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By almost any measure, 2024 is a memorable year for employment and labor law — and it’s only halfway done. Our timely report, Mid-Year 2024: Now + Next, takes a closer look at the recent rules, regulations and rulings affecting employers today, the rest of the year and beyond.

By almost any measure, 2024 is a memorable year for employment and labor law — and it’s only halfway done.

By almost any measure, 2024 is a memorable year for employment and labor law — and it’s only halfway done. Our timely report, Mid-Year 2024: Now + Next, takes a closer look at the recent rules, regulations and rulings affecting employers today, the rest of the year and beyond.

Every four years, a U.S. presidential election brings voters to an intersection where they decide whether to turn right or left. Halting at these intersections often brings heightened tension and polarizing discourse within our workplaces and society. Taking proactive measures to ensure the safety a

During its most recent term, the United States Supreme Court issued a few decisions that may affect California employers. We summarize those rulings below.

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

Artificial intelligence (AI), and especially generative AI, has quickly become one of the hottest topics in the modern age. Where digital footprints are ubiquitous and data has become a valuable commodity, AI has emerged as a focal point of innovation and concern. With AI now being integrated into o

The Supreme Court issued four decisions narrowing agencies’ power to make policy through formal rulemaking and adjudication. In the short term, these decisions could make it harder for agencies to defend major rules on overtime, joint employment, prevailing wages, pregnancy accommodation and noncomp

Lots to report this week… (I missed posting last week because of a nasty case of COVID-19. Not fun…)

Hot off the press – here is Littler’s mid-year report! As federal regulators, states and cities continue to pass new workplace regulations through the calendar year, we summarize each state’s notable labor and employment law updates. Some states, like Maryland, have at least a dozen new laws and reg

In this episode, Jen is joined by Greg Valenza, her former law partner and fellow pink thinker for a discussion of all things employment law. Do not miss this one!

As life sciences companies research, discover and accelerate their product advancements to improve lives, they strive to avoid risks to the privacy and security of their sensitive data and company systems. However, emerging technologies, remote work, and international travel among employees bring pr

In this episode, Jen analyzes AB 2751, which would require employers to allow employees to “disconnect” during non-work hours.

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is “rebranding.” As part of its rebranding, it has relaunched its website to distance itself from the politics of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE remains the parent agency of HSI . HSI investigates crimes on a global scale – nationally a

This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments in the federal courts of appeal in the last month.

How employers deal with politics in the workplace involves a wide range of issues, including an organization’s brand, reputation, and values.

The use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) is on the rise everywhere – including in the workplace. Although it can be a useful time-saving tool, employers must ensure that their use of AI does not violate applicable employment laws.