Oregon has enacted SB 968, effective Jan. 1, 2026, which provides specific guidance to employers regarding the collection of wage overpayments from employees.
Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1108), which expands the reasons an employee may take paid sick leave. Senate Bill 1108 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 3187), which clarifies age-related nondiscrimination requirements. House Bill 3187 takes effect on Sept. 28, 2025.
Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 2541), which expands lactation protections to agricultural workers. House Bill 2541 is effective immediately.
Oregon has enacted SB 906 creates a new hire notice requirement effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 4156), which expands Oregon anti-stalking laws and adds covered reasons for employees to use safe leave. House Bill 4156 takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1515), which helps align the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) to Paid Leave Oregon (PLO). Many changes under Senate Bill 1515 take effect on July 1, 2024.
Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 907), which further protects employees from hazardous work conditions. Senate Bill 907 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 3028), which adds protections for an employee that is appointed to a board, commission, council, or committee. House Bill 3028 is effective immediately.
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Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5564) that restricts employers' use of employee assistance program (EAP) data. Senate Bill 5564 takes effect on June 9, 2022.
Washington DC has announced that its minimum wage will increase to $16.10 from the current rate of $15.20 per hour effective July 1, 2022.
Utah has enacted legislation (House Bill 63) that requires an employer to exempt an employee from a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination if the employee provides certain medical documentation. House Bill 63 is effective immediately.
The Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board has repealed its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) and provided new guidance on COVID-19 safety procedures. The Board repealed the ETS on March 23, 2022.
The City of Philadelphia has enacted Bill 220051-A, which amends its Public Health Emergency law (PHEL). Bill 220051-A took effect on March 9, 2022, and is set to expire on December 31, 2023.
Nebraska has enacted legislation (LB 906e) that requires employers to provide medical and religious exemptions if they mandate COVID-19 vaccinations. Legislative Bill 906e took effect on March 1, 2022.
Colorado has implemented rules effective May 1, 2022 that require additional meal and rest breaks for agricultural workers when dangerous conditions exist.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) has issued an order lifting indoor mask requirements in many places.