Legal Updates

Effective November 1, 2026, Oklahoma House Bill 3127 amends the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act to clarify when employers may take adverse action based on marijuana use and to redefine the interaction between employee protections and workplace drug ... Read More

The City of Los Angeles has enacted Ordinance No. 188944, amending the City’s Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance (CHMWO) and related wage provisions. The amendment, tied to Council File 25‑1466, modifies compensation requirements for covered hotel workers, including adjustments to ... Read More

Connecticut has enacted Senate Bill 5, titled An Act Concerning Online Safety, creating one of the most comprehensive state‑level regulatory frameworks governing artificial intelligence, automated decision‑making in employment, and online platform protections for minors. The law generally takes effect on ... Read More

Philadelphia voters have approved a ballot measure establishing the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Program (“PhillySaves”), a first‑of‑its‑kind city‑run retirement savings program for private‑sector workers who lack access to employer‑sponsored retirement plans. The measure represents a significant expansion of retirement‑savings policy at ... Read More

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently issued Executive Order N‑6‑26, directing state agencies to evaluate and respond to the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workforce, economy, and labor market. While the Order does not impose immediate compliance requirements ... Read More

Virginia has enacted House Bill 5, establishing a statewide paid sick leave law that will be phased in over several years. The law creates a new article (Article 2.1:1 (§§ 40.1‑33.6:1 through 40.1‑33.6:7)) within the Virginia Code and significantly expands ... Read More

The City of Chicago has issued substantive revisions to the rules implementing its Fair Workweek Ordinance, with the updated rules taking effect June 1, 2026. The revisions clarify employer obligations around scheduling, predictability pay, employee notice, and recordkeeping, while introducing ... Read More

Colorado has enacted Senate Bill 26‑189, significantly revising and replacing key provisions of its 2024 artificial intelligence law (SB 24‑205) to establish a more detailed regulatory framework governing the use of automated decision‑making technology (ADMT) in high‑impact decisions. The new ... Read More

California employers should be aware that the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has issued an updated version of its mandatory workplace posting titled “Safety and Health Protection on the Job.” This poster is required to be displayed in ... Read More

Effective July 1, 2026, Virginia House Bill 925 amends the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA) to expand the timeframe for filing discrimination claims and to formalize the procedures governing how such complaints are processed, investigated, and resolved by the Office ... Read More

The City of Bloomington, Minnesota has enacted Ordinance No. 2026‑09, repealing its local Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) ordinance in light of Minnesota’s comprehensive statewide ESST law, which is now fully in effect. The ordinance amendment reflects the City’s ... Read More

Connecticut has enacted House Bill 5003, titled An Act Concerning Workforce Development and Working Conditions in Connecticut, one of the most expansive workforce reform packages the state has adopted in recent years. The legislation introduces wide‑ranging changes affecting hiring practices, ... Read More