January 2026
 

State Updates

Philadelphia Adds Menstruation, Menopause and Perimenopause Protections

02/05/26

The Philadelphia City Council has enacted legislation (Bill 250849), which amends the Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance (PFPO) to prohibit discrimination against employees based on menstruation, perimenopause and menopause. The changes take effect Jan. 1, 2027.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdatePennsylvania
Tags: Compliance Corner02/05/26

New York Enacts Trapped at Work Act

02/05/26

New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill S4070B), which bans promissory notes that require an employee to repay their employer for training expenses if the employee leaves their employment before the note period expires. Senate Bill S4070B is effective immediately.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdateNew York
Tags: Compliance Corner02/05/26

New York Bans Using Credit History in Employment Decisions

02/05/26

New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3072), which restricts the use of credit history in employment decisions. Senate Bill 3072 is effective April 18, 2026.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdateNew York
Tags: Compliance Corner02/05/26

New Jersey Codifies Prohibitions Against Disparate Impact Discrimination

02/05/26

New Jersey has adopted rules that codify its nondiscrimination law prohibiting employers from disparate impact discrimination. The rules cover New Jersey employers, labor organizations, employment agencies and other entities, and are effective immediately.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdateNew Jersey
Tags: Compliance Corner02/05/26

Maine Restricts Employers’ Surveillance of Employees

02/05/26

 Maine has enacted legislation that establishes restrictions on employers' surveillance of employees.
Monday, February 2, 2026/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (5)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdateMaine
Tags: Compliance Corner02/05/26

Maine Restricts Employers’ Surveillance of Employees

02/05/26

Maine has enacted legislation that establishes restrictions on employers' surveillance of employees.
Monday, February 2, 2026/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdateMaine
Tags: Compliance Corner02/05/26

California Publishes Template for ‘Know Your Rights’ Notice Due Feb. 1

02/05/26

California has published a template to help employers address a requirement to provide a notice annually to each current employee and to each new employee at the time of hire, informing them of certain rights under state and federal law. The template notice is currently available in English and Spanish and will eventually be available in additional languages.
Monday, February 2, 2026/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdateCalifornia
Tags: Compliance Corner02/05/26

California Issues Preliminary Guidance on Pay Data Reporting for 2025, Includes New Data Fields

01/08/26

 The California Civil Rights Department has published preliminary versions of pay data reporting templates for the 2025 reporting year. The templates include new data fields for reporting employees’ exemption status, employment type, and weeks worked during the reporting year.
Thursday, January 8, 2026/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (1167)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdateCalifornia
Tags: 01/08/26

Washington 2026 Overtime Salary Threshold Announced

01/08/26

The Washington Department of Labor & Industries (WDOL) has announced an increase to the state’s white collar overtime exemption salary threshold.   

Monday, January 5, 2026/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (975)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdateWashington
Tags: Compliance Corner01/08/26

Pennsylvania Strengthens Hairstyle Non-Discrimination Protections

01/08/26

Pennsylvania has enacted legislation that expands the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, protective hairstyles, and religious creed.

Monday, January 5, 2026/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (966)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdatePennsylvania
Tags: Compliance Corner01/08/26
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