As featured in #WorkforceWednesday: 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
- Ohio Leads the Way, Allowing Employers to Post Digital Labor and Employment Law Notices
- Pay Equity Expands in Ohio: Cleveland Passes Ordinance
- New York Paid Prenatal Leave: NYC Adds to State Mandate, Imposes More Employer Requirements
- Other Highlights
Recent Updates
- NYSDOL Releases Guidance on Trapped at Work Act
- Governor Hochul Re-Elected: How New York Employers Should Prepare as 2026 Ends
- Allegheny County Adopts Employer-Funded Paid Parental Leave Law
- When the AI Agent Goes Off-Script: The First Incident Playbook for Frontier AI
- Revised New York City Fair Chance Rules Take Effect October 30