How 2026 State Minimum Wage Increases Could Reclassify Your Workforce
Eighteen states are raising minimum wages on January 1, 2026, which will automatically increase salary exemption thresholds and potentially reclassify your exempt employees. Washington’s $17.13/hour minimum wage triggers an $80,168 exempt threshold, while California’s jumps to $70,304. If your currently exempt employees earn below these new state-calculated thresholds, you’ll need to either raise their salaries […]
