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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...
Missouri Increases Minimum Wage on January 1, 2026
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...
Hawaii Increases Minimum Wage on January 1, 2026
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 tips.
South Dakota Increases Minimum Wage on January 1, 2026
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).
New Year’s Roundup: Washington Edition 2026
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...
Virginia Increases Minimum Wage on January 1, 2026
On January 1, 2026, Virginia’s minimum wage will increase to $12.77 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees remains at $2.13 per hour.
Michigan Increases Minimum Wage on January 1, 2026
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.
Ohio Increases Minimum Wage on January 1, 2026
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.
New Year’s Roundup: New Hampshire Edition 2026
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...
New Year’s Roundup: Oregon Edition 2026
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...
New Year’s Roundup: Rhode Island Edition 2026
The following changes to Rhode Island employment law take effect on January 1, 2026, and apply to employers of all sizes. MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE The state’s minimum wage will increase to $16 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will remain at $3.89 per...
New Year’s Roundup: Minnesota Edition 2026
The following changes to Minnesota 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. STATE SICK AND SAFE TIME...
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