Across the country, state lawmakers enacted many employment laws that will take effect on July 1, 2026, impacting legal compliance for employers of all sizes.
Quick Hits
- 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...
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