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  The District of Columbia Right to Breastfeed poster has been updated. The District of Columbia Right to Breastfeed poster has been updated to clarify employer obligations to accommodate breastfeeding employees. This posting appears on the District of Columbia Combination Poster. This is a mandatory change. Regulatory language regarding this posting: The District of Columbia Office of Human Rights has updated the Right to Breastfeed poster clarifying an employers obligations to accommodate breastfeeding employees by providing daily break periods, sanitary room, and flexible scheduling. Posting Statute: ​4 DC ADC § 518 Font/Size/Color Requirement: None Best practice compliance date: 07/03/26 State Kit Format: Poster resides on large format. Source(s): District of Columbia Right to Breastfeed Poster Change . (2026, June 4). Complyright.com. https://laborlawchanges.complyright.com/2026/06/04/district-of-columbia-right-to-breastfeed-poster-change/ ‌

Employers in Minnesota should prepare now for new paid leave requirements that take effect soon. Starting on January 1, most employees working in the North Star State will be eligible to take job-protected paid leave to care for themselves and their families. Employers should note that several important deadlines between November and April will impact HR policies and practices. Here are the key points you should review now and an 8-step action plan to help ensure you’re prepared. Steps to Take in 2025 For most employers, Minnesota’s paid leave program will be run by the state and funded by employee and employer payroll tax contributions. However, there is an option to obtain private insurance or to self-fund the plan. Employers that wish to use a private insurance plan or self-fund a plan will need to submit appropriate documentation by  November 10 , if you want to ensure approval by January 1. Information on this process, including pre-approved insurance products, is  availa...

  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.  Ohio Bill / Ordinance / Regulation Main Topic Summary Effective Date Ohio SB 33   Workplace Posters Allows employers to post wage statements and certain labor law notices online; clarifies how the child labor abstract must be posted. 7/21/2025 Ohio: Cleveland Ordinance No. 104-2025 Salary History/Job Posting Prohibits an employer from inquiring into an applicant's salary history; requires an employer to disclose the salary range for a position in the job posting. 10/27/2025 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 a...

  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.  Arkansas Bill / Ordinance / Regulation Main Topic Summary Effective Date Arkansas HB 1643   Background Checks Authorizes an employer to disclose substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or harassment by a current or former employee to a prospective employer upon written consent from the current or former employee. 8/4/2025 Arkansas SB 139 Healthcare Noncompete Agreements Provides that a noncompete agreement that restricts the right of a physician to practice within the physician’s scope of practice is unenforceable. 8/4/2025 Arkansas HB 1854 Home Caregiver Training Exempts home caregivers from home caregiver training if they provide documentation of having previously completed the training. 8/4/2025 Arkansas SB 279   Unpaid Wages Provi...