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Travel and Expense Reimbursement GuidelinePractical guidance on booking business travel and submitting properly documented expense reimbursement requests.
HR Headlines
The EEOC aims to rescind long-standing guidelines on employer hiring tests and other selection procedures that have a discriminatory disparate impact on certain workers, according to the agency’s latest regulatory agenda.
HR Headlines
The former executive alleges his fellow co-owners used the policy as an excuse to push him out of the asset-management firm he helped run.
HR - Education Industry
Takeaways The NCAA Division I Cabinet approved a single age-based eligibility standard on 06.23.26 that replaces season-of-competition limits and sport-specific eligibility rules. Student-athletes who enroll full-time in college no later than the academic year after their 19th birthday will receive up to five years of eligibility. Schools must submit any waiver requests under the prior rules no later than 07.31.26; after that date, the waiver process is eliminated.Related Links
Virginia
TakeawaysVirginia legislation taking effect July 1 imposes new requirements on “high-volume” arbitration service providers, including procedures for arbitrator selection, strict deadlines for payment of arbitration fees and grounds for challenging an arbitration award (among other penalties) if those requirements are not met.The requirements apply to arbitration agreements with Virginia-based employees. Employers in Virginia should review their arbitration agreements and provider rules to ensur…
Immigration - General
Supreme Court Rules DHS Has Authority to End TPS for Foreign Nationals of Haiti and Syria On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Mullin v. Doe (along with consolidated companion case, Trump v. Miot ) that the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for foreign nationals from Haiti and Syria could stand. tgelbman@littler.com Thu, 06/25/2026 - 17:10
Virginia
Virginia employers should keep in mind that significant employment law changes take effect July 1, 2026, including new pay transparency requirements for job postings and a ban on salary history inquiries. Read more about what employers need to know here.
HR - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In this installment of our Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026 podcast series, shareholders Simone Francis (St. Thomas/New York) and Lauren Hicks (Indianapolis) explore the fast-moving legal landscape surrounding AI ethics in the workplace, from the ethics rules that already govern attorney AI use to the cautionary tales of real cases with real consequences. Lauren and Simone […]
HR - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In this installment of our Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026 podcast series, shareholders Simone Francis (St. Thomas/New York) and Lauren Hicks (Indianapolis) explore the fast-moving legal landscape surrounding AI ethics in the workplace, from the ethics rules that already govern attorney AI use
HR - General
CCPA requirements are turning employers’ everyday data activity into potential compliance exposure. In this episode, Jackson Lewis Privacy, AI and Cybersecurity co-leaders Joe Lazzarotti and Damon Silver discuss the CCPA-defined “high-risk” activities that may trigger risk assessment obligations and offer practical guidance for building a workable assessment process, coordinating with vendors and documenting decisions in ways that supports compliance.
HR - Privacy & Surveillance
CCPA requirements are turning employers’ everyday data activity into potential compliance exposure. In this episode, Jackson Lewis Privacy, AI and Cybersecurity co-leaders Joe Lazzarotti and Damon Silver discuss the CCPA-defined “high-risk” activities that may trigger risk assessment obligations and offer practical guidance for building a workable assessment process, coordinating with vendors and documenting decisions in ways that supports compliance.
Multinational Employers
The European Union (EU) recently reached a provisional agreement on amendments to the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act that, if formally adopted, will delay the requirements for “high-risk” AI systems, including those used to make employment decisions, from taking effect on August 2, 2026, until December 2, 2027.
HR - Corporate Accountability
Law Firm News
Chicago Refines Paid-Leave Rules Stephanie Mills-Gallan, Sebastian Chilco and Jill Lowell discuss Chicago’s revised Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance, which provides clarifications regarding employer liability and employee use of leave. SHRM View (Subscription required) mfelling@littler.com Wed, 06/17/2026 - 16:09
HR Headlines
Law is the operating system of business and of rules-based civilization. AI turns law from episodic consultation into continuous infrastructure.
