On April 2, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that a truck driver who lost his job after testing positive for marijuana may pursue claims for lost wages under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) against the sellers of an allegedly fraudulently marketed pain relief
Archives for April 2, 2025
USCIS Announces Initial FY 2026 H-1B Cap Selection: What Employers Need to Do Next
Takeaways The initial drawing includes registrants under both the 65,000 regular cap and the 20,000 master’s cap. Employers and attorneys have been
National Employee Benefits Day: Reflecting on Our Favorite Holiday
Each year, National Employee Benefits Day offers a chance to reflect on the ever-changing landscape of employer-sponsored benefits. This year may be the
Forbes EQ BrandVoice: The Evolution Of Work: How Gen Z Is Reshaping Leadership And Workplace Culture
As Generation Z is entering the workforce, it is prompting companies to adapt, evolve, and innovate, creating a new paradigm for the future of work.
Navigating DOL Retirement Plan Audits: Insights and Future Trends
Navigating DOL Retirement Plan Audits: Insights and Future Trends
mfelling@littler.com
Wed, 04/02/2025 – 14:21
7 Powerful Traits That Instantly Impress Any Hiring Manager
Want to impress hiring managers? These 7 powerful traits matter more than experience and will set you apart from equally qualified job candidates.
The alleged Deel spy just admitted to corporate espionage in a major scandal rocking the HR world
“I asked him what he meant. He said he would offer me a monetary award if I agreed to spy on Rippling for Deel.”
Wyoming Enacts Law to Restrict the Use of Noncompete Agreements
Employers in Wyoming will soon be limited in their use of noncompete agreements under a newly enacted law that makes the state the latest of a growing number of states to restrict noncompete agreements in the employment context.
New England Home Care & Hospice Conference: Hey, They Can’t Say That About Us, Can They? Navigating Employee Free Speech Rights in An Online World
Today’s technology gives every employee a social media platform in the palm of their hands. They can share their thoughts on everything from politics and entertainment to the quality of care your organization provides and how it treats its workers. Moreover, they can share it in real time – even at or between visits. This program will provide information about the legal protections around employee speech and employer rights to regulate that speech when it affects the workplace.
US immigration lawyers say mistreatment of Canadians at border is still exception, not the rule
US immigration lawyers say mistreatment of Canadians at border is still exception, not the rule
Jorge Lopez says nothing has really changed as far as stricter implementation of policy at the border concerning Canadians’ visas or work permits, but it’s only a matter of time, and people are highly stressed
The Landscape of Businesses’ Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Commitments
The Landscape of Businesses’ Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Commitments
Jeanine Conley Daves and Kate Mrkonich Wilson talk about the findings of Littler’s 2025 Inclusion, Equity and Diversity C-Suite Survey Report.
Greater Phoenix In Business
mfelling@littler.com Wed, 04/02/2025 – 11:15
California Adopts AI Rules for Hiring
For several months, the California Civil Rights Council (CRC) has been considering proposed regulations regarding employer use of “artificial intelligence” (AI) in making hiring and other employment-related decisions. On March 21, 2025, the CRC adopted
No ‘X’ Marks: USCIS No Longer Issuing Documents with ‘X’ Gender
Effective April 2, 2025, all documents issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will identify individuals as either male or female. Previously, USCIS-issued documents also listed “X” as a gender.
This policy change is a direct response to President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20, 2025, executive order (EO) vowing to
Throw Away Your Job Description — and 3 Other Ways Leaders Can Thrive Today
With the world changing faster than ever, leaders need guiding principles that stand the test of time. Here are four that have worked for me since I launched my business in 2005.
Jackson Lewis Continues to Grow New York City Presence with Addition of Bryn Goodman
NEW YORK, NY (April 2, 2025) — Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Bryn Goodman has joined its New York City office as a principal. With more than 10 years of experience in employment litigation and counseling national and global employers, Bryn joins Jackson Lewis from Fox Rothschild.