Labor laws and wage regulations are constantly evolving—and missing an update can lead to costly compliance violations. The Q3 2025 Compliance Watch report is here to help retail, hospitality, and service businesses stay on top of upcoming changes in minimum wage, employee scheduling, and wage and payment laws.
From Florida to Chicago to Maine, key updates are taking effect in the coming months, and employers need to be ready. Download the full PDF for complete details, including city- and state-specific rules, effective dates, and practical steps to maintain compliance.
Highlights from the Q3 2025 Compliance Watch
- Minimum Wage Updates
Florida’s minimum wage increases to $14/hour on September 30, 2025. In the District of Columbia, tipped employees will see a wage increase to $12/hour starting October 1, 2025, with the tip credit dropping to $5.95. - Employee Scheduling Updates
Starting July 1, 2025, Chicago has raised its wage threshold for covered employees to $32.60/hour or $62,561.90 annually. Maine’s new reporting pay law, effective September 24, 2025, requires employers to pay staff for canceled or reduced shifts. - Wage and Payment Changes
Missouri has repealed its newly enacted paid sick leave law, effective August 28, 2025.
How Legion Helps You Stay Compliant
Legion’s AI-powered Workforce Management Platform simplifies compliance by:
- Setting and tracking location-specific minimum wage rates.
- Flagging potential pay violations before shifts are assigned.
- Automating Fair Workweek compliance, including predictive scheduling and reporting pay rules.
- Customizing time-off accrual policies to match your organization’s needs.
With real-time compliance checks, automatic premium calculations, and integrated scheduling and timekeeping, Legion ensures your business meets every requirement — without slowing down operations.
Download the full Q3 2025 Compliance Watch PDF to get the complete list of wage increases, scheduling requirements, and payment updates by state and city.
