Labor Law Preemption

Labor law preemption is a popular topic these days, as local labor laws increase and change at a faster and faster rate. In 2016, minimum wage preemption bills were introduced in at least 14 states.

However, as state preemption laws increase, so does the confusion surrounding it. Employers are finding it increasingly difficult to manage and track all of these changes, let alone understand what each one means.

In this guide, we’ll focus on preemption and its effects on labor laws, including:

• The definition of preemption
• Preemption types
• History of preemption
• Preemption trends
• States with preemption laws