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Ohio Requires Notice Before Certain Layoffs and Plant Closures

Ohio has enacted legislation (House Bill 96), which requires employers to provide notice of certain plant closings and mass layoffs. House Bill 96 takes effect Sept. 29, 2025.

New Hampshire Requires Childbirth-Related Leave

New Hampshire has enacted legislation (House Bill 2), which requires certain employers to provide unpaid leave for medical appointments related to childbirth or adoption. House Bill 2 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

Montana Strengthens Protections for Employees in Public Office

Montana has enacted legislation (House Bill 667), which adds protections for employees in public office. House Bill 667 is retroactive to Jan, 1, 2025.

Ohio Allows Online Posting of Certain Labor Notices

The state of Ohio has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 33), which provides employers with the option to post certain state labor law notices online. Senate Bill 33 is effective immediately.

Delaware Expands Anti-Bias Law

Delaware has enacted legislation that prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals on the basis of their military status. The change is a result of the enactment of House Substitute 1 and took effect immediately on July 23, 2025.

Pittsburgh Expands Paid Sick Leave Requirements

The city of Pittsburgh has enacted legislation (Ordinance 11), which expands its paid sick leave law requirements. The Ordinance is effective Jan. 1, 2026.

California - Los Angeles Hotel and Airport Worker Minimum Wage Put on Hold

The Los Angeles Office of the City Clerk announced that a referendum petition has been filed challenging Ordinance No. 188610 which raised the minimum wage for Los Angeles hotel and airport workers.

Washington Expands Pregnancy Accommodations; Requires Paid Lactation Breaks

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5217), which expands pregnancy accommodation requirements and adds paid lactation break requirements. Senate Bill 5217 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

Washington Expands Paid Family Leave Act

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1213), which expands protections under the Washington Paid Family Leave Act. House Bill 1213 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

Washington Adds Leave for Victims of a Hate Crime

The State of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5101), which requires an employer to provide safety accommodations and unpaid leave when an employee or their family member is a victim of a hate crime. Senate Bill 5101 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

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

On Nov. 8, 2022, Tukwila, Washington voters approved Measure No. 1, which establishes a minimum wage for the city for hospitality and transportation employees of a “covered employer.” “Covered employer” means an employer that either: (1) employs at least 15 employees ...

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, New-Hampshire

New Hampshire has enacted legislation, which creates a voluntary Family and Medical Leave Insurance wage replacement program for employers. To participate in the Paid Family and Medical Leave (NH PFML) Insurance Plan, employers can contract with the state's selected provider (MetLife) or their ...

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Nebraska-

On Nov. 7, 2022, Nebraska voters approved a ballot initiative to increase the state minimum wage. Initiative 433 was approved on a 58 percent to 42 percent vote.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Colorado

Colorado’s state-run retirement program, called Colorado SecureSavings, is set to launch in early 2023. Employers with five or more employees must either facilitate the program or offer a qualifying retirement plan to employees.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, California

California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 523) that will prohibit employers with five or more employees from discriminating against applicants and employees because of their reproductive health decision making. This change takes effect Jan. 1, 2023.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Washington,-D.C.

On Nov. 7, 2022, voters in Washington D.C. voted overwhelmingly to phase out by 2027 the tipped employee credit that employers are currently allowed to take when paying its tipped employees. Measure 82 was approved by over 71 percent of the voters.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Utah-

Utah has amended its mobile workforce taxation rules, which create a taxation exemption for certain employees who work a limited time in the state annually. The amendments also modify the employer’s withholding obligations and penalties associated with that obligation.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Rhode-Island-

Rhode Island has enacted legislation that mandates a special enrollment into health care coverage based on pregnancy.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Nevada-

On Nov. 8, 2022, voters in Nevada voted to amend the State Constitution provisions regarding the minimum wage.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Massachusetts

This notice Is to remind you to please complete your Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD) form filing online via MassTaxConnect before Dec. 15, 2022. Massachusetts law requires certain employers to file an annual HIRD form, which contains information about employer-sponsored ...

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, California

California has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1044) that will prohibit, with limited exceptions, an employer from taking adverse action against an employee for refusing to report to, or leaving, work during emergency conditions. Senate Bill 1044 takes effect Jan. 1, 2023.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, California

On Nov. 8, 2022, Inglewood, California voters approved a ballot measure that increases the minimum wage for healthcare workers.

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Bulletin-News, Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, California

California has enacted Senate Bill 1162, which amends the requirements for employers regarding pay transparency and pay data reporting. Senate Bill 1162 takes effect Jan. 1, 2023. ADP is in the process of reviewing our reporting capabilities to help support clients who need to retrieve ...

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