Hunton Employment & Labor Perspectives

In 2026, New York state and city have enacted a number of new laws impacting employers and there are other labor and employment law developments on the horizon. Please join Hunton’s New York labor and employment lawyers, Chris Pardo and James La Rocca, as they discuss new and evolving legislation and other important legal developments affecting employers.

In 2025, four states—California, Massachusetts, New York, and Washington—proposed fashion accountability bills. These bills would require high-earning entities in the fashion industry to conduct extensive supply chain due diligence, and to monitor and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water use, and chemical management.

In 2025, California, Massachusetts, New York, and Washington advanced fashion accountability legislation targeting supply chain due diligence and environmental disclosures from major fashion companies. Heading into the 2026 legislative session, most of these bills have lost momentum: California and Washington’s measures are now inactive, Massachusetts’ proposal remains in study with limited prospects, and only New York’s bill is still under committee review. While each state’s legislative process varies, the window for action on these bills in 2026 has largely closed. Businesses should continue to track these developments, as similar proposals could reemerge in 2027.

Join Hunton’s employment and immigration lawyers for a complimentary webinar, “Navigating 2026: Labor & Employment Law Updates Impacting Your Business.” This update will provide a concise overview of the most significant legal developments affecting employers this year.