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.  Tennessee Bill / Ordinance / Regulation Main Topic Summary Effective Date Tennessee HB 1181 (SB 73) Privacy and Data Security Creates the Tennessee Information Protection Act requiring businesses to protect consumer personal data. 7/1/2025 Tennessee SB 995 (HB 1034) Healthcare Noncompete Agreements Prohibits the enforcement of restrictive covenants against healthcare employees and contractors. 7/1/2025 This article provides a general snapshot of generally applicable labor and employment laws taking effect soon. Please note that while some of the laws listed below are industry-specific, this article is not meant to be all-inclusive. In addition, many state legislatures are still active, so new laws are taking effect on a near-daily basis. Littler ...

  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.  Maryland Bill / Ordinance / Regulation Main Topic Summary Effective Date Maryland HB 1108   Retail Alters the minimum age for employment in Allegany County with certain alcoholic beverages license holders from 16 to 18 years of age. 7/1/2025 Maryland HB 567 (SB541)   Privacy and Data Security Establishes the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024; requires businesses that collect personal data to conduct a regular assessment of activities that present a heightened risk of harm to consumers, including automated decisions and algorithms. 10/1/2025 Maryland HB 776 (SB423)   Healthcare Requires healthcare employers to notify the state when suspending, terminating, or accepting a voluntary resignation from a licensed physician for rea...

  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.  Colorado Bill / Ordinance / Regulation Main Topic Summary Effective Date Colorado SB 144   FMLA Extends the duration of paid family and medical leave for serious pregnancy complications or to care for a child receiving inpatient NICU care; changes the premium amounts that employees and employers pay to help finance FAMLI program benefits through calendar year 2026. 8/6/2025 Colorado HB 1001   Wage and Hour Modifies the definition of “employer” under state  wage and hour laws to align with that set forth in the FLSA; authorizes the state labor department to suspend an employer’s business license for certain violations; sets penalties for misclassification; prohibits retaliation for asserting rights under the wage and hour laws; proh...