Labor Law Changes

Keeping you current on the ever changing labor laws

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

Alaska Labor Law Poster

Mandatory Updates: Minimum Wage & Safety and Health Protection on the Job Alaska’s Minimum Wage posting has been updated to reflect the new $14.00 per hour rate effective July 1, 2026. Additionally, the Alaska Safety and Health Protection on the Job posting now includes revised discrimination and retaliation complaint procedures for public sector employees, updated federal OSHA Read more

California Labor Law Poster

Mandatory Update: Cal/OSHA Safety and Health Protection on the Job The revised Cal/OSHA Safety and Health Protection on the Job posting (April 2026) includes updated addresses and telephone numbers for the following offices: Santa Barbara District Office San Francisco Regional Office

US Virgin Islands Labor Law Poster

Mandatory Update: Virgin Islands Minimum Wage Posting The revised Virgin Islands Minimum Wage posting reflects the first of three scheduled increases established under Bill No. 30. Effective April 24, 2026, the minimum wage rates are as follows: General minimum wage: $12.00 per hour Tourist services and restaurant tipped employees: $4.80 per hour, plus tips A Peel Read more

Nova Scotia Labour Law Poster

Nova Scotia, Canada 2026 Mandatory Updates: – Minimum Wage – The new posting shows the minimum wage increase: Effective April 1, 2026 – $16.75 per hour Effective October 1, 2026 – $17.00 per hour – Rights and Responsibilities – Employer and Employee – The posting shows the timeframes for: Reporting fatalities, serious injuries or accidents, and Read more

Puerto Rico Labor Law Poster

Mandatory Update: Notificación Sobre la Disponibilidad de Beneficios del Seguro Por Desempleo (Unemployment) The Department of Labor and Human Resources has updated the official phone number for filing unemployment insurance claims. Additionally, the temporary COVID-19 pandemic claim line has been disconnected. Employees should now use the updated primary number for all unemployment-related inquiries and claims.

Utah 2026 Legislative Update

This blog post is to inform you that Utah has completed its 2026 legislative session. The following enacted bills will most likely not affect posting requirements. UT H 130 Employment Medical Examination Expense Amendments Effective May 6, 2026, prospective employers are prohibited from charging individuals for medical examinations. Employers may not require an exam unless Read more

New Jersey 2026 Legislative Update

This blog post is to provide you with a legislative update for New Jersey. The following bills will most likely affect posting requirements. NJ A 3451 Family Leave Effective July 17, 2026, this new law will expand the New Jersey Family Leave Act and the temporary disability benefit laws. The law broadens access to job-protected Read more

British Columbia Labour Law Poster

British Columbia Mandatory Updates:  New Serious Personal Illness or Injury Leave Employees who are unable to work due to their own serious illness or injury are now entitled to up to 27 weeks of job-protected leave. Minimum Wage Increase The minimum wage will increase to $18.25 per hour, effective June 1, 2026. Updated Notice to Read more