A free, searchable guide to state-specific employment law notice requirements — organized by employment trigger so you know exactly what to provide, and when.
Employers must give written "Notice to Employee as to Change in Relationship" when an employee is discharged, laid off, placed on a leave of absence, or changed from employee to independent contractor. The notice must include employer and employee identifying information, the type of action (discharge, layoff, leave, status change), and the effective date. It must be given immediately, and no later than the effective date of the change; failure to do so is a misdemeanor under UI Code §1089.
Download the form (PDF)Employers prepare EDD Form DE 2063 when full-time employees become partially unemployed due to reduced hours, allowing them to claim partial benefits.
Download the form (PDF)Non-exempt employees must receive an updated written wage notice when any information on the original notice changes, within 7 calendar days of the change.
Illinois requires employers to notify employees before changing wage payment agreements and present the new arrangement in writing.
A wage rate may be raised or lowered only if the employee is given notice of the change before the effective date or before working any hours at the new rate.
New York employers must provide employees written notice of any change at least 7 calendar days before the change.
California's mini-WARN requires covered employers to give 60 days' written notice to affected employees before a mass layoff, termination, or relocation.
Delaware requires covered employers to provide 60 days' advance written notice before plant closings, mass layoffs, or relocations.
Employers with generally 100+ full-time employees must provide at least 60 calendar days' written notice before a covered plant closing or mass layoff.
OWBPA requires plain-language written agreements, specific ADEA references, counsel consultation advice, 45-day consideration periods, and 7-day revocation rights.
Hawaii requires 60 days' advance notice before closing, relocation, or divestiture.
Covered employers (≥75 full-time employees) must provide 60 days' written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.
Employers with ≥25 full-time employees must provide 30 days' advance written notice before business closings.
Maine requires 90 days' written notice for certain closings or relocations, plus severance pay.
Maryland requires 60 days' written notice before relocations or closings.
New Hampshire requires 60 days' written notice before plant closings or mass layoffs.
New Jersey requires 90 days' advance written notice for covered employers (≥100 employees).
New York requires 90 days' written notice by employers with generally ≥50 full-time employees.
Tennessee requires 60 days' written notice for employers with 50–99 full-time employees.
Vermont requires 30 or 45 days' written notice before business closings or mass layoffs.
Washington requires 60 days' advance written notice for covered mass layoffs and business closures.
Wisconsin requires 60 days' written notice for employers with generally ≥50 employees in state.
Disability Insurance Provisions brochure (DE 2515) must be provided when employees take leave.
Download the form (PDF)Paid Family Leave brochure (DE 2511) must be provided to employees requesting family leave.
Download the form (PDF)Written FAMLI notice required within 5 days after employee experiences qualifying event.
Learn moreWritten copy of official NJFLA poster must be given to employees annually by Dec. 31.
Download the form (PDF)Newly hired employees must be reported within 20 days after date of hire.
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Download the form (PDF)Newly hired employees must be reported within 20 days after hire.
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Learn moreDisability Insurance Provisions brochure (DE 2515) must be provided to new hires.
Download the form (PDF)Sexual Harassment fact sheet (CRD-185-ENG) must be provided during new hire orientation.
Download the form (PDF)Time of hire/workers' compensation notice must be provided during new hire orientation.
Download the form (PDF)Wage theft prevention notice (DLSE-NTE) must be provided to employee during new hire orientation.
Download the form (PDF)Notice of rights for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking required at hire.
Download the form (PDF)Paid Family Leave Insurance fact sheet (DE 2511) must be provided during new hire orientation.
Download the form (PDF)Separate "Workplace Know Your Rights" notice required for distribution to employees.
Download the form (PDF)Employers must collect Form DE-4 (state income-tax withholding) from employees during new-hire orientation.
Download the form (PDF)Newly hired employees must be reported within 20 days after hire.
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Learn moreWritten notice of employee rights under CT FMLA and CT Paid Leave required at hire.
Download the form (PDF)Newly hired employees must be reported within 20 days after hire.
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Learn moreEmployers must provide the D.C. Notice of Hire wage notice to every new employee immediately upon starting.
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Learn morePFML workplace poster and written notice must be provided within 30 days of hire.
Newly hired employees must be reported within 20 days after hire.
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Learn moreWritten notice of state Family Leave Insurance program required at hire.
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Learn moreNew hires must complete the Pennsylvania Residency Certification Form for local earned income tax withholding.
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Learn moreWritten notice of coverage continuation required when enrollee loses eligibility.
