Illinois employers of all sizes are now required to notify an employee when they receive notice of an identification mismatch unrelated to immigration enforcement. The requirement applies to discrepancies on tax ID numbers or other identifying documents as reported by...
The following changes to Colorado employment law take effect on January 1, 2026. LEAVE FOR NICU CARE Colorado’s paid family and medical leave insurance program (FAMLI) will allow employees to take an additional 12 weeks of leave if their child is receiving inpatient...
Beginning January 1, 2026, Texas will prohibit employers of all sizes from using artificial intelligence (AI) systems with the intent to discriminate against members of a protected class. Both federal and state law already prohibit discrimination against protected...
On January 1, 2026, Missouri’s minimum wage will increase to $15 per hour. The tipped employee base wage will increase to $7.50 per hour. Retail and service employers with less than $500,000 in gross annual business are exempt from the state minimum wage, but still...
On January 1, 2026, Hawaii’s minimum wage will increase to $16 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $14.75 per hour. Note that employers can only pay the base wage if the employee earns at least $23 per hour, including their...
On January 1, 2026, South Dakota’s minimum wage will increase to $11.85 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $5.93 per hour (technically $5.925).
