Connecticut Enacts AI Law with Rules for Employer Use Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Connecticut Connecticut has enacted legislation that adds rules for employers that use automated employment-related decision technology, amends the state’s nondiscrimination law, and establishes certain disclosure requirements for federal mass-layoff notices.
Virginia Enacts Paid Sick Leave Law Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Virginia Virginia will require covered employers to provide paid sick leave.
Philadelphia Voters Approve Mandatory Retirement Program Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Pennsylvania The City of Philadelphia will require certain employers to facilitate payroll deductions for a mandatory retirement program.
Reminder: New York Mandatory Retirement Program Is Open Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | New York Employer registration for the New York State Secure Choice Savings Program is now open for certain employers.
New Jersey Releases Guidance on ABC Test Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | New Jersey New Jersey has released guidance on the ABC test, which is used to help determine a worker’s classification as an employee or independent contractor.
Maine Amends Workplace Drug-Testing Rules Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Maine Maine has enacted legislation to amend state rules governing workplace substance-use testing programs.
Hawaii Expands Family Leave Law Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Hawaii Hawaii has enacted legislation amending the Hawaii Family Leave Law (HFLL) to allow leave for a “qualifying military exigency.”
Connecticut Expands Notice Requirements for Electronic Monitoring Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Connecticut Connecticut has enacted legislation expanding employer notice requirements for electronic monitoring of employees. Beginning October 1, 2026, covered employers must disclose not only the types of electronic monitoring that may occur, but also the specific locations on the employer’s premises where monitoring may occur.
Connecticut Amends Rules for Pay Codes Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Connecticut Connecticut has enacted legislation that will require employers with 100 or more employees to create a guide to pay codes.
Connecticut Expands Pay Transparency Requirements Monday, June 29, 2026 | Connecticut Connecticut has enacted legislation that will expand pay transparency requirements. The changes result from the enactment of House Bill 5003 and take effect on Oct. 1, 2026.