Former Spirit Airlines employees are suing the airline, claiming workers were laid off without proper notice, and are still owed pay and benefits, according to a lawsuit filed this week.
Archives for May 13, 2026
What 2025 Federal Reforms Did to Worker Engagement
AI in the workplace: Detroit workers and businesses adapt to a new technological era
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how people work across industries in metro Detroit — from architecture firms to community training centers to the skilled trades.
USCIS Rule Raises Stakes for Signature Defects in Immigration Benefit Requests
On May 11, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published an interim final rule (IFR) formally codifying the agency’s authority to deny (not just reject) immigration benefit requests found to contain invalid signatures after acceptance. The rule takes effect on July 10, 2026.
More companies are offering a simple workplace perk to make commutes less painful as gas prices soar
Ridepanda, which allows companies to offer e-bike subscriptions, has seen a spike since the Iran war began.
Littler Lightbulb – April 2026 Employment Appellate Roundup
Littler Lightbulb – April 2026 Employment Appellate Roundup
Fifth Circuit Vacates NLRB Order Regarding Company Subpoenas During Union Organizing Campaign
tgelbman@littler.com Wed, 05/13/2026 – 14:24
The Unexpected Reason Workplace Misconduct is Skyrocketing Right Now
With misconduct flags on professional sites like LinkedIn up nearly 200 percent, experts warn that traditional background checks aren’t enough to protect your company culture in 2026.
Lots of Love: Polyamorous and Nontraditional Family Structures Gain Anti-Discrimination Protections in Cities in California, Oregon, and Washington
Lots of Love: Polyamorous and Nontraditional Family Structures Gain Anti-Discrimination Protections in Cities in California, Oregon, and Washington
Cities along the U.S.
tgelbman@littler.com Wed, 05/13/2026 – 14:07
Thumb on the Scale: Tennessee Enacts New Reasonableness Presumptions for Noncompete Agreements While Outlawing Covenants for Lower-Wage Earners
Thumb on the Scale: Tennessee Enacts New Reasonableness Presumptions for Noncompete Agreements While Outlawing Covenants for Lower-Wage Earners
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill 1034 on May 7, 2026, enacting Tennessee’s first noncompete law outside the healthcare industry. The law becomes effective July 1, 2026, with a strictly prospective
Jackson Lewis Launches We Get Privacy Podcast Focused on Privacy, Data Security and AI
NEW YORK, NY (May 13, 2026) — Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the launch of its We Get Privacy podcast, now available as a standalone channel, expanding the firm’s thought leadership in privacy, data protection, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
5 Fun Workplace Ideas Employees Won’t Secretly Hate
As burnout rises, companies are rethinking workplace culture and what motivates employees. Here are five fun things to do in the workplace to engage team members.
Key US employment law issues of concern to Chinese employers in 2026: a strategic update
Key US employment law issues of concern to Chinese employers in 2026: a strategic update
Philip M. Berkowitz and Jerry Zhang discuss employment-related challenges for Chinese companies operating in or expanding into the U.S., including return-to-work policies, employee data protection, DEI policies, whistleblower claims and immigration compliance.
International Bar Association
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Mental Health Leave Requests Are Rising, Survey Says
Mental Health Leave Requests Are Rising, Survey Says
Jeff Nowak, Niloy Ray and Meredith L. Schramm-Strosser discuss findings from Littler’s 2026 Annual Employer Survey Report, including the current influx of leave and accommodation requests tied to mental health, AI litigation risks and concerns about potential DEI-related FCA enforcement.
Law360 Employment Authority
AI Transforming HR Faster Than Companies Can Set Up Processes to Contain Risks
AI Transforming HR Faster Than Companies Can Set Up Processes to Contain Risks
Niloy Ray, Marko Mrkonich, James Paretti Jr. and Shannon Meade discuss the findings of the 2026 Employer Survey Report, which show that employers are concerned about AI-driven workplace disruption in the coming year.
Corporate Counsel
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Executives Have a New Top Workplace Concern
Executives Have a New Top Workplace Concern
Niloy Ray discusses findings from the 2026 Employer Survey Report, which show that employers’ concerns about AI – including the shifting regulatory landscape and compliance costs – far outweigh their concerns about other workplace issues.
American City Business Journals
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