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New state and local laws in 2026 expanded worker protections with higher wages, paid leave, and gig worker rights, while federal DEI efforts face legal scrutiny.
As of January 1, 2026, new state and local employment laws took effect across the U.S., expanding worker protections with higher minimum wages, paid family and medical leave, and stronger gig worker rights.
States like New York raised minimum wages to $17 in NYC and $16 elsewhere, while new paid sick leave rules and anti-discrimination measures were introduced.
The New York Secure Choice Program will mandate Roth IRA enrollment for private-sector workers starting in March.
Employers face increasing compliance demands as regulations diverge from federal standards.
Meanwhile, federal DEI initiatives face legal challenges, but programs that don’t discriminate based on race, sex, or other protected traits remain lawful if implemented in good faith.
Las nuevas leyes estatales y locales en 2026 ampliaron las protecciones de los trabajadores con salarios más altos, licencia pagada y derechos de los trabajadores de concierto, mientras que los esfuerzos federales de DEI se enfrentan a un escrutinio legal.