Navigating 2026 Employment Laws: What Every Employer Needs to Know

Employment law in 2026 requires a wider lens than in previous years. Wage rules are shifting. Accommodation standards are expanding. Arbitration agreements are being re-examined. Workers have more leave rights, more protections, and far more required postings than before. And states are implementing new restrictions on agreements such as pay-or-stay, non-competes, and worker repayment contracts.