2026 Labor Law Changes by State

Keeping you current on the ever changing labor laws

Connecticut 2026 Legislative Session End

This blog post is to inform you that Connecticut has completed its 2026 legislative session. The following enacted bills may or may not affect posting requirements. CT S 298 Reallocation of Certain State Funds Effective July 1, 2026, employers operating warehouse distribution centers must disclose productivity quotas to employees who are not exempt from the Read more

Oregon Labor Law Poster

All Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) postings have been updated for the period effective July 2026 through June 2027. Key changes include: New minimum wage rates effective July 1, 2026 Revised sick leave, blood donation, and bereavement leave provisions Clarified meal and rest break requirements Clarified notice requirements regarding harassment prevention policies New agricultural worker standards

Nebraska Labor Law Poster

Mandatory Update: Minimum Wage Effective July 17, 2026, Nebraska’s Legislative Bill 258 amends the Wage and Hour Act with the following changes: General Minimum Wage: Increases by a fixed 1.75% annually starting January 1, 2027 (replacing cost-of-living adjustments). Youth Wage (Ages 14-15): Set at $13.50 per hour, increasing by 1.5% every five years starting January 1, 2030. Read more

July 1, 2026  Poster Updates

What’s changing for July 1, 2026? Mandatory updates are taking effect for 8 states. Mandatory updates are taking effect for 18 cities and counties. More updates are expected to be announced soon. Click here to pre-order July 1, 2026, State Poster Updates Click here to pre-order July 1, 2026, City/County Poster Updates Mandatory posting updates are required for the Read more

Virginia 2026 Legislative Session End

Virginia has completed its 2026 legislative session, which proved to be an especially active year for labor and employment law developments. Highlights from the session, including legislation that may affect employer posting requirements, are summarized below: VA H 1/S 1: Minimum Wage The law increases the minimum wage rate as follows: Effective January 1, 2027 Read more

Minnesota Labor Law Poster

Mandatory Update: Minimum Wage Employers must now provide a 15-minute rest break within every four consecutive hours of work, and a 30-minute break for shifts of six or more consecutive hours. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has revised the Minimum Wage posting to include this information. The updated posting also features a QR code Read more

Connecticut 2026 Legislative Update

This blog post is to provide you with a legislative update for Connecticut. The following bills may or may not affect posting requirements. CT H 5003 Workforce Development and Working Conditions Effective October 1, 2026: Wage and Benefits Transparency Employers cannot fail or refuse to provide a prospective employee with the wage range and a Read more

Ann Arbor, Michigan 2026 Living Wage Update

On April 30, 2026, Ann Arbor’s living wage increased to $19.42 an hour without health benefits, and $17.42 an hour with benefits. Posting Requirement: Employers who have a contract with the City of Ann Arbor for the furnishing of services where the total amount of the contract exceeds $10,000 for any 12-month period. City of Read more

Federal Service and Manufacturing Poster English

Mandatory Update: Worker Rights Under Executive Order 13658 Effective May 11, 2026, the minimum wage for contracts covered by Executive Order 13658 increases to $13.65 per hour ($9.55 per hour for tipped workers). The posting also reflects the removal of information regarding Executive Order 14026 and includes a revised URL for additional details. Federal Service and Read more