State Alerts

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 2264), which amends certain layoff protections under state law. The law applies to individuals who are separated from employment on or after June 14, 2026.

Employers must provide emergency response leave and training leave to eligible employees for certain Civil Air Patrol purposes.

New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 6950), which clarifies pay requirements for certain construction employers. The law takes effect Dec. 8, 2026.

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has revised guidance indicating that, beginning January 1, 2027, employers submitting a pay data report must use an updated template, which will no longer have "prefers not to identify" as an option for reporting race or sex.

Oregon has expanded the definition of theft of services and strengthened penalties for direct contractors and subcontractors who knowingly contract with construction labor contractors who are not properly licensed.

Oregon has enacted legislation strengthening hospital and healthcare facility workplace protections.

An Oregon employer cannot take adverse actions against an employee who, based on a lawful change to their federal employment authorization documentation, updates or attempts to update their personal information.

Nebraska has added protections for workers’ compensation records.

Illinois has enacted legislation that will require employers with more than 25 employees to provide paid jury duty leave.

Illinois has enacted legislation that generally prohibits disparate impact discrimination (policies or practices that appear neutral but have a disproportionate adverse impact on certain protected individuals).