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Employer Compliance Watchlist: Key State Laws Effective January 1, 2026
With the turn into the new year 2026, several state law changes affect wage and hour compliance, leave administration, onboarding practices, workplace notices, and even discrimination based on the use of artificial intelligence (AI), took effect as of January 1, 2026. Here is a rundown of some key new state laws across the United States.
