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Virginia Prohibits Salary History Inquiries and Requires Pay Transparency

Virginia has enacted legislation that prohibits an employer from asking about a prospective employee’s salary history and requires an employer to provide a good-faith wage or salary range in its internal and external job postings.

Virginia Expands Wage and Overtime Requirements

Virginia has enacted legislation which, among other things, clarifies the definition of wages, amends overtime and recordkeeping requirements and extends protections for violations of certain laws.

Virginia Enacts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

Virginia has enacted a law requiring employers to provide paid family and medical leave benefits to eligible employees.

Nebraska Amends Language Support Requirements

Nebraska has enacted legislation that strengthens the language support services an employer must provide.

Minnesota - Bloomington Repeals Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance

Bloomington, Minnesota, has repealed its Earned Sick and Safe Time ordinance. Employers must still comply with Minnesota’s statewide Earned Sick and Safe Time law.

Maryland Bars Mandatory Employer Meetings on Political or Religious Matters

Maryland has enacted legislation that will prohibit employers from taking adverse action against an individual because they refuse to attend an employer-sponsored meeting regarding the employer’s opinion on religious or political matters. The law also requires employers to display a poster in the workplace and provide a notice to new hires.

Chicago Amends Rules for Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

The City of Chicago has updated rules for its Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave ordinance. The rules clarify and define various aspects of the ordinance.

California - City of Los Angeles Airport and Hotel Minimum Wage Increases Delayed

Scheduled minimum wage increases for airport and hotel workers delayed.

Virginia Extends Child Labor Laws

Virginia has enacted legislation that extends and clarifies its child labor laws.

Virginia Expands Its Human Rights Act

Virginia has enacted legislation that increases the number of employers covered under the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA) and expands worker nondiscrimination protections.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Washington-

The State of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 2303), which prohibits an employer from requiring an employee or applicant to be microchipped. House Bill 2303 takes effect June 11, 2026.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Virginia

Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 1092), which will require employers to implement heat illness prevention plans under state law.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Washington-

The State of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 2105), the Immigrant Worker Protection Act ("the Act"), which adds employer poster and notice requirements and provides guidance related to immigrant protections. Many employer requirements for House Bill 2105 take effect ...

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Virginia

Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 110), which will require individuals to securely store a handgun in certain areas, such as parking areas, lots, or structures exclusively reserved and used for commercial or retail employees.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Virginia

Virginia has enacted legislation that sets the state minimum hourly wage rate, and future state minimum hourly wage increases and practices.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Oregon-

The Oregon Court of Appeals has ruled that an employee is protected from retaliation for merely asking for a raise, even where no claim of pay inequity or class-based discrimination is alleged, under Oregon state law.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, New-York-

New York state has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 8338), which codifies disparate impact protections. Senate Bill 8338 took effect on Dec. 19, 2025.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Maine-

Maine has enacted legislation requiring employers to notify employees if they are found in violation of Title 26, Chapter 7 of the Maine Revised Statutes. Chapter 7 contains dozens of provisions relating to pay, hours, recordkeeping, workplace postings, access to personnel ...

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Illinois-

The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that state law doesn’t incorporate a federal exception that allows employers to exclude employer-required pre-shift and post-shift activities, such as pre-shift health screenings, from hours worked if they aren’t integral and indispensable ...

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