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UPDATE: Judge Sanctions Class Action Plaintiff’s Counsel for Frivolously Failing to Disclose Arbitration Agreement

The Illinois legislature enacted a number of measures in 2025 that will impact employers’ leave and accommodation policies and practices. Employers should be aware of important changes with regard to military leave, blood and organ donation leave, leave to care for a child in neonatal intensive care

In part two of this two-part Payroll Brass Tax podcast series, Mike Mahoney (shareholder, Morristown/New York), who is the chair of the Employment Tax Group, and Stephen Kenney (associate, Dallas) continue their conversation about unemployment tax rate notices. The speakers discuss managing claims t

Whether and how to cover GLP-1 medications for weight loss is a challenging issue for many employers. As obesity rates remain high in many states, employers are making tough decisions about whether and how to cover GLP-1 medications that they typically cover for diabetes treatment for weight loss, a

The City of Columbus, Ohio, has joined a growing list of jurisdictions adopting pay transparency laws intended to promote pay equity. On November 4, 2025, Mayor Andrew Ginther signed an ordinance that introduces new requirements for employers and restricts salary history inquiries. This ordinance cl

In part one of this two-part Payroll Brass Tax podcast series, Mike Mahoney (shareholder, Morristown/New York), who is the chair of the Employment Tax Group, is joined by Stephen Kenney (associate, Dallas) to demystify unemployment tax rate notices—the one piece of mail that can swing your payroll c

Quick Hits Typical religious accommodations during the holiday season include telework, flexible scheduling, shift adjustments or swapping, and exceptions to the dress code. One example of accommodating time off for religious reasons is when non-Christian employees agree to work on Christian holiday

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced its cost-of-living adjustments applicable to dollar limitations on benefits and contributions for retirement plans generally effective for Tax Year 2026 (see IRS Notice 2025-67). Most notably, the limitation on annual salary deferrals into a 401(k) or

In this episode, Jen unpacks the challenges of managing political discussions and expression in the workplace ahead of the 2026 election. Listeners will learn about SB 399, free speech boundaries, and practical ways to maintain civility and neutrality.

If legal proceedings arise between an employee and employer, there may be a strong temptation to present the facts in a more favorable light than they actually are. If an employee makes false claims in legal proceedings against their employer, this may justify extraordinary termination of the employ

New Year, New Employment Laws – What Takes Effect January 1, 2026? As the calendar turns to 2026, employers across the country face a fresh wave of labor and employment law changes that will reshape workplace compliance, employee rights, and business operations. From expanded protections for gig wor

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently ruled that violations of employers’ computer access policies do not constitute violations of the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and that account passwords are not company trade secrets. The ruling could have significant implicatio

Policy Week in Review – November 7, 2025 FAA Forces Major U.S. Airlines to Cut Flights as Shutdown Continues tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 11/07/2025 - 15:17

Employers face a patchwork of federal, state, and local laws, each with its own definitions and requirements for AI technologies in the workplace. Understanding these legal nuances and proactively evaluating each tool’s function before deployment are essential for staying compliant and minimizing li

In this episode, Jen unpacks the challenges of managing political discussions and expression in the workplace ahead of the 2026 election. Listeners will learn about SB 399, free speech boundaries, and practical ways to maintain civility and neutrality.

Takeaways The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance on November 5, 2025, granting employers relief from tax penalties for failing to provide employees information related to their (1) “qualified tips” and (2) “qualified overtime compensation” that is otherwise required under the One Big B

Littler Lightbulb – October 2025 Employment Appellate Roundup Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for University in Professor’s Race Bias Suit tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 11/07/2025 - 09:13

From heavy workloads to news overloads and more, stressors everywhere can negatively impact the workplace. Understanding your legal obligations as an employer to accommodate mental-health-support requests and implementing proactive strategies are keys for healthy workplaces and mitigated litigation

Policy Week in Review – October 31, 2025 DHS Issues Rule Will Eliminate Automatic Extension of Work Permits tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 10/31/2025 - 13:19