Compliance Corner

Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1108), which expands the reasons an employee may take paid sick leave. Senate Bill 1108 takes effect on Jan.  1, 2026.

Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 3187), which clarifies age-related nondiscrimination requirements. House Bill 3187 takes effect on Sept.  28, 2025.

The New York State Budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 has increased the amount of pay that certain employers must pay to employees on jury duty leave. The requirements under the New York State Budget are effective immediately.

The state of New Jersey has released guidance that clarifies New Jersey employers’ pay transparency obligations under the law.

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.

Minnesota has enacted legislation that will expand the rest break and meal period requirements under state law. The changes take effect Jan.  1, 2026.

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.

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.