Last Updated: Jan 21, 2025
As 2026 approaches, employers should prepare for a wave of new labor laws set to impact workplaces nationwide. Key updates include minimum wage increases, expanded paid leave programs, enhanced workplace safety measures, and new pay transparency requirements. These changes, which vary by state and local jurisdiction, aim to address evolving employee rights, equity, and workplace standards.
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Child Labor, OSHA
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N/A
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N/A
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Minimum Wage,
Fair Wages & Healthy Families Act |
$14.70
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$15.15
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Minimum Wage, Healthy Families Act of 2014, Paid Sick Leave
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$16.50
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$16.90
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Minimum Wage,
Overtime & Minimum Pay Standards |
$14.81
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$15.16
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Paid Sick Leave
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$16.35
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$16.94
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Minimum Wage,
Paid Family Leave Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act |
N/A
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N/A
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FAMLI
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N/A
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N/A
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Minimum Wage
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$14.00
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$16.00
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From notable wage hikes in states like Hawaii and Nebraska to the growing adoption of salary disclosure laws and protections for gig workers, businesses must stay informed to ensure compliance. This blog dives into the most significant labor law updates for 2026 and what they mean for employers navigating these changes.
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Veterans Benefits & Services, Your Rights Under Illinois Employment Laws, Day & Temporary Labor Services Act
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N/A
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N/A
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Unemployment and worker Compensation
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N/A
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N/A
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PMFL and OSHA
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N/A
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N/A
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Minimum Wage
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$14.65
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$15.10
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Minimum Wage
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$12.48
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$13.73
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Minimum Wage,
Paid Leave |
$11.13
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$11.41
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Minimum Wage
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$13.75
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$15.00
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Minimum Wage
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$10.55
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$10.85
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Here are a few key steps to review for the new updates: Ensure labor law posters are updated with the latest changes and displayed in a visible, accessible location for all employees. Update payroll systems to reflect new minimum wage rates or other compensation adjustments. Communicate any changes that affect employees, such as wage increases or updated leave policies. Work with legal counsel or HR professionals to ensure full compliance with the requirements. Lastly, revise employee handbooks or policies to incorporate new provisions for sick leave, paid leave, or workplace rights.
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Minimum Wage
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$13.50
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$15.00
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OSHA
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N/A
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N/A
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Unpaid PTO
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N/A
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N/A
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Workers Compensation
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N/A
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N/A
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Wage & Hour Law Abstract
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$15.39
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$15.92
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Minimum Wage,
Worker's Compensation Act |
$15.50
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$16.00
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Minimum Wage
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$10.70
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$11.00
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Paid sick Leave
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N/A
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N/A
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Veterans' Benefits
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N/A
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N/A
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Minimum Wage,
Unemployment Insurance & Temporary Disability Insurance Law |
$15.00
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$16.00
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Minimum Wage
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$11.50
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$11.85
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Minimum Wage
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$14.01
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$14.42
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Minimum Wage
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$12.41
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$12.77
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Minimum Wage
FAMLA |
$16.66
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$17.13
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Unemployment Insurance
Prohibited Workplace Harassment (Public) |
N/A
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N/A
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States not listed are either not expected to issue notices or have not announced any at the time of posting. Should this change, they will be added to the list above promptly.
Where can I find more information?
- For broader guidance and state requirements, visit All In One Poster Company, a trusted provider of labor law and safety posters for every state in the country: https://www.allinoneposters.com/
- To review specific changes, check the Poster Update Log and select your state for the most recent updates: https://shop.allinoneposters.com/collections/combination-state-federal-posters
