Summary At a Glance New Jersey employers should review their offboarding procedures now that the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s (NJDOL) Employer Response Portal is available to proactively report employee separations. Although the underlying requirement took effect in July of 2023, NJDOL delayed full implementation while developing the infrastructure necessary for employers […]
Summary At a Glance Illinois employers should review their job postings and hiring practices ahead of a new law limiting the requirement for applicants to have a valid driver’s license. On August 7, 2026, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 4758 into law as Public Act 104-0776, amending the Illinois Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants […]
Summary At a Glance Massachusetts employers now have a new employee notification obligation when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requests to inspect Forms I-9 or certain other employment records. On August 5, 2026, Governor Maura Healey signed House Bill 5620, the PROTECT Act, into law as Chapter 163 of the Acts of 2026. The […]
Summary At a Glance Florida’s minimum wage will increase from $14.00 to $15.00 per hour on September 30, 2026. The required direct cash wage for eligible tipped employees will increase from $10.98 to $11.98 per hour. Next Steps for Employers Florida employers should review affected employee pay rates, update payroll systems, and ensure required workplace […]
Summary At a Glance What Employers Need to Know Beginning October 1, 2026, Maryland will expand the definition of an “eligible veteran” for purposes of employer hiring and promotion preferences. Under the amended law, an eligible veteran includes a veteran who received a discharge status other than dishonorable or a certificate of satisfactory completion of service. Previously, […]
Summary At a Glance Colorado employers have a new compliance requirement to incorporate into their employment eligibility verification process under House Bill (HB) 26-1283, which took effect June 3, 2026. While the law generally prohibits employers from confiscating or improperly retaining government-issued identification documents, it also establishes a new written notice and acknowledgment requirement. New […]
Summary At a Glance Illinois has enacted several employment-related measures that expand workplace protections involving menopause-related conditions, discrimination, jury service, and volunteer emergency workers. Employers should review their policies and practices to prepare for these changes. Menopause-Related Workplace Protections The Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act expands workplace accommodation protections for menopause-related conditions under the […]
Summary At a Glance Beginning October 1, 2026, South Carolina employers will be required to provide job-protected leave to employees who are members of the Civil Air Patrol. Eligible employees may take: Private employers may provide the leave as unpaid. Employers cannot require employees to use or exhaust vacation, sick leave, paid time off, or another type of leave […]
Summary At a Glance The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has finalized rules implementing the state’s Earned Sick and Safe Time law. The rules took effect on July 6, 2026, and contain both employer-friendly provisions and additional compliance obligations. Employers with employees working in Minnesota should review their current practices to determine whether updates are necessary. Key Highlights […]
Summary At a Glance The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) has temporarily postponed its rulemaking process related to artificial intelligence (AI) notice requirements in employment decisions. The postponement includes the public hearing that had been scheduled for June 10, 2026. The proposed rules relate to Public Act 103-804, which amended the Illinois Human Rights […]
