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California - General
California Doubles Down on Diversity Data: The New Era of DEI Transparency in Venture Capital In October 2023, California enacted Senate Bill 54 (SB 54) to promote transparency in venture capital funding by requiring firms with a California nexus to report demographic data on the founding teams of t
HR - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
President Signs Executive Order to Limit State Regulation of Artificial Intelligence On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order purporting to limit the ability of states to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI). tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 12/12/2025 - 08:37
HR - General
Littler Lightbulb – November 2025 Employment Appellate Roundup Eighth Circuit Vacates NLRB Ruling and Allows Company Prohibition of BLM Logo on Company Uniform tgelbman@littler.com Wed, 12/10/2025 - 08:42
Multinational Employers
Further Clarity on the German Pay Transparency Act: Top Earners as Suitable Comparators The EU Pay Transparency Directive stipulates that member states must transpose their provisions into national law by June 7, 2026. tgelbman@littler.com Tue, 12/09/2025 - 10:52
Federal Gov't - General
Policy Week in Review – December 5, 2025 DC Circuit Rules NLRB Members are Removable at Will tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 12/05/2025 - 14:01
Multinational Employers
Littler Lounge: European Employer Edition – From Policy Shifts to Workplace Solutions This episode kicks off with a little red-carpet flair – Littler’s Stephan Swinkels returns from the 2025 European Executive Employer conference in London to share the inside scoop. Hosts Nicole LeFave and Claire De
Delaware
Delaware Adopts Amended Paid Leave Regulations on the Eve of Program’s Launch On December 1, 2025, Delaware published amended paid family medical leave (PFML) regulations that take effect on December 11, 2025. While the amendments are not extensive, they will significantly impact many employers set
New Jersey - General
New Jersey Bans “Captive Audience” Meetings On September 3, 2025, New Jersey enacted New Jersey Bill No. 4429 , which took effect on December 2, 2025. The bill amends state law by expanding prohibitions on employers’ requiring employees to attend or listen to communications concerning political or r
FLSA - General
Employers That Pay Biweekly May Have 27 Paydays in 2026. Are You Ready? Employers that pay their employees on a biweekly pay cycle often determine the amount of an employee’s biweekly salary by dividing their designated annual salary by 26, reasoning that there will be 26 pay cycles in a
Affirmative Action - OFCCP
OFCCP Announces Increase in the Contract Amounts Triggering Federal Affirmative Action Obligations Employers doing business with the federal government may be required to maintain affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and veterans depending on the dollar value of their contra
Immigration - General
Determining Work Authorization for Employees on TPS and Humanitarian Parole – Updated November 24, 2025 The Trump administration has enacted significant policy changes impacting individuals authorized to work under various immigration programs, including Temporary Protected Status (TPS), humanitaria
FLSA - Overtime, General
IRS Provides Guidance for Taxpayers to Claim Deductions for Qualified Tips and Qualified Overtime Compensation Employees have been wondering how they will determine the amount of their qualified tips and qualified overtime eligible for deduction under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act . tgelbman@little
HR - General
Policy Week in Review – November 21, 2025 House Committee Introduces LMRDA Reform Package tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 11/21/2025 - 13:16
Multinational Employers
Employers Set to Benefit from Proposed Changes to EU AI Act Facing concerns from industry and citing implementation challenges at the governmental level, the European Commission this week proposed a deferral of aspects of the AI Act and proposed other substantial amendments . Major proposed amendmen
HR - Holiday Parties
Littler Lounge: Festive Compliance – Unwrapping Holiday Parties, Bonuses, and Workplace Cheer The holidays are here, and so are the workplace traditions that make this season sparkle. Hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave, joined by Littler Shareholder Charlotte Main, dive into the practical realiti
FLSA - General
I Want My Money Back: A Primer on Recovering Inadvertent Overpayments A common conundrum for employers is what to do when they accidentally overpay employees. Even the most diligent employers are not immune from inadvertent overpayments, especially when grappling with an increasingly complex landsca
National Origin Discrimination
EEOC Updates Guidance on National Origin Discrimination: Key Takeaways for Employers On November 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a one-page “technical assistance” document1 regarding national origin discrimination. tgelbman@littler.com Thu, 11/20/2025 - 16:26
National Origin Discrimination
DOT tightens rules requiring English proficiency: What’s the impact on employing commercial drivers? What do employers of Commercial Motor Vehicle drivers need to know about the Department of Transportation’s new strict enforcement rule about English Language Proficiency requirements and how does it
HR - Privacy & Surveillance
Time for HR Professionals and In-House Employment Counsel to Add HR Data Privacy Risk Assessments to Their Repertoire Effective January 1, 2026, employers subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act) (CCPA) will be required to conduct a privacy ris
OSHA - General
OSHA’s Back! Next Steps for Employers The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is officially back to work now that the government shutdown has ended. tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 11/14/2025 - 15:53