-Compete Agreement Restrictions – Some states have tightened or outright banned non-compete agreements, especially for lower-wage workers.


What Employers Should Do Now

To stay compliant and avoid penalties, employers need to:

  • Review updated state and local employment laws for every location where employees work, using this checklist.

  • Adjust pay practices and job postings to align with pay transparency laws.

  • Update employee handbooks and internal policies to reflect new regulations.

  • Train HR teams and managers on policy changes and compliance updates.


Let ModHR Simplify Compliance for You

Employment law can be complex, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At ModHR, we make compliance simple and stress-free. Our team can help you update your policies, stay compliant, and protect your business.


Start the new year off right—schedule a consultation with ModHR today!

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