November 2025

 

State Updates

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

12/04/25

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.
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California to Require Employers to Provide New Annual Notice

12/04/25

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.

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California to Expand Paid Family Leave Program

12/04/25

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

12/04/25

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

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Texas Adds Law Governing AI Use

11/06/25

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.

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Texas Adds Law Governing AI Use

11/06/25

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.

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California - San Diego Increases Minimum Wage for Hospitality Workers

11/06/25

San Diego’s City has enacted an ordinance regarding the minimum wage for hospitality workers. 
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Rhode Island Expands Temporary Caregiver and Disability Insurance Benefits

11/06/25

Rhode Island Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) leave is expanded to cover a sibling with a serious health condition. See the text below for further details.
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Philadelphia Expands Employer Background Screening Requirements

11/06/25

The City of Philadelphia has passed Ordinance 250373-A (“the Ordinance”) that clarifies and amends provisions under the Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance. The Ordinance is effective Jan. 6, 2026.

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Philadelphia Expands Employer Background Screening Requirements

11/06/25

The City of Philadelphia has passed Ordinance 250373-A (“the Ordinance”) that clarifies and amends provisions under the Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance. The Ordinance is effective Jan. 6, 2026.

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