Monday, June 1, 2026
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Maryland
Maryland has enacted legislation prohibiting employers from allowing the formation of certain supervisor-employee committees in the workplace. The law also gives the state’s Labor Commissioner the authority to impose penalties on employers that violate state rules governing the employment of minors.
Monday, June 1, 2026
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Maine
Maine has enacted legislation that generally requires employers with 10 or more employees to ensure that job postings include a statement listing the prospective pay range the employer will offer a successful applicant. Covered employers must also provide an employee’s pay range upon request.
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.
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.
Monday, May 4, 2026
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Virginia
Virginia has enacted legislation that sets the state minimum hourly wage rate, and future state minimum hourly wage increases and practices.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
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Oregon
The Oregon Court of Appeals has ruled that an employee is protected from retaliation for merely asking for a raise, even where no claim of pay inequity or class-based discrimination is alleged, under Oregon state law.