June 2026

 

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Connecticut Amends Rules for Promissory Notes

Connecticut has enacted legislation that expands a prohibition on employment promissory notes. 

Connecticut Enacts AI Law with Rules for Employer Use

Connecticut has enacted legislation that adds rules for employers that use automated employment-related decision technology, amends the state’s nondiscrimination law, and establishes certain disclosure requirements for federal mass-layoff notices. 

Colorado Supreme Court Recognizes Exception to At-Will Employment for Lawful Self-Defense

The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Colorado law recognizes a narrow public-policy exception to the at-will employment doctrine when an employee is terminated for lawfully exercising self-defense in response to an unprovoked workplace attack.

Colorado Repeals Prior AI Guardrails, Replaces with AI Transparency Rules

Colorado has enacted legislation to repeal and effectively replace a law intended to establish guardrails against discrimination arising from the use of artificial intelligence. 

Alaska Allows Use of Payroll Cards

Effective July 1, 2026, Alaska employers may pay their employee’s wages with a payroll card if the employee has authorized the payment or if the employee has not authorized wage payments through direct deposit.

Virginia Enacts Paid Sick Leave Law

Virginia will require covered employers to provide paid sick leave.

Philadelphia Voters Approve Mandatory Retirement Program

The City of Philadelphia will require certain employers to facilitate payroll deductions for a mandatory retirement program.

New Jersey Releases Guidance on ABC Test

New Jersey has released guidance on the ABC test, which is used to help determine a worker’s classification as an employee or independent contractor.

Maine Amends Workplace Drug-Testing Rules

Maine has enacted legislation to amend state rules governing workplace substance-use testing programs.
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