MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
News, Insights, and Compliance Updates for HR, Legal, and Business Leaders -
August 2026
LABOR LAW POSTING UPDATES
State Changes
Equal Employment Opportunity: The redesigned posting includes guidance on workplace harassment, the filing deadline for discrimination complaints, and additional protected classes under Indiana law or applicable local or federal law. It also includes a QR code that directly accesses the ICRC Civil Rights Portal.
Work Restrictions for Youth Employees: Effective July 1, 2026, Indiana employers are no longer required to register employees under the age of 18 with the Department of Labor, and the Youth Employment System (YES) has been discontinued. References to the registration requirement and the YES system have been removed from the posting.
New Jersey Family Leave Act: Pursuant to Assembly Bill 3451 of the 2024-2025 legislative session, effective July 17, 2026, the New Jersey Family Leave Act expands coverage to employers with 15 or more employees, down from the previous threshold of 30. Employee eligibility requirements have also been lowered from 12 months of employment and 1,000 hours worked to 3 months of employment and 250 hours worked. The New Jersey Family Leave Act posting has been revised to reflect these expansions and includes updated contact details and a QR code for the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights.
The following required workplace postings have been updated for 2026 to include a new web address for information and filing applicable claims or complaints:
- Minimum Wage in New Mexico – Information and wage claims under the Minimum Wage Act.
- Discrimination is Against the Law – Information and complaints under the Human Rights Act.
- Paid Sick Leave Notice of Employee Rights – Information and complaints under the Healthy Workplaces Act.
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.
Vermont
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.
City/County Changes
THE LOOK AHEAD
What’s changing next?
Florida
Minimum Wage: On November 3, 2020, Florida voters approved Amendment 2, a state constitutional amendment that gradually increases Florida’s minimum wage each year until reaching $15.00 per hour on September 30, 2026. Beginning on September 30, 2027, the minimum wage will be adjusted annually by the Florida Department of Commerce based on changes to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers.
Louisiana
2026 Earned Income Credit: Louisiana Works is expected to release the 2026 Earned Income Credit (EIC) posting reflecting the IRS income limits to qualify for the EIC for the 2026 tax year (returns filed in early 2027).
Workers’ Compensation: Under new state law, independent contractors and their employees who are substantially engaged in manual labor are entitled to workers’ compensation coverage. The posting is expected to be updated to reflect this change.
Minor Labor Law Placard: Under new state law, Louisiana schools no longer issue or process employment certificates. Now, prospective employers issue employment certificates and submit them to Louisiana Works online. The posting is expected to be updated to reflect this change.
Maryland
Mandatory Meetings on Religious or Political Matters: Effective October 1, 2026, employers must post a notice informing employees and job applicants that they cannot be disciplined or denied employment for declining to participate in employer-sponsored meetings on religious or political matters.
Washington
Immigrant Worker Protections: Effective October 1, 2026, employers are required to post a notice informing workers of their rights if the employer receives a Notice of Inspection of I-9 forms or related records from a federal agency.
SPOTLIGHT ON
Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Our Workers’ Compensation Fraud Posters provide a simple, visible way to educate employees about state-specific anti-fraud laws, common types of fraud, and reporting resources while helping deter fraudulent claims. With a poster available for every state, employers can strengthen their fraud-prevention efforts and promote a culture of honesty, accountability, and transparency.
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Automated Reports
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