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CDF Labor Law LLP

New Year, New Poster: Navigating California Paid Sick Leave Updates

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The California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DSLE) has updated the Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act Paid Sick Leave poster, which reflects recent amendments to the state’s paid sick leave law....more

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New Year, New Laws: Overview for Employers to Prepare for 2026

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The start of a new year is an excellent time for employers to review their policies, procedures, and agreements to ensure they are aware of and comply with laws taking effect in 2026. Our attorneys closely track...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Insights Into the New 2026 Employment Laws for New York Employers

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New York enacted several new employment laws that went into effect at the end of 2025 or will take effect in early 2026. These laws include a prohibition on employment promissory notes as a condition of employment, increases...more

Perkins Coie

California Employers: Stay Ahead of New 2026 Posting Requirements

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Along with these legislative changes, at least three new workplace postings are available on the Department of Industrial Relations website for employers to implement...more

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Washington Employment Law Update: Key Changes Effective January 1, 2026, and High-Risk Compliance Reminders

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2026 is bringing significant changes to Washington’s employment laws. This Update summarizes the changes taking effect on January 1, 2026, and highlights recent legal developments contributing to a rise in employment...more

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New York City Employers Must Provide 32 Additional Hours of Unpaid Sick/Safe Time Starting in February 2026

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The New York City Council recently amended the Earned Sick and Safe Time Act (“ESSTA”) with Int. 0780-2024-A, significantly expanding leave entitlements for employees (the “Amendments”). The Amendments mandate that New York...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Pittsburgh Employers Face Mandatory Paid Sick Time Expansion

As of January 1, 2026, employers whose full and part-time employees work within the geographical boundaries of the City of Pittsburgh are subject to expanded requirements of the Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act (PSDA)....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Labor & Employment Law Roundup: 2025 in Review and 2026 Outlook, Part 2 of 2

As we began covering in our first labor and employment law roundup, changes at the federal level require employers to constantly keep up to date with enforcement trends. The state level is no different....more

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Flu Season at Work in Germany: Who Is Actually Unable to Work?

Every year, flu season presents companies in Germany with similar questions: What happens if an employee falls ill while on vacation? Can they work from home, and how should sick children be dealt with? The following guide...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

California Labor Commissioner Publishes Updated Paid Sick Leave Posting

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California employers must promptly update their workplace postings because the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) recently released a revised Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act (HWHFA) poster reflecting...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

State Leave Laws Continue to Expand in 2026: What Multistate Employers Should Know

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The new year, as always, bring with it new developments in labor and employment law. Likewise, the ever-growing labyrinth of state and local paid leave laws, including paid sick leave and family and medical leave laws,...more

Mayer Brown

Important Changes to New York City’s Leave Laws

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Amendments to New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”) will take effect on February 22, 2026. New York City employers should take note of the important changes and evaluate whether changes to policies and/or...more

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Employer Compliance Watchlist: Key State Laws Effective January 1, 2026

With the turn into the new year 2026, several state law changes affect wage and hour compliance, leave administration, onboarding practices, workplace notices, and even discrimination based on the use of artificial...more

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Pullman & Comley’s Working Together Seminar Series: Navigating the Evolving Workplace: Key Takeaways from 2025 – And Looking Ahead...

Connecticut employers faced a year of significant legal and regulatory developments in 2025. Spanning from January through June, Pullman & Comley’s Working Together Webinar Series delivered timely insights into the most...more

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Connecticut Employers Should Be Aware of Upcoming Changes to State Laws

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Changes are coming in 2026 to minimum wage, paid leave, and paid sick leave laws that will impact employers operating within Connecticut. All Connecticut employers, regardless of size, should review their current employment...more

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New York State and City Legislative Update: Changes for All Employers in 2025 and 2026

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The New York State Assembly and Senate passed numerous pieces of legislation during the concluded legislative session in late December. This article reviews three enactments signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul into law and one bill...more

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Revises Guidelines on Its Paid Sick Days Act

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On December 9, 2025, the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Office of Equal Protection released revised guidelines regarding the administration of the Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act (PSDA). The PSDA Revised Guidelines both add...more

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What Employers Need to Know About Missouri’s January 1 Minimum Wage Increase: 3 Practical Tips for Compliance

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Missouri employers might feel confused about the upcoming minimum wage increase set to take effect on January 1. While voters passed Proposition A in 2024 to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour and require most...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Top 2025 Employment Law Changes Employers Must Know for 2026

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Similar to many changes in administration, the 2025 labor and employment landscape was defined by fragmentation followed by realignment. Federal agency authority faced significant constitutional challenges, while states and...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

A Year-End Compliance Checklist for California Employers

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As 2025 comes to a close, many California employers are juggling holiday schedules, performance reviews, and planning for 2026. Just as importantly, now is the time to evaluate whether your workplace practices are keeping up...more

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Major Reforms for UK Employment Law: ERA 2025

The UK Employment Rights Act 2025 (the “ERA 2025”) has now received Royal Assent. The ERA 2025 will introduce the most significant changes to UK employment law in over a decade. The reforms will affect all organisations with...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

New York City Expands its Safe and Sick Leave Mandates

Starting February 22, 2026, New York City will broaden entitlements under its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act. The law expands the circumstances under which employees can take sick and safe leave, introduces new paid prenatal...more

Williams Mullen

PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion - Paid Sick Leave for All Virginians? Breaking Down HB5

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On this episode of Williams Mullen’s Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt talks with Matt Anderson, a partner in Williams Mullen’s Labor, Employment and Immigration Section, about a proposed Virginia bill that would...more

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Virginia Employers Could See Big Changes in 2026: 7 Workplace Law Bills That Could Be Revived Under the New Administration

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Outgoing Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed some 400 bills passed by the Virginia legislature over the past four years, far more than any of his predecessors. Several of the vetoed bills would have directly impacted...more

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Seven Swans A-Swimming… and Staying Above Water on Sick Leave Compliance

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Managing employee time away from work shouldn’t be complicated—but without a thoughtful framework, paid sick leave, family and medical leave, short-term disability, and accommodation obligations intersect in ways that make...more

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