06.02.25
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.
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.
Here’s what’s on the horizon:
June 2025
- New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act effective June 1.
July 2025
- Alaska paid sick leave requirements effective July 1.
- Alaska captive audience ban effective July 1.
- New Hampshire accommodations for nursing mothers effective July 1.
- New York repeals COVID-19 leave provisions July 31.
August 2025
- Minneapolis expands workplace civil rights protections and reasonable accommodation obligations effective August 1.
- Missouri repeals paid sick leave law effective August 28.
October 2025
- Michigan paid sick leave requirements for small businesses effective October 1.
- Nebraska paid sick leave law effective October 1.
2026
- 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.
- Maine paid family and medical leave benefits available May 1.
2027
- Connecticut paid sick leave law covers all employees effective January 1.
- Maryland paid family and medical leave contributions begin January 1.
2028
- Maryland paid family and medical leave benefits begin January 3.
In case you missed it:
May 2025
- Missouri paid sick leave plans must be implemented by May 1.
What to Watch:
Minnesota lawmakers are weighing whether to make changes to the state’s paid family medical leave law, including exempting certain businesses.