Sunday, July 5, 2026Labor & Employment Law
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AI isn’t the problem, says leadership expert Leena Rinne: It’s social connection and emotional intelligence instead.
Multinational Employers
Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Colombia v. Mexico on the Changing Workforce Kickoff: Getting to Know the Colombian National Team Colombia returns to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2018, carrying a sense of unfinished business that dates back more than a decade and involves a bit of heartbreak. For many supporters, the defining moment remains the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Colombia produced one of the most memorable tournaments in its history, advancing to the quarterfinals w…
HR Headlines
“I deleted it as a test and it came immediately back,” says one government employee.
HR Headlines
It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager and I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer whose company’s highly-paid, overworked junior staff keep leaving just […] The post update: our highly-paid, overworked junior staff keep leaving just as we get them fully trained appeared first on Ask a Manager .
HR Headlines
It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager and I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer whose coworker wrote a sonnet about their absences, when […] The post update: my coworker wrote a sonnet about my absences appeared first on Ask a Manager .
HR Headlines
It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager and I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer with family who survived the Holocaust who was thinking […] The post update: can I ask my company to paint over an Anne Frank mural? appeared first on Ask a Manager .
HR Headlines
It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager and I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer asking how to say, “Sorry, but I really have […] The post update: how to say “sorry, but I really have to pee, again” in a professional way appeared first on Ask a Manager .
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…
HR Headlines
It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager and I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer whose mediocre employee thought they weren’t promoting her because […] The post update: our mediocre employee thinks we’re not promoting her because of sexism appeared first on Ask a Manager .
HR Headlines
From policing other women's leadership styles to rewarding likability over competence, these common workplace habits may be contributing to gender inequality more than we realize.
HR Headlines
As artificial intelligence spreads, millions of middle-class jobs in human resources, billing and payroll could be at risk. Most are held by women.
Federal Gov't - EEOC
On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued Directives Transmittal No. 960.001, titled, “ Additional Instructions for MD-715 Reporting for 2026 ,” signed by Chair Andrea R. Lucas.
California - Cal/OSHA
With summer nearing, California employers should review their workplace violence prevention plans and complete annual training. Read more about WVPP: California Workplace Violence Prevention: Annual Review and Training Deadlines Are Coming Back Around.
HR - General
Ones To Watch: Legislation Landscape for 2026 Ones To Watch is back with Littler’s fourth annual forecast of the year’s trendiest topics in federal and state labor and employment-related legislation. Three months into the year, with all but a handful of state legislatures currently in session, sever
Multinational Employers
Littler Lounge: Unpacking the EU Pay Transparency Directive The Littler Lounge heads back to Europe as hosts Nicole LeFave and Claire Deason welcome Nic James, a partner from Littler’s London office, for a timely conversation on the EU Pay Transparency Directive. With rules taking shape across membe
California - Wage & Hour
Training repayment agreements, claw-back provisions, and “stay bonuses” are under serious scrutiny in California. What looks like a smart retention strategy may actually be an unlawful penalty. In this episode, Jen breaks down what California now considers an illegal stay-or-pay agreement, where emp
Delaware
Delaware Affirms Adequacy of Equity Awards as Non-Compete Contract Consideration Despite Forfeiture In early February 2026, the Supreme Court of Delaware issued a very important and potentially far-reaching decision, finding equity awards that are later forfeited or clawed back can constitute adequa
Connecticut - General
Warehouse Quota Notice Laws: Connecticut Joins the Club As we reported back in 2021, California passed a first-in-the-nation law requiring certain employers operating warehouses and distribution centers to provide notice to employees of any productivity quotas, along with an identification of the ad
HR - General
Milan–Cortina 2026: The Employment Law Behind the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games Italy will host the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo starting February 6, 2026, bringing global attention back to the country for one of the most prominent international sporting e
Multinational Employers
Latest Updates on the UK Employment Rights Act 2025: Revised Implementation Timeline and New Consultations Updated Implementation Timeline for ERA 2025 Reforms Back in July 2025, the Government published a roadmap to implementation of the ERA 2025. Earlier this month, the Government published a revi
HR - General
Many companies have been reconsidering their work-from-home policies in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic forced office closures. While reversing these policies may be straightforward in the United States, the process is far more complex internationally. Understanding international employment la
FLSA - General
Littler Lounge: A New Year, a Familiar Fight – Collective Actions Back in the Spotlight New year, same Lounge – and we’re kicking off 2026 with a topic that proves procedural questions can have surprisingly big consequences. ehubert@littler.com Thu, 01/22/2026 - 14:22
Labor Law - NLRB
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
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
California - Wage & Hour
On October 8, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law legislation that will set the statute of limitations for civil actions alleging violations of the state’s pay transparency requirements at three years, with a six-year “look-back” period to obtain relief for an existing violation.
