Effective January 1, 2026, numerous state and local government employment laws have taken effect. Below is a non-exhaustive summary of key employment law updates for January 2026. For additional insights, register for the 2026 Employment Law Developments: Key Considerations for Employers webinar here. To navigate each employment law update by state, click here. Please note that the above is a non-exhaustive summary of recent employment law developments. For questions or assistance with employment law compliance in 2026, or to ensure you are informed about the latest updates, please contact your Polsinelli attorney.

Many state and local government employment laws went into effect January 1, 2025. Here is a non-exhaustive list of 2025 employment law updates. Contact your Polsinelli attorney if you have any questions or need assistance regarding employment law compliance for these legal updates. Polsinelli provides this material for informational purposes only. This material is not intended for use as legal guidance. Please consult with a lawyer to evaluate your specific situation. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisement. Copyright © 2025. Polsinelli PC, Polsinelli LLP in California, Polsinelli PC (Inc) in Florida.

Many state and local government employment laws go into effect this summer. Here is a non-exhaustive list of mid-year employment law updates. To hear a discussion on what you need to know from 2024 and more information about complying with these changing laws, regulations, and rulings, we invite you to register here for a webinar on September 26 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. Contact your Polsinelli attorney if you have any questions or need assistance regarding employment law compliance for these legal updates.