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The following states have labor law updates scheduled to take effect in April of 2026:
There are no federal labor law updates scheduled for April 2026.
Maryland employers should be aware of the following updates to compliance requirements as of April 2026:
Starting April 1st, 2026, the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) goes into full effect.
The law provides certain protections regarding consumer rights and data sensitivity. Most importantly, the law prohibits prohibits the sale of sensitive data.
While enforcement of the law started in October 2025, processing activities prior to April 2026 were not covered.
Minnesota employers should be aware of the following updates to compliance requirements as of April 2026:
While Minnesota Paid Leave Benefits became available to employees on January 1st, 2026, employers should note that the first wage detail reports and premium payments are due for Q1 on April 30th, 2026.
Employers can submit this information through the state's Unemployment Insurance (UI) portal.
New York employers should be aware of the following updates to compliance requirements as of April 2026:
Starting April 18th, 2026, New York employers will no longer be able to request or use an applicant’s or employee’s credit history in employment decisions.
The law defines credit history as:
Exceptions only apply in any instance in which a credit history check is required by law or where security clearance is required.
Oregon employers should be aware of the following updates to compliance requirements as of April 2026:
Employers in the state should keep an eye out for the new state minimum wage rate, which is announced by April 30th, each year.
Local Oregon minimum wage rates will also change. This is a yearly update under Oregon Labor Laws.
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