Maine to Require Pay Disclosure in Job Postings Monday, June 1, 2026 | Maine Maine has enacted legislation that generally requires employers with 10 or more employees to ensure that job postings include a statement listing the prospective pay range the employer will offer a successful applicant. Covered employers must also provide an employee’s pay range upon request.
Chicago Amends Rules for ‘Fair Workweek Ordinance’ Monday, June 1, 2026 | Illinois The City of Chicago has updated the rules for its Fair Workweek Ordinance. The rules take effect June 1, 2026. The rules clarify and define various aspects of the ordinance, including scheduling requirements, predictability pay, advance notice, offering extra hours, and more.
Alabama Creates Tax Credit for Employers that Provide Paid Leave for Organ Donation Monday, June 1, 2026 | Alabama Alabama has enacted legislation creating a tax credit for employers that provide paid time off for organ donation. To be eligible for the tax credit, employers must adopt a written policy containing certain elements.
Washington Prohibits Mandatory Employee Microchipping Sunday, May 3, 2026 | Washington The State of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 2303), which prohibits an employer from requiring an employee or applicant to be microchipped. House Bill 2303 takes effect June 11, 2026.
Virginia to Add Heat Illness Prevention Requirements Sunday, May 3, 2026 | Virginia Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 1092), which will require employers to implement heat illness prevention plans under state law.
Washington Enacts the Immigrant Worker Protection Act Sunday, May 3, 2026 | Washington The State of Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 2105), the Immigrant Worker Protection Act ("the Act"), which adds employer poster and notice requirements and provides guidance related to immigrant protections. Many employer requirements for House Bill 2105 take effect on Oct. 1, 2026.
Virginia Restricts Firearm Storage in Employer Lots Sunday, May 3, 2026 | Virginia Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 110), which will require individuals to securely store a handgun in certain areas, such as parking areas, lots, or structures exclusively reserved and used for commercial or retail employees.
Virginia Codifies and Announces Minimum Wage Increases Sunday, May 3, 2026 | Virginia Virginia has enacted legislation that sets the state minimum hourly wage rate, and future state minimum hourly wage increases and practices.
Oregon Court Rules Wage Law Protections Extend to Employee Inquiries Sunday, May 3, 2026 | Oregon The Oregon Court of Appeals has ruled that an employee is protected from retaliation for merely asking for a raise, even where no claim of pay inequity or class-based discrimination is alleged, under Oregon state law.
New York Codifies Disparate Impact Protections Sunday, May 3, 2026 | New York New York state has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 8338), which codifies disparate impact protections. Senate Bill 8338 took effect on Dec. 19, 2025.