New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act, or "the NY HERO Act" (the Act), into law. The Act adds workplace health and safety protections for airborne infectious diseases.

New Mexico has enacted legislation (House Bill 20), also known as the Healthy Workplaces Act ("the Act"), that requires employers to provide paid sick and safe leave to employees. The Act takes effect on July 1, 2022.

Nebraska has enacted legislation (LB 451) that bans discrimination on the basis of a person's hairstyle or type and texture of hair. LB 451 will take effect three months after the 2021 legislature adjourns, or around the end of August 2021.

Montana has enacted legislation (House Bill 702) that prevents employers from discriminating against a person based on their vaccination status or possessing an immunity passport. House Bill 702 is effective immediately.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed legislation (House Bill 254) that makes multiple amendments to the state's Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act (WDEA). House Bill 254 is effective immediately.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed legislation (Senate Bill 190) that amends the state's mandatory tip pooling rules. Senate Bill 190 is effective immediately.

Montana has enacted legislation (House Bill 590) that requires employers to provide employment protections to service members on voluntary or involuntary orders. House Bill 590 is effective immediately.

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Fair Labor Division (FLD) has provided updated guidance to address leave and other issues related to the COVID-19 vaccine. The FLD's guidance is provided in the form of frequently asked questions and addresses various issues, including:

Illinois has enacted legislation (House Bill 158) that expands the state's Employee Sick Leave Act (ESLA). House Bill 158 is effective immediately.

The Chicago City Council has approved an ordinance that establishes protections for workers that take time off from work to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The ordinance applies to both employees and independent contractors and takes effect immediately.