Kansas Clarifies Enforceability of Nonsolicitation Agreements – On April 8, 2025, Kansas amended the Kansas Restraint of Trade Act (KRTA) to create a presumption of enforceability of certain nonsolicitation agreements and require courts to modify overbroad restrictive covenants. The amendment takes effect on July 1, 2025.
Read more: Kansas Legal Update
Maryland Legislature Votes to Delay PFML Again – The Maryland General Assembly has passed a bill to establish new implementation dates for the state’s paid family and medical leave insurance program, known as FAMLI. Gov. Wes Moore reportedly supports the measure. His signature is expected in the coming weeks.
Read more: Maryland Legal Update
Missouri Supreme Court Upholds Paid Sick Leave Law – The Missouri Supreme Court has issued a decision upholding the state’s earned paid sick time (EPST) law, which was passed by ballot initiative last November. The law took effect May 1, 2025, although notice provisions went into effect April 15.
Read more: Missouri Legal Update
Washington Expands Criminal History Law – On April 21, 2025, Washington amended the Washington Fair Chance Act (WFCA) to expand restrictions and obligations with respect to the use of criminal records by employers and to increase penalties under the law. The amendment takes effect July 1, 2026, for employers with 15 or more employees and on July 1, 2027, for employers with fewer than 15 employees.
Read more: Washington Legal Update