HR Headlines
With everything going on today, it’s hard for leaders to step away—but it’s also imperative for their own health, and the health of the business, that they do. This is according to HBS professor Ashley Whillans, who in this issue of the HBR Executive Agenda offers advice on how to set rules to protect deep-thinking time and model boundaries for the team.
OSHA - General
OSHA Announces Public Hearings this Summer for Over 20 Proposed Rules OSHA has scheduled a series of informal public hearings for over 20 proposed rules, most of which involve respiratory protection requirements, as part of its continuing deregulatory efforts . These public hearings will be held virtually, beginning on August 19, 2026. tgelbman@littler.com Tue, 06/09/2026 - 09:11
HR Headlines
Changing visa rules for care workers is wrong, says Rayner BBC
Multinational Employers
European Union (EU) Member States are taking uneven approaches to implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive, creating new compliance considerations for multinational employers. Employers should assess where differing country-specific requirements may apply. Read more about four key points emplo
HR - Independent Contractors
On May 29, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey found that while a certified class of performers on an adult streaming platform was correctly classified as independent contractors under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the class did not meet the standard to be
Illinois - General
On June 2, 2026, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) announced it was withdrawing and postponing its proposed rules on notice requirements related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment decisions.
New Jersey - Law Against Discrimination
On May 26, 2026, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, held for the first time that applicants and employees who are denied employment based on a positive test for cannabis can sue their employers for violations of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marke
Florida - General
On May 22, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 1407 , which revises the procedural framework governing the commencement of civil actions and administrative remedies under the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA).
Multinational Employers
A ruling by the Heilbronn Labor Court ( Arbeitsgericht (ArbG) Heilbronn) on March 27, 2026 ( Ref. No. 7 Ca 314/25 ), demonstrates once again that the probative value of a certificate of incapacity for work, while significant under German labor law, is not unassailable.
Sex Discrimination - Pregnancy
On May 11, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of an employer on claims of pregnancy discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and various claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), because the employee
Benefits - ERISA
Employers would have the option in 2027 to offer fertility benefits as a limited excepted benefit, exempt from many of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) rules that apply to health plans, under proposed regulations issued on May 10, 2026.
Multinational Employers
On October 23, 2025, Germany’s Federal Labor Court ( Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG)) ruled that a claim for “equal pay” against an employer can fail simply because the employee fails to specifically state the basis for the alleged “inequality” ( Ref. No. 8 AZR 269/24 ).
California - Wage & Hour
On May 5, 2026, the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, affirmed the denial of an employer’s motion to compel arbitration in a wage-and-hour class action brought by a former employee. The employer sought to enforce an arbitration agreement that the former employee had signed with a
Multinational Employers
Three Weeks of Vacation at a Time? Employers May Not Impose Blanket Limits in Germany In a decision dated March 2, 2026 (Case No. 4 Ta 15/26), the Thuringian Higher Labor Court overturned a common assumption in German workplace practice: Employers may not impose blanket rules limiting annual leave t
Maine
On April 13, 2026, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed a law that updates the state’s substance use testing rules and further limits employers’ entitlement to conduct testing on employees and job applicants.
Maryland
On March 30, 2026, the Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) published its final regulations implementing the state’s long-impending Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, and this—Part III of this three-part series—summarizes the regulations covering Equivalent Private Insurance Plans (E
Sexual Harassment - Harassment By Non-Employees
The Supreme Court of the United States recently denied certiorari in Bivens v. Zep, Inc. , leaving in place a stark circuit split on the standard for employer liability when customers or other third parties harass employees.
Multinational Employers
German Works Councils and Digital Platform Work Digital labor platforms, app-based work models, and remote workforces are shaping employment structures far beyond Europe. A recent decision by Germany’s highest labor court clarifies how traditional employee representation rules apply even in highly d
Maryland
On March 30, 2026, the Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) published its final regulations implementing the state’s long-awaited Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, and Part II of this three-part series summarizes the regulations covering the claims process and paid leave benefits.
