News
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Maryland
Maryland has enacted legislation that will prohibit employers from taking adverse action against an individual because they refuse to attend an employer-sponsored meeting regarding the employer’s opinion on religious or political matters. The law also requires employers to display a poster in the workplace and provide a notice to new hires.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Illinois
The City of Chicago has updated rules for its Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave ordinance. The rules clarify and define various aspects of the ordinance.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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California
Scheduled minimum wage increases for airport and hotel workers delayed.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Virginia
Virginia has enacted legislation that extends and clarifies its child labor laws.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Virginia
Virginia has enacted legislation that increases the number of employers covered under the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA) and expands worker nondiscrimination protections.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Nebraska
Nebraska has enacted legislation that requires an employer to provide notice for certain business closings and mass layoffs.
Monday, June 1, 2026
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Minnesota
Failure to engage in the process to determine whether a reasonable accommodation exists for an individual with a disability may be an unfair discriminatory practice.
Monday, June 1, 2026
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Maryland
Maryland has enacted legislation prohibiting employers from allowing the formation of certain supervisor-employee committees in the workplace. The law also gives the state’s Labor Commissioner the authority to impose penalties on employers that violate state rules governing the employment of minors.
Monday, June 1, 2026
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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.
Monday, June 1, 2026
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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.