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Washington Amends EPOA, Bringing More Balance to Employer Job Posting Obligations

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On May 20, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Substitute Senate Bill 5408 (SSB 5408), enacting important amendments to the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA). The EPOA has been a hot topic in Washington after...more

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Brakes Pumped on New York Labor Law’s Manual Worker Claims

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The recently passed 2025 New York State budget bill includes an amendment to the New York Labor Law that will have major implications for employers sued for late wage payments....more

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Connecticut Legislature Passes Significant Amendments to Workers’ Comp Act in Response to Controversial Supreme Court Decision

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The Connecticut Legislature scrambled to pass legislation in response to the Connecticut Supreme Court’s controversial decision two months ago in the case of Beulah Gardner v. Department of Mental Health and Addiction...more

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Washington Legislature Loosens the Equal Pay Opportunity Act Vise on Employers

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The Washington State legislature recently passed SB 5408, amending the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (“EPOA”). The EPOA was originally enacted to decrease the gender wage gap by requiring employers to include the salary range...more

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New York Reins In "Frequency-of-Pay" Damages Under Amended Labor Law

In a major shift, New York employers will now be subject to significantly reduced damages in "frequency-of-pay" lawsuits due to recent amendments to Section 198(1-a) of the New York Labor Law ("NYLL")....more

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New York’s 2025–26 Budget Includes Immediate Labor Law Reforms, Important Changes to Pay Frequency Laws

New York’s governor and state legislature have finally stumbled to completion of this year’s budget negotiations and enacted legislation as part of the 2025–26 state budget, which includes significant amendments to the New...more

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Salmon, Butter Pats and Vinyl: Washington State’s Newest Invention Will Be More Burdensome Background Check Requirements

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In 1903, Edmund Smith invented the Automated Fish Cleaner. This glorious machine could gut, clean and can a salmon 55 times faster than a human could. ...more

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Finally, New York Provides Relief for Employers Unaware of Weekly Pay Provision in the New York Labor Law

It is common practice across the country for employees to be paid every other week or twice per month, because that imposes much less time and manpower on an employer than running payroll weekly. But such a practice can...more

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Relief from Steep Pay Transparency Penalties for Businesses in Washington State

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In welcome news for the business community and a shining example of bipartisan cooperation, the Washington State Legislature has almost unanimously passed an amendment to its pay transparency law that led to hundreds of class...more

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Don’t Get the Ick! How to Prepare for New State Sick Leave Requirements in 2025

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Over the past few years, we’ve seen a sharp increase in state-level legislation and ballot initiatives mandating employer-provided leave options for employees with strong voter support. 2024 brought us paid sick leave in...more

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[Webinar] Pouring Over the Law: 2025 Employment Law Updates - April 29th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Staying up to date with the latest employment laws, amendments, and new statutes is crucial to ensure compliance and avoid costly legal pitfalls. Join us for a discussion on key changes to the employment landscape that demand...more

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Illinois Amends One Day Rest in Seven Act to Prohibit Retaliation

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The One Day Rest in Seven Act is an Illinois law providing employees with the right to meal breaks and one full day of rest each work week....more

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New Maryland Laws - Delay to Paid Family and Medical Leave, Expanded Military Protections, and Parental Leave Clarification

The Maryland General Assembly’s 2025 legislative session ended at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 7. Unlike previous years’ editions, this session ended up being a relatively positive one for employers. ...more

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Virginia Expands Non-Compete Restrictions Beginning July 1, 2025

At the end of March, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed SB 1218, which amends Virginia’s non-compete ban for “low-wage” workers (the “Act”) to include non-exempt employees under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (the “FLSA”)....more

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The Importance of Compliance Audits Under the Amended Private Attorneys General Act

The Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (“PAGA”) was intended to allow employees to bring actions on behalf of the State of California against employers who failed to comply with Labor Code sections that were considered...more

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Michigan Joins the List of States Requiring Employers to Provide Paid Time Off

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Under the amended Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”), Michigan employees will now accrue 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. ESTA was effective February 21, 2025, for employers with 10 or more employees....more

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Michigan Amends Its Minimum Wage Law With Additional Changes

On February 21, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 8, amending the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (IWOWA)—Michigan’s minimum wage law—which was set to be reinstated effective the same day. The...more

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Illinois Pay Reporting Update for 2025: Additional Data Requirement as Enforcement Actions Increase

In 2021, Illinois amended the Equal Pay Act of 2003 by adding a requirement that covered employers submit demographic and wage data to the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL). This requirement applied to private employers...more

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Michigan Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Laws: Last-Minute Amendments Led to These Major Changes

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Michigan employers received some good news on the wage and hour front when the state legislature passed amendments to the new paid sick leave and minimum wage laws at the 11th hour. Although employers did not get complete...more

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Last-Minute Changes to Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Law: What Employers Need to Know

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After the Michigan Supreme Court’s opinion in Mothering Justice v. Attorney General and State of Michigan, No. 165325 (July 31, 2024), Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), which expanded employee paid sick time rights, was...more

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Michigan ESTA Gets Last Minute Amendments

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Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) went into effect on Friday but was met with last minute amendments which were signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The amendments contain key differences employers should consider as...more

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Hold on Tight: Last-Minute Changes to Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act

Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), scheduled to take effect on February 21, 2025, was amended on February 20, 2025, to provide additional clarity and administrative ease. ...more

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Governor Hochul Signs Amendment Extending Key Effective Date for the New York Retail Worker Safety Act

In what might have been a Valentine’s Day gift for retail employers across New York, on February 14, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment to the New York Retail Worker Safety Act (S8358B/A8947C, Chapter...more

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Illinois Employers Take Note: Several New Requirements for Illinois Employers in 2025

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Illinois employers are subject to many new requirements in 2025. Below are some that employers need to address now....more

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Michigan Employers Must Heed Recent Court Ruling on Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave - UPDATED 12-18-2024

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In a landmark decision in Mothering Justice v. Attorney General, the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled on the constitutionality of legislative actions surrounding the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (Wage Act) and the...more

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