State Alerts

Connecticut Supreme Court: Employer-Required Security Screenings Must Be Paid

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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Connecticut

The Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that state law requires employers to compensate employees for employer-required security screenings.

Colorado Clarifies Recordkeeping and Other Rules

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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Colorado

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has issued final regulations clarifying employer responsibilities regarding recordkeeping, youth labor, and paid leave.

New York City Releases Updated Sick Leave Notice and Resources

Thursday, March 5, 2026

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New York

New York City has released an updated Notice of Employee Rights, Rules for Protected Time Off Policies and FAQs. The city has also issued proposed rules related to the previously amended Earned Safe and Sick Time Act.

New Jersey Amends Family Leave Act

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

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New Jersey

New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 3451), which amends the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) by expanding employer coverage and lowering employee eligibility requirements.

Ohio Requires E-Verify for Construction Employers

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

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Ohio

Ohio has enacted legislation, House Bill 246, which requires all covered employers working on commercial projects to use the federal E-Verify system (E-Verify) to confirm the legal work status of every new hire. House Bill 246 is effective March 19, 2026.

Philadelphia Adds Menstruation, Menopause and Perimenopause Protections

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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Compliance Corner

The Philadelphia City Council has enacted legislation (Bill 250849), which amends the Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance (PFPO) to prohibit discrimination against employees based on menstruation, perimenopause and menopause. The changes take effect Jan. 1, 2027.

New York Enacts Trapped at Work Act

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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New York

New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill S4070B), which bans promissory notes that require an employee to repay their employer for training expenses if the employee leaves their employment before the note period expires. Senate Bill S4070B is effective immediately.

New York Bans Using Credit History in Employment Decisions

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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New York

New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3072), which restricts the use of credit history in employment decisions. Senate Bill 3072 is effective April 18, 2026.

New Jersey Codifies Prohibitions Against Disparate Impact Discrimination

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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New Jersey

New Jersey has adopted rules that codify its nondiscrimination law prohibiting employers from disparate impact discrimination. The rules cover New Jersey employers, labor organizations, employment agencies and other entities, and are effective immediately.

Maine Restricts Employers’ Surveillance of Employees

Monday, February 2, 2026

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Maine

Maine has enacted legislation that establishes restrictions on employers' surveillance of employees.