The Court of Appeals of the State of Oregon recently held in Athena v. Pelican Brewing Co. that the pay required for meal periods lasting less than thirty minutes is considered a wage under Oregon law, rather than a penalty. This distinction provides for a private right of action for
Archives for December 4, 2025
USCIS Announces Review of Green Cards Issued to Individuals from 19 Countries, Halt of Afghan-Related Immigration Requests
Takeaways
The Trump Administration will review all green cards issued to individuals from 19 “countries of concern.” The DHS has indefinitely stopped processing Afghan-related immigration requests. President Trump stated his goal is to “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries.”
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joe Edlow
Countdown to 2026: Essential Paid Leave, Earned Sick and Safe Time Updates for Minnesota Employers
Takeaways
Circuit Split Deepens as Fifth and Sixth Circuits Deny Enforcement of NLRB’s Enhanced Remedies in Labor Cases
Two recent Fifth and Sixth Circuit appellate decisions have deepened a circuit split over the authority of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to force employers to pay for the foreseeable harms stemming from unfair labor practices—a broad and largely unprecedented financial remedy the NLRB asserted it could order in
America, meet your alienated youth: ‘Gold standard’ Harvard survey reveals Gen Z’s anxiety and distrust, defined by economic insecurity
The Harvard Youth Poll pulls back the curtain to reveal a generation defined by widespread distrust in the economy.
Littler Lounge: European Employer Edition – From Policy Shifts to Workplace Solutions
Littler Lounge: European Employer Edition – From Policy Shifts to Workplace Solutions
This episode kicks off with a little red-carpet flair – Littler’s Stephan Swinkels returns from the 2025 European Executive Employer conference in London to share the inside scoop. Hosts Nicole LeFave and Claire Deason get the unfiltered download
Marco Lucido, Workplace Law: What to keep in mind for company holiday celebrations
As the holiday season approaches, companies planning holiday parties should consider various factors to ensure the gatherings are legally compliant.
Elon Musk and Bill Gates are wrong about AI imminently replacing all jobs. ‘That’s not what we’re seeing,’ LinkedIn exec slams
Elon Musk may predict a jobless future, but LinkedIn’s latest hiring data shows demand rising, not collapsing. That will be music to Gen Z’s ears.
Delaware Adopts Amended Paid Leave Regulations on the Eve of Program’s Launch
Delaware Adopts Amended Paid Leave Regulations on the Eve of Program’s Launch
On December 1, 2025, Delaware published amended paid family medical leave (PFML) regulations that take effect on December 11, 2025. While the amendments are not extensive, they will significantly impact many employers set to comply with the new
Trump wants more health savings accounts. A catch: they can’t pay insurance premiums
Wealthier Americans are using them to pay for gym equipment, cedar ice baths, and hemlock saunas, but poorer Americans can’t use them for insurance.
Gen Z fears AI will upend careers. Can leaders change the narrative?
New Harvard polling shows most young workers expect AI to reduce job prospects.
8 Tips To Stack Your Positivity Deck And Ace The New Year
You can take actionable steps to start the New Year off right when you stack your positivity deck and enjoy your personal life and professional career more fully in 2026.
Best of EntertainHR 2025
Forget the dry HR manual—the year’s most important workplace lessons weren’t found in a compliance document; they were on your screen. From high-stakes heists to late-nigh comedy and sharp TV dramas, our EntertainHR series spent 2025 examining what not to do in the office based on examples from pop culture.
The workplace needs to be designed like an ‘experience,’ says Gensler’s Ray Yuen, as employees resist the return to office
Employees don’t want to return to the office. That poses a challenge for workplace designers like Yuen.
The Hidden Emotional Impact Of Hybrid Work Companies Fail To Measure
Hybrid work has created emotional strain that leaders overlook, from tone interpretation to shifting environments. Curiosity helps teams communicate with more clarity.