New Hampshire Requires Childbirth-Related Leave Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | New Hampshire New Hampshire has enacted legislation (House Bill 2), which requires certain employers to provide unpaid leave for medical appointments related to childbirth or adoption. House Bill 2 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Ohio Requires Notice Before Certain Layoffs and Plant Closures Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | Ohio Ohio has enacted legislation (House Bill 96), which requires employers to provide notice of certain plant closings and mass layoffs. House Bill 96 takes effect Sept. 29, 2025.
Montana Strengthens Protections for Employees in Public Office Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | Montana Montana has enacted legislation (House Bill 667), which adds protections for employees in public office. House Bill 667 is retroactive to Jan, 1, 2025.
Ohio Allows Online Posting of Certain Labor Notices Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | Ohio The state of Ohio has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 33), which provides employers with the option to post certain state labor law notices online. Senate Bill 33 is effective immediately.
Delaware Expands Anti-Bias Law Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | Delaware Delaware has enacted legislation that prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals on the basis of their military status. The change is a result of the enactment of House Substitute 1 and took effect immediately on July 23, 2025.
H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Impacts to Employee Benefit Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | Pennsylvania The city of Pittsburgh has enacted legislation (Ordinance 11), which expands its paid sick leave law requirements. The Ordinance is effective Jan. 1, 2026.
California - Los Angeles Hotel and Airport Worker Minimum Wage Put on Hold Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | California The Los Angeles Office of the City Clerk announced that a referendum petition has been filed challenging Ordinance No. 188610 which raised the minimum wage for Los Angeles hotel and airport workers.
Washington Increases Safety Standards for Isolated Employees Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | Washington The state of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1524), which increases certain employer's workplace safety requirements for isolated employees. House Bill 1524 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Washington Expands Pregnancy Accommodations; Requires Paid Lactation Breaks Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | Washington The state of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5217), which expands pregnancy accommodation requirements and adds paid lactation break requirements. Senate Bill 5217 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027.
Washington Expands Paid Family Leave Act Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | Washington The state of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1213), which expands protections under the Washington Paid Family Leave Act. House Bill 1213 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.