Monday, July 6, 2026Labor & Employment Law
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HR - General
This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal in the last month. At the Supreme Court
Oregon - General
Many companies with independent contractors working in Oregon recently received correspondence from the Oregon Department of Justice’s Division of Child Support (“Division”) reminding them of new reporting obligations with respect to payments to independent contractors. The purpose of such reporting
Maryland
New law modifies Maryland’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program. New pay transparency requirements for job postings are in effect. Employers should expect new pay stub template for information that must now be included on all pay stubs.
Illinois - General
Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection has published final rules interpreting the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance, which as of July 1, 2024, will require Chicago employers to provide employees with up to 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and up to 40
Illinois - Wage & Hour
Illinois Department of Labor has published final regulations implementing the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act, which, as of January 1, 2024, requires most Illinois employers to provide up to 40 hours of paid leave per year for any purpose. The final regulations affirm a broad carveout for ex
Pennsylvania - General
The Lehigh County Human Relations Ordinance was enacted February 26, 2024, establishing county-specific non-discrimination requirements for employment, housing, education, health care and public accommodations. The ordinance also creates a Lehigh County Human Relations Commission charged with invest
Immigration - Visas
Immigration associates George Thompson and Deepti Orekondy discuss the nuances and intricacies of filing of an H-1B visa application, including H-1B Cap petitions, and how to help employers maintain H-1B compliance. This podcast delves into common pitfalls and strategic considerations for an employe
Multinational Employers
The UK does not have any pay transparency laws but does have gender pay gap reporting obligations for certain employers. While it is unclear whether the UK will introduce new pay transparency legislation in the near future, internal and external pressures mean that all UK employers should be taking
D.C. - Wage & Hour
The District of Columbia’s Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act (TWWFAA) continues to be a big talking point for the hospitality industry . Among other things, the TWWFAA requires D.C.
Sexual Harassment - General
EEOC updated its enforcement guidance on harassment in the workplace. The new guidance replaces five prior guidance documents on workplace harassment, and covers harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; sexual orientation; and gen
Affirmative Action - OFCCP
DOL’s Wage and Hour Division and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs released guidance documents governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. The documents address employers’ and federal contractors’ potential legal and business risks associated with AI, and provide
Immigration - Employment Eligibility
The Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) has issued four decisions since February 2023 addressing the amount penalties imposed on employers for Form I-9 violations. On average, OCAHO reduced such penalties by 24.36%
Immigration - Visas
It is no myth that foreign workers fill a critical need in the U.S. labor market, particularly in the professional and technological fields such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). To fill this need, U.S. employers submit H-1B temporary worker visa status registrations with t
Maryland
On April 25, 2024, Governor Wes Moore signed into law new legislation prohibiting non-compete and conflict-of-interest clauses for certain veterinary and health care professionals in the state of Maryland. The enactment of this law follows the Federal Trade Commission’s recently announced final rule
Immigration - General
In this pro bono podcast, Littler’s Lavanga Wijekoon speaks with Ellen Miller of the National Immigrant Justice Center, Jodi Ziesemer of the New York Legal Assistance Group and Laura Lunn of the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network about the work being done across the country to help immigrants
HR - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
There has been an explosion of inclusion, equity and diversity-based legislation over the last two years. Since 2023, dozens of “anti-IE&D” bills have been introduced and 12 have become law, attempting to restrict IE&D-related activities. At the same time, several jurisdictions have recently sought
New York - Wage & Hour
Making New York the first state to mandate paid prenatal leave, the legislature on April 19, 2024 passed an amendment to New York Labor Law § 196-b that will require employers to provide up to 20 hours of paid leave in a 52-week period for pregnant employees to attend prenatal medical
New York - General
On April 20, 2024, Governor Hochul signed the New York State Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 into law. The Budget includes legislation that significantly changes the state’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPA Program) and leaves open whether most of the present Fiscal Intermediarie
New York - General
Unions have been flooding the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) with complaints about hospital staffing and pushing for “robust implementation” and “enforcement” of New York’s clinical staffing plan law. In March, NYSDOH issued enforcement guidance about the state mandates adopted in 2021
New York - General
On April 20, 2024, Governor Hochul signed the New York State Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 into law. The Budget includes legislation that significantly changes the state’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPA Program) and leaves open whether most of the present Fiscal Intermediarie