California Employment Laws Effective Jan. 1, 2025 – Most new bills in California become effective on Jan. 1 of the following year once approved by the state Legislature and the state governor (though some exceptions are possible for emergency measures and when the bills specifically appoint a different effective date).
Read more: California Legal Update
Illinois Employment Laws Effective Jan. 1, 2025 – Illinois has recently adopted new and amended existing labor and employment laws. These laws and amendments will have a significant impact on employers conducting business in the state in the upcoming year and beyond.
Read more: Illinois Legal Update 1
Illinois Issues FAQs for Upcoming Pay Transparency Law – On Nov. 22, 2024, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) published frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding Illinois’ pay transparency law that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
Read more: Illinois Legal Update 2
New Jersey Enacts Pay Transparency Law – On Nov. 18, 2024, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy enacted Senate Bill 2310, a law mandating pay transparency in job advertisements and the posting of internal promotional opportunities. The law takes effect on June 1, 2025, and applies to New Jersey employers with 10 or more employees over 20 calendar weeks.
Read more: New Jersey Legal Update
New York Publishes FAQs for New Paid Prenatal Leave Requirement – New York has published answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on its webpage for the state’s new paid prenatal leave mandate, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2025.
Read more: New York Legal Update
Other State Employment Laws Effective Jan. 1, 2025 – Many states have adopted new or amended existing labor and employment laws that become effect on Jan. 1, 2025. These states include: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, and West Virginia.
Read more: HR Compliance Bulletin
