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Washington Adds Immigration Status Protections

07/03/25

The State of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5104), which adds immigration status protections. Senate Bill 5104 is effective July 1, 2025.

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Vermont Expands Parental and Family Leave Act and Short-Term Family Leave

07/03/25

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.

 

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Philadelphia Clarifies Paid Sick Leave Rate of Pay for Tipped Employees

07/03/25

We want to let you know that the City of Philadelphia has enacted legislation (Bill Number 250065), which clarifies how to calculate the paid sick leave rate of pay for tipped employees.
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Oregon Expands Lactation Protections

07/03/25

Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 2541), which expands lactation protections to agricultural workers. House Bill 2541 is effective immediately.

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Oregon Enacts New Hire Notice Requirements

07/03/25

Oregon has enacted SB 906 creates a new hire notice requirement effective Jan. 1, 2026.

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New York City Expands Employee Earned Safe and Sick Time Protections

07/03/25

New York City has amended rules under the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) relating to paid personal prenatal leave.  The new rules are effective July 2, 2025.

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Maryland Delays Paid Family Leave Program Again

07/03/25

Maryland has enacted legislation that will delay for a third time the implementation of a program that will provide job protection and wage-replacement benefits to employees who need time off from work for certain family and medical reasons.
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Colorado Amends Rules on Deductions, Broadens Retaliation Protections

07/03/25

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.

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Colorado Amends Paid Family Leave Program

07/03/25

 Colorado has enacted legislation that extends the maximum duration of paid family and medical leave for a parent who has a child receiving inpatient care in a neonatal intensive care unit.  The change applies to claims for benefits arising on or after Jan. 1, 2026.


The legislation also reduces the premiums collected from each employee used to finance the program starting on Jan.  1, 2026. 

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Washington Requires Notice Before Certain Layoffs

06/05/25

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5525, Securing Timely Notification and Benefits for Laid-Off Employees Act (the Act)), which adds employer requirements surrounding mass layoffs and business closures. The Act is set to take effect on July 27, 2025.
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