Illinois Clarifies Pay Rules for Breaks for Nursing Mothers Monday, September 29, 2025 | Illinois Illinois has enacted legislation clarifying that employers must pay employees at their regular rate of compensation during breaks taken under the state’s Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act. The clarification is a result of the enactment of Senate Bill 212 and is effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Illinois Amends Blood and Organ Donation Leave Law Monday, September 29, 2025 | Illinois Illinois has enacted legislation that amends the state’s Employee Blood and Organ Donation Leave Act to also entitle part-time employees to paid organ donation leave. The change is a result of the enactment of House Bill 1616 and becomes effective Jan. 1, 2026.
California Increases Minimum Pay Requirements for 2026 Monday, September 29, 2025 | California The general minimum wage in California will increase from $16.50 per hour to $16.90 per hour on Jan. 1, 2026. The change is a result of an annual adjustment for inflation and will also affect the minimum salary required to be classified as exempt from overtime under state law.
California - City of Los Angeles Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Now in Effect Monday, September 29, 2025 | California City of Los Angeles Ordinance 188610, which raises the minimum wage to $22.50 for employees working at hotels with 60 or more rooms was originally slated to go into effect on July 1, 2025. However, business groups launched a referendum campaign to overturn Ordinance 188610 so the implementation of the new pay rate of $22.50 (up from $21.01) was put on hold pending the outcome of the petition effort.
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.