This week, we explore Washington State’s new employment laws on reductions in force and background checks, digital labor law notices and pay equity measures in Ohio, and New York City’s enforcement of new employer obligations related to paid prenatal leave for employees.
Washington Overhauls Employment Laws on Reductions in Force and Background Checks
Two bills with significant implications for employers operating in Washington have recently been signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson. One bill is a state-level version of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, and the other includes amendments to Washington’s Fair Chance Act, which covers background checks in the employment context. Read more.
Ohio Leads the Way, Allowing Employers to Post Digital Labor and Employment Law Notices
On July 20, 2025, Ohio will officially become one of the first states to allow employers to provide digital—rather than physical—copies of certain labor and employment law notices required under Ohio law. Read more.
Pay Equity Expands in Ohio: Cleveland Passes Ordinance
In April 2025, the city of Cleveland approved an ordinance that will impose a salary history ban and create a pay disclosure requirement for employers, effective October 27, 2025. Read more.
New York Paid Prenatal Leave: NYC Adds to State Mandate, Imposes More Employer Requirements
Beginning July 2, 2025, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection will enforce amended Earned Safe and Sick Time Act rules addressing paid prenatal leave. These amended rules impose new obligations on New York City employers, expanding upon the statewide requirements that took effect on January 1, 2025. Read more.
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