Labor Law Updates

The pace of labor law posting changes isn’t slowing down. In fact, the next 15 months promise a wave of updates that will impact workplaces nationwide. From a closely watched EEOC revision to sweeping paid family and medical leave programs and rising minimum wages, employers should be prepared for a busy compliance season.

Employers across the country are facing a new wave of rules that could reshape how they schedule and manage hourly workers. Fair workweek regulations — also known as predictive scheduling laws — are no longer just a buzzword in HR circles. 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transformed the modern workplace — from recruiting and AI hiring tools that screen resumes in microseconds, to algorithm-driven performance reviews and employee monitoring systems. But with this AI landscape comes growing concerns about fairness, transparency and individual privacy.

Hiring teens for after-school, summer, or part-time jobs can be a great way to build your team — but it also comes with legal responsibilities. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), along with state-specific child labor laws, sets clear guidelines around hiring minors.

On April 21, 2025, the Spokane City Council passed a new ordinance that could signal a shift in how job applications are handled across the country. Known as “Ban the Address,” this law prohibits certain employers from asking for a job applicant’s home address during the early stages of hiring.