2026 Midyear Employment Law Update

We are halfway through 2026, which is a good time for employers to review this year’s notable employment law developments and make sure their policies and practices remain up to date.

So far, several midyear minimum wage updates, workplace violence prevention requirements, federal agency actions and regulations, and federal and state court decisions impact employers — so let’s get started!

Here’s a brief recap of the notable 2026 midyear employment law developments. For more details, read the referenced articles on HRCalifornia and HRWatchdog.