Summary of Employment Laws Taking Effect Midyear 2026

Each new year, employers in the United States are accustomed to hearing about all the laws that go into effect on January 1. State legislatures across the country, however, are active all year long. 

These articles summarize the notable labor and employment laws taking effect from July 1 (unless otherwise noted).

Littler:
July is the New January – 2026

Fisher & Phillips LLP:
Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect July 1, 2026