Archives for June 3, 2025
Jackson Lewis Ranks on 2025 Law360 400
Jackson Lewis ranks at No. 31 on the 2025 Law360 400, which tracks the largest U.S. law firms by domestic attorney headcount in “The Law360 400: A Look At The Top 100 Firms,” published by Law360. Subscription may be required to view article
U.S. Department of Labor Expands Opinion Letter Program
U.S. Department of Labor Expands Opinion Letter Program
On June 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) expanded its opinion letter program, which should provide guidance on areas handled by multiple enforcement agencies within the DOL. Publication of opinion letters is a priority for the Trump administration and this
AI in the workplace and the courtroom
Artificial Intelligence might be about to shake up the job market. This week a top AI CEO warned of a potential 20% unemployment spike within 5 years as automation surges. This week we talk with Brena Siri about the challenges recent college graduates face in this AI driven economy and what it means for their future.
U.S. Consulates Halt Issuance of F, J, and M Visas
U.S. Consulates Halt Issuance of F, J, and M Visas
On May 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of State issued a directive to U.S. consulates globally to temporarily halt the issuance of F-1, M-1 and J-1 Exchange Visitor visas. This action is part of the current administration’s goal to enhance
Research: Why Employees Work While Sick—and How Leaders Can Stop It
New research, including a nationally representative study of U.S. workers, suggests that presenteeism isn’t simply a matter of personal choice or lack of sick leave—it’s a structural problem rooted in how jobs are designed and workplace expectations are managed. Gender norms, occupational sorting, and industry-specific job demands create invisible pressures that push employees to work through illness, leading to major consequences for organizational health. Using the Job Demands-Resources framework, leaders can redesign job structures, empower managers to intervene early, and build rapid feedback loops to balance demands and supports. Forward-thinking organizations that integrate sick leave into their structural and strategic planning can build healthier, more resilient, and more productive workforces.
“Disability & Diversity in the New Political, Legal & Business Landscape,” The National Disability Inclusion Roundtable™
The Changing Workplace: The Outcomes and Challenges of Return-to-Office Mandates in 2025
The Changing Workplace: The Outcomes and Challenges of Return-to-Office Mandates in 2025
Sarah Watt says more than five years after COVID-19 changed workplace norms, many employers are making a concerted push for in-person work.
Greater Phoenix In Business
ehubert@littler.com Tue, 06/03/2025 – 11:13
Once a branding strategy, pay transparency is here to stay
Once a branding strategy, pay transparency is here to stay
Breanne Martell says all companies eventually will disclose pay and benefits information in their job postings in the U.S. and Europe, thanks to the European Union’s Pay Transparency Directive — making disclosure less of a competitive advantage.
HR Dive
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Trump’s proposed freeze on state AI laws: What CIOs need to know
Trump’s proposed freeze on state AI laws: What CIOs need to know
Niloy Ray says AI experts and attorneys did not expect anything as drastic as a 10-year moratorium on state regulation for AI, as called for in Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
CIO Dive
ehubert@littler.com Tue, 06/03/2025 – 11:08
Return-to-office mandates are impacting this group of workers the most
Return-to-office mandates are impacting this group of workers the most
Alexis C. Knapp says companies looking to increase in-office work should have a plan in place for the likely influx of remote-work requests and be able to distinguish between legal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities and
What Employers Should Know About New Wash. WARN Act
What Employers Should Know About New Wash. WARN Act
Shawn Matthew Clark, Chad J. Kaldor and Kerry E. Notestine discuss the new Washington WARN Act, which requires employers to give 60 days’ advance notice to employees, unions and the state for certain mass layoffs and business closures.
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Attorneys Urge Careful Recordkeeping In Light Of Updated OSHA Guidance
Attorneys Urge Careful Recordkeeping In Light Of Updated OSHA Guidance
Leslie Currie, Felicia Watson and Charles Trowbridge caution employers to be aware of OSHA’s updated Site-Specific Targeting (SST) inspection guidance, noting that SST inspections are programmed and, as such, comprehensive in scope.
Inside OSHA
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ehubert@littler.com Tue, 06/03/2025 – 10:52
Protecting Business Relationships: Cyber Coders Secures Preliminary Injunction Against Former Employees
Protecting Business Relationships: Cyber Coders Secures Preliminary Injunction Against Former Employees
Tyler Sims discusses a case where a company swiftly and strategically secured a preliminary injunction in a violation of restrictive covenants in the competitive recruiting industry.
Corporate Counsel Business Journal
ehubert@littler.com Tue, 06/03/2025 – 10:48
Jackson Lewis Attorneys Author “Missouri’s Paid-Sick-Leave Requirement Repealed by State Senate”
Thomas Berry Jr., Contessa Brundridge, Morgan Knott and Jay Dade author “Missouri’s Paid-Sick-Leave Requirement Repealed by State Senate,” published by SHRM. Subscription may be required to view article