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Archives for January 7, 2026
Independent Contractor or Employee? Why Labels Don’t Protect You Under the FLSA
Independent Contractor or Employee? Why Labels Don’t Protect You Under the FLSA
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Kathleen Lucchesi and Nicola Ai Ling Prall Spotlighted as Top-Performing Lawyers in North Carolina
Kathleen Lucchesi and Nicola Ai Ling Prall spotlighted as top lawyers in the state, honored by their peers for the employment and immigration categories respectively, in “Legal Elite 2026: The new class of top-performing lawyers,” published by Business North Carolina. Subscription may be required to view article
What Happens in December Doesn’t Stay in December: A Post‑Holiday Survival Guide for Employers
Littler Adds Michael G. McClory as Senior Counsel in Portland
Littler Adds Michael G. McClory as Senior Counsel in Portland
PORTLAND, Oregon (January 7, 2026) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Michael McClory as senior counsel in its Portland office. McClory joins from the firm Cable Huston and brings more than 35
What CFO pay packages reveal about long-term strategy
Pay plans tie bigger rewards to long-term results, strategic pivots, and AI-driven growth.
Why Constant Availability At Work Affects Your Brain Like New Parenthood
Constant availability at work keeps attention on constant alert, much like new parent vigilance, draining judgment, focus, and recovery in ways people underestimate.
DHS Adds 35,000 H-2B Visas for FY 2026, Fewer Than Recent Years
The Trump administration will release 35,000 supplemental H-2B visas for FY 2026 — far fewer than in recent years — leaving employers facing continued labor shortages.
Millions Of Americans Start 2026 With A Wage Bump
Plus, how to find the missing skills in your field, some student loan borrowers could see a pay cut and the most notable career crashes and comebacks of 2025 in this week’s Careers newsletter.
“Know Your Rights” Notice and Other Tidbits
Happy Tuesday! A few important compliance updates to keep on your radar: “Know Your Rights” Notice. Right on time, the California Department of Industrial Relations has published the updated “Know Your Rights” notice. Employers must provide a
Columbia University Antisemitism Settlement: DEI Is Alive
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has opened the claims process for a $21 million class settlement with Columbia University arising from allegations of antisemitic harassment and retaliation against employees.
Why Does California Impose Such High Penalties for Rest Break Violations?
California’s penalties for rest-break violations are steep. California employers that fail to provide compliant breaks face multiple layers of exposure, including one additional hour of pay at the employee’s regular rate of pay for each workday a compliant rest or recovery period was not provided, a potential penalty for related
New “Workplace Know Your Rights” Model Notice Published by Labor Commissioner
The Labor Commissioner has published a model Workplace “Know Your Rights” Notice pursuant to Senate Bill 294 (SB 294), also known as the Workplace Know Your Rights Act. This Act introduces annual notice requirements and new rules related to employee arrests or detentions. Beginning February 1, 2026, and every year thereafter, all California employers must… Continue Reading
DOL Opinion Letter Offers Reminders on Exempt Classification Decisions
DOL Opinion Letter Offers Reminders on Exempt Classification Decisions
On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026‑1, addressing whether an employer may classify an employee as non‑exempt even when the employee satisfies the educational and job duties requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s