Friday, July 3, 2026Labor & Employment Law
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Multinational Employers
Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Florida v. Brazil on Digital Privacy Kickoff: Meet Team Brazil tgelbman@littler.com Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:17
Multinational Employers
When Incentive Plans Point Elsewhere: Ontario, Canada Court of Appeal Sends Equity Dispute to Delaware The Ontario Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Friel v. HUB International Limited , 2026 ONCA 313 illustrates how the structure and drafting of compensation arrangements can determine not only substantive rights, but also the forum in which disputes unfold. tgelbman@littler.com Wed, 06/24/2026 - 12:44
New Jersey - General
Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: England, Norway, and New Jersey on Family and Parental Leave Kickoff: Meet Team England England is known as the “home of football.” Yet England’s record on the world stage tells a more complicated story. Despite being renowned across the globe for its world-class Premier League and its pipeline of elite talent, the men’s national team has lifted the World Cup only once, in 1966. Sixty years on, that triumph remains both a point of pride and a benchmark tha…
HR - General
Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Team USA and the Changing Playbook for Independent Contractors and the Gig Economy Kickoff: Meet Team USA on Home Soil ehubert@littler.com Fri, 06/19/2026 - 21:42
Georgia - General
Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Atlanta, Georgia v. Spain on Non-Discrimination Protections Kickoff: Getting to Know the Spanish National Team Spanish football is often understood through one simple idea: the team comes first. The Spanish national team has built much of its identity around technical quality, patience on the ball and a way of playing that depends on coordination rather than isolated moments. When Spain plays well, the game can look calm from the outside, but that calmness…
Connecticut - General
Big Changes Ahead: Connecticut Introduces Required Training for Homemaker-Companion Agencies Beginning January 1, 2027, Connecticut homemaker-companion agencies will be required to provide at least eight hours of paid training to new and current employees from a list of training programs approved by Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection (DPC) on topics prescribed by statute. A homemaker-companion provides nonmedical, basic supervision and supportive services to ensure the well-being a…
Multinational Employers
Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: A Match Up Between Ecuador and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Kickoff: Getting to Know Ecuador’s National Team tgelbman@littler.com Mon, 06/15/2026 - 12:06
National Origin Discrimination
Dear Littler: Offside at the Office? When World Cup Rivalries Cross the Line Dear Littler: With the World Cup in full swing and Houston as one of many host cities, our office has turned into a daily “fan zone.” At first, it was fun: jerseys, team songs, and watch parties. But lately, some of the comments have shifted from playful to uncomfortable. Colleagues joke about certain countries being “lazy,” or say American workers are “soft” compared to others. I’ve even heard a supervisor say we shou…
Multinational Employers
Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Team Portugal Heads to Texas Kickoff: Getting to Know Team Portugal Portugal’s football (or soccer, for our American hosts) identity combines technique, creativity, and a deeply emotional connection between the team and its supporters. Portugal is a country that lives football intensely: we are an emotional, warm, and passionate people, who hold out hope of victory until the very end – even when the match becomes difficult or when time appears to be runnin…
Multinational Employers
Canada: Québec Announces New Regulation on Preventing Sexual Violence at Work The Québec government recently 1 approved a new Regulation respecting the measures to prevent or put a stop to sexual violence under the Act respecting occupational health and safety . The Regulation raises the bar for Québec employers, expanding their responsibilities to proactively prevent and manage sexual violence across all aspects of the workplace. It reflects a broader shift in occupational health and safety la…
HR - General
July is the New January – 2026 Each new year, employers in the United States are accustomed to hearing about all the laws that go into effect on January 1. State legislatures across the country, however, are active all year long, and as we have said before, July is the new January. Following is our summary of the notable labor and employment laws taking effect from July 1 through October 1, 2026. tgelbman@littler.com Tue, 06/16/2026 - 10:13
Multinational Employers
Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Germany v. Canada on Works Councils and Worker Representation Kickoff: Getting to Know the German National Team Germany’s proudest World Cup moment is often considered its triumph at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. By winning the tournament, Germany claimed its fourth world title and became the first European nation to win a World Cup in South America. The achievement was especially meaningful because it came in a region where European teams had traditi…
Multinational Employers
ILO Adopts a Convention Governing Platform Workers The International Labour Organization (ILO) voted to adopt a new Convention regarding “digital platform work.” The convention aims to close a perceived gap between the rights of workers on digital platforms and workers in more traditional employer-employee relationships. tgelbman@littler.com Wed, 06/17/2026 - 12:57
Multinational Employers
Canada: Le Québec annonce une nouvelle réglementation sur la prévention de la violence à caractère sexuel en milieu travail Le gouvernement du Québec a récemment 1 approuvé un nouveau Règlement concernant les mesures visant à prévenir ou à faire cesser la violence à caractère sexuel en vertu de la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail . tgelbman@littler.com Wed, 06/17/2026 - 15:20
Multinational Employers
World Cup Fever Meets Workplace Wellness: Why Letting Employees Watch Brazil Play Might Be a Smart HR Strategy Every four years, something magical happens: productivity in Brazilian workplaces dips ever so slightly, breakrooms get louder, yellow and green colors are everywhere, and suddenly everyone knows what “extra time” means. Yes—the World Cup is back! And if Brazil is playing, let’s be honest: the pull is even stronger. After all, Brazil is the (only!) five-time World Cup champion. But wha…
Multinational Employers
Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Two Host Nations, Two Approaches to Workforce Mobility Kickoff: Meet Team Canada on Home Soil tgelbman@littler.com Thu, 06/18/2026 - 08:39
Federal Gov't - DOL
Policy Week in Review – June 18, 2026 DOL Goes After Unemployment Insurance Fraud, Putting Governors on Notice tgelbman@littler.com Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:17
Multinational Employers
Canada: Big Changes for PEI Workplaces – Inside the New Employment Standards Act Prince Edward Island’s (PEI) Bill 76, which replaces the province’s existing Employment Standards Act (ESA), received Royal Assent in November 2024 and has been proclaimed into force as of June 30, 2026 . While the new legislation introduces numerous changes, employers should take note of the following key updates: Working Hours, Scheduling, and Overtime tgelbman@littler.com Thu, 06/18/2026 - 14:18
Multinational Employers
Canada: Manitoba Establishes New Parental Attachment Leave and Restricts Employer-Required Sick Notes On June 1, 2026, Manitoba Bills 10 and 11 received Royal Assent. These bills amend the province’s Employment Standards Code (ESC) to provide leave for employees following an adoption or surrogacy, and to clarify when, and on what terms, an employer can require a sick note for illness and injury. Bill 10: Attachment Leave for Adoption and Surrogacy (in force June 1, 2026) tgelbman@littler.com Fr…
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Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Team Belgium Ready for Play in Seattle Kickoff: Getting to Know the Belgian National Team Belgium arrives in Seattle carrying the momentum from what its supporters consider the defining era of Belgian football. The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia stands as the proudest moment in the history of Belgium’s Red Devils: an achievement built on brilliance, resilience, and unforgettable football. tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 06/12/2026 - 08:08