The following changes to Washington employment law take effect on January 1, 2026, and apply to employers of all sizes unless otherwise noted. Longer write-ups on each of these changes are available in individual law alerts on the platform. UPDATES TO FAMILY AND...
On January 1, 2026, Michigan’s minimum wage will increase to $13.73 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $5.49 per hour. Michigan’s minimum wage applies to employers that have two or more employees.
On January 1, 2026, Ohio’s minimum wage will increase to $11 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $5.50 per hour. Employers that gross less than $405,000 per year can pay the federal minimum wage.
The following changes to New Hampshire employment law take effect on January 1, 2026. LEAVE FOR CHILDBIRTH AND POSTPARTUM CARE Employers with 20 or more employees will need to provide up to 25 hours of job-protected, unpaid leave to employees for certain baby-related...
The following updates to Oregon employment law take effect on January 1, 2026, and apply to employers of all sizes. NEW WAGE NOTICE Employers will be required to provide new hires with a written notice of the earnings and deductions that will appear on their pay...
