June 2025 HR Compliance Updates for Employers: State & Federal Law Changes You Can’t Miss
- laconfidentialhr
- Jun 3, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Jun 4, 2025
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, several significant HR legal developments have emerged at both federal and state levels. Staying informed is crucial to ensure compliance and foster a supportive workplace environment. Here's what you need to know:
Federal Updates
EEO-1 Reporting Deadline Approaches
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has opened the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection. Employers with 100 or more employees, and federal contractors with 50 or more employees, must submit their data by June 24, 2025. Notably, this year's collection only provides binary options (male or female) for reporting employee counts by sex.
Shift to Merit-Based Federal Hiring
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has introduced a new "merit-based" hiring initiative, eliminating the use of self-assessments in evaluating job applicants. This move aims to streamline the hiring process and reduce reliance on subjective evaluations.
Rescission of DEI Mandates for Federal Contractors
President Trump signed Executive Order 14173, titled "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity," which revokes previous directives related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) programs for federal contractors. This order prohibits private organizations from conducting DEIA employment programs for jobs created by federal contracts.
California State Updates
Minimum Wage Increases
Effective January 1, 2025, California's state minimum wage increased to $16.50 per hour. Additionally, specific cities have implemented their own minimum wage rates:
San Diego: $17.25/hour
San Francisco: $20.96/hour (effective July 1, 2025)
South San Francisco: $17.70/hour
Employers should ensure compliance with these rates, especially if operating in multiple jurisdictions.
Updated Employment Notices
California employers are now required to update and post several employment notices, including:
Minimum Wage Notice
Whistleblower Rights Notice
Workers' Compensation Legal Advice Notice
Notices from the California Civil Rights Department on workplace discrimination and family care leave
These updates aim to enhance employee awareness of their rights and protections.
Expanded Leave Rights
Under AB 2123, effective January 1, 2025, employers can no longer require employees to use up to two weeks of accrued vacation before receiving Paid Family Leave (PFL) insurance benefits paid by the state. Employers should update their leave and PTO policies accordingly.
Compliance Checklist for June 2025
Review and Adjust Wages: Ensure all employees are compensated according to the updated minimum wage rates in their respective jurisdictions.
Update Employment Notices: Post the latest required notices in a conspicuous location accessible to all employees.
Revise Leave Policies: Modify leave and PTO policies to align with the new regulations under AB 2123.
Submit EEO-1 Reports: If applicable, complete and submit the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 report by June 24, 2025.
Assess DEI Programs: For federal contractors, review and adjust DEI initiatives to ensure compliance with Executive Order 14173.
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联邦层面更新
EEO-1 报告截止日期临近
美国平等就业机会委员会（EEOC）已启动2024年度EEO-1组件1数据收集。拥有100名或以上员工的雇主，以及拥有50名或以上员工的联邦承包商，必须在2025年6月24日之前提交报告。请注意，今年的表格仅允许以“男性”或“女性”二元性别进行员工分类。 （来源：employmentlawworldview.com）
推出“以能力为基础”的招聘制度
美国人事管理局（OPM）引入新的“基于能力的招聘制度”，取消了过往候选人自我评估的方式。这一举措旨在提高招聘效率，减少主观评价的干扰。 （来源：axios.com）
撤销联邦承包商的DEI（多元、公平、包容）要求
特朗普总统签署第14173号行政命令《结束非法歧视与恢复基于能力的机会》，撤销了此前针对联邦承包商关于DEIA（多元、公平、包容与可及性）政策的要求。此命令禁止私人组织针对联邦合同项目开展DEI相关就业项目。 （来源：en.wikipedia.org）
加州更新
最低工资上调
自2025年1月1日起，加州全州最低工资调整为**$16.50/小时**。部分城市另有更高标准：
圣地亚哥（San Diego）：$17.25/小时
旧金山（San Francisco）：$20.96/小时（2025年7月1日起生效）
南旧金山（South San Francisco）：$17.70/小时 （来源：swsslaw.com）
建议雇主根据业务所在地，及时调整薪资结构以保持合规。
📌 就业公告更新
加州要求雇主张贴最新版以下公告：
最低工资通知
吹哨人保护通知
劳工赔偿建议通知
来自加州民权部关于职场歧视与家庭护理假相关通知 （来源：advocacy.calchamber.com, hklaw.com）
家庭假期政策扩大
根据AB 2123法案，自2025年起，雇主不得要求员工在领取由州支付的带薪家庭假（PFL）福利前，先用完最多两周的带薪年假（PTO）。请务必更新贵公司的假期政策。 （来源：theemployerreport.com）
2025年6月合规清单
审核工资结构：根据不同城市标准，调整最低工资支付。
更新公告栏内容：张贴最新版法律要求的公告。
修改请假制度：依据AB 2123调整PTO与PFL相关政策。
提交EEO-1报告：如适用，请在6月24日前完成提交。
审查DEI政策：如为联邦承包商，需调整或撤销现有DEI相关培训与计划。
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