Employee Management

New and Updated

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking: Ohio

  Updated to reflect amendments to state marijuana laws, effective March 20, 2026.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Paid Sick Leave: Washington

  Updated to reflect forthcoming amendments to the state paid sick leave law regarding domestic workers.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Employee Discipline: Washington

  Updated to reflect forthcoming retaliation protections for domestic workers.

• Type:

  Legal Timetable

  Washington Domestic Worker Labor Protections Take Effect

• Type:

  Handbook Templates

  Smoke-Free Workplace Handbook Statement: Ohio

  Updated statement to reflect an amendment to state marijuana law, effective March 20, 2026.

• Type:

  Handbook Templates

  Schedules and Hours Handbook Statement: Evanston, Illinois

  Updated threshold to clarify employer coverage under the Fair Workweek Ordinance.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Shiftwork and Scheduling: Illinois

  Updated to clarify employer coverage under the Evanston Fair Workweek Ordinance.

• Type:

  50-State Charts

  Municipal Preemption Laws by State

  Updated to reflect preemption law in Tennessee regarding terms and conditions of employment, effective March 6, 2026. 

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Unemployment Insurance Tax (FUTA/SUTA); Workers' Compensation Payroll Assessment: Washington

  Updated to reflect a forthcoming penalty waiver for inadvertent reporting errors.

• Date:

  March 17, 2026

  Type:

  Commentary and Insights

  Military Leave Reminders: 8 Things Employers Should Be Thinking About Right Now

  Given the increased American military action in the Middle East, employers must be prepared for employees being called to active duty. This article explores employees' military leave rights and employers' compliance obligations under USERRA and more.