Rhode Island Enacts Menopause Protections Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | Rhode Island The state of Rhode Island has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 0361), which expands its law requiring accommodation of pregnancy-related conditions to include menopause-related conditions. Senate Bill 0361 is effective immediately.
Rhode Island Adds Protections for Certain Donors Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | Rhode Island Rhode Island has enacted legislation (House Bill 6065), which adds employment protections for bone marrow transplant and living organ donors. House Bill 6065 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Pennsylvania - Philadelphia Clarifies Paid Sick Leave Rate of Pay for Tipped Employees Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | Pennsylvania The City of Philadelphia has enacted legislation (Bill Number 250065), which clarifies how to calculate the paid sick leave rate of pay for tipped employees.
Oregon Expands Paid Sick Leave to Include Blood Donation Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | Oregon Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1108), which expands the reasons an employee may take paid sick leave. Senate Bill 1108 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Oregon Clarifies Hiring Protections Related to Age Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | Oregon Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 3187), which clarifies age-related nondiscrimination requirements. House Bill 3187 takes effect on Sept. 28, 2025.
New York City Expands Employee Earned Safe and Sick Time Protections Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | New York New York City has amended rules under the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) relating to paid personal prenatal leave. The new rules are effective July 2, 2025.
New York City Expands Employee Earned Safe and Sick Time Protections Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | New York New York City has amended rules under the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) relating to paid personal prenatal leave. The new rules are effective July 2, 2025.
New Jersey Releases Pay Transparency Guidance Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | New Jersey The state of New Jersey has released guidance that clarifies New Jersey employers’ pay transparency obligations under the law.
Nevada Adds Heat Illness Prevention Requirements Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | Nevada The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations has recently approved a heat illness prevention regulation that adds worker protections from indoor and outdoor heat hazards. Enforcement of the regulation began on April 29, 2025.
Missouri Repeals Paid Sick Leave Law and Inflation-Based Annual Minimum Wage Increases Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | Missouri Missouri has enacted legislation (House Bill 567), which repeals the Missouri paid sick leave law and removes the minimum wage requirements that were set to take effect. House Bill 567 is effective Aug. 28, 2025.