California Increases Minimum Pay Requirements for 2026 Monday, September 29, 2025 | California 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.
California - City of Los Angeles Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Now in Effect Monday, September 29, 2025 | California 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.
Ohio Requires Notice Before Certain Layoffs and Plant Closures Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | Ohio 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.
New Hampshire Requires Childbirth-Related Leave Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | New Hampshire 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.
Montana Strengthens Protections for Employees in Public Office Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | Montana Montana has enacted legislation (House Bill 667), which adds protections for employees in public office. House Bill 667 is retroactive to Jan, 1, 2025.
Ohio Allows Online Posting of Certain Labor Notices Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | Ohio 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.
Delaware Expands Anti-Bias Law Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | Delaware 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.
Pittsburgh Expands Paid Sick Leave Requirements Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | Pennsylvania The city of Pittsburgh has enacted legislation (Ordinance 11), which expands its paid sick leave law requirements. The Ordinance is effective Jan. 1, 2026.
California - Los Angeles Hotel and Airport Worker Minimum Wage Put on Hold Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | California 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.
Washington Increases Safety Standards for Isolated Employees Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | Washington 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.