October 2025

State Updates

 

California Increases Minimum Pay Requirements for 2026

10/02/25

The general minimum wage in California will increase from $16.50 per hour to $16.90 per hour on Jan.  1, 2026. The change is a result of an annual adjustment for inflation and will also affect the minimum salary required to be classified as exempt from overtime under state law.
Monday, September 29, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (610)/Comments (0)/

California - City of Los Angeles Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Now in Effect

10/02/25

 City of Los Angeles Ordinance 188610, which raises the minimum wage to $22.50 for employees working at hotels with 60 or more rooms was originally slated to go into effect on July 1, 2025.

However, business groups launched a referendum campaign to overturn Ordinance 188610 so the implementation of the new pay rate of $22.50 (up from $21.01) was put on hold pending the outcome of the petition effort.
Monday, September 29, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (467)/Comments (0)/

Ohio Requires Notice Before Certain Layoffs and Plant Closures

09/04/25

Ohio has enacted legislation (House Bill 96), which requires employers to provide notice of certain plant closings and mass layoffs. House Bill 96 takes effect Sept.  29, 2025.

Tuesday, September 2, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2994)/Comments (0)/

New Hampshire Requires Childbirth-Related Leave

09/04/25

New Hampshire has enacted legislation (House Bill 2), which requires certain employers to provide unpaid leave for medical appointments related to childbirth or adoption. House Bill 2 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

Tuesday, September 2, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2850)/Comments (0)/

Montana Strengthens Protections for Employees in Public Office

09/04/25

Montana has enacted legislation (House Bill 667), which adds protections for employees in public office. House Bill 667 is retroactive to Jan, 1, 2025.

Tuesday, September 2, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (1942)/Comments (0)/

Ohio Allows Online Posting of Certain Labor Notices

09/04/25

The state of Ohio has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 33), which provides employers with the option to post certain state labor law notices online. Senate Bill 33 is effective immediately.

Tuesday, September 2, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (1931)/Comments (0)/

Delaware Expands Anti-Bias Law

09/04/25

Delaware has enacted legislation that prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals on the basis of their military status. The change is a result of the enactment of House Substitute 1 and took effect immediately on July 23, 2025.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2975)/Comments (0)/

Pittsburgh Expands Paid Sick Leave Requirements

08/07/25

The city of Pittsburgh has enacted legislation (Ordinance 11), which expands its paid sick leave law requirements. The Ordinance is effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2660)/Comments (0)/

California - Los Angeles Hotel and Airport Worker Minimum Wage Put on Hold

08/07/25

The Los Angeles Office of the City Clerk announced that a referendum petition has been filed challenging Ordinance No. 188610 which raised the minimum wage for Los Angeles hotel and airport workers.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3600)/Comments (0)/

Washington Increases Safety Standards for Isolated Employees

08/07/25

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.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2961)/Comments (0)/
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