The State of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5104), which adds immigration status protections. Senate Bill 5104 is effective July 1, 2025.
Vermont has enacted legislation (House Bill 461), which expands the Vermont Parental and Family Leave Act (“The Act”) and short-term family leave protections. House Bill 461 is effective immediately.
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.
Colorado has enacted legislation that amends rules on payroll deductions and expands retaliation protections under the state’s wage and hour and youth employment laws. The law (House Bill 25-1001) takes effect August 6, 2025.
The District of Columbia has enacted emergency legislation (B23-980) that requires employers to adopt certain worker protection policies and prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for certain COVID-19 related reasons.
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The minimum wage in the city of San Jose, California will increase to $15.45 per hour on January 1, 2021.
Michigan has enacted legislation (House Bill 6032) that establishes certain requirements and protections related to COVID-19 for employees. House Bill 6032 is effective retroactive to March 1, 2020.
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has adopted an emergency rule requiring employers to take certain steps related to COVID-19. The emergency rule is effective immediately.
The Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) has provided guidance on a new requirement for restaurant employers to provide a tip credit wage statement to tipped employees.
Voters in Florida have approved a ballot measure that will increase the minimum wage in several phases.
Voters in Colorado have approved a ballot measure that will create a paid family and medical leave (PFML) program funded by employers and employees.
Colorado has adopted final rules that implement the state's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA). The final rules take effect January 1, 2021.