Colorado Supreme Court Recognizes Exception to At-Will Employment for Lawful Self-Defense

Key Takeaways Impacted Employers:Employers with employees in Colorado Date of Ruling:June 15, 2026 Summary:The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Colorado law recognizes a narrow public-policy exception to the ...

Colorado Repeals Prior AI Guardrails, Replaces with AI Transparency Rules

Key Takeaways Impacted Employers:Employers doing business in Colorado that use automated decision-making technology (ADMT) to materially influence “consequential decisions” (e.g., hiring, promotion, compensation). ...

Connecticut Enacts AI Law with Rules for Employer Use

Key Takeaways Impacted Employers:Employers that use automated employment-related decision technology (AEDT) in Connecticut. Effective Date:October 1, 2026, for the provisions generally. The WARN-related disclosure and ...

Alaska Allows Use of Payroll Cards

Key Takeaways Impacted Employers:  All Alaska Employers Effective Date:  July 1, 2026 Summary of Change: Alaska employers are allowed to use payroll cards to pay employee wages. The Details Effective July 1, 2026, Alaska employers may pay their employee’s wages ...

Virginia Enacts Paid Sick Leave Law

Highlights Impacted employers and effective dates:  July 1, 2027: Employers with at least 50 employees; January 1, 2028: Employers with at least 25 employees; and January 1, 2029: Employers with at least one employee. Summary: Virginia will require covered ...

Oklahoma Amends Medical Marijuana Law

Highlights Impacted Employers: Oklahoma employers with one or more employees in Oklahoma  Effective Date: November 1, 2026 Summary: Oklahoma has enacted legislation that amends its medical marijuana law. Next Steps: Review and update workplace safety and drug testing policies by ...

New Jersey Releases Guidance on ABC Test

Highlights Impacted Employers: An employer with at least one employee (other than agricultural and domestic) earning at least $1,000 in a calendar year. Effective Date: October 1, 2026 Summary: New Jersey has released guidance on the ABC test, which is used to help ...

Hawaii Expands Family Leave Law

Highlights Impacted Employers: Employers with 100 or more employees working in Hawaii. Effective Date: July 1, 2026 Summary: Hawaii has enacted legislation amending the Hawaii Family Leave Law (HFLL) to allow leave for a “qualifying military exigency.” Next ...

Connecticut Expands Notice Requirements for Electronic Monitoring

Highlights Impacted Employers: Employers that conduct electronic monitoring of employees on the employer’s premises Effective Date: October 1, 2026 Summary: Connecticut has enacted legislation expanding employer notice requirements for electronic monitoring of employees. Beginning ...

Connecticut Amends Rules for Pay Codes

Highlight Impacted Employers:  Employers with 100 or more employees. Effective Date: October 1, 2026 Summary: Connecticut has enacted legislation that will require employers with 100 or more employees to create a guide to pay codes. Next Steps: Review the law in full ...

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