February 2026: Detailed Look at State and Local Updates
Timely, topical insights on a variety of HR, payroll, benefits and workforce management issues.
Check out our monthly series that focuses on timely, topical insights on various HR, payroll, benefits and workforce management issues at the state and local levels.
The highlighted states and areas include California, New Jersey, Ohio, New York and Puerto Rico.
It also provides a list of states and/or localities' minimum wage announcements from California and New Mexico.
The topics covered in this issue are:
State/Territory/District
California Finalizes Templates for Pay Data Reporting for 2025, Includes New Data Fields
New Jersey Amends Family Leave Act
Updated: New York State Amends Trapped at Work Act
Ohio Requires E-Verify for Construction Employers
Employees in Puerto Rico Entitled to Special Leave Due to Influenza Outbreak
Local
New York City Releases Guidance to Assist with Fair Workweek Requirements
Minimum Wage
Minimum Wage Announcements 1/21/26 – 2/20/26
