Colorado Repeals Prior AI Guardrails, Replaces with AI Transparency Rules Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Colorado Colorado has enacted legislation to repeal and effectively replace a law intended to establish guardrails against discrimination arising from the use of artificial intelligence.
Colorado Supreme Court Recognizes Exception to At-Will Employment for Lawful Self-Defense Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Colorado The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Colorado law recognizes a narrow public-policy exception to the at-will employment doctrine when an employee is terminated for lawfully exercising self-defense in response to an unprovoked workplace attack.
Alaska Allows Use of Payroll Cards Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Alaska Alaska employers are allowed to use payroll cards to pay employee wages.
Connecticut Enacts AI Law with Rules for Employer Use Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Connecticut Connecticut has enacted legislation that adds rules for employers that use automated employment-related decision technology, amends the state’s nondiscrimination law, and establishes certain disclosure requirements for federal mass-layoff notices.
Virginia Enacts Paid Sick Leave Law Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Virginia Virginia will require covered employers to provide paid sick leave.
Philadelphia Voters Approve Mandatory Retirement Program Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Pennsylvania The City of Philadelphia will require certain employers to facilitate payroll deductions for a mandatory retirement program.
Reminder: New York Mandatory Retirement Program Is Open Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | New York Employer registration for the New York State Secure Choice Savings Program is now open for certain employers.
New Jersey Releases Guidance on ABC Test Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | New Jersey New Jersey has released guidance on the ABC test, which is used to help determine a worker’s classification as an employee or independent contractor.
Maine Amends Workplace Drug-Testing Rules Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Maine Maine has enacted legislation to amend state rules governing workplace substance-use testing programs.
Hawaii Expands Family Leave Law Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Hawaii Hawaii has enacted legislation amending the Hawaii Family Leave Law (HFLL) to allow leave for a “qualifying military exigency.”