Minnesota has enacted legislation (Senate File 17), which clarifies and amends aspects of the state’s paid sick leave law. Most amendment provisions took effect on July 1, 2025 with one exception, which will take effect on Jan.  1, 2026 as indicated below.

Maine has enacted legislation that will require employers to pay employees for a certain amount of hours if they are asked to report to work and are sent home early. The change is a result of the enactment of Legislative Document 598 and takes effect on Sept. 24, 2025.

Colorado has enacted legislation that clarifies the state’s prohibition on discrimination based on an individual’s gender expression. The clarification is a result of the enactment of House Bill 25-1312 and is effective immediately.

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.