Wage and Hour

New and Updated

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  Employment Law Guide

  Child Labor: New York

  Updated to reflect forthcoming amendments regarding employment certificates / work permits.

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  Legal Timetable

  New York Child Labor Employment Certificate Amendments Take Effect

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  Legal Timetable

  Minnesota Minimum Wage Increases to $11.41

  Updated to reflect the 2026 annual inflation adjustment to the minimum wage.

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  Legal Timetable

  Minnesota Minimum Wage Is Adjusted for Inflation

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  Legal Timetable

  Washington Allows Hospital Workers to Waive Meal and Rest Breaks

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  Employment Law Guide

  Hours Worked: Washington

  Updated to reflect amendments to the meal and rest break requirements for hospital workers, effective January 1, 2026.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Overtime: Rhode Island

  Updated to reflect an amendment clarifying the overtime exclusion for retail businesses, effective August 17, 2025. 

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  Legal Timetable

  Rhode Island Clarifies Overtime Exclusion for Retail Businesses

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Shiftwork and Scheduling: Texas

  Brightmine is not aware of any Texas state scheduling law applicable to private employers.

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  Legal Timetable

  Denver, Colorado, Minimum Wage Increases to $19.29

  Updated to reflect the 2026 annual inflation adjustment to the minimum wage.