2026 Labor Law Poster Updates

Now that the new year is here, many labor notices have been revised across the country, with a majority of those having been in effect since January 1st, 2026. These changes include minimum wage increases, expanded leave rights, and revised required notices that bring workplace compliance documents up to date with new state regulations. The summaries below outline what to expect in each state.

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2026 Labor Law Poster Updates by State

Arizona

Effective January 1, 2026, Arizona’s minimum wage rose from $14.70 to $15.15 per hour. The tipped wage provisions remain unchanged, and the required posting has been updated with minor formatting improvements. In addition to the statewide update, both Flagstaff and Tucson announced new local minimum wage rates for 2026. The minimum wage in Flagstaff increased to $18.35, and the minimum wage for Tucson increased to $15.45 per hour.

California

Effective January 1, 2026, the California minimum wage increased from $16.50 to $16.90 per hour. This adjustment is part of the state’s annual inflation-based wage update. The revised minimum wage notice has been incorporated into the California labor law posters and is now fully updated for 2026. In addition, the Healthy Workplace / Healthy Families Act notice was updated, expanding upon the applicable uses of paid sick leave through a new chart identifying qualifying reasons for employees and their family members.

California also introduced an additional employee notice requirement under SB 294, requiring employers to provide a written Know Your Rights Notice to each new employee at the time of hire and annually to current employees. This requirement is separate from traditional wall postings and adds another layer of compliance for California employers.

Colorado

Effective January 1, 2026, the Colorado Wage & Hour Rights notice reflects an increase to the state minimum wage from $14.81 to $15.16 per hour. The salary threshold for exempt executive, administrative, and professional employees also increased to $57,784 annually. In addition, Colorado’s FAMLI Program allows up to 12 additional weeks of paid family and medical leave for covered individuals caring for an infant in a neonatal intensive care unit. A revised FAMLI Notice has been issued to highlight employee rights and benefit eligibility.

Connecticut

Effective January 1, 2026, the Connecticut Paid Sick Leave notice expanded coverage to employers with 11 or more employees, reducing the prior threshold of 25 employees. For newly covered employers with 11–24 employees, existing employees began accruing paid sick leave on January 1, 2026, while new hires accrue leave starting on their first day of employment. In addition, the Connecticut Administrative Regulations notice was updated to reflect the 2026 minimum wage increase from $16.35 to $16.94 per hour.

District of Columbia

The 2026 District of Columbia Paid Family Leave Notice reflects an increase in the maximum weekly benefit amount from $1,153 to $1,190. The notice also includes minor administrative updates, such as a new revision date, to help employers display current information.

Illinois

The 2026 Illinois “Your Rights Under Employment Laws” notice adds new protections for employees who are victims of violent crimes. Effective January 1, 2026, employers are prohibited from discriminating or retaliating against employees who use employer-issued electronic devices to document domestic, sexual, or gender violence and must provide access to related data stored on those devices. In addition, agency address and email contact information was updated on the Illinois OSHA “It’s the Law” and VESSA “Victims’ Economic Security & Safety Act” notices.

Louisiana

The updated Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Notice specifies that claimants complete at least five valid work-search actions each week, replacing the prior general “active work search” standard. The revision also expands and clarifies disqualification criteria, including failure to appear for scheduled interviews, failure to accept suitable work within the required timeframe, and failure to participate in approved training programs.

Maine

Effective January 1, 2026, Maine’s minimum wage was scheduled to rise from $14.65 to $15.10 per hour, with coverage explicitly including agricultural and non-agricultural workers. The minimum salary threshold for overtime exemption was scheduled to increase to $871.16 per week from $845.21. The tipped service employee cash wage was scheduled to rise from $7.33 to $7.55 per hour, and the monthly tip threshold for service employee classification from $185 to $191.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts released the updated 2026 Paid Family and Medical Leave Notice. Beginning January 1, 2026, the maximum weekly PFML benefit increased from $1,170.64 to $1,230.39, reflecting annual cost-of-living adjustments.

Minnesota

On January 1, 2026, Minnesota implemented its new Paid Leave Program, providing paid time off for qualifying life events such as bonding with a new child, recovering from a serious health condition, or caring for a family member. Employers were required to notify employees of their rights by December 1, 2025, through workplace posting and individual written notices. Minnesota’s minimum wage also rose to $11.41 per hour, with a training wage of $9.31 per hour. Both updates are included in the 2026 Minnesota Labor Law Posters.

Missouri

Missouri’s minimum wage increased from $13.75 to $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2026. The tipped wage increased from $6.875 to $7.50 per hour. The updated 2026 Missouri Minimum Wage Notice is available.

