New York Increases Jury Duty Pay Monday, August 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service The New York State Budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 has increased the amount of pay that certain employers must pay to employees on jury duty leave. The requirements under the New York State Budget are effective immediately.
New Jersey Releases Pay Transparency Guidance Monday, August 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service The state of New Jersey has released guidance that clarifies New Jersey employers’ pay transparency obligations under the law.
Missouri Repeals Paid Sick Leave Law and Inflation-Based Annual Minimum Wage Increases Monday, August 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service Missouri has enacted legislation (House Bill 567), which repeals the Missouri paid sick leave law and removes the minimum wage requirements that were set to take effect. House Bill 567 is effective Aug. 28, 2025.
Minnesota Expands Break and Meal Period Requirements Monday, August 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service Minnesota has enacted legislation that will expand the rest break and meal period requirements under state law. The changes take effect Jan. 1, 2026.
Minnesota Clarifies and Amends Paid Sick Leave Law Monday, August 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service Minnesota has enacted legislation (Senate File 17), which clarifies and amends aspects of the state’s paid sick leave law. Most amendment provisions took effect on July 1, 2025 with one exception, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026 as indicated below.
Maine Clarifies Carryover Under Paid Leave Law Monday, August 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service Maine has enacted legislation that clarifies the rules for carrying over unused leave under the state’s paid leave law. Legislative Document 55 takes effect on Sept. 24, 2025.
Maine Adopts Pay Requirement for Reporting to Work Monday, August 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service Maine has enacted legislation that will require employers to pay employees for a certain amount of hours if they are asked to report to work and are sent home early. The change is a result of the enactment of Legislative Document 598 and takes effect on Sept. 24, 2025.
Court Blocks Early Termination of Haiti TPS Monday, August 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service A U.S. District Court judge has issued an order temporarily blocking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from ending TPS protections for Haitian nationals early. Under a previous announcement from DHS, TPS for Haiti would have terminated early on Sept. 2, 2025. The court order reinstates a prior expiration date of Feb. 3, 2026. DHS has appealed the order.
Checklist: Background Screenings Monday, August 4, 2025 | HR Tips Background checks can provide employers with a variety of job-related information to use when evaluating prospective employees' qualifications, such as work history and education, criminal records, and driving records. However, federal, state and local laws set limits on obtaining and using background check information to make employment decisions. Employers must ensure compliance with these laws. Here’s a checklist to help employers when conducting background checks.
Colorado Clarifies Protections for Gender Expression Monday, August 4, 2025 | Comprehensive Service Colorado has enacted legislation that clarifies the state’s prohibition on discrimination based on an individual’s gender expression. The clarification is a result of the enactment of House Bill 25-1312 and is effective immediately.