Compliance Stuff

  States and cities are as busy as ever passing new workplace regulations throughout the calendar year. Here is our mid-year report summarizing the notable labor and employment laws that take effect from roughly July through October.  West Virginia Bill / Ordinance / Regulation Main Topic Summary Effective Date West Virginia HB 2441 Unemployment Disqualifies individuals who fail a drug test from receiving unemployment benefits. 7/2/2025 West Virginia HB 3080 Military / Veteran Status Expands the veteran hiring preference to allow employers to exercise a military spouse hiring preference. 7/9/2025 West Virginia SB 427 Child Labor Eliminates the requirement that 14- or 15-year-olds obtain a work permit; requires employers seeking to hire a child 14 or older to receive an age certificate from the commission prior to employing the child. 7/11/12025 Wyoming This article provides a general snapshot of generally applicable labor and employment laws taking effect soon. Please note tha...

States and cities are as busy as ever passing new workplace regulations throughout the calendar year. Here is our mid-year report summarizing the notable labor and employment laws that take effect from roughly July through October.  Nevada Bill / Ordinance / Regulation Main Topic Summary Effective Date Nevada AB 215 (BDR 132) Child Labor Modifies the number of hours minors under 16 may work per week; prohibits most 16 to 18-year-olds from working overnight hours on any night immediately preceding a school day. 10/1/2025 Nevada AB 422 (BDR 190) Leaves of Absence Requires an employer to allow an employee who is a volunteer member of the Nevada Wing of the Civil Air Patrol to take leave for training or emergency missions. 10/1/2025 Nevada AB 523 (BDR 1138)   Employer Liability Reduces the minimum required insurance coverage for a transportation network company (TNC); clarifies that a TNC is not liable for acts or omissions of drivers that result in harm. 10/1/2025 Nevada SB 162 (...