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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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With new state employment laws continuously being enacted, it can be challenging to keep up on each change and ensure that your policies and practices are compliant. We have your solution.

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This monthly digest is designed to keep you apprised of upcoming major state law changes in areas including paid sick and safe leave laws, family and parental leave, recreational and medicinal marijuana use, workplace gun laws, asking candidates about salary history and unpredictable scheduling.

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Alaska paid sick leave requirements effective July 1.

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Alaska captive audience ban effective July 1.

New Hampshire accommodations for nursing mothers effective July 1.

Chicago amends paid leave ordinance effective July 1.

New York City amends Earned Safe and Sick Time Act effective July 2.

Washington amends pay transparency law and employee access to personnel records effective July 27.

Washington mini-WARN Act law effective July 27.

New York repeals COVID-19 leave provisions effective July 31.

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Minneapolis expands workplace civil rights protections and reasonable accommodation obligations effective August 1.

Missouri repeals paid sick leave law effective August 28.

Michigan paid sick leave requirements for small businesses effective October 1.

Nebraska paid sick leave law (as amended) effective October 1.

Cleveland pay transparency law effective October 27.

Colorado expands FAMLI benefits to NICU parents effective January 1.

Connecticut further expands paid sick leave eligibility effective January 1.

Delaware paid family and medical leave benefits begin January 1.

Minnesota paid family leave contributions begin January 1.

Minnesota amends meal and rest break requirements effective January 1.

Oregon new hire notice requirements effective January 1.

Oregon expands uses for paid sick leave effective January 1.

Pittsburgh changes to paid sick leave law effective January 1.

Washington expands domestic violence leave law effective January 1.

Washington amends paid family and medical leave law effective January 1.

Maine paid family and medical leave benefits available May 1.

Washington expands “ban the box” law effective July 1.

Connecticut paid sick leave law covers all employees effective January 1.

Maryland paid family and medical leave contributions begin January 1.

Washington expands Healthy Starts Act effective January 1.

Maryland paid family and medical leave benefits begin January 3.

New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act effective June 1.

Update: the Minnesota legislature made minor revisions to the state’s paid family leave law, but failed to enact any substantive changes during the 2025 legislative session.

Employment Legislation Outlook – July 2025

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