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flag In 2026, U.S. workers gained stronger protections via new wage, AI, and leave rules, with California and D.C. leading with higher minimum wages and anti-discrimination measures.

flag In 2026, U.S. employers face new federal and state labor rules, including expanded wage transparency, stricter AI hiring oversight, and enhanced protections for workers. flag California raised its minimum wage to $16.90, with higher local rates, and introduced new paid leave, anti-discrimination, and pay equity requirements, including broader definitions of pay scale and mandatory “Know Your Rights” notices. flag Healthcare workers in California received new minimum wage rates, and employers must now offer CalSavers retirement plans for sole proprietors with one employee. flag Washington, D.C., increased its minimum wage to $17.95 and banned most non-compete agreements, with strict limits on permitted ones. flag Federal guidance emphasized enforcement against workplace discrimination and AI bias, while states like California and New York require bias audits for hiring algorithms. flag Employers must comply with updated reporting, posting, and record-keeping rules, including new EEO-1 demographic categories and expanded sick leave for crime victims.

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