State Labor

Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing Barber School Program at Grimes Unit

The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing has announced the successful licensure of a barber school program at the Grimes Unit correctional facility. The program, licensed on September 25, 2023, has maintained continuous compliance and produced its first licensed graduate.

NYSDOL Reminds New Yorkers 1099-G Forms Will Be Mailed Automatically

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is reminding New Yorkers that 1099-G tax forms for unemployment insurance benefits received in 2025 will be automatically mailed. These forms are necessary for filing taxes and will be sent by the end of January 2026, or can be accessed online.

NYSDOL Reminds Fashion Industry of Fashion Workers Act Registration

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is reminding model management companies and groups that registration with the state is required under the Fashion Workers Act, effective December 21. The NYSDOL has opened an online portal for these entities to register and obtain a certificate of registration.

NYSDOL Mandates Electronic Certified Payroll Submission

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is implementing new electronic certified payroll submission requirements for contractors and subcontractors on public work and certain private construction projects receiving public funds, effective January 1, 2026. This change aims to streamline reporting and improve transparency.

NJDOL Adds Eight Businesses to Workplace Accountability List

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has added eight businesses to its Workplace Accountability in Labor (WALL) list for failing to address outstanding liabilities totaling $414,593.39 in unpaid penalties related to wage, benefit, and tax law violations. Businesses on this list are barred from public contracting with state, county, or local governments.

NJDOL Adds 20 Businesses to Workplace Accountability List for Violations

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has added 20 businesses to its Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL) for outstanding wage, benefit, and tax law violations. These businesses collectively owe over $1 million, and their inclusion bars them from state public contracting.

PDX North Agrees to $7 Million Settlement for Worker Misclassification

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Attorney General announced a $7 million settlement with PDX North, Inc. for worker misclassification violations. PDX will reclassify over one thousand delivery drivers as employees and comply with state wage, benefit, and tax laws.

NJDOL Adds Four Businesses to Workplace Accountability List for Unpaid Penalties

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) added four businesses to its Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL) for failing to address outstanding wage, benefit, or tax law violations. These businesses collectively owe $563,139.54 in unpaid penalties, and their inclusion bars them from state public contracting.

NJDOL Issues Stop-Work Orders to Five Businesses

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued stop-work orders to five businesses for failing to make required contributions to state benefit programs. The employers collectively owed over $2.2 million in liabilities, impacting dozens of workers.

Employer Layoff and Closure Notification Requirements and Services

Maryland has updated regulations for the Economic Stabilization Act (ESA), requiring employers to provide 60-day notice for reductions in operations. These revised regulations, stemming from Senate Bill 780, become effective on October 13, 2025. The state also offers Rapid Response services to assist employers and impacted workers during layoff and closure events.