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Now that the expanded New York Healthy Terminals Act (HTA) has officially kicked in, employers must make sure they understand their obligations and which workers are covered. Just before the updated rules took effect January...more
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
Minnesota employers face new requirements under the state’s Paid Leave law. Employers with employees in Minneapolis and Saint Paul also must comply with those cities’ amendments to their Earned Sick and Safe Time ordinances....more
Amendments to the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) and Temporary Schedule Change Act (TSCA) will take effect on Feb. 22, 2026. The changes expand employee rights and increase employers’ safe and sick...more
Labor & Workforce Development has published regulations to implement the state's new pay and benefits transparency law (Pay Transparency Act), which went into effect in June 2025. While the proposed regulations are not yet...more
California lawmakers were busy this year, and Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed many bills into law that will impact the workplace starting in 2026. Here is a snapshot guide of some of the top new workplace laws taking effect...more
The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave has announced the 2026 weekly benefit amount and contribution rates for employers and employees under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. As of Jan. 1, 2026, the...more
The Washington Supreme Court just made it easier for plaintiffs to bring costly lawsuits against employers for violations of the state’s highly technical job posting requirements, making compliance more important than ever....more
Washington employers face a wave of new workplace legislation, some of which recently became effective and some that will begin in 2026 and beyond. These new or modified laws address a broad range of topics, many of which...more
Pennsylvania House Bill 799 – which mandates new workplace posting requirements related to veterans’ benefits and services – passed on June 30, 2025, and was signed into law by Governor Shapiro on July 7, 2025. The Bill and...more
The New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act (the “Act”) became effective on June 1, 2025 and covered New Jersey employers should be ready to comply with this new law immediately. The Act requires that applicants for...more
New Jersey’s far-reaching pay transparency law is about to take effect – is your business ready to comply? Starting June 1, covered employers, including certain businesses outside of the state, must disclose compensation and...more
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
Maryland lawmakers passed a Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance law (FAMLI) several years ago, and the effective date is fast approaching – which means it’s time for employers to make sure they understand the current version...more
Under Massachusetts law, state employers are required to keep their workforce and new hires informed about the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law, including any updates in related benefits, protections and...more
Illinois is set to join a growing number of jurisdictions, including California, Colorado, New York and Washington (among others), that require employers to include pay and/or benefits information in job postings. House Bill...more
New Jersey will soon be the next state with a pay transparency law – which means employers should have an action plan ready for compliance. New Jersey already has one of the most robust pay equity laws in the country, and a...more
With the close of 2024 comes the 2025 notices, posters, and rate sheets from the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML). In addition, the fiscal year (FY) 2024 DFML annual report is now available with...more
In this brief state law update, we'll cover new and updated posters required by state and local law for employers operating in those locations. Locate your state below to determine if any of the following updated employment...more
Thursday was the deadline for all Washington, D.C., employers to post the new paid family leave notice/poster, which was recently issued by the district’s Department of Employment Services (DOES). The notice must be posted in...more
The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave has released an updated version of its workplace poster for 2024 reflecting the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) contribution and benefit increases that went...more
Beginning May 1, 2026, Maine’s new paid family leave law will allow Maine employees up to 12 weeks of family and medical leave benefits over a one-year period. Benefits will be financed by a mandatory “premium” based on...more
The Illinois Equal Pay Act has been around for a decade, but it’s seen many changes in the past few years. The act was amended in 2021 to impose new equal pay compliance requirements and create new obligations for private...more
On January 1, 2023, an amendment to the New York State Labor Law went into effect, requiring all employers in the state who have fifty or more full-time employees to display a Veterans Benefits and Services Poster in a...more
Private employers in Illinois will soon be required to provide their employees with earned paid leave that can be used for any reason. While some municipalities in Illinois already require employers to provide paid leave, the...more