Monday, June 1, 2026
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Illinois
The City of Chicago has updated the rules for its Fair Workweek Ordinance. The rules take effect June 1, 2026. The rules clarify and define various aspects of the ordinance, including scheduling requirements, predictability pay, advance notice, offering extra hours, and more.
Monday, June 1, 2026
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Alabama
Alabama has enacted legislation creating a tax credit for employers that provide paid time off for organ donation. To be eligible for the tax credit, employers must adopt a written policy containing certain elements.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Federal Compliance Update
On May 1, 2026 a U.S. District Court blocked the termination of TPS for Yemen. Yemeni TPS holders remain authorized to work while the lawsuit continues.
Monday, May 4, 2026
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Federal Compliance Update
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for six countries. Courts have blocked termination for these countries.
Monday, May 4, 2026
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Federal Compliance Update
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) has finalized regulations under the new “No Tax on Tips” deduction, identifying which occupations are eligible for the new deduction because they customarily and regularly received tips as of Dec. 31, 2024, and defining “qualified tips.” The Listed Occupations include corresponding Treasury Tipped Occupation Codes (TTOCs) which employers must report on 2026 tax forms. The tax regulations do not alter the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) wage and hour rules or tip credit eligibility.
Monday, May 4, 2026
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Federal Compliance Update
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has updated guidance on how it will view Form I-9 errors. The list of errors includes items that that are now reclassified as “substantive” errors and therefore subject to immediate penalties.
Monday, May 4, 2026
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Washington
The State of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 2303), which prohibits an employer from requiring an employee or applicant to be microchipped. House Bill 2303 takes effect June 11, 2026.
Monday, May 4, 2026
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Virginia
Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 1092), which will require employers to implement heat illness prevention plans under state law.
Monday, May 4, 2026
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Washington
The State of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 2105), the Immigrant Worker Protection Act ("the Act"), which adds employer poster and notice requirements and provides guidance related to immigrant protections. Many employer requirements for House Bill 2105 take effect on Oct. 1, 2026.
Monday, May 4, 2026
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Virginia
Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 110), which will require individuals to securely store a handgun in certain areas, such as parking areas, lots, or structures exclusively reserved and used for commercial or retail employees.