Colorado Repeals Prior AI Guardrails, Replaces with AI Transparency Rules Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Colorado Colorado has enacted legislation to repeal and effectively replace a law intended to establish guardrails against discrimination arising from the use of artificial intelligence.
Colorado Supreme Court Recognizes Exception to At-Will Employment for Lawful Self-Defense Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Colorado The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Colorado law recognizes a narrow public-policy exception to the at-will employment doctrine when an employee is terminated for lawfully exercising self-defense in response to an unprovoked workplace attack.
Alaska Allows Use of Payroll Cards Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Alaska Alaska employers are allowed to use payroll cards to pay employee wages.
Connecticut Enacts AI Law with Rules for Employer Use Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Connecticut Connecticut has enacted legislation that adds rules for employers that use automated employment-related decision technology, amends the state’s nondiscrimination law, and establishes certain disclosure requirements for federal mass-layoff notices.
Virginia Enacts Paid Sick Leave Law Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner) Virginia will require covered employers to provide paid sick leave.
Oklahoma Amends Medical Marijuana Law Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner) Oklahoma has enacted legislation that amends its medical marijuana law.
New Jersey Releases Guidance on ABC Test Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner) New Jersey has released guidance on the ABC test, which is used to help determine a worker’s classification as an employee or independent contractor.
Hawaii Expands Family Leave Law Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner) Hawaii has enacted legislation amending the Hawaii Family Leave Law (HFLL) to allow leave for a “qualifying military exigency.”
Connecticut Expands Notice Requirements for Electronic Monitoring Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner) Connecticut has enacted legislation expanding employer notice requirements for electronic monitoring of employees. Beginning October 1, 2026, covered employers must disclose not only the types of electronic monitoring that may occur, but also the specific locations on the employer’s premises where monitoring may occur.
Connecticut Amends Rules for Pay Codes Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner) Connecticut has enacted legislation that will require employers with 100 or more employees to create a guide to pay codes.