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June 19, 2025

Washington State Scales Up Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

On May 20, 2025, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson took the final step toward implementing House Bill (HB) 1213’s expansion of the state’s paid family and medical leave program when he greenlit funding for the program as part of the state appropriations budget for the 2025-2027 biennium. With this funding, the new law will take effect on January 1, 2026.

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June 4, 2025

Washington Public Records Act Now Protects Identities in Workplace Investigations

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May 23, 2025

Washington Governor Signs Bill Making Key Changes to Equal Pay and Opportunities Act

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May 16, 2025

Washington Governor Signs State’s ‘Mini-WARN Act’: Notice Required for Site Closings and Mass Reductions in Force

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May 15, 2025

Missouri Legislature Passes Bill to Repeal Earned Paid Sick Time Law

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