Archives for May 20, 2025

4 Tips For Navigating NY Pay Frequency Law Update

Kelly Cardin says a recent amendment to Section 191 of New York’s labor law that limits damages available in frequency of pay actions takes away the incentive for workers to file pay frequency cases. 

Law360 Employment Authority

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mfelling@littler.com Tue, 05/20/2025

EFAA ‘Election’ Question Remains After 6th Circ. Ruling

Jay Inman comments on a harassment case in which courts are weighing what it means for a plaintiff to make an “election” under the EFAA. 

Law360 Employment Authority

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mfelling@littler.com Tue, 05/20/2025 – 16:39

Commentary: Dignity in Pay Act is a step in the right direction to address the needs of adults with disabilities

Jody Boquist and Yara Mroueh discuss Illinois’ Dignity in Pay Act, which will phase out subminimum wages for disabled employees.

Crain’s Chicago Business

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mfelling@littler.com Tue, 05/20/2025 – 16:37

The majority of employers think Trump’s DEI and immigration policies are creating ‘significant challenges’ for their business

Jorge Lopez says the Trump administration’s policies addressing IE&D and immigration are creating problems for employers and their ability to adequately staff their companies. 

Fortune

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mfelling@littler.com Tue, 05/20/2025 – 16:30

Shift strategy, not values, when rebranding DEI

Stephan Swinkels says companies are increasingly worried about litigation from their diversity and inclusion efforts, but they can avoid it by embracing data-driven strategies, reinforcing inclusive leadership and focusing on robust anti-discrimination reporting processes. 

International Employment Lawyer

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mfelling@littler.com Tue, 05/20/2025 – 16:11

Littler: Immigration policy among retailers’ top workplace concerns

Jorge R. Lopez and Alexis C. Knapp discuss findings from the 2025 Littler Annual Employer Survey Report that show employers are concerned about increased worksite enforcement and remote work requests.

Chain Store Age

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mfelling@littler.com Tue, 05/20/2025 – 16:07

NY Lawmakers Seek To Close Salary History Loophole

Kelly Cardin discusses New York’s new proposal to bar employers from asking job candidates about their salary expectations. 

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mfelling@littler.com Tue, 05/20/2025 – 16:05

Employment Lawyers’ Weekly DEI Cheat Sheet

Kate Mrkonich Wilson says businesses are concerned about the “existential threats and unprecedented regulatory scrutiny” that IE&D programs are facing. 

Law360 Employment Authority

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mfelling@littler.com Tue, 05/20/2025 – 16:02

UK employment tribunal backlog hits record 50,000 cases

Philip Cameron says the backlog at UK employment tribunals has reached a record high and makes it hard for small and medium businesses to operate. 

Workplace Journal

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mfelling@littler.com Tue, 05/20/2025 – 16:00

DEI, Immigration Regulations Lead List of Employers’ Concerns

Jeanine Conley Daves discusses findings from the 2025 Little Annual Employer Survey that show employers are examining their IE&D and immigration policies in light of rising scrutiny. 

Corporate Compliance Insights

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mfelling@littler.com Tue, 05/20/2025 – 15:57

Employers Grow Worried About Staffing Shortages In The Next Year If Trump’s Immigration Crack Down Continues

Jorge Lopez says the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns mean employers must be aware of changing policies and ensure that their policies are in compliance.

The Latin Times

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mfelling@littler.com Tue, 05/20/2025 – 15:50

Quorum Would Let EEOC Fully Embrace Trump Agenda

Jim Paretti discusses the newest EEOC nomination, Brittany Bull Panuccio, and what that could mean for the commission moving forward. 

Law360 Employment Authority

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mfelling@littler.com Tue, 05/20/2025 – 15:36