The state of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5217), which expands pregnancy accommodation requirements and adds paid lactation break requirements. Senate Bill 5217 takes effect on Jan.  1, 2027. The details  Background The Washington Healthy Starts Act (the ...

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1213), which expands protections under the Washington Paid Family Leave Act. House Bill 1213 takes effect on Jan.  1, 2026. The Details Minimum Leave Amounts The Washington Paid Family Leave Act currently requires ...

The State of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5101), which requires an employer to provide safety accommodations and unpaid leave when an employee or their family member is a victim of a hate crime. Senate Bill 5101 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The details Senate Bill 5101 ...

Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 742), which requires first responders to receive human trafficking prevention training. Texas has also enacted legislation (House Bill 754), which adds the same training requirement for medical assistants. The bills take effect Sept. 1, 2025. The ...

Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 742), which requires first responders to receive human trafficking prevention training. Texas has also enacted legislation (House Bill 754), which adds the same training requirement for medical assistants. The bills take effect Sept. 1, 2025. The ...

Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 4215), which adds rules for Delivery Network Companies (DNCs). House Bill 4215 takes effect Sept.  1, 2025. The Details Background By way of background, the state of Texas requires transportation network companies to follow ...

Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 4215), which adds rules for Delivery Network Companies (DNCs). House Bill 4215 takes effect Sept.  1, 2025. The Details Background By way of background, the state of Texas requires transportation network companies to follow ...

Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 2187), which adds certain protections related to nurse staffing in hospitals. House Bill 2187 takes effect Sept.  1, 2025. The Details As background, a general, special, or mental hospital cannot suspend, terminate, or otherwise ...

Rhode Island has enacted legislation (House Bill 5506 SUB A), which prohibits mandatory employer-sponsored meetings regarding religious and political matters. House Bill 5506 SUB A is effective immediately. The details The law provides the following definitions: Political ...

Rhode Island has enacted Senate Bill 125A which increases the state’s minimum wage. The details: The current minimum wage in Rhode Island is $15.00 per hour.  Senate Bill 125A increases the amount as follows: Jan. 1, 2026     $16.00 per hour Jan. 1, ...