The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to compensate non-exempt employees at least the minimum wage for each hour worked and pay them overtime (at 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay) whenever they work more than 40 hours in a workweek. The amount ...

Highlights Impacted Employers: All employers that require employees to complete health screenings and other pre-shift and post-shift activities in the state of Illinois. Effective ...

Highlights Impacted Employers:Allemployers with employees in Maine Effective Date:July 13, 2026 Summary:Maine has enacted legislation requiring employers who violate ...

Highlights Impacted Employers:New York employers Effective Date:Immediately Summary:New York state has enacted legislation that codifies disparate impact protections. Next Steps:Review ...

Highlights Impacted Employers:Oregon employers Effective Date:Effective immediately. Summary:The Oregon Court of Appeals has ruled that employee wage inquiries to management are protected under state law. ...

Highlights Impacted Employers:Virginia employers Effective Dates:January 1, 2026; January 1, 2027; and January 1, 2028 Summary:Virginia has enacted legislation that sets the state minimum hourly wage rate, and ...

Highlights Impacted Employers:Virginia employers Effective Date:July 1, 2026 Summary:Virginia has enacted legislation that will require secure vehicular storage of handguns in certain employment areas. ...

Highlights Impacted Employers:Washington state employers Effective Dates:The law will take effect on June 11, 2026, but the employer requirements will take effect on October 1, 2026. Summary:The ...

Highlights Impacted Employers:Virginia employers Effective Date:Employer regulations will be developed by May 1, 2028. Summary:Virginia has enacted legislation that will require employers to implement heat ...

Highlights Impacted Employers:Washington state employers Effective Date:June 11, 2026 Summary:Washington state has enacted legislation that prohibits an employer from ...