[Verse 1] Federal law sets the minimum base But states and cities pick up the pace What's legal there might not fly here HR pros must make this crystal clear California's got its own demands New York follows with stricter plans Illinois jumps in the compliance game Connecticut does just the same [Chorus] Floor not ceiling, that's the rule State and local is your tool Sick leave varies, scheduling too Salary history, what can you do? Cannabis laws and training class Non-competes becoming past Floor not ceiling, don't forget Local laws will raise the bet [Verse 2] Predictive scheduling hits retail hard Give workers notice, play the right card San Francisco, Seattle lead the way Tell your people when they'll work each day Salary history bans spread wide Can't ask what they earned on the other side Focus on the value they can bring Not their past compensation string [Chorus] Floor not ceiling, that's the rule State and local is your tool Sick leave varies, scheduling too Salary history, what can you do? Cannabis laws and training class Non-competes becoming past Floor not ceiling, don't forget Local laws will raise the bet [Bridge] Pay transparency's the trending wave Post those ranges, be open and brave Heat illness prevention in desert states Drug testing changing as cannabis waits Family leave supplementing federal time Harassment training by state design [Verse 3] Non-competes getting banned or limited Worker freedom can't be prohibited Track your jurisdictions day by day What's compliant changes every way Cannabis legal but workplace rules Navigate carefully, know your tools Federal floor but local heights Keep your policies within legal sights [Chorus] Floor not ceiling, that's the rule State and local is your tool Sick leave varies, scheduling too Salary history, what can you do? Cannabis laws and training class Non-competes becoming past Floor not ceiling, don't forget Local laws will raise the bet [Outro] Every city, every state Has rules that you must navigate Federal minimums just the start State compliance is the art
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