Washington State Modified Hospital Workers Meal and Rest Break Requirements Monday, June 30, 2025 | Washington Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson has signed House Bill 1879 (HB 1879) into law, which modifies meal and rest break requirements for hospital workers. The law takes effect Jan, 1, 2026.
Washington Increases Child Labor Protections Monday, June 30, 2025 | Washington The state of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1644), which adds child labor protections. House Bill 1644 is effective July 1, 2026.
Washington Adds Immigration Status Protections Monday, June 30, 2025 | Washington The State of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5104), which adds immigration status protections. Senate Bill 5104 is effective July 1, 2025.
Vermont Expands Parental and Family Leave Act and Short-Term Family Leave Monday, June 30, 2025 | Vermont Vermont has enacted legislation (House Bill 461), which expands the Vermont Parental and Family Leave Act (“The Act”) and short-term family leave protections. House Bill 461 is effective immediately.
Philadelphia Clarifies Paid Sick Leave Rate of Pay for Tipped Employees Monday, June 30, 2025 | Pennsylvania We want to let you know that 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 Lactation Protections Monday, June 30, 2025 | Oregon Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 2541), which expands lactation protections to agricultural workers. House Bill 2541 is effective immediately.
Oregon Enacts New Hire Notice Requirements Monday, June 30, 2025 | Oregon Oregon has enacted SB 906 creates a new hire notice requirement effective Jan. 1, 2026.
New York City Expands Employee Earned Safe and Sick Time Protections Monday, June 30, 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.
Maryland Delays Paid Family Leave Program Again Monday, June 30, 2025 | Maryland Maryland has enacted legislation that will delay for a third time the implementation of a program that will provide job protection and wage-replacement benefits to employees who need time off from work for certain family and medical reasons.
Colorado Amends Rules on Deductions, Broadens Retaliation Protections Monday, June 30, 2025 | Colorado Colorado has enacted legislation that amends rules on payroll deductions and expands retaliation protections under the state’s wage and hour and youth employment laws. The law (House Bill 25-1001) takes effect August 6, 2025.