Friday, July 3, 2026Labor & Employment Law
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Affirmative Action - General
EEOC Rescinds Guidance on Permissible Affirmative Action On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that it had rescinded two documents relating to permissible affirmative action 1 under Title VII of the U.S. Civil Rights Act: (1) its regulatory guidelines 2 on “appropriate” affirmative action under the statute; and (2) section 607 of its Compliance Manual, which addressed those guidelines and the agency’s enforcement positions with respect to permissible affir…
HR - Independent Contractors
Dear Littler: What Misclassification Issues Are There in the Work(out) Place? Dear Littler: It took longer than I expected, but I finally got my fitness studio up and running! Between negotiating the lease, buying equipment, marketing, and finding some quality trainers, my head is just swimming. I finally took a break last night, but I got a concerning text message from our night manager saying that one of our trainers was asking why the manager was an employee, but he wasn’t. Should I be worri…
Immigration - General
USCIS Updates TPS-Related EAD Expirations On July 1, 2026, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updates extending the expiration dates of employment authorization documents (EAD) related to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals from the following countries: Haiti, Burma, Somalia, Yemen, Syria, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. tgelbman@littler.com Wed, 07/01/2026 - 15:33
Multinational Employers
Denmark’s New Government – Initiatives on Business and the Labor Market After 70 days of negotiations, four parties presented the agenda for Denmark’s new government on June 2, 2026. The four parties are the Social Democrats, the Socialist People’s Party, the Social Liberal Party, and the Moderates. The government is anchored in the center‑left. tgelbman@littler.com Tue, 06/30/2026 - 08:23
Federal Gov't - General
U.S. Supreme Court Holds that President Has Broad (but Limited) Authority to Fire Agency Leaders In a pair of widely expected opinions, the U.S. Supreme Court made it easier for the president to fire the leaders of federal agencies. In the first opinion, Trump v. Slaughter , the Court held that the president can fire the heads of most federal agencies at will. But in the second, Trump v. Cook , the Court refused to extend that general rule to the Federal Reserve. tgelbman@littler.com Tue, 06/30…
Multinational Employers
The UK Crime and Policing Act 2026: An Extension of Corporate Criminal Liability When section 250 of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 (CPA 2026) comes into effect on June 29, 2026, it will significantly extend organisations’ potential exposure to corporate criminal liability. Although responsibility for compliance matters will usually fall outside the scope of most HR and employment teams, HR should be aware of this and may need to work with compliance colleagues to ensure proper implementation …
FMLA - General
Mid-Year Paid Family Medical Leave Update – June 2026 It is that time of year again when many state paid family and medical leave (PFML) programs roll out mid-year updates to benefit levels and related metrics. Several jurisdictions have now issued updated state average weekly wages (SAWW) used to calculate benefit payouts. As is typical, the timing and scope of these changes vary by jurisdiction, requiring employers to stay closely attuned to state-specific developments. Read below to get caug…
Immigration - General
Supreme Court Rules DHS Has Authority to End TPS for Foreign Nationals of Haiti and Syria On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Mullin v. Doe (along with consolidated companion case, Trump v. Miot ) that the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for foreign nationals from Haiti and Syria could stand. tgelbman@littler.com Thu, 06/25/2026 - 17:10
Multinational Employers
Great Britain: Updated Draft EHRC Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) laid its draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations (“Services Code”) before Parliament on May 21, 2026, for approval. Although it does not apply to workplace discrimination or harassment, which is governed by different provisions of the Equality Act 2010 (“EA 2010”), it may still assist employers and will be directly rele…
Multinational Employers
Labor & Employment World Cup: Austria, the Netherlands, and Missouri on Types of Leave Kickoff: Getting to Know the Austrian National Team Historically, Austria was famous for the elegant “Wunderteam” of the 1930s, which emphasized technical skill, creativity, and attacking football. Austria’s proudest FIFA World Cup moment remains its remarkable run at the 1954 World Cup in Switzerland, where it finished in third place—the best result in the nation’s history. After reaching the semifinals,…
Multinational Employers
Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Panama and New York on the Workplace Rulebook Kickoff: Getting to Know the Panamanian National Team tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 06/26/2026 - 09:56
Labor Law - NLRB
Policy Week in Review – June 26, 2026 Senate Committee Vote to Approve NLRB Nominees Postponed tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 06/26/2026 - 13:13
HR - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Celebrating Pride Month: The Power of Inclusion – On the Field and in the Workplace In this Pride Month episode of Littler Celebrates, Jenny Orr, a shareholder in Littler’s Cleveland office, leads a candid conversation with Haley Norwillo, an associate in the Philadelphia office, and Jean Schmidt, a retired shareholder from the firm’s New York City office, on how sports shape who we are – both personally and professionally. ehubert@littler.com Fri, 06/26/2026 - 11:42
HR - Education Industry
The New DOE–DOJ Interagency Agreement: A Meaningful Shift in Civil Rights Enforcement for Educational Institutions On June 16, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) announced a new interagency agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that changes how federal civil rights complaints and compliance reviews of educational institutions may be evaluated, investigated, and resolved. tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 06/26/2026 - 13:53
Massachusetts - Wage & Hour
Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: France and Massachusetts on Pay Transparency Kickoff: Getting to Know the France National Team The history of the French football team in the FIFA World Cup is defined by two unforgettable triumphs: its victories in 1998 and 2018, 20 years apart. A particularly striking connection links these two victories: the coach who led France to the 2018 championship captained the team that lifted the trophy in 1998. tgelbman@littler.com Mon, 06/29/2026 - 09:06
Multinational Employers
Looking Forward to October 2026: Next Phase of Changes under the UK Employment Rights Act 2025 The next phase of significant reforms under the UK Employment Rights Act 2025 (“ERA 2025”) is expected in August and early October 2026, which includes introducing wide-ranging trade union provisions, enhanced duties on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, and potential liability for harassment by third parties, among other changes. In this article, we set out the key changes for A…
Multinational Employers
Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Canada and Switzerland on Working Time and Workplace Flexibility Kickoff: Getting to Know the Switzerland National Team While the Swiss national football team is not traditionally viewed among the continent’s elite football powers, Switzerland has consistently qualified for major international tournaments and is known for its ability to compete effectively against stronger opponents. It has earned a reputation as one of Europe’s most tactically organized s…
Multinational Employers
Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Colombia v. Mexico on the Changing Workforce Kickoff: Getting to Know the Colombian National Team Colombia returns to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2018, carrying a sense of unfinished business that dates back more than a decade and involves a bit of heartbreak. For many supporters, the defining moment remains the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Colombia produced one of the most memorable tournaments in its history, advancing to the quarterfinals w…
Multinational Employers
Settlement Agreements in the Netherlands and the Duty to Provide Information: Speedy Terminations Can Be Costly A settlement agreement ( vaststellingsovereenkomst ; VSO) is often an efficient way for employers to terminate an employment relationship. It may prevent involvment with the Dutch Employee Insurance Agency (UWV) or proceedings before the Subdistrict Court, but that speed also carries legal risks. An employer must provide an employee with sufficient information about the consequences o…
California - Privacy Rights
What do employers need to know about risk assessments under the California Consumer Privacy Act? What do employers need to know about risk assessments under the California Consumer Privacy Act? Does your company track the GPS location of fleet drivers, use AI to assist with employment decisions, or analyze racial data as part of an equity program? ehubert@littler.com Tue, 06/23/2026 - 11:14