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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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Maine adopts pay requirement for reporting to work effective September 24.

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Maine clarifies carryover requirements under paid leave law effective September 24.

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Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act to add victims of sexual assault or human trafficking as protected classes effective October 1.

Maryland limits the definition of “employer” under the state's parental leave law effective October 1.

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

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

Nevada Civil Air Patrol leave effective October 1.

Cleveland pay transparency law effective October 27.

Massachusetts pay transparency law changes effective October 29.

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.

Illinois enacts paid lactation break law on January 1.

Illinois limits use of AI in hiring effective January 1.

Minnesota paid family leave contributions begin January 1.

Minnesota amends meal and rest break requirements effective January 1.

New Hampshire enacts new unpaid leave for childbirth and child-related medical appointments on 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.

Rhode Island new hire notice requirements 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.

Illinois enacts unpaid parental leave for employees with a child who is a patient in a NICU on June 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.

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

Missouri repeals paid sick leave law effective August 28.

The new year will come with many new policies. Is your employee handbook ready for them? If not, now is the time to prepare revisions.

Employment Legislation Outlook – September 2025

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