State & Local Laws


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    Small businesses are driving the future of 401(k) adoption

    Summer hiring is exposing payroll and compliance gaps many SMBs can’t afford to miss.

    June 1, 2026
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    EEOC moves to axe EEO-1 reporting

    The agency wants to scrap a variety of employer reporting requirements, according to a plan sent to the White House Thursday.

    By May 15, 2026
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    Overcome the commute in the return-to-work era

    Commuter benefits, like vanpooling, have the potential to support a wide range of organizational goals like attendance, recruitment, retention and sustainability.

    Dec. 8, 2025
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    AI at work

    A running list of states and localities that regulate AI in hiring

    Colorado repealed its existing AI law ahead of its effective date, and a new version will take effect January 2027.

    Updated May 18, 2026
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    Pay transparency

    A running list of states and localities that require employers to disclose pay or pay ranges

    Connecticut will require employers to include pay ranges and a description of benefits in all postings beginning October 2026.

    Updated May 11, 2026
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    A running list of states and localities with sexual harassment training mandates

    A Chicago mandate takes effect July 1, bringing the city into the fold of those requiring such training.

    By Updated June 14, 2022
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    A running list of states and localities that have outlawed pay history questions

    Virginia is the latest to enact a statewide pay history law, which will take effect July 1, 2026.

    By Updated April 28, 2026
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    A running list of states and localities with predictive scheduling mandates

    Los Angeles County passed a fair workweek ordinance in April that takes effect today.

    By Updated April 26, 2024