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Friday, July 17, 2026

Compliance Cue: New Batch of State Employment Laws to Take Effect July 1, 2026 - Ogletree

  • A number of states passed new laws in 2026 related to paid and unpaid leave, employment discrimination, child labor, noncompete clauses, and pay transparency, among other things.
  • These new state laws will take effect on July 1, 2026, unless otherwise noted.
  • See our article, “2026 Midyear State and Local Minimum Wage Increases,” for a roundup of changes to state minimum wage rates taking effect in mid-2026.

Arkansas

In Arkansas, a new law imposes data privacy and security requirements on covered operators of websites, online services, online applications, or mobile apps if the product or service is directed at children or teens or if the operator knows that it is collecting personal information from children or teens.

Connecticut

Connecticut has a new law that establishes workplace standards for warehouse employers, including requirements to provide written notice of performance quotas, maintain work speed data records for three years, and protect covered nonexempt employees from adverse action for exercising their rights under the law. It applies to employers with 250 or more employees at a single Connecticut warehouse distribution center.

Florida

HB 1407 revised the procedural framework for civil actions and administrative remedies under the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA), which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, religion, gender, pregnancy, and other protected characteristics. Claims brought under the FCRA would have to be commenced no later than...



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