Click any state to see its 2025 minimum wage, paid sick leave mandate, paid family leave program, and at-will status. All 50 states — no login required.
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Each state tile is color-coded by minimum wage tier: dark green ($13+/hr), medium green ($9–$12/hr), and gray (federal $7.25/hr). Click a state to see its paid sick leave mandate, paid family leave insurance program, and at-will employment status. Data reflects 2025 rates and laws — minimum wages and leave requirements update frequently, so verify current requirements with your state labor department before making HR decisions.
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Create Your Handbook →As of 2025, states with mandatory paid sick leave laws include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. Requirements vary — some apply to all employers, others only above a headcount threshold.
Yes. Montana's Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act (WDEA) requires employers to have good cause to terminate an employee after the probationary period. All other 49 states are at-will, though many have exceptions for public policy, implied contracts, or specific protected classes.
Minimum wages vary widely. As of 2025, Washington ($16.66), California ($16.50), Connecticut ($16.35), and New York ($16.00) are among the highest. Twenty states still follow the federal minimum of $7.25/hr. Many states index their rates to inflation annually, so rates change each January — verify the current rate for your state before setting pay policies.