Minnesota has enacted legislation (Senate File 17), which clarifies and amends aspects of the state’s paid sick leave law. Most amendment provisions took effect on July 1, 2025 with one exception, which will take effect on Jan.  1, 2026 as indicated below. The Details ...

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. The details Background By way of background, existing Maine law requires employers with 10 or ...

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. The ...

Colorado has enacted legislation that clarifies the state’s prohibition on discrimination based on an individual’s gender expression. The clarification is a result of the enactment of House Bill 25-1312 and is effective immediately. The details By way of background, Colorado ...

We want to let you know that the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has released guidance on the New York Retail Worker Safety Act. Background New York enacted legislation (Assembly Bill A8947C), which added workplace violence prevention requirements for retail employers. New York ...

  Effective communication is the foundation of a good employment relationship. Regular conversations with your employees can help build trust and loyalty, and drive performance. Here are eight critical conversations you should consider having with your employees.   1. This is who we ...

Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson has signed House Bill 1879 (HB 1879) into law, which modifies meal and rest break requirements for hospital workers. The law takes effect Jan, 1, 2026. The Details: Under current law as outlined in Administrative Policy HLS.A.2. , the meal and ...

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1644), which adds child labor protections. House Bill 1644 is effective July 1, 2026. The Details Under the law: Penalties for employers that are found to have violated the law are significantly increased (and will ...

The State of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5104), which adds immigration status protections. Senate Bill 5104 is effective July 1, 2025. The Details Senate Bill 5104 prohibits an employer from coercing a worker based on the worker’s immigration status. The law ...

Vermont has enacted legislation (House Bill 461), which expands the Vermont Parental and Family Leave Act (“The Act”) and short-term family leave protections. House Bill 461 is effective immediately. The Details  Expanded Parental and Family Leave Act  Under ...