2025 Legislative Update: Annual Review of Legal Developments Affecting the Workplace

Over the past year, federal laws, regulations, and agency initiatives have changed at a striking pace. Court challenges and administrative reversals have added to the sense of flux, with rules sometimes changing just months—or even weeks—after being implemented.

This accelerated pace has created uncertainty for employers, who are often racing to stay informed and compliant in an environment where yesterday’s legal landscape may no longer hold true today.

In our Annual Legislative Update, we will bring you up to speed on the most significant federal and state developments from the past year: from policy shifts in federal discrimination enforcement to the key business provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, to the new agency regulations that have been proposed.

In addition, we will bring you up to date on the most recent laws passed by the Connecticut General Assembly and what to expect in 2026.