July 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 include Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota, New York, Virginia and Washington.
The topics covered in this issue are:
State/Territory/District
Alaska allows use of payroll cards
Colorado adds protections from employer confiscation of workers' ID cards
Colorado repeals prior AI guardrails, replaces with AI transparency rules
Colorado Supreme Court recognizes exception to at-will employment for lawful self-defense
Connecticut enacts AI law with rules for employer use
Minnesota publishes final rules on earned sick and safe time
Virginia expands RetirePath
Washington updates Fair Chance Act guide
Local
New York City issues final amended earned sick and safe time rules
Minimum Wage
Minimum wage announcements 6/21/26 – 7/20/26
