The state of New Jersey has released guidance that clarifies New Jersey employers’ pay transparency obligations under the law. The details  As a reminder, the state of New Jersey enacted legislation that requires employers to include pay, benefits and other compensation ...

Missouri has enacted legislation (House Bill 567), which repeals the Missouri paid sick leave law and removes the minimum wage requirements that were set to take effect. House Bill 567 is effective Aug. 28, 2025. The Details Background By way of background, Missouri voters had approved a ...

The details Rest Breaks Under current law, an employer must allow an employee adequate time from work, within each four consecutive hours of work, to use the nearest restroom. Effective Jan.  1, 2026, an employer must allow each employee a rest break of at least 15 minutes or enough ...

Minnesota has enacted legislation (Senate File 17), which clarifies and amends aspects of the state’s paid sick leave law. Most amendment provisions took effect on July 1, 2025 with one exception, which will take effect on Jan.  1, 2026 as indicated below. The Details ...

Maine has enacted legislation that clarifies the rules for carrying over unused leave under the state’s paid leave law. Legislative Document 55 takes effect on Sept.  24, 2025. The details Background By way of background, existing Maine law requires employers with 10 or ...

Maine has enacted legislation that will require employers to pay employees for a certain amount of hours if they are asked to report to work and are sent home early. The change is a result of the enactment of Legislative Document 598 and takes effect on Sept. 24, 2025. The ...

Colorado has enacted legislation that clarifies the state’s prohibition on discrimination based on an individual’s gender expression. The clarification is a result of the enactment of House Bill 25-1312 and is effective immediately. The details By way of background, Colorado ...

We want to let you know that the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has released guidance on the New York Retail Worker Safety Act. Background New York enacted legislation (Assembly Bill A8947C), which added workplace violence prevention requirements for retail employers. New York ...

  Effective communication is the foundation of a good employment relationship. Regular conversations with your employees can help build trust and loyalty, and drive performance. Here are eight critical conversations you should consider having with your employees.   1. This is who we ...

Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson has signed House Bill 1879 (HB 1879) into law, which modifies meal and rest break requirements for hospital workers. The law takes effect Jan, 1, 2026. The Details: Under current law as outlined in Administrative Policy HLS.A.2. , the meal and ...