State Employment Law Articles

California’s public policy favors the workers’ compensation system as the preferred means to remedy employees’ work-related injuries. The system is based on the “compensation bargain,” under which employees give up the right to sue for

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly recently signed a bill into law that deems certain nonsolicitation agreements with business owners and employees to be presumptively enforceable and not a restraint on trade. While generally consistent with existing Kansas case law, the legislation comes as many states ar

On Friday, May 9, 2025, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) announced discussion drafts for the wildfire smoke regulation , as well as the indoor heat and outdoor heat regulations. The drafts were posted online and provide for substantial changes to both regulations.

Maryland employers are facing the first summer under a heat-related illness prevention standard issued by Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH). MOSH joins several other Democratic-led Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) state-plan states, such as California , Nevada , Oreg

On May 13, 2025, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill into law that will require employers with fifty or more full-time employees to notify the state, any union, and affected employers of a business site closing or mass reduction in force (RIF).

On May 14, 2025, the Missouri General Assembly passed House Bill (HB) 567, which would repeal the Missouri paid sick time statute and eliminate Missouri employers’ obligation to provide earned paid sick time to all Missouri employees.

Minneapolis, Minnesota Amends its Anti-discrimination Ordinance On May 12, 2025, the city of Minneapolis enacted extensive amendments to its existing antidiscrimination ordinance, including expanding definitions relating to protected characteristics and accommodations. The ordinance applies to emplo

It is important for employers in California to understand what is permitted for wage deductions to maintain compliance and avoid potential pitfalls.

TakeawaysThe new law goes into effect on 10.27.25. It requires employers to include salary ranges and scales when advertising job openings and bars them from inquiring about applicants’ compensation history.The law applies to private employers that employ at least 15 people within the city.Employers

A bill in the New York State Legislature would prevent employers from questioning job seekers about their salary expectations and permit job seekers to ask about employee benefits offered with the position.

In this episode, Jen reviews the laws applicable to hiring minors.

Oregon Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect July 1, 2025 On July 1, 2025, Oregon’s automatic minimum wage increase for non-exempt employees will take effect. Under Oregon state law, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) calculates an annual increase to the minimum wage rate based on the Bur

New York’s governor and state legislature have finally stumbled to completion of this year’s budget negotiations and enacted legislation as part of the 2025–26 state budget, which includes significant amendments to the New York Labor Law (NYLL).

On April 8, 2025, the New York State Legislature took up Senate Bill S7289 , which, if enacted, would amend the New York Labor Law (NYLL) by adding a new article 35-A, otherwise known as the “New York State Fast Food Franchisor Accountability Act,” and impose joint and several liability on

Washington Enacts Mini-WARN Act Requiring Notice Before Certain Layoffs and Closures Washington will soon join the growing list of states that require employers to give 60 days’ advance notice to employees, unions, and the state for certain mass layoffs and business closures. On May 13, 2025, Govern

Join us for a look into the changes to stress claims made since the signing of bill A.2020-A/S.6373-B that eliminates the requirement that work related stress be greater than the normal stress sustained by similar workers for all workers, not just first responders. The webinar will also cover the be

The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) is contemplating the establishment of a subcommittee to address issues stemming from

The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) is considering the formation of a subcommittee to tackle challenges arising from the

In 2024, Colorado passedthe first comprehensive state-level law in the U.S. regulating the use of artificial intelligence, the Artificial Intelligence Act

Last year’s Minnesota legislative session resulted in a 1,000-page omnibus bill that included significant changes to the state’s labor and employment laws. As this year’s legislative session comes to a close, we predict a range of developments in employment and labor-related laws to emerge in omnibu