2026 Labor Law Changes by State

Keeping you current on the ever changing labor laws

Connecticut Labor Law Poster

Mandatory Updates Effective October 1, 2026: Notice Concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act Employers must provide notice regarding employee rights to reasonable accommodations for a disability: To new employees upon hire. To current employees within 120 days of the effective date. To employees who notify employers of a disability within 10 days of notification. Employers Read more

Florida Labor Law Poster

Mandatory Update: Minimum Wage The posting has been updated to reflect the new minimum wage rates effective September 30, 2026, through December 31, 2027. The rate increases to $15.00 per hour for non-tipped employees and $11.98 per hour for tipped employees. Florida Poster

District of Columbia Labor Law Poster

Mandatory Update: Paid Family Leave The posting has been revised to reflect benefit updates effective October 1, 2026: Maximum Weekly Benefit: Decreases from $1,190 to $1,100. Family Care Leave: Max duration reduced from 12 weeks to 6 weeks per year. Medical Leave: Max duration reduced from 12 weeks to 10 weeks per year. Prenatal Leave Read more

bilingual outdoor heat stress

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), recent summer temperatures have broken records across the United States. As heat waves become more frequent and severe, workers exposed to hot environments, both outdoors and indoors, face a significantly heightened risk of occupational heat stress. Occupational heat stress, as defined by the National Institute for Read more

Washington State Labor Law Poster

Mandatory Update: Immigrant Worker Protection Act Effective October 1, 2026, all employers must display the new Immigrant Worker Protection Act posting, which outlines employer requirements to notify workers about federal I-9 inspections, inspection results, deficiencies, corrective actions, and required notice procedures. Washington Update  

Alabama Labor Law Poster

The Alabama Child Labor Laws posting has been updated with the Alabama Department of Workforce’s new name, website, address, and Child Labor Division email address. The Your Job Insurance posting now includes the updated unemployment claims website, department name, location, and logo. Additional postings have also been updated with the department’s new name, address, and logo. Alabama Update  

Connecticut Labor Law Poster

What’s changing for October 1, 2026? Mandatory updates are taking effect for 8 U.S. states. Mandatory updates are taking effect for 5 Canadian provinces. More updates are expected to be announced soon. Mandatory posting updates are required for the following states and provinces: Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Hawaii Louisiana Manitoba Maryland Nevada Ontario Prince Edward Island Saskatchewan Read more

How Workers' Compensation Fraud Posters Can Help Prevent Fraud

The Workers’ Compensation System The workers’ compensation system is designed to provide employees injured on the job with timely medical care and financial support while giving employers a structured, insurance-based way to manage workplace injury costs. Although the system generally works as intended, it remains vulnerable to fraud. Claimant fraud is one of the most Read more

Vermont Labor Law Poster

Mandatory Update: Unemployment Insurance The posting has been revised to include a new web address for unemployment insurance claim information and a new web address to file initial claims. The links access Vermont’s new e-Services system for the unemployment insurance program. Vermont

Utah Labor Law Poster

Mandatory Update: Unemployment Insurance Notice to Workers The posting has been updated to include current addresses for state employment centers and features a newly revised Utah Department of Workforce Development logo. Utah Update