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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
All California employers should display the new minimum wage poster released by the California Department of Industrial Relations. The poster must be posted next to the Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Order that applies to...more
At a Glance - Clarified Pay Transparency Requirements Effective Jan. 1, 2026: California employers are now able to publish a good-faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage they reasonably expect to pay a new hire at the...more
Massachusetts and Rhode Island 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...more
Numerous revisions to substantive laws will impact Pacific Northwest employers in 2026. These laws may necessitate changes to Washington employers’ policies and procedures....more
In 2025, Illinois, Minnesota, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Vermont joined the growing ranks of states to institute pay transparency laws. Heading into 2026 (and beyond), pay transparency laws will continue to expand at the...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
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
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
California has a slate of new 2026 laws affecting workplaces throughout the state, and financial services employers will be especially impacted by new requirements. This Insight will not only recap four key legislative...more
As we head into 2026, New Jersey’s employment law landscape is shaped by a year that included consequential judicial decisions and a busy legislative cycle....more
As the year winds down, HR teams juggle everything from holiday parties to payroll closeouts. But amid the festivities, it’s easy to overlook key compliance deadlines that occur at year’s end or early in the new year. Missing...more
California’s new bill, SB 642, amends California’s Equal Pay Act, California job posting requirements, and the remedies available in equal pay litigation. This LawFlash highlights key changes and new considerations for...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
Below are the key state employment law changes that have occurred in September 2025. Employers should review these updates to ensure compliance with new leave rights, posting requirements, and employee protections across...more
Starting October 29, 2025, Massachusetts employers with 25 or more employees must follow new pay transparency rules under An Act Relative to Pay Range Transparency. Employers must establish pay ranges and disclose them in job...more
The last California legislative session ended on September 13, 2025 and Governor Newsom must sign or veto bills passed during the legislative session by October 13, 2025, or they will automatically become law. Here’s a brief...more
Colorado employers should be aware of a recent enforcement uptick regarding online job posting rules – especially since missteps can result in huge fines up to $10,000 per violation. The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act...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
California lawmakers are considering several new employment bills ahead of the end of the 2025 legislative session that would impose new compliance obligations on employers. Here is a status report on employment-related...more
Rhode Island employers must keep up with new workplace laws enacted this year, including some that have already taken effect. The state not only joined a growing number of states that prohibit so-called “captive audience”...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
The Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (“the Act”) endeavors to prohibit pay discrimination and promote fairness among workers by addressing business practices that may contribute to income disparities between...more
On July 20, 2025, Ohio will officially become one of the first states to allow employers to provide digital—rather than physical—copies of certain labor law notices required under Ohio law....more