Rhode Island 2026 Session Begins
The state minimum wage increased to $16 per hour on January 1, 2026, and will increase again to $17 per hour on January 1, 2027.
Massachusetts Legislature to Reconvene This Week
A substantial portion of the legislative session will be focused on budgetary matters.
Navigating 2026: What Minnesota Employers Need To Know
Be aware of changes in Minnesota labor laws, minimum wage increases, and tax bracket adjustments
NH DOL Labor Law Training Session Recap
New information on how to comply with state’s new parental leave mandate.
Small Businesses Oppose Burdensome Heat Regulation
Urge Congress to support the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025 to stop one-size-fits-all regulations on business operations when temperatures reach 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Maine Capitol Update
Labor Costs: Minimum wage hourly rates increase on January 1st
NFIB Files Brief Defending Arbitration Agreement Enforcement
NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Flowers Foods v. Brock at the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the enforceability of arbitration agreements.
Small Business Optimism Edges Up in Connecticut in November
“Difficulty finding qualified workers in Connecticut and nationwide continues to be a drag on the small business economy.”
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Edges Up in November
Survey finds that labor quality is Main Street’s top issue.
Illinois Employment Laws Going into Effect January 1, 2026
New laws passed by the Illinois General Assembly will impact employers