April 2026

News

Washington State Adds Domestic Worker Protections

The State of Washington has enacted legislation that adds wage, contract and other protections for domestic workers.

Washington Expands Work Hours for Minors in an Approved Career and Technical Education Program

The State of Washington has enacted legislation that provides employers greater scheduling flexibility for certain minor workers.

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.

Washington Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Rate and Reminds Employers About Other Changes in 2026

The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) has announced a new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) premium rate beginning Jan. 1, 2026. ESD also reminds employers about other PFML impacts occurring in 2026.

Washington Increases Safety Standards for Isolated Employees

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1524), which increases certain employer's workplace safety requirements for isolated employees. House Bill 1524 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

Washington Expands Pregnancy Accommodations; Requires Paid Lactation Breaks

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5217), which expands pregnancy accommodation requirements and adds paid lactation break requirements. Senate Bill 5217 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

Washington Expands Paid Family Leave Act

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1213), which expands protections under the Washington Paid Family Leave Act. House Bill 1213 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

Washington Adds Leave for Victims of a Hate Crime

The State of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5101), which requires an employer to provide safety accommodations and unpaid leave when an employee or their family member is a victim of a hate crime. Senate Bill 5101 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

Washington State Modified Hospital Workers Meal and Rest Break Requirements

Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson has signed House Bill 1879 (HB 1879) into law, which modifies meal and rest break requirements for hospital workers. The law takes effect Jan, 1, 2026.

Washington Increases Child Labor Protections

The state of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1644), which adds child labor protections. House Bill 1644 is effective July 1, 2026.

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Regional Alerts

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Connecticut-

Connecticut has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 658) that requires certain employers to offer positions that become available to qualified employees they previously laid off. Senate Bill 658 took effect immediately.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, South-Dakota-

South Dakota's minimum wage will increase to $9.95 per hour on January 1, 2022. The increase is a result of an annual adjustment for inflation.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Rhode-Island-

Rhode Island has enacted House Bill 5261A (the Act), which bans salary-history inquiries and adds pay-equity requirements. The law is effective January 1, 2023.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Rhode-Island-

Rhode Island has enacted legislation (House Bill 5855) that amends the state’s Whistle Blowers' Protection Act (the Act). House Bill 5855 is effective immediately.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Oregon-

Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 569) that prohibits an employer from requiring an employee or prospective employee to possess or present a valid driver's license as a condition of employment or continued employment. Senate Bill 569 takes effect on January 1, 2022.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Oregon-

Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 2935), which bans hairstyle discrimination in the workplace. House Bill 2935 takes effect on January 1, 2022.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, New-York-

On September 6, 2021, the New York State Commissioner of Health designated COVID-19 as “a highly contagious communicable disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health in New York State.”

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Missouri-

Missouri has enacted legislation (House Bill 432) that requires employers with 20 or more employees to provide unpaid leave and reasonable safety accommodations to employees who are victims of domestic violence. House Bill 432 is effective immediately.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Minnesota-

Minnesota’s minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2022 as a result of an annual adjustment for inflation. Large employers (defined as those with annual gross revenue of $500,000 or more) must pay non-exempt employees in Minnesota at least $10.33 per hour beginning January 1, 2022. The ...

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Massachusetts

Massachusetts enacted legislation (House Bill 4127) that extends the requirement to provide employees COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave. The leave requirement will expire when the $75 million fund is exhausted or April 1, 2022, whichever occurs first. Employers that provide the leave may ...

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Maine-

Maine’s minimum wage will increase to $12.75 per hour on January 1, 2022. The change is a result of an annual adjustment for inflation.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Maine-

Maine has enacted legislation (Legislative Document 1622) that will create a state-run retirement program for workers in the private sector. Maine will require employer participation if they have five or more employees and don’t offer a retirement plan.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Maine-

Maine has enacted legislation (Legislative Document 1167) that prohibits employers from requesting criminal history information on an initial employee application. Legislative Document 1167 takes effect October 18, 2021.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Maine-

Maine has enacted legislation (Legislative Document 1489) that will increase the amount in tips that an employee must receive to be considered a service employee that qualifies for the tip credit under state law.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Maine-

Maine has enacted legislation (Legislative Document 61) that expands the state’s family and medical leave law. The law takes effect October 18, 2021.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Maine-

Maine has enacted two pieces of legislation (Legislative Document 1294 and Legislative Document 1688) that prohibit employers from discriminating against applicants and employees based on their familial status, gender identity, or status as a domestic violence victim who seeks or receives an ...

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Illinois-

The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued an emergency rule that generally requires employees to wear masks indoors, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status. The emergency rule took effect August 30, 2021.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Illinois-

Illinois has enacted legislation (House Bill 3582) that expands leave requirements and other protections under the Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA). House Bill 3582 takes effect January 1, 2022.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Illinois-

Illinois has enacted legislation (House Bill 1838) that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants and employees because of their association with an individual who has a disability. House Bill 1838 takes effect January 1, 2022.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Connecticut-

Connecticut has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1202) that requires employers to provide unpaid time off for employees to vote. The requirement takes effect immediately and expires on June 30, 2024.

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Arizona

Arizona's minimum wage will increase to $12.80 per hour on January 1, 2022. The change is a result of an adjustment for inflation.

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