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Maine 2026 Legislative Session End

This blog post is to inform you that Maine has completed its 2026 legislative session. ME H 18 Employee Pay Histories Effective July 13, 2026, employers with 10 or more employees must include a prospective “range of pay” in any job posting. Range of pay is defined as “the range of pay that an employer Read more

Indiana 2026 Legislative Session End

This blog post is to inform you that Indiana has completed its 2026 legislative session. This list highlights relevant enacted bills. At least one bill is expected to require a posting update. Other postings could also be impacted. IN H 1302: Various Labor and Safety Matters Among other changes, the law eliminates the requirement for Read more

Nebraska 2026 Legislative Session End

This blog post is to inform you that Nebraska has completed its 2026 legislative session. NE L 258 Wage and Hour Act Starting January 1, 2027, the minimum wage will be adjusted annually by 1.75%. The Nebraska Department of Labor must publish the adjusted rate by October 15 of each preceding year. Employers may pay Read more

Kentucky 2026 Legislative Session End

This blog post is to inform you that Kentucky has completed its 2026 legislative session. KY H 185 Employment The law requires hiring or licensing authorities to establish a process where an individual can request a formal determination on whether a past conviction would disqualify them from a specific public position or occupational license. Authorities Read more

Washington 2026 Legislative Session End

This blog post is to inform you that the state of Washington has completed its 2026 legislative session. The following summary includes enacted bills that affect employer posting responsibilities, along with other legislation of general interest. House Bill 2105: Immigrant Worker Protections The law requires employers to provide workers with information about immigration-related workplace inspections. Read more

Understanding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) became law on June 27, 2023. Following this, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its final implementing regulations on April 15, 2024, which then became enforceable on June 18, 2024. View State Specific Pregnancy Accommodation Requirements The PWFA is about accommodations for pregnant employees. Unless the accommodation will Read more

Federal Human Trafficking Hotline Sign - Bilingual

Human trafficking, a modern form of slavery, exploits millions globally by preying on vulnerability. The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 defines human trafficking as: Sex trafficking: The recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, obtaining, patronizing, or soliciting of a person for commercial sex induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or involving a minor. (22 U.S.C. § Read more

Washington State wrapped up the 2018 legislative term with several new laws affecting individuals’ rights in the workplace.  Highlights include equal pay protections, protecting workers who are victims of domestic violence, strong sexual harassment laws, ban-the-box legislation, and a law authorizing increases in the penalties for violations of state occupational safety and health laws. We’ll Read more