New York City Expands Earned Safe and Sick Time Act and Reduces Temporary Schedule Change Law Requirements

New York City has expanded its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act to provide additional unpaid leave and expand the reasons an employee may use the leave. The City has also formally added paid prenatal leave requirements into local law[CR1] and reduced requirements under its Temporary Schedule Change Law.

Alaska Issues Final Rules Implementing Paid Sick Leave Law

Alaska has published final regulations implementing the state’s paid sick leave law.

Minneapolis Amends Sick Leave Law

Minneapolis has enacted amendments to its sick leave law. Many of the changes are intended to align city requirements with state requirements.

Washington Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Rate and Reminds Employers About Other Changes in 2026

The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) has announced a new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) premium rate beginning Jan. 1, 2026. ESD also reminds employers about other PFML impacts occurring in 2026.

Massachusetts Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD)

HIRD filing requirements apply to all employers with 6 or more Massachusetts employees in any month during the past 12 months. The filing is done through MassTaxConnect which is available for MA HIRD filing between Nov. 15 and Dec. 15.

California to Require Employers to Provide New Annual Notice

California has enacted legislation that will require employers to provide a new stand-alone written notice annually to each employee and to each new employee at the time of hire, informing them of their rights under state and federal law.

California to Expand Paid Family Leave Program

California has enacted legislation that will entitle employees to take paid family leave to care for a “designated person" with a serious health condition.

California Expands Employee Access to Their Personnel Records

California has enacted legislation that expands the scope of records that employees have the right to access in their personnel file.

Texas Adds Law Governing AI Use

Texas has enacted legislation which, among other things, prohibits the development or deployment of an artificial intelligence system with the intent to unlawfully discriminate against a protected class.

California - San Diego Increases Minimum Wage for Hospitality Workers

San Diego’s City has enacted an ordinance regarding the minimum wage for hospitality workers.

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