Archives for December 22, 2025
The EEOC Issues New Guidance Regarding Anti-American Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued a one-page technical assistance document titled “Discrimination Against American Workers Is Against the Law” and concurrently updated its national origin discrimination landing page to emphasize protections for individuals who are natural-born or otherwise identify as “Americans.”
Why Many Disabled Employees Learn To Hide At Work
When Night Falls, ADA Still Applies: Sixth Circuit Recognizes Night Blindness as a Disability
On November 7, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled that, in some cases, night blindness may be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In Edwards v. Shelby County, Tennessee, the court upheld a jury verdict finding that the employer discriminated against
Michelle Phillips Discusses Updates to New York Job Bias Law
Michelle Phillips discusses the expansion of the state law and how its language could create compliance challenges for employers in “New York Adds Explicit Disparate Impact Claim to Job Bias Law,” published by Bloomberg Law.Subscription may be required to view article
Eric Felsberg Comments on the State of AI for Employers
Eric Felsberg comments on how AI policies have changed since the beginning of the year and how employers can remain complaint amid uncertainty in “Employers Battle False Sense of Security on AI Disparate Impact,” published by Bloomberg Law.Subscription may be required to view article
Illinois Unveils Draft Notice Rules on AI Use in Employment Ahead of Discrimination Ban
Illinois employers would need to provide notice to employees and prospective employees when artificial intelligence (AI) is used “to influence or facilitate” hiring or promotion decisions under new draft regulations unveiled by the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) to implement the state’s ban on AI discrimination set to take
Trump Moves to Pre-empt State AI Laws with Executive Order
Trump Moves to Pre-empt State AI Laws with Executive Order
Niloy Ray says employers would prefer the less complex, burdensome regulatory environment that comes from eliminating the growing patchwork of laws, but President Trump’s executive order challenging state laws that regulate AI causes unwelcome turmoil and needs to be resolved
Opinion | AI Means the End of Entry-Level Jobs
Companies will have to find ways of giving junior employees less grunt work and more responsibility.
How CEOs Can Navigate An Increasingly Multigenerational Workforce
How CEOs Can Navigate An Increasingly Multigenerational Workforce
Brendan Fitzgerald offers five tips for engaging workers and mitigating labor relations risks in 2026.
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mfelling@littler.com Mon, 12/22/2025 – 12:07
Rochester Ordinance No. 2025-283 creates new legal obligations for Rochester businesses
Rochester Ordinance No. 2025-283 creates new legal obligations for Rochester businesses
Jared E. Calderon, Erin M. Train and Jacqueline Phipps Polito say that by proactively training staff, reviewing operational practices and updating internal policies, local businesses can be prepared to comply with Rochester’s new law that amends its municipal code
Labor Panel Review Complicates Trump Workforce Cut Challenges
Labor Panel Review Complicates Trump Workforce Cut Challenges
Alexander MacDonald says the FLRA doesn’t have the authority to answer some of the legal questions being raised in lawsuits against the Trump administration’s moves to end bargaining rights for many federal workers.
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mfelling@littler.com Mon, 12/22/2025 – 12:02
Trump goes to war with states over AI
Trump goes to war with states over AI
James Paretti says it is “highly likely” states that have adopted AI regulation will challenge Trump’s executive order, which seeks to limit that regulation, as an unconstitutional encroachment of federal authority on states’ rights.
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mfelling@littler.com Mon, 12/22/2025 – 12:00
2026 Court Cases HR Should Watch
Several employment cases currently working their way through the appellate courts are poised for California Supreme Court review in 2026. These cases do not just clarify narrow disputes—they have the potential to reshape everyday HR
DHS Announces Phased End of TPS for Burma, Ethiopia, Haiti, South Sudan, Beginning Early 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma (Myanmar), Ethiopia, Haiti, and South Sudan will end in early 2026.
Employers of TPS beneficiaries from affected countries should closely review the timelines and automatic Employment Authorization Document (EAD) extensions, summarized below in order of termination