Minnesota Clarifies that Refusing to Engage in the Accommodation Process May Be Discriminatory

Failure to engage in the process to determine whether a reasonable accommodation exists for an individual with a disability may be an unfair discriminatory practice.

Maryland Prohibits Certain Supervisor-Employee Committees, Adds Penalties for Youth Labor Violations

Maryland has enacted legislation prohibiting employers from allowing the formation of certain supervisor-employee committees in the workplace. The law also gives the state’s Labor Commissioner the authority to impose penalties on employers that violate state rules governing the employment of minors.

Maine to Require Pay Disclosure in Job Postings

Maine has enacted legislation that generally requires employers with 10 or more employees to ensure that job postings include a statement listing the prospective pay range the employer will offer a successful applicant. Covered employers must also provide an employee’s pay range upon request.

Chicago Amends Rules for ‘Fair Workweek Ordinance’

The City of Chicago has updated the rules for its Fair Workweek Ordinance. The rules take effect June 1, 2026. The rules clarify and define various aspects of the ordinance, including scheduling requirements, predictability pay, advance notice, offering extra hours, and more.

Alabama Creates Tax Credit for Employers that Provide Paid Leave for Organ Donation

Alabama has enacted legislation creating a tax credit for employers that provide paid time off for organ donation. To be eligible for the tax credit, employers must adopt a written policy containing certain elements.

Washington Prohibits Mandatory Employee Microchipping

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.

Virginia to Add Heat Illness Prevention Requirements

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

Washington Enacts the Immigrant Worker Protection Act

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 on Oct. 1, 2026.

Virginia Restricts Firearm Storage in Employer Lots

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.

Virginia Codifies and Announces Minimum Wage Increases

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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Minnesota Clarifies that Refusing to Engage in the Accommodation Process May Be Discriminatory

Maryland Prohibits Certain Supervisor-Employee Committees, Adds Penalties for Youth Labor Violations

Maine to Require Pay Disclosure in Job Postings

Chicago Amends Rules for ‘Fair Workweek Ordinance’

Alabama Creates Tax Credit for Employers that Provide Paid Leave for Organ Donation

Washington Prohibits Mandatory Employee Microchipping

Virginia to Add Heat Illness Prevention Requirements

Washington Enacts the Immigrant Worker Protection Act

Virginia Restricts Firearm Storage in Employer Lots

Virginia Codifies and Announces Minimum Wage Increases

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