For insured plans, when a qualifying event causes loss of coverage, eligible employees and dependents must receive a Cal-COBRA continuation notice explaining their right to continue coverage beyond or instead of federal COBRA; employers must coordinate with their carrier/TPA to ensure timely delivery.
Written notice of PFL eligibility required when employee notifies of qualifying event.
Learn morePlan administrator must notify employer of qualifying event within 30 days.
Written notices required for FMLA eligibility, rights, and leave designation.
Learn moreEmployers must offer coverage for employees working 20+ hours per week for 4 weeks.
Employees of small employers losing coverage must be offered 36 months continuation.
Notice of potential unemployment compensation benefits required for separating employees.
Download the form (PDF)Flyer informing separating employees about UI benefits required.
Download the form (PDF)Printed statement explaining how to file for unemployment benefits required.
Download the form (PDF)Notice about availability of unemployment benefits required for each separating employee.
Download the form (PDF)Required EDD pamphlets must be provided to separating employees.
Download the form (PDF)Completed notice of potential unemployment insurance benefits must be provided.
Download the form (PDF)CT unemployment separation packet must be provided immediately to separated employees.
Download the form (PDF)Free notice available for separated employees.
Download the form (PDF)Severance agreement waiving age-discrimination claims must meet OWBPA requirements.
Free notice available for separated employees.
Download the form (PDF)Completed Separation Notice (Form DOL-800) required for all separated employees.
Learn moreNotification of unemployment compensation availability required plus employer portal reporting.
Learn moreCLI111L pamphlet required for employees separated 7 or more days.
Download the form (PDF)Model language informing employees about unemployment benefits required.
Download the form (PDF)Employee separation must be reported in Iowa employer portal.
Learn moreSeparated employees must be notified of unemployment benefit availability.
Learn moreSeparated employees must be given UI availability information.
Download the form (PDF)UI notice and Employer Separation Notice (Form LWC-77) required.
Download the form (PDF)Written notice about unemployment insurance availability required.
Download the form (PDF)Unemployment benefits notice required for separating employees.
Learn morePamphlet 0590-A required within 30 days of separation.
Download the form (PDF)Employee separation must be reported through employer resources.
Learn moreFiling guide must be provided to separating employees at separation.
Learn moreForm containing UI filing details required for all separating employees.
Download the form (PDF)Advisement of benefit rights notice required at time employment ends.
Download the form (PDF)Specific UI availability notice (NUCS-4139) required at separation.
Download the form (PDF)Form BC-10 instructions required for all separating employees.
Download the form (PDF)Record of employment and form IA 12.3 information required at separation.
Download the form (PDF)Written notice of unemployment benefits availability required.
Learn moreState model notice (JFS 55341) required at time of separation.
Learn moreUI availability information using notice (OES-341) required.
Learn moreModel notice (UC-1609) required for unemployment compensation notification.
Download the form (PDF)Notice of unemployment benefits availability required at time of separation.
Learn moreWritten notice of unemployment insurance availability required at separation.
Download the form (PDF)Notice of unemployment compensation availability required at time of separation.
Download the form (PDF)Separation notice (LB-0489) with UI benefit information required.
Download the form (PDF)When a work-related injury or illness is reported, California employers must provide the employee with a DWC-1 workers' compensation claim form within one working day, return a completed copy within one working day of receipt, and promptly submit the claim to the carrier; recent amendments also require expanded workers' compensation posters advising employees of their right to consult an attorney.
Download the form (PDF)Employer's first report must be submitted to carrier within 5 days of injury knowledge.
Employer's First Report (LW-WC IA-1) and rights brochure required.
Download the form (PDF)First Report of Injury must be submitted within six days of notice.
Download the form (PDF)Form C-1 Notice of Injury and C-4 claim form must be provided.
Download the form (PDF)Federal and state labor law posters must be conspicuously posted.
Learn morePrinted notice and copy upon separation regarding unemployment benefits required.
The Department of Industrial Relations requires employers to post information related to wages, hours and working conditions in an area frequented by employees where it may be easily read during the workday. Additional posting requirements apply to some workplaces. Free workplace postings below.
Learn moreWorkplace posting required.
Download the form (PDF)The City of Chicago requires employers to display the Fair Workweek Notice and the Labor Standards Notice.
Learn morePFL notice must be conspicuously posted and information provided to employees.
Model notice poster must be displayed at worksite and provided to remote workers.
Download the form (PDF)Official notice required to inform employees about PFML program.
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