Compliance Cue: New Batch of State Employment Laws to Take Effect July 1, 2026
Across the country, state lawmakers enacted many employment laws that will take effect on July 1, 2026, impacting legal compliance for employers of all sizes. 00:00 11:40 Quick Hits A number of states passed new laws in 2026 related to paid and unpaid leave, employment discrimination, child labor, noncompete clauses, and pay transparency, among other things. These new state laws will take effect on July 1, 2026, unless otherwise noted. See our article, “ 2026 Midyear State and Local Minimum Wage Increases ,” for a roundup of changes to state minimum wage rates taking effect in mid-2026. Arkansas In Arkansas, a new law imposes data privacy and security requirements on covered operators of websites, online services, online applications, or mobile apps if the product or service is directed at children or teens or if the operator knows that it is collecting personal information from children or teens. Connecticut Connecticut has a new law that establishes workplace standards for warehous...