Key State Labor Laws for Employers

Read fundamental employment laws across each state and get a heads up on upcoming employment law changes.

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Recent Updates

PennsylvaniaPublished: Nov 13, 2025

(Philadelphia) Philadelphia Expands ‘Ban the Box’ Law

Update Effective: January 6, 2026

CaliforniaPublished: Nov 13, 2025

Expansion of Pay Transparency and Pay Equity Requirements

Update Effective: January 1, 2026

CaliforniaPublished: Nov 13, 2025

New Bill Expands Paid Sick and Safe and Unpaid Leave Use

Update Effective: January 1, 2026

Federal and Multi-StatePublished: Nov 13, 2025

DHS Ends Automatic Work Permit Extensions

Update Effective: Immediately

DelawarePublished: Nov 13, 2025

Delaware Modifies Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

Update Effective: January 1, 2026

MinnesotaPublished: Nov 13, 2025

Paid Leave Notice and Poster Requirements Ahead of 2026 Launch

Update Effective: December 1, 2025

CaliforniaPublished: Nov 13, 2025

California Bans “Stay-or-Pay” Contracts

Update Effective: January 1, 2026

CaliforniaPublished: Nov 13, 2025

State Expands WARN Notices and Requirements

Update Effective: January 1, 2026

Federal and Multi-State

District of Columbia

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