Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Updates for 2026
Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program will see several important updates beginning January 1, 2026. The premium rate will increase to 1.13%, and new legislative changes will expand employee protections, adjust employer responsibilities, and modify eligibility requirements for benefits. Employers should review the updated contribution structure, employee notification requirements, and new guidance surrounding job protection and health care benefits to ensure compliance with the evolving program.
New York: Paid Family Leave Update 2024
New York’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) program continues to expand employee benefits while placing important responsibilities on employers operating in the state. The program requires most private employers with New York employees to provide Paid Family Leave coverage once eligibility thresholds are met. With employee-funded payroll contributions and specific compliance requirements, including insurance coverage, workplace notices, and proper reporting, employers must stay informed to ensure they remain aligned with the state’s evolving leave regulations.
Oregon: Expanded Payroll Disclosure Requirements
Oregon has introduced new payroll disclosure requirements that will take effect on January 1, 2026, requiring employers to provide clearer and more detailed explanations of pay and deductions at the time of hire. The legislation is designed to improve transparency and help employees better understand how their wages are calculated. Employers operating in Oregon should review these expanded requirements and update their onboarding and payroll documentation to ensure compliance before the new rules take effect.
Ghosting in the Job Market: How Recruiters Can Prevent It
Candidate ghosting in recruiting has become a major challenge for staffing firms and recruiters. Learn why candidates disappear during the hiring process and how better communication, faster hiring, and stronger relationships can reduce ghosting and improve placements.
Minnesota: Modifications to Earned Safe and Sick Time, Meal & Rest Break Requirements, and Paid Leave Insurance Tax Rates
Minnesota has introduced several updates to workplace regulations that will affect employers beginning in 2026. The changes include clearer requirements for meal and rest breaks, modifications to the state’s Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) rules, and adjustments to the upcoming Paid Family and Medical Leave insurance tax rates. Employers operating in Minnesota should review these updates carefully to ensure their policies, employee notifications, and payroll practices remain compliant with the state’s evolving labor standards.
Washington Expands Sales Tax to Temporary Staffing and IT Services
Washington State has introduced significant tax changes that will directly impact staffing firms and IT service providers. Beginning October 1, 2025, temporary staffing services and several technology-related services will be subject to retail sales tax under new legislation. These updates require businesses to collect sales tax and report related income under the Retailing classification for Business and Occupation (B&O) tax purposes. Staffing firms operating in Washington should review the new rules carefully and prepare their invoicing, reporting, and client communications to ensure compliance with the updated tax requirements.
Nebraska Paid Sick Leave Law: What Employers Need to Know
Nebraska has enacted a new Paid Sick Leave law that will require many employers to provide earned paid sick time beginning October 1, 2025. Approved by voters and later clarified through legislative updates, the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act establishes accrual requirements, employer size thresholds, and new notice obligations. Employers should review these provisions carefully to ensure their policies, payroll practices, and employee communications align with the new statewide requirements.
Maine Reporting Pay Law: What Employers Need to Know
Maine has enacted a new law requiring certain employers to provide minimum compensation when scheduled shifts are reduced or canceled after employees report to work. Effective September 24, 2025, the legislation establishes pay requirements for covered employers and outlines when compensation must be provided if employees arrive for a scheduled shift but have no work available. Businesses operating in Maine should review these requirements to ensure their scheduling and payroll practices comply with the new law.
Missouri Repeals Paid Sick Leave Law: What Employers Should Know
Missouri has repealed its statewide paid sick leave requirement under House Bill 567, marking a significant shift in the state’s employment regulations. Beginning August 28, 2025, employers will no longer be required to provide earned paid sick leave, though they may continue offering it voluntarily. The legislation also halts future inflation-based minimum wage increases after 2026. Employers should review these changes to understand how the repeal may affect workplace policies and compliance obligations moving forward.
Boston Staffing Firms and Madison Resources Payroll Funding
Boston’s fast-growing industries, from biotech to finance, create tremendous opportunities for staffing firms, but they also bring challenges like tight labor markets and long client payment cycles. With more than three decades of experience, Madison Resources helps staffing companies overcome these hurdles through payroll funding and comprehensive back office support, giving them the financial stability and operational strength needed to scale with confidence.