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New state laws in Illinois, Washington, Oregon, and others require employers to update policies on pay transparency, leave, confidentiality, and hiring by Jan. 1, 2026.
As of January 1, 2026, employers in Illinois, Washington, Oregon, and several other states must update policies to comply with new employment laws.
These include stricter limits on confidentiality clauses, expanded leave rights, enhanced pay transparency requiring compensation details in job postings, and restrictions on pre-offer inquiries about criminal records, age, and education.
Employers must also revise hiring practices, ensure proper meal break payments, and implement safety protocols, including for remote and home-based workers.
Compliance requires regular policy reviews, payroll adjustments, and staff training to meet evolving state regulations and avoid legal penalties.
Las nuevas leyes estatales en Illinois, Washington, Oregon y otros requieren que los empleadores actualicen las políticas sobre transparencia salarial, licencia, confidencialidad y contratación antes del 1 de enero de 2026.