State Employment Law Articles

According to the Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL), employers must now comply with the Maryland Economic Stabilization Act , which requires employers to provide notice of mass layoffs or reductions in force (RIFs) in certain circumstances. Although the MDOL had previously taken the position that i

According to the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), thousands of employers filed for their first Illinois Equal Pay Registration Certificate (EPRC) between mid-2023 and early 2024. Since employers are required to renew these certificates every two years, that means thousands of employers are alrea

In July 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board unanimously approved new regulations pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) that specifically address the use of automated decisionmaking technologies (ADMTs), requirements for completing risk assessments, and, for b

New Jersey lawmakers recently advanced a bill that would expand labor protections for workers in the cannabis industry. If enacted, the measure—which provides stronger union organizing rights, protections for employee representation and collective bargaining, and a clear prohibition on unfair labor

Illinois Adopts First of Its Kind Paid Military Funeral Honors Detail Leave On August 1, 2025, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 220 , amending the state’s Military Leave Act to require employers to provide up to 40 hours of paid leave for eligible employees when serving on a funera

Rhode Island Updates Regulations on Sunday and Holiday Premium Pay The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) has published new rules clarifying the obligation of employers to pay premium pay to employees who work on Sundays and holidays. A new regulation defines for the first time what

Rhode Island is the first state to expressly require employers to provide workplace accommodations for job applicants and employees who are experiencing

On June 24, 2025, Rhode Island enacted a law barring employers from discriminating against workers because of their menopause symptoms. The law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for workers experiencing menopause.

Puerto Rico Enacts New Lactation Code On August 1, 2025, Governor Jennifer González signed Act 87-2025, titled, “Puerto Rico Lactation Code” (“Code” or “Act 87-2025”). The Code compiles all previously enacted breastfeeding-related laws into one ( i.e ., incorporating the requirements for private and

On May 1, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) issued a Final Order in one of its first public enforcement actions under the California

On June 10, 2025, the City of Pittsburgh enacted amendments to its Paid Sick Days Act (PSDA), which will take effect on January 1, 2026. Since March 2020,

2025 Session of the Virginia General Assembly Roundup Expansion of Restrictions on Non-Compete Agreements for “Low-Wage” Employees tgelbman@littler.com Mon, 08/04/2025 - 10:07

Started With a Bang, Ended with a Whimper: Nevada’s Newly Enacted Employment Laws from the 2025 Legislative Session While the 2025 Nevada legislative session opened with several ambitious bills aimed at employment practices, only a handful of relatively tame measures made it across the finish line.

Rhode Island’s Governor recently signed the Rhode Island Judicial Security Act (H5892), which aims to bolster the privacy and security of current and

Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Granite State employers with at least 20 employees must provide employees with up to 25 hours of unpaid leave to attend medical appointments associated with childbirth, postpartum care, and their infant’s medical appointments within the first year of the child’s birth or adop

Takeaways: Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time law (ESST) saw a few significant amendments during the special legislative session. The main changes

The Trump administration continues to focus on worksite enforcement to achieve its immigration policy objectives. This includes Form I-9 audits as well as possible worksite raids. The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) recently updated its guidance page, reminding employers of impor

California Approves Landmark AI Employment Regulations On June 30, 2025, the California Civil Rights Council (“CRC” or “Council”) secured final approval for revisions to Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, which governs administration of the California Civil Rights Department (CRD). tgelb

After much anticipation, the California Privacy Protection Agency has finalized the regulations on automated decisionmaking technologies (ADMT), risk assessments, and cybersecurity audits pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), with staggered compliance timelines for each set of requ

Maryland Again Delays Paid Family and Medical Leave Program For the third year in a row, Maryland has delayed implementation of its Paid Family Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. On May 6, 2025, Governor Moore signed HB 102 , a bill modifying the FAMLI program, first established by the Time to Care