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Illinois passes several new employment laws
Illinois has passed several employment laws that take effect January 1, 2027, covering paid jury duty leave, disparate impact discrimination, emergency responder leave and biomarker privacy protections. Employers should review these changes now to understand their compliance obligations and prepare for implementation.
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Maryland enacts new labor‑friendly laws
This article explains two new Maryland laws that expand protections for employees related to workplace meetings on religious …
ICE raises the stakes for I-9 mistakes
This article explains recent changes by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that reclassify certain Form I‑9 errors …
New Jersey adopts strict “ABC test” for independent contractors
This article explains New Jersey’s new regulations strengthening the “ABC test” for independent contractor classification and outlines how …
Maine enacts pay transparency law
This article explains Maine’s new pay transparency law requiring employers to include pay ranges in job postings and …
DOJ shifts approach to medical marijuana
This article explains the DOJ’s reclassification of certain medical marijuana products as Schedule III substances and outlines how …
Virginia enacts paid family medical leave program
Virginia has enacted a statewide paid family and medical leave (PFML) insurance program requiring employer and employee payroll …
DOL looks to “simplify” joint employment
The DOL has proposed a new joint employment rule that would clarify how employers are assessed under the …
Ask our experts: Preparing for EEO-1 reporting
Preparing for EEO‑1 reporting? Our experts answer common questions on race and ethnicity data collection, reporting changes, and …
Virginia enacts new heat illness-prevention law
Virginia has enacted a new heat illness‑prevention law that will require employers to implement formal prevention plans starting …
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