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 has enacted legislation (House Bill 1092), which will require employers to implement heat illness prevention plans under state law.
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 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.
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.
New York state has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 8338), which codifies disparate impact protections. Senate Bill 8338 took effect on Dec. 19, 2025.
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 files, leave, breaks, and certain other areas of employment law.
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Governor Kathy Hochul signed (Senate Bill S6085), which amends Section 201 of the New York Labor Law, adding new employer electronic posting requirements. Senate Bill S6085 is effective immediately.
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law several bills to help prevent human trafficking in the hospitality and transportation industries.
This notice is to inform you that St. Paul, Minnesota has amended an ordinance that requires employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. The changes will take effect Feb. 18, 2023.
Bloomington, Minnesota has amended an ordinance that will require employers in the city to provide sick leave to employees. The ordinance will still take effect July 1, 2023.
We want to let you know about how San Francisco has enacted an ordinance that will require employers with 100 or more employees to provide supplemental pay for military leave.