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:
May 2025
- Missouri paid sick leave plans must be implemented by May 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.
- Maryland paid family and medical leave contributions begin July 1.
- New York repeals COVID-19 leave provisions July 31.
October 2025
- Michigan paid sick leave requirements for small businesses effective October 1.
- Nebraska paid sick leave law effective October 1.
2026
- 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.
- Maryland paid family and medical leave benefits begin July 1.
2027
- Connecticut paid sick leave law covers all employees effective January 1.
In case you missed it:
February 2025
- Revised Michigan paid sick leave expansion effective February 21.
What to Watch:
Potential changes ahead. Maryland’s Department of Labor has proposed pushing back implementation of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. In addition, lawmakers in both Missouri and Nebraska are considering changes to their paid sick leave laws prior to implementation later this year.