On October 9, 2025, the New York City Council passed two bills (Int. No. 0982-2024 and Int. No. 0984-2024) that if enacted into law would require New York City employers with 200 or more employees to annually submit pay reports for their New York City employees. The proposed report format
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NLRB challenges California law shifting labor cases to state agency
The National Labor Relations Board has sued California to block a law that channels private-sector labor disputes to a state board while the federal agency is shorthanded and cannot decide cases, echoing the NLRB’s pending challenge to a similar law in New York.
What New Research Reveals About How Black Employees Are Silenced At Work
New research confirms what many already know: subtle bias and emotional invalidation are silencing Black employees—and costing workplaces their voices.
The Current IE&D Landscape: Legal Trends and Practical Strategies
The Current IE&D Landscape: Legal Trends and Practical Strategies
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Thu, 10/16/2025 – 14:39
The Current DEI Landscape: Legal Trends and Practical Strategies
The Current DEI Landscape: Legal Trends and Practical Strategies
mfelling@littler.com
Thu, 10/16/2025 – 14:39
Senate Bill 20: California Expands Worker Protections Against Silica Dust Exposure
On October 13, 2025, California’s Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 20, which amends the Labor Code to target occupational exposure to crystalline silica
Want Your Team to Work Better Together? Stop Doing This
Feedback that pits people’s performances against their colleagues’ can backfire.
US judge says she will likely block Trump’s mass layoffs during government shutdown
A federal judge on Wednesday said at the beginning of a court hearing that she will likely block the Trump administration from laying off thousands of federal workers amid a partial government shutdown.
Marvin Kaplan Comments on Balanced Labor Reform and the Need for a Full NLRB
Marvin Kaplan comments on labor law reform discussions before the Senate HELP Committee, sharing his perspective on how recent proposals could impact the balance of the National Labor Relations Board in “Teamsters Chief Makes Star Turn at Senate Hearing on Labor Law,” published by Bloomberg Law.Subscription may be required to view article
Amazon Plans New Corporate Layoffs As AI Push Reshapes Workforce
(RTTNews) – Amazon (AMZN) is preparing another round of corporate layoffs, with its People eXperience and Technology or PXT division, responsible for recruitment, HR tech, and core HR functions, likely to be hit hardest, according to sources cited by Fortune.
Employers’ Role in Culture War Conflicts
Employers’ Role in Culture War Conflicts
Escalating culture war conflicts and heightened tensions can spill into the workplace when employee conduct relates to national and global political controversies.
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Unions Return to Court as Trump Eyes Additional Cuts During Shutdown
Unions representing federal workers told a judge they believed the administration might violate a temporary ban on layoffs during the shutdown.
DOL Opinion Letter Addresses How to Properly Calculate FMLA When Overtime is Involved
The Department of Labor’s recent opinion letter provides important reminders to employers about the proper method for calculating an employee’s available
Dollar Store Workers Fight to Improve Jobs, Even Without a Union
When a Dollar General stocker named David Williams saw two of his co-workers struggling to subdue a would-be shoplifter who was carrying a knife in 2019, the then-33-year-old kept his mouth shut. Later, when a co-worker asked him why he did nothing, Williams told him the truth.
Top Employment Law Changes In Q3 2025: What Employers Must Know
Discover key Q3 2025 employment law updates on fair chance hiring, pay transparency, cannabis testing, AI regulation, and I-9 compliance that impact employers.