Legal Updates

On June 30, 2026, New Jersey enacted bill A5324 (P.L. 2026, c.23), establishing a new employer assessment designed to help offset state Medicaid costs. The law requires certain employers whose workers and dependents receive Medicaid coverage to pay annual fees ... Read More

On July 1, 2026, Virginia launched a sweeping criminal record sealing framework that expands the categories of records eligible for automatic or petition-based sealing. The changes are expected to have an impact on employers that conduct background checks or consider ... Read More

On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind two longstanding agency policy documents addressing affirmative action under Title VII: “Affirmative Action Appropriate Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964” and the ... Read More

Effective October 1, 2026, South Carolina’s Senate Bill 1043, the Civil Air Patrol Leave Act, creates a new job-protected leave entitlement for employees who serve as members of the Civil Air Patrol. The law applies to both public and private ... Read More

Effective July 13, 2026, Maine’s L.D. 2200, An Act Relating to Noncompete Agreements Between Employers and Health Care Practitioners, expands the state’s regulation of noncompete agreements in the health care sector. The law applies to all noncompete agreements entered into ... Read More

On June 26, 2026, the New York Court of Appeals issued a decision in Walton v. Comfort Systems USA (Syracuse), Inc., addressing the rights of workers on public works projects to enforce prevailing wage requirements under New York Labor Law ... Read More

Effective July 1, 2026, Virginia enacted House Bill 627, expanding its restrictions on covenants not to compete. The law extends existing protections — previously limited to low‑wage employees — to now also cover a broad category of licensed health care ... Read More

Effective as of June 23, 2026, Rhode Island enacted House Bill 7960, introducing important procedural changes to how the state handles wage payment and public contractor labor enforcement proceedings. The amendments revise rigid statutory deadlines and replace them with a ... Read More

Colorado has enacted House Bill 26-1272, titled “Extreme Temperatures Worker Protections,” introducing a new statewide framework aimed at addressing heat‑ and cold‑related risks in the workplace. The law reflects increasing regulatory focus on climate‑related workplace safety. Effective Date The law ... Read More

Effective July 1, 2026, Alaska enacted Senate Bill 79, introducing new rules governing the use of payroll card accounts as a method of paying employee wages. The law creates a new statutory framework that allows employers to issue wages via ... Read More

On June 22, 2026, New York City issued Executive Order No. 17, titled “Protecting Workers from Extreme Heat,” introducing a citywide initiative to address heat‑related workplace risks. The Order takes effect immediately and establishes new expectations, guidance, and agency responsibilities ... Read More

The White House recently issued an Executive Order titled “Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting,” introducing a shift in federal procurement policy. The order directs federal agencies to prioritize fixed‑price, performance‑based contracting and imposes new oversight and reporting ... Read More