In 2024, United States and Canadian employers faced multiple new employee workplace protections, particularly around paid leave and pay transparency laws. These new legal requirements created more complex compliance measures for employers, increasing the risk of penalties, damages, and costs for non-compliance.
Employers must stay informed and remain agile in responding to new laws and regulations. 2025 will see new leave entitlements, representing a larger trend toward an employee-centric legal culture that enhances worker protections.
The Current State of North America Workforce Compliance
This report provides a high-level overview of the workplace compliance laws and regulations that impacted U.S. and Canadian employers in 2024 while sharing insights on how to best prepare for 2025.
“Although many employers are probably exhausted from hearing and reading about new paid leave and pay transparency laws, we can expect more of these laws to pass. All in all, employers will experience another demanding compliance year in 2025.”
Paul Kramer | Director of Compliance, WorkForce Software
In this report, WorkForce Software’s Director of Compliance, Paul Kramer, guides U.S. and Canadian employers through the most notable topics affecting compliance legislation, including:
- New Expansions for Employee Leave Entitlements
- Pay Transparency Laws
- Expanded Workplace Protections
- Accommodation for Pregnancy-Related Conditions
- Compliance Best Practices
Compliance evolves swiftly, but supporting employees remains instrumental for retention and company reputation. Employers must adopt a proactive stance toward compliance changes in all states and provinces where they operate, carefully monitoring and adapting to evolving legal and professional requirements. By taking such a comprehensive approach, organizations shield themselves from potentially costly penalties and risks and cultivate a more trusting and transparent relationship between workers and management.
A successful compliance check promotes strong company values and positive employee experiences. Read The Current State of North America Workplace Compliance—2025 Report.
