Washington’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is moving to make changes to its excavation, trenching, and shoring standard, and they want to hear from employers. ...more
Maine’s paid family and medical leave (PFML) program will begin paying benefits on May 1, 2026. Employers with at least one employee in Maine began making contributions to the PFML fund in January 2025 through employee...more
The bill amending New York’s Trapped at Work Act (“Act”) has now passed both chambers of the New York State Legislature. When Governor Hochul signs the legislation, as expected, various clarifications will become law, and...more
The State of Maryland processed nearly two million unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. A large number of those claims were fraudulent, with the full extent of the fraud yet to be understood....more
Deadline is February 2 this year. Covered employers are required to file their federal EEO-1 Reports with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Employers are subject to this requirement if they - • Have...more
While most employers have been focusing their attention on preparing for the new Minnesota Paid Leave law, one other major development getting less public attention has been the changes to employee meal and rest break...more
New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has changed how employers must provide employee separation–related information. This update explains what has changed operationally and what employers can do...more
Workers' compensation benefits in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are calculated using a statewide average weekly wage as determined by their departments of labor every year. The year of the worker's injury determines the rates...more
Beginning December 8, 2025, New Jersey implemented a significant change to how employers must report employee separations to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL). ...more
In the Spring of 2025, the Illinois Department of Labor (“Department”) filed a lawsuit against a union contractor alleging violations of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (“IPWA”). The lawsuit stemmed from audits into the...more
The Jan. 1, 2026, effective date for new Minnesota meal and rest break requirements is quickly approaching. Starting on the first day of the year, Minnesota employers must comply with new, defined meal and rest break...more
Beginning January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers must provide non-exempt employees specific meal and rest breaks, subject to limited exceptions; failure to do so may result in damages up to double the amount of wages for the...more
Recent changes to Delaware’s workers’ compensation system are making it easier for injured workers to get the medical care they need. Senate Bill 164 (SB 164), signed into law in June, increases reimbursement rates for...more
Worker Classification - How is the injured worker classified by the state in which your company operates?...more
New Jersey’s new mandatory minimum wage requirement will be effective January 1, 2026. For most employers, the 2026 minimum wage for compensating employees will increase by $0.43 to $15.92 per hour (up from $15.49 per...more
Key Takeaways - To comply with laws taking effect in 2026, employers will need to provide additional payroll information to employees and adapt to new standards for striking workers’ benefits. New laws that have...more
On September 26, 2025, Delaware’s governor signed into law House Substitute No. 2 for House Bill (HB) No. 105. Starting in September 2027, Delaware will require employers to disclose compensation and benefits information in...more
As of January 1, 2026, Maine’s statewide minimum wage is scheduled to adjust pursuant to state law requiring annual increases tied to the cost-of-living index. The official 2026 statewide rate announced by the Maine...more
On October 23, 2025, the Michigan Senate Labor Committee heard testimony on Senate Bills 49 and 50 (SB 49–50) — legislation aimed at raising Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (MIOSHA) civil penalty...more
With the passage of the Time to Care Act in 2022, Maryland’s General Assembly set the stage for the state’s implementation of a paid family and medical leave program. Employees who need to miss work for a qualifying reason...more
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has, through regulations and practices, used its powers to attempt to challenge the independent contractor model by deeming drivers who own their own trucks...more
Quick Hits On October 1, 2025, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) released the new minimum wage rates that will take effect on January 1, 2026. The hourly minimum wage will increase by $0.43,...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 Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development’s final rules implementing the paid sick leave provisions of Ballot Measure 1 (2024) became effective September 25, 2025. Previously, we highlighted what the proposed...more
The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) has issued new rules clarifying employers' obligations to pay premium pay for work on Sundays and holidays. A key part of these rules is defining what qualifies as a...more