Employment by State Resources

Catch up on every employment law change that goes into effect on January 1, 2026.

January 1st is one of the busiest times of the year for new employment law changes going into effect. For HR teams (especially those managing a multi-state workforce), it can be overwhelming to stay on top of all the new compliance requirements on your own.

Join SixFifty legal experts for our popular end-of-year webinar, where we walk you through every federal and state-level legal update you need to have on your radar as you plan for 2026. You'll come away with:

• State-specific updates to minimum wage, non-compete thresholds, and more going into effect on Jan. 1st
• An understanding of key changes in pay transparency law and AI legislation—two key 2025 trends expected to continue in 2026
• A checklist of important 2026 compliance deadlines you can share with your team and use as part of your annual planning process

Get an overview of state laws for voting and election official leave—including whether paid time off to vote is required.

Illinois paid sick leave requirements can be complex for employers. This guide simplifies the process to maintain workplace compliance.

Chicago paid sick leave requirements can be complex for employers. This guide simplifies the process to maintain workplace compliance.

Maryland paid sick leave requirements can be complex for employers. This guide simplifies the process to maintain workplace compliance.