Immigration - Employment Eligibility
E-Verify is back online. After a brief period of unavailability due to the ongoing government shutdown , the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) E-Verify program has resumed operations. The E-Verify system, which is used by participating employers to verify employment eligibility in the Uni
Immigration - Employment Eligibility
Without notice, E-Verify appeared back online late on the evening of Oct. 7, 2025. As of 2:00 p.m. (ET) on Oct. 8, 2025, E-Verify is still online and appears fully operable. Employers can resume submitting cases. The E-Verify website had gone dark on Oct. 1, as expected, due to the
California - General
On September 11, 2025, the California Legislature passed a bill that would ban “stay or pay” terms in employment contracts, which require employees to pay their employer back for certain costs if they leave the job. Governor Gavin Newsom has not signed it yet.
Federal Gov't - General
Littler Lounge: OOTO – Government Edition (What a Shutdown Means for the Workplace) What happens when Washington hangs up the “Be Right Back” sign? In this episode, Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave welcome Jim Paretti, co-chair of Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute, to break down how a federal gove
Multinational Employers
UK Employment Law Round Up: Developments in Q3 and Looking Ahead to Q4 We look back at key developments in employment law over the past quarter and what’s coming next. It has been a busy summer, and autumn is set to follow suit with the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) about to
California - Wage & Hour
In July, the City of Los Angeles put the minimum wage increase for hotel workers on hold. Certain provisions were to take effect on July 1, 2025. The decision to pause the ordinance came after a referendum petition against the ordinance was filed with the City Clerk’s office on June 27, 2025. On Sep
HR - General
You ask if the coffee shop has the new seasonal drink yet, and the young barista, a Generation Z (Gen Z) member, looks back at you with a blank, expressionless face before pointing to the menu board above. This behavior, known as the “Gen Z stare,” has gone viral, with
Colorado - General
Lawmakers Tee Up Colorado AI Act for Scaling Back in Upcoming Legislative Session In May 2024, Colorado enacted the nation’s most comprehensive law regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI): Colorado Senate Bill 24-205 (the “Colorado AI Act” or the “Act”). ehubert@littler.com Fri, 08/29/202
Federal Gov't - DOL
DOL Brings Back Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced on July 24, 2025, the return of its Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program. tgelbman@littler.com Thu, 07/24/2025 - 16:50
California - Wage & Hour
Summer vacations are in full swing, and so are wage-hour risks for California employers. Whether it's a quick email from the beach or a work call squeezed in between sightseeing, even a few minutes of off-the-clock
Federal Gov't - DOJ
On July 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released guidance that will scale back multilingual services in federal agencies. The guidance aligns with President Donald Trump’s Executive Order No. 14224 , which established English as the official language of the United States of America.
HR - General
A Look Back at the First 100 Days Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute takes a look back at the major policy and regulatory changes that have impacted employers during the first 100 days of President Trump’s second administration and discusses what to expect moving forward. ehubert@littler.com Wed,
HR - USERRA
TakeawaysThe Dole Act modifies USERRA’s anti-retaliation provisions, potential remedies, and more.It expands safeguards for veterans transitioning back to civilian life and returning to work.The Dole Act is the most recent enhancement to USERRA, but it is unlikely to be the final one.Related linkPub
HR - General
Blue States Push Back: Legislative Responses to Trump Administration Initiatives In the wake of Trump administration executive orders and regulatory actions, Democratic-led states across the nation have taken bold steps to counteract policies they view as regressive. There are 17 states that are led
Labor Law - NLRB
By: Bouncing Back and Forth: Wilcox’s NLRB Status Tilts Once More NLRB member Gwynne A. Wilcox’s status with the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) continues to move back and forth faster than a pinball on tilt. Only Monday morning, after a series of back and forth rulings that we ch
Labor Law - NLRB
By: As of This Morning, Wilcox Is Back and the NLRB Has a Quorum Again – At Least for Now NLRB member Gwynne A. Wilcox’s status with the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) moves back and forth faster than a table tennis ball at an Olympic match. On January 7, President Trump fired Wi
California - General
Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss Governor Newsom’s decision to force state works back into the office four days a week. You can listen to the interview here.
Maryland
TakeawayPayroll deductions for the state’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance program would begin on 1/1/27 and benefits would become available on 1/1/28 under the Maryland Department of Labor’s proposal.Related links
Sex Discrimination - Pregnancy
Seventeen Republican-led states can continue their lawsuit challenging parts of the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently ruled the states have standing to sue and remanded the case back to the lower court.
FLSA - General
It’s a new year. A new administration. And an uncertain wage and hour terrain. As we watch for what lies ahead, we start with a look back at wage and hour developments in 2024, and where things stand now. Click here to download the 2024 Wage and Hour Developments: A Year in Review.
HR - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Almost immediately after taking the presidential oath of office, President Trump sprang into action, signing multiple executive orders that address diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and policies.
HR - Independent Contractors
The Trump Administration has asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to postpone oral argument in a lawsuit challenging President Joe
FLSA - General
“A corollary to the populist instincts of president-to-be Trump [i.e., his possible support for some increase to the federal minimum wage] is this issue about removing taxes on tips. This is something that could certainly happen in 2025 — and it would be the most important effect on the wage and hou
Multinational Employers
In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, 2024 saw a host of significant updates and legislative changes—predominantly aimed at improving employee welfare. From enhanced parental leave benefits to stringent antidiscrimination measures, countries around the world adopted policies focused on f