Most employers are prepared for new laws at the start of each year – but did you know that a heap of new workplace laws take effect at the halfway point? Here’s your employer cheat sheet to prepare for July 1 effective dates:

Nationwide

• Division I College Athletics Fundamentally Reshaped. Most of the House v. NCAA settlement terms kick in July 1, including rules on revenue sharing with student-athletes, roster limits, and name, image, and likeness requirements. Read more about the settlement’s final approval and ongoing appeal (FP insights).

State Laws

Alabama

• Paid Parental Leave for Certain Public Employees (SB199). State employers and local education agencies must provide paid parental leave to eligible employees following the birth, stillbirth, or miscarriage of a child or the placement of a child for adoption.

• Expiration of the Temporary State Income Tax Exemption for Overtime Pay. Starting July 1, Alabama employers must resume withholding state income tax from overtime wages paid to non-exempt employees since the temporary exemption under Act 2024-437 will sunset on June 30.

Alaska

• Minimum Wage Increase. Alaska’s minimum wage will increase to $13 per hour. This change also raises the minimum salary (to $1,040 per week) for purposes of the white-collar exemptions to the state’s overtime pay requirements (state website).

• Paid Sick Leave Accruals Begin. All employers in the state will be required to provide paid sick leave to nearly all employees, who will...

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