State Alerts

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.

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.