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New York City Expands Earned Safe and Sick Time Again

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Key Highlights: New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) adds 32 hours of frontloaded unpaid safe/sick time to its existing paid safe/sick time requirements for employers....more

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Virginia Employers Face Major Workplace Policy Shifts Under New Gov’t Leadership: How to Prepare Now

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Virginia employers potentially face the most significant overhaul of workplace laws in decades. With unified Democratic control of the executive branch and General Assembly, lawmakers have reintroduced numerous previously...more

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2026 Key Employment Law Changes in New York, Illinois and California

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The past year brought a number of changes impacting private employers, the government and the legal industry. If the first month of 2026 is any indicator, this year will be just as busy. The start of the year serves as an...more

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New Jersey Expands Rights Under the New Jersey Family Leave Act

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On 17 January 2026, outgoing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law Assembly Bill No. 3451 (AB 3451), expanding the category of employers covered by the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) and the employees eligible...more

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New York Employment-Law Update: 2026 Brings a Wave of New State and Local Laws for New York Employers

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New York state and New York City (NYC) continue to advance an extensive and evolving framework of workplace regulations. Several new statutory and regulatory developments will impact employers across industries in 2026. These...more

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Colorado Implements Changes to Wage and Hour Rules for 2026

Several important changes will impact legal compliance for Colorado employers in 2026. This article summarizes the most notable changes, particularly concerning wage and hour rules....more

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New York State and New York City Labor and Employment Law Updates

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New York and New York City lawmakers were busy throughout 2025 enacting labor and employment-related legislation. Understanding these critical legal updates is essential for employers seeking to comply with applicable laws...more

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Happy New Laws: Some Employment Law Changes Taking Effect in 2026

The statute of limitations for wishing a Happy New Year has run out, according to the Hon. Larry David. Perhaps your resolution has already ended. As half the country digs out of ice and snow, maybe 2026 is starting off a...more

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Pay Attention or Pay Up: A Costly Lesson in New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Noncompliance

On January 28, 2026, the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division, issued a landmark decision in Cano and Bonelli v. County Concrete Corp.—a case that marks the first published appellate interpretation of New Jersey’s...more

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NYC Employers: Prepare for Mayor Mamdani’s Worker-Centric Agenda

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During New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inaugural address and press conferences, he has often discussed his worker-centric agenda. While the Mamdani Administration’s initial focus will be on the gig economy, such as...more

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Puerto Rico’s Flu Epidemic Prompts Special Paid Leave: Key Compliance Steps for Employers

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Employers in Puerto Rico need to comply with special emergency paid leave requirements that are now in effect due to the influenza epidemic. The Governor issued an executive order on January 27 giving non-exempt employees up...more

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Paid Sick Leave Puzzle: Navigating Pittsburgh’s Updates and Allegheny County’s Consistency

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Sick leave in the Steel City received a significant boost as of January 1, 2026. To assist with interpretation and implementation of the new ordinance, the City of Pittsburgh Mayor’s Office provides guidelines to clarify the...more

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Puerto Rico’s Influenza Emergency: Special Paid Sick Leave Rules Activated

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On Jan. 27, 2026, Puerto Rico Gov. Jennifer González-Colón issued an executive order (EO) declaring a public health emergency due to the high prevalence of cases of influenza on the Island and triggering non-exempt employees’...more

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Colorado Clarifies Pay Rate for HFWA Leave

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The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Division of Labor Standards and Statistics recently adopted new Wage Protection Rules (Rules) that clarify how employers must calculate the rate of pay for employees taking...more

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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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

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