Minneapolis Amends Sick Leave Law Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Minnesota Minneapolis has enacted amendments to its sick leave law. Many of the changes are intended to align city requirements with state requirements.
Washington Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Rate and Reminds Employers About Other Changes in 2026 Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | Washington The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) has announced a new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) premium rate beginning Jan. 1, 2026. ESD also reminds employers about other PFML impacts occurring in 2026.
Massachusetts Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD) Monday, December 1, 2025 | Massachusetts HIRD filing requirements apply to all employers with 6 or more Massachusetts employees in any month during the past 12 months. The filing is done through MassTaxConnect which is available for MA HIRD filing between Nov. 15 and Dec. 15.
California to Require Employers to Provide New Annual Notice Monday, December 1, 2025 | California California has enacted legislation that will require employers to provide a new stand-alone written notice annually to each employee and to each new employee at the time of hire, informing them of their rights under state and federal law.
California to Expand Paid Family Leave Program Monday, December 1, 2025 | California California has enacted legislation that will entitle employees to take paid family leave to care for a “designated person" with a serious health condition.
California Expands Employee Access to Their Personnel Records Monday, December 1, 2025 | California California has enacted legislation that expands the scope of records that employees have the right to access in their personnel file.
Texas Adds Law Governing AI Use Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | Texas Texas has enacted legislation which, among other things, prohibits the development or deployment of an artificial intelligence system with the intent to unlawfully discriminate against a protected class.
California - San Diego Increases Minimum Wage for Hospitality Workers Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | California San Diego’s City has enacted an ordinance regarding the minimum wage for hospitality workers.
Rhode Island Expands Temporary Caregiver and Disability Insurance Benefits Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | Rhode Island Rhode Island Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) leave is expanded to cover a sibling with a serious health condition. See the text below for further details.
Philadelphia Expands Employer Background Screening Requirements Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | Pennsylvania The City of Philadelphia has passed Ordinance 250373-A (“the Ordinance”) that clarifies and amends provisions under the Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance. The Ordinance is effective Jan. 6, 2026.