A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit offers a powerful reminder that workplace rumors—especially those rooted in gender stereotypes—can rise to the level of unlawful harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The case underscores the potential impact of gossip
Archives for July 23, 2025
Florida’s CHOICE Act Reshapes the Noncompete Landscape: What In-House Counsel Need to Know
Employee Experience Makes Or Breaks Customer Experience
Empathetic brands start from the inside out. Here are 3 ways to break down silos between employee experience and customer experience.
OSH Law Primer Part XV: Imminent Danger Inspections
This is the fifteenth installment in a series of articles intended to provide the reader with a very high-level overview of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970 and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and how both influence workplaces in the United States.
“Tweaking Your Resume: What Absurd Thing To Do.
Did Michelangelo “tweak” David? I doubt it. Did Leonardo “tweak” the Mona Lisa? Not a chance. Did Jefferson “tweak” the Declaration of Independence? Ha!
Refresher on California’s CROWN Act
In 2019, California became the first state to pass the CROWN Act—short for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. This legislation prohibits discrimination based on natural hair textures and protective hairstyles commonly associated with race, such as braids, locs, and twists.
Littler Lounge: Behind the Screen – Fraud, Fatigue and Other Considerations of Remote Work
Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave dive headfirst into one of the wildest twists in remote work yet: North Korean laptop farms. Yes, you read that right. What starts as a conversation about post-pandemic remote work compliance quickly turns into a real-life cyber-thriller involving allegations of fake employees, IT gigs and millions of dollars funneled to fund weapons programs. Claire breaks down how these schemes may slip past even the most sophisticated employers – and what companies can do to tighten their remote work policies before things get weird(er).
Colorado law bans non-compete agreements for healthcare providers
Colorado law bans non-compete agreements for healthcare providers
Tom Carroll discusses noncompete agreements in the medical community, in light of a new Colorado law that bans noncompetes and nonsolitications for doctors, nurses and dentists.
Colorado Politics
mfelling@littler.com Wed, 07/23/2025 – 12:30
US DOL’s Wage and Hour Regulatory Agenda Takes Shape
US DOL’s Wage and Hour Regulatory Agenda Takes Shape
Andrea M. Kirshenbaum examines a few recent deregulatory actions issued by the DOL aimed at reversing what it calls “costly and burdensome rules imposed under previous administrations,” including several issued by the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division.
The Legal Intelligencer
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As ICE Activity Increases, Businesses Should Have a Plan for Handling Raids
As ICE Activity Increases, Businesses Should Have a Plan for Handling Raids
Jorge R. Lopez says the uptick in worksite immigration enforcement means employers should proactively conduct reviews to check that I-9 forms are up to date, that they know where they’re located, and that there is a crisis management
Mailbag: We want an opinion letter from DOL. How should we write our request?
Mailbag: We want an opinion letter from DOL. How should we write our request?
Brad Kelley offers best practice tips to employers for requesting an opinion letter via the DOL’s opinion letter program.
HR Dive
mfelling@littler.com Wed, 07/23/2025 – 12:23
Heat Illness Prevention Act of 2025 Is Introduced in Congress: Will It Compel OSHA to Act?
On July 16, 2025, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced the “Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025” (S.2298)—also known as the “Heat Illness Prevention Act of 2025” (HIPA)—to direct the secretary of labor “to promulgate an occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from
Employers May Offer a New Benefit Through “Trump Accounts”
Employers May Offer a New Benefit Through “Trump Accounts”
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which was signed into law on July 4, 2025, establishes the pilot program for the “Trump account,” an investment account for U.S. citizens under age 18 with a social security number. Parents, as well
The Secret to Getting Promoted Quickly at a New Job
A study suggests that a complex project at a new job can play a pivotal role in how soon you are promoted.
New York Legislature Passes “Trapped at Work Act” Proposing to Restrict Employment Promissory Notes
New York Legislature Passes “Trapped at Work Act” Proposing to Restrict Employment Promissory Notes
In a significant development for employers across the Empire State, the New York Legislature passed Assembly Bill A584B/S4070B in the final days of the 2025 session. This bill is known as the “Trapped at Work Act”