Montana

Beginning January 1, 2026, Montana’s minimum wage increased from $10.55 to $10.85 per hour to reflect cost-of-living adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index. The revised Minimum Wage Notice has been issued.

Nevada

The 2026 Nevada Unemployment Insurance Notice was updated to reflect Nevada’s new online system for filing unemployment claims and reporting fraud, including revised web links. In addition, the Nevada AB 307 Notice, which outlines available employee training and workforce development programs, was updated.

New Jersey

Effective January 1, 2026, New Jersey’s minimum wage increased from $15.49 to $15.92 per hour. Minimum wage rates for seasonal and small employers, agricultural workers, tipped employees, and long-term care workers also increased. These updated rates are included in the revised New Jersey Wage & Hour Law Abstract. New Jersey also released the Captive Audience Notice, informing employees of their rights to decline certain employer-sponsored political or religious meetings.

New Mexico

The 2026 Workers’ Compensation poster features a redesigned layout with simplified language. A QR code was added to provide access to the official Workers’ Compensation website. The list of ombudsman office addresses was removed, directing users to centralized contact resources.

New York State

The 2026 New York Minimum Wage Notice reflects statewide wage increases effective January 1, 2026. The minimum wage for New York City and Long Island/Westchester County increased from $16.50 to $17.00 per hour, while the remainder of New York State increased from $15.50 to $16.00 per hour. Overtime rates were adjusted accordingly. Minor changes were also made to the Deductions from Wages, Tip Appropriations, Unemployment Insurance, Child Labor, and Equal Pay notices.

New York City

The New York City Commission on Human Rights updated its Notice of Rights for 2026. Changes include extending the filing deadline for discrimination complaints from one year to three years from the date of the last alleged act and adding “criminal record” as a protected category under the housing section. The Sick & Safe Leave Notice was also expected to be revised to address an additional 32 hours of unpaid leave immediately upon hire.

Ohio

Ohio’s updated Minimum Wage Poster reflects changes effective January 1, 2026. The state minimum wage increased from $10.70 to $11.00 per hour for non-tipped employees, and the tipped wage increased from $5.35 to $5.50. The employer gross-receipts threshold increased from $394,000 to $405,000.

Oregon

Effective January 1, 2026, Oregon law expanded permitted uses of accrued sick time to include blood donation through qualifying voluntary programs. This change amended the state’s sick time statute to recognize blood donation as a qualifying use of sick leave. Oregon labor law posters were updated to include information about this employee right.

Pennsylvania

Beginning in January 2026, Pennsylvania employers with 50 or more full-time employees were required to display a Veterans Benefits and Services Notice. The notice informs workers about available state and federal veterans’ programs and provides contact information for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, county offices, and the VA Crisis Line.

Rhode Island

Effective January 1, 2026, the Rhode Island Minimum Wage Notice was updated to reflect statewide wage increases. The minimum wage increased from $15.00 to $16.00 per hour, with corresponding increases to the student wage from $12.60 to $13.50 and the minors wage for employees ages 14–15 from $10.50 to $11.25 per hour. The tipped employee cash wage remained unchanged.

South Dakota

South Dakota’s minimum wage increased from $11.50 to $11.85 per hour beginning January 1, 2026. The tipped wage increased from $5.75 to $5.93 per hour, maintaining the requirement that tipped employees receive 50 percent of the state minimum wage.

Virginia

Effective January 1, 2026, the Virginia minimum wage increased from $12.41 to $12.77 per hour. This adjustment is based on the Consumer Price Index, as required by law. Employers must ensure that tipped workers and small business employees meet applicable wage requirements.

Washington

Effective January 1, 2026, Washington State’s minimum wage increased from $16.66 to $17.13 per hour, with the youth minimum wage for ages 14–15 increasing from $14.16 to $14.56 per hour. The 2026 Paid Family and Medical Leave Notice also updates weekly benefit amounts to a range of $100 to $1,647 based on prior earnings, clarifies eligibility requirements, and expands information on job protection, continuation of health care benefits, and accessibility disclosures.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s 2026 Unemployment Benefits Notice includes updates requiring identity verification and multi-factor authentication before submitting a claim. References to mailed verification letters and the Trade Adjustment Assistance program were removed. Eligibility language was simplified, and the notice includes updated contact information and a QR code.

Keeping Workplace Posters Current

This article summarizes workplace posting changes associated with 2026 and is provided as a historical reference. Posting obligations can change during the year, and employers should verify the requirements applicable to their locations.

Labor Law Compliance Center helps employers maintain current workplace notices through its Poster Replacement Plan. Employers can also browse our State & Federal Combination Labor Law Posters for workplace posting products.