California has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 1223) that will expand the state's requirements for providing leave to employees for organ donation. Assembly Bill 1223 takes effect on January 1, 2020.

Texas enacted two pieces of legislation (Senate Bill 370 and House Bill 504) that will expand employment protections for employees summoned for jury duty. The laws took effect on September 1, 2019.

Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 1074) that expands the state's age discrimination law. House Bill 1074 took effect on Sept. 1, 2019.

Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bills 164 and 165) enforcing its state-run retirement program. The laws take effect Jan. 1, 2020.

The city of Toledo, Ohio has enacted an ordinance to generally prohibit employers from inquiring about an applicant's pay history. The ordinance takes effect on June 25, 2020.

Suffolk County, New York has amended its Human Rights Law to prohibit employers from asking about an applicant's pay history. The amendment was effective June 30, 2019.

Minnesota's minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2020 as a result of an annual adjustment for inflation.