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Wage Deductions and Iowa Code 91A

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Iowa Code 91A – the Wage Payment and Collection Act is specific regarding its requirements for Iowa employers. It states that employers must pay employees at least monthly, semi-monthly, or bi-weekly, on regular paydays, with...more

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National State Employment Law Update - May 2026

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Several changes impacting employers in jurisdictions across the nation are summarized below in our latest blog post. Connecticut - On February 25, 2026, Connecticut's Attorney General's office issued a memorandum...more

A&O Shearman

From pay transparency to worker protections: Spain's latest employment law developments

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The Government is progressing with the transposition into Spanish law of the European Pay Transparency Directive, which will require Spanish companies to abolish pay secrecy and comply with a new set of obligations, such as...more

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The Next Wave of Leave Compliance: New Jersey’s NJFLA Expansion

In early 2026, New Jersey enacted Assembly Bill No. 3451 resulting in sweeping amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) that significantly expand access to job-protected family leave across the state....more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

“Pawternity” Leave is Coming!

Across the Atlantic, Italy is redefining what counts as a legitimate reason to step away from work.  Recent developments in Italian law allow employees to take paid leave to care for sick pets, up to three days per year, with...more

Groom Law Group, Chartered

Virginia Enacts a Broad Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

On April 22, 2026, the Virginia General Assembly passed, and Governor Spanberger signed (following the acceptance of gubernatorial amendments), SB 2/HB 1207, creating a statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave (“PFML”)...more

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Ohio Senate Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Establish Paid Family And Medical Leave

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On April 23, 2026, a new bipartisan bill was introduced in the Ohio Senate that would provide paid family and medical leave to Ohio workers. Sponsored by Democrat Beth Litson and Republican Louis W. Blessing III, Senate Bill...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

International Employment Law Tracker—May 2026

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Jackson Lewis’ International Employment practice group regularly assists clients with global employment and mobility issues in well over 100 countries. In support of its international employment practice, Jackson Lewis...more

Littler

Virginia Enacts Paid Family and Medical Leave Program to Apply to Most Private Employers

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Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 1207/Senate Bill 2) establishing a state-administered paid family and medical leave insurance program, which will provide individuals with paid leave benefits in various...more

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Virginia’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law Is Not Just FMLA with Pay Added

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Key Highlights: On April 22, 2026, Virginia approved a statewide paid family and medical leave (PFML) program, joining several other states across the nation that have enacted such programs....more

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Virginia Adopts Family Leave Insurance and Bans Non-Competes for Health Care Workers

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The Virginia General Assembly approved amendments to two major employment laws: a paid family and medical leave program and a ban on non-competition agreements for certain health care professionals. ...more

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Virginia Compliance Alert: 7 Key Legislative Changes Employers Can’t Ignore

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Keeping up with employment law changes is a constant challenge for employers, especially as states continue to expand and refine workplace requirements. Virginia is no exception, and under its new governor, the state...more

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Virginia’s Workplace Changes for Employers: Paid Family Leave

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Virginia’s 2026 General Assembly was one of the busiest seasons for employers. On April 22, 2026, the General Assembly accepted Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s recommended amendments to legislation creating a statewide paid family...more

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New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) Expands on July 17, 2026: What Employers Should Expect and Do Now

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New Jersey Employers should mark July 17, 2026 on their calendars. On that date Amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act (“NJFLA”), along with changes that will impact Temporary Disability Insurance (“TDI”) and Family...more

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Maryland FAMLI Program Rules, Part II: Claims and Paid Leave Benefits

On March 30, 2026, the Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) published its final regulations implementing the state’s long-awaited Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, and Part II of this three-part series...more

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Virginia’s Wide-Ranging Workplace Reforms: Employer Takeaways for July 1 Go Live

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The Virginia General Assembly advanced wide-ranging labor and employment reforms during its 2026 legislative session that will require employers to assess and revise their policies and practices. This article provides an...more

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Virginia Governor Spanberger Proposes Amendments to Paid Sick Leave, Paid Family and Medical Leave, and Menopause Accommodations...

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On April 13, 2026, Governor Spanberger proposed amendments to bills that would expand paid sick leave to nearly all Virginia employees, establish a statewide paid family and medical leave insurance program, and address...more

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Virginia Raises the Minimum Wage and Restricts Use of Non-Competes

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Virginia lawmakers are advancing employment law changes, including major restrictions on non-compete agreements (now largely banned unless tied to defined severance) and a scheduled minimum wage increase to $15 by 2028....more

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Maryland FAMLI Program Rules, Part I: Online Account and Notices

This is the first in a three-part series of articles intended to provide readers with an understanding of the Maryland Department of Labor’s (MDOL) final regulations implementing the state’s long-awaited FAMLI program. This...more

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Maine PFML Benefits Start May 1, 2026: What Employers Should Be Doing Now

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Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program is entering its final implementation phase, triggering immediate compliance and readiness considerations for employers....more

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Paid Leave after Termination: Key Takeaways from a New German Federal Labor Court Decision on Employment Contracts and Company...

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Once a German employment relationship has been terminated, employers often seek to remove the terminated employee from day-to-day operations as quickly as possible—whether for data-protection reasons, to safeguard customer...more

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New Jersey Employment Legislation Update 2026

Just two months into New Jersey’s 2026 legislative session, state lawmakers are advancing a slate of bills that could have significant implications for employers, including several new employment protections related to...more

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New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Legislation Update

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On January 17, 2026, Governor Murphy signed S2950/A3451 into law. This bill was initially introduced on February 1, 2024, and passed by the assembly on February 12, 2024. The senate received it on the same day and it...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Monthly Highlights – UK Employment Law – March 2026

In this month’s highlights, our team summarises the latest developments in UK employment law and their implications for employers. Catch up on February's highlights here. ERA 2025 Brings Changes to Employment Laws,...more

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No Joke: Recent Employment Laws and Legislative Proposals

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Legal obligations for employers typically concern topics like paid sick leave, antidiscrimination protection, and pay equity, but each year legislation also addresses niche or emerging areas or peculiar state-specific issues....more

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