Pennsylvania Strengthens Hairstyle Non-Discrimination Protections Monday, January 5, 2026 | Pennsylvania Pennsylvania has enacted legislation that expands the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, protective hairstyles, and religious creed.
New York City Adds Pay Data Reporting Requirement Monday, January 5, 2026 | New York New York City will require covered employers to report pay and demographic data annually. The city will also conduct an annual pay equity study.
New Jersey - Reminder: New Jersey Employers Must Report All Separations Electronically Monday, January 5, 2026 | New Jersey New Jersey employers must report all worker separation information directly to the New Jersey Department of Labor electronically through the Employer Access portal.
New Hampshire Adds Employee Protections for Military Spouses Monday, January 5, 2026 | New Hampshire New Hampshire employees whose military service member spouses are involuntarily mobilized for duty will be entitled to employment protections and job-protected leave.
Nevada Aligns With Portal-to-Portal Act and Clarifies Weekly Overtime Calculations Monday, January 5, 2026 | Nevada Nevada has passed legislation that expressly incorporates key provisions of the federal Portal-to-Portal Act into state law and clarifies weekly overtime calculations.
Minnesota - St. Paul, Minnesota, Amends Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Monday, January 5, 2026 | Minnesota St. Paul, Minnesota has enacted changes to its sick leave ordinance. Many of the changes are intended to align city requirements with amended state requirements.
California Raises Minimum Pay for Overtime Exemptions for 2026 Monday, January 5, 2026 | California The California Department of Industrial Relations has announced an increase in the pay rates that computer software employees, physicians and Administrative, Professional, and Executive Employees must receive in order to be exempt from overtime pay.
New York City Expands Earned Safe and Sick Time Act and Reduces Temporary Schedule Change Law Requirements Thursday, December 4, 2025 | New York New York City has expanded its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act to provide additional unpaid leave and expand the reasons an employee may use the leave. The City has also formally added paid prenatal leave requirements into local law[CR1] and reduced requirements under its Temporary Schedule Change Law.
Alaska Issues Final Rules Implementing Paid Sick Leave Law Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Alaska Alaska has published final regulations implementing the state’s paid sick leave law.
Minneapolis Amends Sick Leave Law Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Minnesota Minneapolis has enacted amendments to its sick leave law. Many of the changes are intended to align city requirements with state requirements.