Maine Restricts Employers’ Surveillance of Employees

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

California Publishes Template for ‘Know Your Rights’ Notice Due Feb. 1

California has published a template to help employers address a requirement to provide a notice annually to each current employee and to each new employee at the time of hire, informing them of certain rights under state and federal law. The template notice is currently available in English and Spanish and will eventually be available in additional languages.

California Issues Preliminary Guidance on Pay Data Reporting for 2025, Includes New Data Fields

The California Civil Rights Department has published preliminary versions of pay data reporting templates for the 2025 reporting year. The templates include new data fields for reporting employees’ exemption status, employment type, and weeks worked during the reporting year.

Washington 2026 Overtime Salary Threshold Announced

The Washington Department of Labor & Industries (WDOL) has announced an increase to the state’s white collar overtime exemption salary threshold.

Pennsylvania Strengthens Hairstyle Non-Discrimination Protections

Pennsylvania has enacted legislation that expands the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, protective hairstyles, and religious creed.

New York City Adds Pay Data Reporting Requirement

New York City will require covered employers to report pay and demographic data annually. The city will also conduct an annual pay equity study.

New Jersey - Reminder: New Jersey Employers Must Report All Separations Electronically

New Jersey employers must report all worker separation information directly to the New Jersey Department of Labor electronically through the Employer Access portal.

New Hampshire Adds Employee Protections for Military Spouses

New Hampshire employees whose military service member spouses are involuntarily mobilized for duty will be entitled to employment protections and job-protected leave.

Nevada Aligns With Portal-to-Portal Act and Clarifies Weekly Overtime Calculations

Nevada has passed legislation that expressly incorporates key provisions of the federal Portal-to-Portal Act into state law and clarifies weekly overtime calculations.

Minnesota - St. Paul, Minnesota, Amends Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

St. Paul, Minnesota has enacted changes to its sick leave ordinance. Many of the changes are intended to align city requirements with amended state requirements.

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