Policy Week in Review – July 3, 2025
“Big Beautiful” Reconciliation Bill Pending Final Passage in the House
tgelbman@littler.com Thu, 07/03/2025 – 10:54
Archives for July 7, 2025
Labor Secretary Lifts Abeyance on OFCCP Disability and Veteran Matters
On July 2, 2025, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) notified the contractor community about U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary’s Order 08-2025, which lifted the abeyance previously instituted in January 2025 related to OFCCP’s investigative and enforcement activities. OFCCP made clear that contractor obligations continue as to
OSHA’s FY 2026 Budget Justification Offers Insight Into a Much Smaller Agency
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), established under the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970, seeks to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers in the United States by setting and enforcing standards, and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. OSHA’s fiscal year (FY) 2026
New York Legislature Proposes to Expand State Jurisdiction Amid Federal Uncertainty
New York Legislature Proposes to Expand State Jurisdiction Amid Federal Uncertainty
Amid growing concerns about the continued absence of a quorum at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the resulting inability of the NLRB to issue decisions in representation and unfair labor practice cases, the New York State Legislature
USCIS Issues Major Update to TN Visa Policy Manual
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its Policy Manual, clarifying—and in some cases, narrowing—the eligibility criteria for the TN nonimmigrant classification under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). These changes may affect employers’ practices. The new guidance is effective immediately and supersedes prior guidance found in USCIS’s Adjudicator’s Field
OSHA Renews its National Emphasis Program on Amputations in the Manufacturing Industry
OSHA Renews its National Emphasis Program on Amputations in the Manufacturing Industry
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration renewed its National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries (NEP) on June 27, 2025, superseding the prior version. This new NEP will be in place for five
Texas Governor Signs Host of Bills Impacting Employment
Texas Governor Signs Host of Bills Impacting Employment
Biennially, the Texas Legislature convenes from mid-January to June, to introduce, debate, and pass new laws impacting Texans across the state. Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s deadline to sign pending bills passed on June 22, 2025, the end of the 89th Texas Legislative
OFCCP Officially Closes All Pending Compliance Reviews and Resumes Processing of Section 503 and VEVRAA Complaints
OFCCP Officially Closes All Pending Compliance Reviews and Resumes Processing of Section 503 and VEVRAA Complaints
Following President Trump’s revocation of Executive Order 11246 in January 2025, federal contractors with compliance reviews in progress received notice that the Executive Order 11246 component of the review was being closed, but that
Minnesota Employment Legislative Update 2025, Part IV: Special Session Roundup
On June 14, 2026, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed into law legislation passed during a one-day legislative special session that includes new employment laws or amends existing employment laws. The legislation—Senate File (SF) 17 / House File (HF) 15—clarifies requirements for meal and rest breaks, modifies the powers of the
Beat the Heat: What Are Ontario’s OHSA Requirements for Working in the Heat?
Recently, sweltering summer heat settled over parts of Canada, especially in Ontario. There is good reason to believe that this will happen again this summer, and will impact both workers who are outside in the sun and those who work indoors. While there are currently no specific occupational health and
Blue States vs. the Fed – Management in the Middle
Blue States vs. the Fed – Management in the Middle
mfelling@littler.com
Mon, 07/07/2025 – 14:08
Navigating False Claims Act Risk in Light of DOJ’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative
Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys for the last in a series of three Lexology Masterclass webinars.