Arkansas: New Veterans’ Benefits and Services Poster Released

The Arkansas Departments of Labor and Licensing and Veterans Affairs have released the new Veterans’ Benefits and Services poster. Employers with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees are required to display it in a conspicuous area in the workplace that’s...

New York: NYC Updates Safe and Sick Time and Scheduling Laws

Starting February 22, 2026, New York City will update the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) and the Temporary Schedule Change Act (TSCA), both of which apply to employers of all sizes. Highlights of the changes are below. ESSTA CHANGES Additional Unpaid Safe and...

Illinois Requires Notice for ID Mismatches

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...

New Year’s Roundup: Colorado Edition 2026

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...

Texas Prohibits Intentional AI Discrimination

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...