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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

Fisher Phillips

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

Perkins Coie

2025 Washington Legislative Employment Law Update

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With the close of the 2025 Washington state legislative session, it is time to review the new employment laws and amendments that will affect businesses operating in Washington. Many of these changes take effect on July 27,...more

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Recent Updates to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000

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As of June 19, 2025, the Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) was amended to include a new protected leave: Long-Term Illness Leave. This new Long-Term Illness Leave creates essentially an indefinite leave of...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

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Supreme Court Limits ADA Claims to Employees and Applicants, Not Retirees

In, Stanley v. City of Sanford, Florida, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the scope of the Americans with Disabilities Act, holding that Title I’s employment discrimination provisions do not apply to individuals who are...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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Shining a Light on Pay: Understanding New Jersey’s New Transparency Mandate for Employers

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On June 1, 2025, New Jersey’s Pay and Benefit Transparency Act (“the Act”) took effect, ushering in a new era of openness around pay and benefits for job applicants and employees. This law is part of a growing national...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

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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New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect June 1: Who’s Covered, What’s Required, and 6 Steps for Employers to Comply

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New Jersey’s far-reaching pay transparency law is about to take effect – is your business ready to comply? Starting June 1, covered employers, including certain businesses outside of the state, must disclose compensation and...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

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

IR Global

Distinguish your Accounting Business in a Competitive Hiring Environment

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Accounting businesses need people to serve Clients and grow. Some will hire full or part-time team members, subcontract and/or offshore their work....more

Fisher Phillips

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

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

The whole job offer fiasco

I have been an ERISA attorney since 1998. More than half my career now has been in my practice for 15 years this April. For about a three-year run from 2007-2010, I had three different jobs, and the whole process of working...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

EEOC and DOJ Release Guidance on DEI and Workplace Discrimination

On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the U.S. Department of Justice issued two technical assistance documents discussing how the agencies view and define Diversity, Equity 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

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

5 Human Resources Initiatives (And How You Can Make Them A Reality)

With the end of the year coming soon, many in HR are thinking about how they can impact their workforce next year – and the planning starts now! Stuck on what human resources initiatives will make a real impact? We can help!...more

Baker Donelson

Ensuring Compliance With Pay Transparency Laws in 2025

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As 2025 begins, multistate employers should be aware of several states where employers will now be required to include salary ranges in job postings. In 2025, new pay transparency laws will take effect in five states:...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Recruiting as a Competitive Advantage: Building a Talent Acquisition Strategy that Drives Business Growth

In a world where talent is the new currency, businesses must think strategically about hiring. A robust talent acquisition strategy isn’t just an HR responsibility—it’s a game-changer for growth....more

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Employment Law Update: New Laws for 2025

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States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as...more

Perkins Coie

Coming Soon: Judicial and Agency Interpretations of Washington's Pay Disclosure Law

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Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (EPOA) is a hot topic in Washington state, with well over 100 class-action lawsuits filed under the law in the past 18 months. In short, the EPOA requires employers to disclose...more

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Are You Ready for New Illinois Pay Transparency Rules? A Compliance Blueprint for Employers

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Illinois employers will soon be required to reveal salary information in job postings, thanks to a new law that will take effect on January 1. Amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act will require covered organizations to...more

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Further Updates on Maryland's New Pay Transparency Laws Effective October 1, 2024

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Read World Impact: Maryland recently enacted the Wage Range Transparency law, which went into effect on October 1, 2024. We previously provided a Legal Alert on this topic, however, the Maryland Department Labor has since...more

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Maryland Employers Get Ready: New Compensation Transparency Laws Will Soon Take Effect

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Earlier this year, Governor Wes Moore signed into law two statutes — the Wage Range Transparency Law and the Pay Stub Information Law — that significantly increase the compensation details that Maryland employers must...more

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Illinois Amends Temp Worker Law to Increase Business Obligations: 4 Things You Need to Know

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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently agreed to amend the state’s groundbreaking temp worker law to increase obligations for businesses and create additional compliance requirements. The August 9 action officially amends...more

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