• Florida’s minimum wage increases to $15 per hour.
• Federal-contractor disability reporting requirements change.
• Immigration Proposals Employers Should Monitor

Florida’s minimum wage increases to $15 per hour on September 30th. The tipped cash wage increases to $11.98 when the full tip credit is properly applied.

Employers should update payroll rates, overtime calculations, billing rates and customer contracts before the wage increase takes effect. Businesses should also complete required reports and download historical tax records before the final week.

Florida minimum-wage information

Beginning September 21st, covered federal contractors will no longer be required to use the CC-305 disability self-identification form, measure against the seven-percent utilization goal or perform related statistical analyses.

However, disability nondiscrimination and reasonable-accommodation responsibilities remain in effect. Contractors should update their applicant-tracking and HR procedures while maintaining the records and processes required for their continuing obligations.

Read the Federal Register notice

DHS has proposed eliminating the discretionary grace period that currently allows certain employment-based visa holders up to 60 days to remain in the United States after their employment ends.

It is not final. If adopted, employers may need to coordinate more closely with immigration counsel before layoffs or employment separations involving sponsored workers.

Employers using H-1B sponsorship should monitor the proposal and consider its possible budget impact without changing plans prematurely.

• A proposed average 7.4% reduction in Florida workers’ compensation rates for 2027
• Proposed rules for employer contributions to Trump Accounts

MyTown Solutions helps Florida employers manage payroll, workers’ compensation and workforce-related operational requirements. Contact our team to learn how we can support your business.

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