On March 6, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit became the first federal appellate court to reject the National Labor Relations Board’s 2023 Cemex standard, which was adopted during the Biden administration.
Archives for March 18, 2026
Latest on OSHA’s Heat Standard
Under the proposed Biden-era standard, employers would be required to provide water and shaded rest areas once temperatures reach 80 degrees, implement mandatory 15‑minute rest breaks at least every…
What Happens When Work Is No Longer Tied To Jobs?
The debate about jobs disappearing misses the point. The real shift is that work is decoupling from jobs. That changes how organizations are designed.
Significant Forward Movement in April 2026 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State’s April 2026 Visa Bulletin shows significant advancement for most countries and preference categories. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will continue to accept employment-based adjustment of status filings based on the Dates for Filing chart in April 2026.
Third Circuit Predicts New Jersey Will Abandon ‘Background Circumstances Rule’
On March 6, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a ruling reviving a white male police officer’s racial and religious discrimination lawsuit that alleged he was denied the role of police chief in favor of a lower-ranked candidate, and said it expects that New Jersey
Defensible Decisions: How to Prepare for 2026 Compliance Reporting Deadlines (Podcast)
In this episode of our Defensible Decisions podcast, Scott Kelly (Birmingham/Washington, D.C.), who is chair of the firm’s Workforce Analytics and Compliance Practice Group, is joined by Kiosha Dickey (Columbia) and Jay Patton (Birmingham) to discuss the increasingly complex landscape of workforce reporting requirements for 2026 and beyond. The speakers
Ones To Watch: Legislation Landscape for 2026
Ones To Watch: Legislation Landscape for 2026
Ones To Watch is back with Littler’s fourth annual forecast of the year’s trendiest topics in federal and state labor and employment-related legislation. Three months into the year, with all but a handful of state legislatures currently in session, several trends have emerged
Washington Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Premium Split to Align with Federal Tax Guidance
Washington Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Premium Split to Align with Federal Tax Guidance
On March 11, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Second Substitute House Bill 2345 (HB 2345). The new law revises how the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) premium requirements are allocated between employers and
Balancing Title IX Compliance with CBA Enforcement
Balancing Title IX Compliance with CBA Enforcement
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Litigation Lens: The Intersection of Disability Accommodation and Wage and Hour Compliance (Podcast)
In this episode of our Litigation Lens podcast series, Shareholders Michael Nail (Greenville) and Sarah Zucco (New York) analyze Dudnauth v. A.B.C. Carpet & Home Inc., a case from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York involving disability discrimination and wage and hour claims under New
Top Five Labor Law Developments for February 2026
National Labor Relations Board General Counsel (GC) Crystal Carey issued a new directive calling for less aggressive enforcement of workplace rule violations. Memorandum GC 26-03. The memo reaffirms guidance issued by former Acting GC William Cowen and the rescission of several memoranda issued under Biden-era GC Jennifer Abruzzo. It encourages settlement but discourages the routine use of enhanced remedies (such as notice headings, apology letters, or nationwide postings) in settlement practice. To that end, the memo directs Board regions to promptly seek settlement of pending cases based solely on the maintenance of potentially unlawful rules. It noted such cases are an inefficient use of Board resources where there has been no enforcement or actual impact on employees.
Washington Governor Ferguson Signs Mini-WARN Act Amendments Bill
On March 17, 2026, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson signed legislation (Engrossed Senate Bill (ESB) 6106) that amends the state’s analogue of the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by changing the definition of “employer” and adjusting the notice requirements to better protect the names and addresses of
THE NY SECURE CHOICE REGISTRATION DEADLINES ARE FAST APPROACHING
Takeaways To expand access to retirement savings, New York now requires certain private-sector employers that do not sponsor a retirement plan to either: Registration deadlines are staggered based on employer size, with the first deadline – March 18, 2026 –applying to employers with 30 or more employees. Related Links New York State: Jackson Lewis Resources:…
Stakeholder Opportunity: College-Athlete NIL and Compensation on Lawmakers’ Radar
TakeawaysThe Senate HELP Committee is considering options for federal legislation to address “fixing college sports.”Senators are concerned about the “exploitation” of student-athletes and protecting educational opportunities at colleges and universities.Jackson Lewis participated in the Committee’s conversation and can assist stakeholders who have until 04.10.26 to submit their responses to certain topics and questions to the Committee.Related links
The Ozempic Economy Is Here: Are We Entering A Workplace Doping Era?
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are reshaping performance, expectations and fairness at work. As access expands, leaders must confront a new era of engineered advantage.