Five publications. One conclusion. AI-driven layoffs are not producing returns. The companies seeing AI pay off are doing harder, slower work.
Archives for May 14, 2026
Juan Felipe Santos Discusses Puerto Rican Gas Prices Driving Remote Work Requests
Juan Felipe Santos discusses the increase in remote work requests as gasoline prices rise and considerations for employers in “Gasoline Price Hike Boosts Remote Work Requests,” published by El Vocero de Puerto Rico.Subscription may be required to view article (Spanish)English Version Available Here
Gavin Newsom on bringing state workers back to offices: ‘We want to get it done’
After making deals with state worker unions last year to save payroll costs, Newsom doesn’t plan to call labor groups back to bargaining table.
Supreme Court Holds Freight Broker Liable for Negligent Hiring
On May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that a negligent-hiring claim against a freight broker is not preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA), raising the risk of liability for freight brokers.
Connecticut Passes Law Significantly Regulating Use of AI in Employment
Connecticut Passes Law Significantly Regulating Use of AI in Employment
On May 11, 2026, the Connecticut General Assembly passed Senate Bill 5, and Governor Lamont is expected to sign it into law. The law is a comprehensive online safety law with significant requirements relating to Automated Employment-related Decision Technology (AEDT).
How deepfakes are rewriting the rules of the modern workplace
The era of “seeing is believing” is dead. If your security relies on recognizing a voice or face, you’ve already left the door wide open for a multi-million dollar disaster.
Department of Labor Restores Salary Levels for FLSA White Collar Exemptions
Department of Labor Restores Salary Levels for FLSA White Collar Exemptions
On May 14, 2026, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S.
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6 ‘Exercises-By-The-Number’ At Your Desk Can Fuel Your Career
Learn how exercises-by-the-number give you the structure of number-based steps, making it more likely you’ll complete the entire regimen without much effort or thought.
how much should I monitor a struggling employee’s work hours?
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A reader writes:
I’ve been working with a report who has had some troubles with organization — he would have dropped a few balls if I hadn’t spotted that he was missing things. I’ve given him some very direct feedback which he agreed with. He’s been working on some better
SCOTUS Settles Federal Jurisdiction Question When Claims Are Stayed Under the FAA
On May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States held that federal courts that have previously stayed claims in pending actions under Section 3 of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) “have jurisdiction to confirm or vacate a resulting arbitral award on those claims”—even when the motions to confirm
Trump Administration Rescinds 2024 DOL White Collar Overtime Expansion
On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it is formally rescinding the 2024 overtime rule that would have made potentially millions more white-collar workers eligible for overtime premium pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Littler Lounge on Location: Executive Employer Conference – The Takeaways That Didn’t Stay in the Room (Part 1)
Littler Lounge on Location: Executive Employer Conference – The Takeaways That Didn’t Stay in the Room (Part 1)
Recorded live at the 2026 Executive Employer Conference – and marking one year in the Lounge (which somehow feels both brand new and well seasoned) – this episode brings you a rapid-fire
work is weirder now
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It’s hard to think of another time in modern history where workplace trends have changed as quickly and as dramatically as they have in the last five years. From the enormous increase in remote work, to employees grappling with careers that look quite different than what they might have been
USCIS Requires Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Filings in June 2026
The U.S. Department of State’s June 2026 Visa Bulletin confirms that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will again require use of the Final Action Dates chart—rather than the more permissive Dates for Filing chart—for employment-based adjustment of status filings. This determination may affect eligibility windows and filing timelines for
Tenth Circuit Holds Single Sensitivity Training Can’t Support Hostile Environment Claim
On May 11, 2026, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals held that a single mandatory racial sensitivity training did not meet the high bar for a hostile work environment claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.