Maryland
This is the first in a three-part series of articles intended to provide readers with an understanding of the Maryland Department of Labor’s (MDOL) final regulations implementing the state’s long-awaited FAMLI program. This article will summarize the regulations covering registration with the FAMLI
Immigration - Employment Eligibility
Form I-9 Updates: ICE Sets Aside Many of the Prior Positions for Determination of Substantive and Procedural Errors On March 16, 2026, the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued new rules regarding substantive and technical violations of Form I-9. These changes were made to ICE’s “Form
Illinois - Wage & Hour
A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Illinois that the state’s minimum wage law does not incorporate the federal Portal-to-Portal Act’s (PPA) exclusion for “preliminary or postliminary” employee activities could open the door to a wave of new wage-and-hour lawsuits by employees over time spent un
Multinational Employers
April Fools’ jokes are one of the annual joys of being an employer. But where does the fun end—and where does a breach of employment contract obligations, a violation of personal rights, and a breach of compliance rules begin? In this article, we examine the tradition of April Fools’ jokes
Multinational Employers
Belgium: (Tele-)work Performed Simultaneously Within the European Economic Area – What Changes with the Moguntia Ruling? European rules governing the determination of the applicable social security legislation for employees performing activities in several EU Member States can be complex. The Court
Illinois - Wage & Hour
Chicago Agency Proposes Changes to Fair Workweek Rules The Chicago Office of Labor Standards (OLS) has proposed changes to the rules implementing the city’s Fair Workweek Ordinance.1 The Ordinance requires covered employers to provide advance notice of work schedules to their covered employees, and
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
Connecticut - Wage & Hour
The Connecticut Supreme Court recently issued an impactful decision that will affect how employers across the state handle security screening procedures and wage calculations. In Del Rio v. Amazon.com Services, Inc. , the court held that time employees spend undergoing mandatory security screenings
Multinational Employers
The Regional Labor Court of Hamburg (Landesarbeitsgericht (LAG)) (Ref. Nos. 1 SLa 18/25 and 1 SLa 19/25) has declared invalid two written warnings and an extraordinary termination issued against a radiation protection officer. The employee had refused to comply with her manager’s direction to revise
Multinational Employers
Providing company vehicles for private use is a widespread practice among employers. However, when such vehicles are made available to works council members in Germany, employers may want to pay particular attention to the prohibition of preferential treatment set forth in Section 78 sentence 2 of t
FLSA - General
In Lomibao v. AGC Biologics, Inc. , No. 25-cv-00361 (February 5, 2026), the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled that a former employee’s Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claims were validly released through a private separation agreement executed at the time of his employ
New York - General
On January 22, 2026, New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) released proposed rules implementing recent amendments to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA). The amendments, which were adopted in October 2025 and are effective as of February 22, 2026, incorporate the
Colorado - General
Colorado Amends Wage Compliance Rules, Revises Recordkeeping Requirements, and Implements New Youth Employment Standards The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has adopted COMPS Order #40, amending administrative regulations implementing the Colorado Wage Act, and released an updated
Benefits - Cafeteria Plans
In this installment of our Payroll Brass Tax podcast series, Mike Mahoney (shareholder, Morristown/New York) is joined by Stephen Kenney (associate, Dallas) and Stephen Riga (counsel, Minneapolis/Indianapolis) to discuss how nondiscrimination testing rules under Internal Revenue Code Sections 125, 1
Federal Gov't - EEOC
In this episode of our Defensible Decisions podcast, Scott Kelly (shareholder, Birmingham) and Nonnie Shivers (office managing shareholder, Phoenix) discuss the EEOC’s January 2026 vote to reclaim authority over most enforcement litigation from its Office of General Counsel, reversing decades of del
Colorado - General
Several important changes will impact legal compliance for Colorado employers in 2026. This article summarizes the most notable changes, particularly concerning wage and hour rules.
New Jersey - Law Against Discrimination
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