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2025 Legislative Developments Affecting Washington Employers

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Washington employers face a wave of new workplace legislation, some of which recently became effective and some that will begin in 2026 and beyond. These new or modified laws address a broad range of topics, many of which...more

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Washington State Workplace Law Roundup: Nearly 20 New Laws Taking Effect Within the Next Year – Starting Now

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Washington lawmakers were busy this year, and a wave of new laws will have a major impact on the workplace. Employers must be aware of significant workplace laws taking effect within the next year, including 11 new laws that...more

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End of NY Legislative Session Leaves Employers Watching Key Workplace Bills

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New York’s two-year 2025-2026 legislative session hit its midpoint in June, with lawmakers wrapping up the first year by passing a slew of workplace-related bills that now await action from Governor Hochul. As federal labor...more

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Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect July 1

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Most employers are prepared for new laws at the start of each year – but did you know that a heap of new workplace laws take effect at the halfway point? Here’s your employer cheat sheet to prepare for July 1 effective dates…...more

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Navigating New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, Effective June 1

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On June 1, new job posting requirements took effect in New Jersey under the New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act. The “Pay Transparency Act,” signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy in November 2024, requires employers...more

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AI job interviews: What we have to "look forward" to

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Don't quit your current job! Bloomberg Law had a good article yesterday by Jo Constantz about AI-conducted job interviews. (Paid subscription may be required to access.) According to the article, many companies are now...more

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Washington Amends EPOA, Bringing More Balance to Employer Job Posting Obligations

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On May 20, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Substitute Senate Bill 5408 (SSB 5408), enacting important amendments to the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA). The EPOA has been a hot topic in Washington after...more

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What Employers Need to Know About Cleveland’s New Salary Transparency Ordinance

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The Cleveland City Council passed Ordinance No. 104-2025 on April 28, 2025, requiring employers with 15 or more employees located in the City of Cleveland to include salary ranges in all job postings. Additionally, the...more

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Washington State’s Amended Pay Transparency Law Includes Grace Period for Employers to Cure Job Postings

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Washington State has taken a significant step for employers under its pay transparency law by giving employers a five-business-day grace period to correct violations in job postings and limiting the damages plaintiffs can...more

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Washington Lawmakers Cut Employers a Break for Job Posting Noncompliance: 7 Things You Should Do

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Washington employers will soon get some relief from the state’s strict job posting requirements after lawmakers unanimously passed a law to mitigate some of the more onerous parts of the key state statute. Starting July 27,...more

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Are You Ready? New Jersey’s Wage Transparency Law Takes Effect on June 1, 2025

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New Jersey’s wage transparency law that was signed by Governor Phil Murphy on November 18, 2024, will take effect on June 1, 2025. For a more fulsome discussion of the ins and outs of New Jersey’s pay transparency law, check...more

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New York State Bill Would Ban Employer Inquiries About Salary Expectations

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A bill in the New York State Legislature would prevent employers from questioning job seekers about their salary expectations and permit job seekers to ask about employee benefits offered with the position....more

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Cleveland Employers Must Prepare for City’s New Pay Equity and Transparency Rules: Your Top Questions Answered + 5 Steps to Take...

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Cleveland employers will soon need to include salary ranges in job postings and refrain from asking job applicants questions related to their salary history, thanks to a new ordinance adopted by the City Council last week....more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your May To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially given the rapid pace at which the new administration has been moving on initiatives impacting the workplace and beyond. For the latest...more

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[Webinar] Using Science to Address Merit, Equity, & Compliance in Employee Selection & Pay - May 14th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

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Recently, there has been an intense focus on how employers approach employment decisions such as recruitment, hiring, promotions, and pay. Long-standing practices have been challenged in court, through executive actions, and...more

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Germany’s Political Shift Could Bring Changes to Labor Law and Social Policy: Key Points for Employers

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Germany’s federal election last month signaled a shift in the country’s politics – and employers need to understand how this might soon impact them. The center-right Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union won...more

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EU’s Pay Equity Directive: 5 Key Points Employers Need to Know

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Employers with operations in the European Union should ensure they are familiar with a pay equity directive aiming to close the gender pay gap that will soon come fully online. The directive was signed into law in 2023, and...more

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UPDATE: FAR Council Proposals Withdrawn

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In January 2024, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) proposed a rule that would One year later on January 8, 2025, the FAR Council has withdrawn their proposed rule....more

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Ontario Announces Effective Dates for Job Posting and Pay Transparency, and Employment Information Requirements

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The Ontario government recently announced January 1, 2026, as the effective date for the new pay transparency requirements in relation to publicly advertised job postings under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the...more

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Keeping Your Ducks in H-1B Row: Compliance Strategies for Employers

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With an incoming administration vocal about its stance on immigration enforcement and safeguarding U.S. workers, employers who hire foreign workers on H-1B visas should make certain that they are maintaining compliance with...more

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Developments in New York and New York City Employment Law: What Employers Need To Know Going Into 2025

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As we head into a new year, employers should make plans to implement developments in various areas of employment law that will take effect in 2025 while confirming compliance with changes that have occurred over the past...more

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Complying with Illinois’ New Pay Transparency Law: Part 1 – The Basics

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Beginning January 1, 2025, Illinois employers with 15 or more employees will be required to comply with new pay transparency requirements under an amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act. We will be exploring the requirements...more

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Illinois’ New Pay Transparency Law: Part 2 – Coverage

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The new pay transparency requirements under the Illinois Equal Pay Act apply to all employers with 15 or more employees. This figure includes all employees, full- or part-time, within or outside of Illinois....more

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Illinois Employers: Prepare for New Pay Transparency Requirements

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On January 1, 2025, amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act will add Illinois to the list of states requiring employers to align with pay transparency and promotion posting requirements. Most employers in Illinois will be...more

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New Trends in Pay Transparency

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So-called ‘equal pay lawsuits’ are becoming more frequent in Germany. The application of a simplified burden of proof to claims under the Wage Transparency Act by case law makes it difficult for employers to refute an alleged...more

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