Latest / Employment Law This Week
Menopause at Work: New Laws, Vetoes, and a Federal Bill
What employers should know about key developments this week:
State and Local Laws: Rhode Island was the first state to pass a law requiring workplace protections for employees experiencing menopause, and Illinois and Philadelphia now have laws that take effect January 1, 2027. The Illinois law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for impacted employees.
Vetoes in California and Virginia: California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed menopause-related legislation three times, saying he supported protecting workers from bias tied to menopause but feared the legislation would…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.