Legal Updates

Nevada Amends Child Labor Law

Nevada Amends Child Labor Law

Nevada has decreased the number of hours a child under the age of 16 years may work from 48 hours per week to 40 hours. Such children cannot work more than eight hours in any one day. There is an ... Read More

Justice Department Releases Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination

Illinois Adds “Funeral Honors Detail” Leave to Military Leave Act

Effective immediately, Illinois has added a new qualifying reason for leave under the state’s Family Military Leave Act, now simply called the “Military Leave Act.” In addition to leave for military spouses, an employee may now use up to eight ... Read More

Justice Department Releases Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination

Justice Department Releases Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination

The Department of Justice recently released guidance to ensure that recipients of federal funding do not engage in unlawful discrimination. The guidance clarifies that federal antidiscrimination laws apply to programs or initiatives that involve discriminatory practices, including those labeled as ... Read More

DOL Offers Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program to Employers

DOL Offers Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program to Employers

The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) now offers the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program to help employers resolve potential minimum wage and overtime violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as well as certain potential violations under ... Read More

New Hampshire Passes Job-Protected Military Spouse Leave

Beginning January 1, 2026, employers with 50 or more employees at the same location in New Hampshire may not discharge, refuse to hire, or take any adverse employment action against an employee based on the involuntary mobilization of that employee’s ... Read More

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Texas Prohibits Nondisclosure or Confidentiality Provisions Related to Sexual Abuse

Texas has banned nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions to the extent the provisions prohibit an employee from disclosing an act of sexual abuse. As a result, employers may not include such provisions in employment agreements or settlement agreements. The ban applies ... Read More

New Hampshire to Allow Leave for Employees to Attend Medical Appointments for Childbirth, Postpartum Care, and Infant Pediatric Medical Appointments

Beginning January 1, 2026, New Hampshire employers with 20 employees or more must allow employees to take unpaid leave from work up to a total of 25 hours to attend the employee’s own medical appointments for childbirth, postpartum care, or the ... Read More

California Approves New AI-Related Employment Regulations

The California Civil Rights Council recently announced securing final approval for regulations to protect against potential employment discrimination as a result of the use of artificial intelligence, algorithms, and other automated-decision systems. The newly approved regulations provide increased clarity on ... Read More

New York COVID-19 Sick Leave Requirements Set to Expire

As you know, in response to the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), New York State implemented programs that guarantee workers job protection and financial compensation in the event they, or their minor dependent child, are subject to a mandatory or precautionary ... Read More

Rhode Island Makes Numerous Labor & Employment-Related Changes

Wage Statements: Beginning January 1, 2026, at the start of employment, Rhode Island employers must provide each employee a written notice, in English, ... Read More

Missouri Repeals Earned Paid Sick Leave, Future Minimum Wage Increases

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed House Bill 567, which will repeal the state’s earned paid sick time statute and and minimum wage increases scheduled for 2027 and beyond. Earned paid sick leave was approved by voters at the end of ... Read More

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Potential Impact on Employers

Let’s review some parts of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that may have an effect on employers. You can access the OBBB ,here.

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