State & Local Laws

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    AI at work

    A running list of states and localities that regulate AI in hiring

    California published new regulations affecting employers subject to its Consumer Privacy Act, while Texas passed a AI discrimination law set to take effect in 2026.

    Updated Oct. 15, 2025
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    Pay transparency

    A running list of states and localities that require employers to disclose pay or pay ranges

    Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Oct. 8 updating California's pay transparency provisions.

    Updated Oct. 15, 2025
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    A running list of states and localities with sexual harassment training mandates

    A Chicago mandate takes effect July 1, bringing the city into the fold of those requiring such training.

    By • Updated June 14, 2022
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    A running list of states and localities that have outlawed pay history questions

    The City Council of Cleveland, Ohio, passed an ordinance prohibiting pay history questions with limited exceptions.

    By • Updated April 30, 2025
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    A running list of states and localities with predictive scheduling mandates

    Los Angeles County passed a fair workweek ordinance in April that takes effect today.

    By • Updated April 26, 2024