{"id":6410,"date":"2026-09-29T10:58:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T15:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/blog\/?p=6410"},"modified":"2026-09-29T10:59:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T15:59:00","slug":"hr-newsletter-state-legislative-updates-44","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/29\/hr-newsletter-state-legislative-updates-44\/","title":{"rendered":"HR Newsletter: State Legislative Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/images\/newsletter\/HR\/Blog\/December20_State-and-Local-Updates.png\" alt=\"HR Newsletter: State Legislative Updates\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>California Paid Family Leave Grant Program Extended Again<\/strong> &#8211; The California paid family leave (PFL) grant program for small businesses has been extended again. The program was established by the California Employment Training Panel and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency to offset costs of the PFL program for employers. The program will run through May 31, 2028, or until funds run out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#a41919\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Read more<\/mark><\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/PDFs\/September2026_1-California.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California Legal Update<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_d82de5b0-b44e-444d-b400-0ee74b2baf26\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>California Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws<\/strong> &#8211; The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulates minimum wage, overtime pay and work hour requirements for most employees. The current federal minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour for nonexempt employees. California law imposes additional, more stringent requirements and where state and federal law conflict, the more protective standard applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#a41919\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Read more<\/mark><\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/PDFs\/September2026_2-California.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_57b1e590-6da2-45f1-ac69-f890b16e3a5f\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>California Work Hours and Wage Payment Laws<\/strong> &#8211; Several federal laws regulate work hours and wage payment requirements. These include the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Davis-Bacon Act and the Service Contract Act. California law also imposes work hours and wage payment requirements and, in some cases, provides additional requirements that employers in the state must follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#a41919\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Read more<\/mark><\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/PDFs\/September2026_3-California.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California Work Hours and Wage Payment Laws<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_d7b2fbce-96d1-4900-a0f5-e6038a5e514f\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Colorado Issues Proposed Rules for AI Legislation<\/strong> &#8211; On Aug. 11, 2026, Colorado issued proposed rules for the Automated Decision-Making Technology Act (Act), which is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2027, and governs the use of automated decision-making technology (ADMT) in consequential decisions, including employment decisions. The proposed rules clarify key provisions under the Act. The comment period for the proposed rules ends on Oct. 26, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#a41919\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Read more<\/mark><\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/PDFs\/September2026_4-Colorado.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado Legal Update<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_2fee090e-2c29-403a-9eba-de5bfa75ae94\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Connecticut\u2019s Minimum Wage Rate to Increase on Jan. 1, 2027<\/strong> &#8211; On Aug. 5, 2026, Gov. Ned Lamont announced that Connecticut\u2019s minimum wage rate will increase to $17.48 per hour on Jan. 1, 2027. The new rate will apply to all employers, regardless of the number of individuals they employ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#a41919\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Read more<\/mark><\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/PDFs\/September2026_5-Connecticut.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connecticut Legal Update<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_15759ea1-b64a-4684-9bd3-98848dd40012\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Illinois Adopts Workplace Protections for Menopause<\/strong> &#8211; On Aug. 7, 2026, Illinois passed the Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act (Act). The Act amends the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) to prohibit employers from discriminating against individuals for menopause-related conditions and to require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for menopause-related conditions, among other requirements. The Act takes effect Jan. 1, 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#a41919\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Read more<\/mark><\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/PDFs\/September2026_6-Illinois.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illinois Legal Update<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_b4697cc7-6082-4f5e-a1af-01f458b301a0\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Illinois Restricts Employers From Requiring Driver\u2019s Licenses<\/strong> &#8211; On Aug. 7, 2026, Illinois amended the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act (Act) to prohibit employers from requiring applicants to have a valid driver\u2019s license in most circumstances. The amendment takes effect Jan. 1, 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#a41919\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Read more<\/mark><\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/PDFs\/September2026_7-Illinois.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illinois Legal Update<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_8ef89330-16e0-434a-b959-33120b87f7de\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Illinois to Require Employers to Provide Paid Leave for Jury Duty<\/strong> &#8211; Illinois has enacted HB4844, requiring employers with at least 26 employees to provide paid leave for jury duty service, beginning Jan. 1, 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#a41919\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Read more<\/mark><\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/PDFs\/September2026_8-Illinois.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illinois Legal Update<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_e677f79a-c394-47f1-89b6-7a087c11e9e6\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Massachusetts Requires Employee Notice for Federal Form I-9 Inspections<\/strong> &#8211; On Aug. 5, 2026, Massachusetts enacted an Act Promoting Rule of Law, Oversight, Trust and Equal Constitutional Treatment (PROTECT Act), which requires employers to provide written notice to employees when the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) notifies employers of an inspection of Employment Eligibility Verification forms (Form I-9) and other employment records, among other requirements. The PROTECT Act was declared an emergency law and, as a result, the law\u2019s employer notice requirement took effect immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#a41919\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Read more<\/mark><\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/PDFs\/September2026_9-Massachusetts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Massachusetts Legal Update<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_e9414e5f-76a3-4ba0-ac90-dd256658c964\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Minnesota\u2019s Minimum Wage Rate to Increase on Jan. 1, 2027<\/strong> &#8211; On Aug. 19, 2026, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (MDLI) announced that the state\u2019s hourly minimum wage will increase to $11.87 per hour on Jan. 1, 2027. The new rate will apply to all employers, regardless of how many individuals they employ. In addition, the 90-day training wage for workers under age 20 will increase to $9.68 per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#a41919\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Read more<\/mark><\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.employco.com\/PDFs\/September2026_10-Minnesota.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minnesota Legal Update<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Paid Family Leave Grant Program Extended Again &#8211; The California paid family leave (PFL) grant program for small businesses has been extended again. 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