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Archives for October 2025
Working Moms Are More Depressed And Burned Out Now More Than Ever
Almost half of working mothers surveyed in a recent poll were diagnosed with anxiety or depression — and in some cases both.
California SB 596: Increases Penalties for Healthcare Staffing Ratio Violations
Senate Bill (SB) 596 represents asignificant development for California general acute care hospitals, acute psychiatric hospitals, and special hospitals. Governor Newsom signed SB 596 into law on October 13, 2025, amending California’s Health and Safety Code § 1280.3 to expand civil penalties for certain licensed health facilities that fail to
Littler Lounge: From PPOs to Perks – Understanding the Employee Benefits Landscape
Littler Lounge: From PPOs to Perks – Understanding the Employee Benefits Landscape
Open enrollment: the time of year when HR professionals load up on caffeine and employees wonder if “PPO” is a new streaming service. In this episode, hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave invite benefits attorney Anne Sanchez to
There’s No Crying In Baseball: A Case For More Space For Grief At Work
presenteeism is a trillion dollar problem driven by mental health issues. grief at work is a driver of presenteeism. leaders need to be able to support grief at work.
Judge allows Trump administration to fire most of DOJ race-relations agency’s employees
A federal judge on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to proceed with firing nearly every employee at a 1960s-era agency within the U.S. Department of Justice known as “America’s peacemaker” that is tasked with quelling racial and ethnic tensions in U.S. communities.
EU Pay Transparency Directive: Early Transposition Trends to Watch
EU Pay Transparency Directive: Early Transposition Trends to Watch
The deadline for member states to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive (the “Directive”) remains June 7, 2026, and we are beginning to see the first published drafts of the local implementing legislation. In this article we examine these early measures
We get Privacy for work — Episode 11: Beyond the Checkbox: Engaging Your Workforce in Privacy and Data Security Training
Oftentimes, organizations view training simply as another obligation; however, tailored and hands-on privacy and cybersecurity training are essential to safeguard data and ensure operations run smoothly in the event of a breach.
Employers Beware: Something Wicked This Way Comes
Double, double, toil and trouble…guidelines change, employers struggle. In 2025, the figurative Hydra monster of regulations and requirements sprouts new and vicious Venus Flytrap heads by the day in the federal government’s own Little Shop of Horrors. Through new legislation, guidance, and Executive Orders, something spooky and sinister lurks around every corner and behind every door. The surest defense against these ghoulish traps is nimble navigation through the ever-changing legal labyrinth, and the most important weapon in an organization leader’s arsenal is knowledge.
Jerome Powell says the AI hiring apocalypse is real: ‘Job creation is pretty close to zero.’
Powell said the Fed is walking a tightrope as AI-fueled investment props up growth but erodes hiring.
Maryland Expands FAMLI Eligibility Through Redefinition of “Uniformed Services”
Effective October 1, 2025, Maryland House Bill 895, titled the Employment and Insurance Equality for Service Members Act broadens the definition of “Uniformed Services” to include not only the Armed Forces, but also the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”). This
AI Layoffs: Why Understanding Intent May Save Your Job
AI layoffs are accelerating. Understanding and applying human intent can help safeguard both jobs and businesses.
From OSHA Enforcement to Employment Law
From OSHA Enforcement to Employment Law
Peter Vassalo talks to ISHN’s All Things Safety podcast about his significant career shift, his accomplishments at the DOL, and his insights into the future of OSHA enforcement and the challenges employers face.
Industrial Safety and Hygiene News (ISHN)
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We Could Go to Jail for This?! Criminal Enforcement Associated With ‘Wage Theft’ Ramps Up
We Could Go to Jail for This?! Criminal Enforcement Associated With ‘Wage Theft’ Ramps Up
Andrea M. Kirshenbaum and Christian A. Angotti discuss the complex new landscape where cities and states are increasingly pursuing criminal prosecution for wage and hour violations.
The Legal Intelligencer
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Uplifting Voices: Celebrating Hispanic Legal Leadership and Legacy
Uplifting Voices: Celebrating Hispanic Legal Leadership and Legacy
Littler San Diego Office Managing Shareholder Luis Lorenzana talks about leadership in the workplace and in life, and discusses how his Hispanice heritage has shaped his leadership style.
San Diego Lawyer
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