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Archives for May 20, 2026
Jackson Lewis P.C. to Host GovCon Symposium in Reston, Virginia
Government contractors continue to navigate a shifting labor and employment landscape, with new and ongoing developments affecting compliance obligations, workplace policies, and enforcement priorities. To help contractors address these challenges, Jackson Lewis P.C. will host its Government Contractor Employment Law Symposium on June 4, 2026, in Reston, Virginia. We welcome you to join our dynamic… Continue Reading…
When the Harasser Isn’t an Employee: Investigation Strategies for California Employers Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
When harassment allegations involve customers, vendors, contractors, patients, or other nonemployees, employers often face difficult questions: Do we have to…
Amy Peck Discusses I-9 Electronic Compliance
Amy Peck discusses the importance of vetting electronic systems for I-9 compliance in “ICE Raises the Stakes for Employers’ I-9 Compliance Failures,” published by Bloomberg Law.Subscription may be required to view article
EEOC Signals End to Key Federal EEO Reporting Mandates: Timing Uncertain + State Obligations Remain
TakeawaysThe EEOC has proposed rescinding long-standing federal EEO reporting and recordkeeping requirements, including the EEO-1 framework. Any rescission must go through the Administrative Procedure Act rulemaking process and could face legal challenges, making timing and outcomes uncertain. Even if federal EEO-1 requirements are eliminated, employers may still face state demographic data collection and reporting obligations.Related linksEEOC OIRA Proposal Submission29 C.F.R. Part 1602Article
A ‘proudly autistic’ workplace expert says putting neurodivergent employees in a typical office is like dropping a polar bear in Austin, Texas
Daniel Wendler said at Fortune’s Workplace Innovation Summit there’s a business case as well as an employee well-being one to making offices accessible.
Pay transparency is exposing a bigger problem: Most companies can’t explain why they pay what they pay
Syndio’s CEO and the founder of Salary Transparent Street told Fortune workers aren’t just demanding to know what their colleagues earn—they want to know why. Most employers can’t tell them.
do I have to hire an employee who went scorched earth after she left?
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A reader writes:
I am a senior administrator, with a team of 10. Most of the positions that I supervise are entry level, a lot of recent college grads. I am happy to have these folks on my team and enjoy mentoring them. Generally, I expect people to stay in
Key Vendor Management Lessons Educational Institutions Can Learn from Recent EdTech Vendor Data Breach
Takeaways Educational Institutions use Software as a Service platforms to facilitate operations, but doing so carries significant risk that needs to be carefully managed. Strong vendor oversight, tight contracts, and incident response planning are critical to protecting personal data down the chain. Related links Five Privacy Issues Higher Education Institutions Should Consider Monitoring FAQs for…
Sixth Circuit Raises Standard for NLRB Injunctions and Rejects Presumed Irreparable Harm
TakeawaysThe Sixth Circuit confirmed that the National Labor Relations Board must satisfy the full four-factor test under SCOTUS’s decision in Winter v. Nat. Res. Def. Council, rejecting any lower standard for 10(j) injunctions.A likelihood of success on the merits alone does not justify injunctive relief. Even where the Board is likely to prevail, failure to prove irreparable harm warrants denial of an injunction. Courts may not presume or infer irreparable harm from an employer’s refusal to bargain. The Board must present concrete, non-speculative evidence showing that its remedial authority will be impaired absent interim relief.The decision raises the bar for 10(j) relief in the Sixth Circuit and provides employers stronger ground to challenge Board requests for interim injunctions.Related link
The EEOC Plans to Stop Collecting Race and Gender Data in the Workforce
The shift fits the Trump administration’s broader push against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, which it has framed as discriminatory toward White men.
California Heat Safety Compliance Reminders for Employers
As California heats up, employers should revisit Cal/OSHA’s heat illness prevention requirements, which continue to apply to both outdoor and indoor workplaces in 2026. Federal OSHA, by comparison, still has not finalized a nationwide heat-specific standard. Read more here: Beat the Heat: Reminders About California Heat Injury and Illness Mandates Continue Reading
my coworker sent a rude message about me and I saw it
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A reader asks:
I was on a Zoom call recently with the president of our company and two junior staff members who I do not manage directly.
I made a comment during the meeting, and suddenly a snarky Slack message about me from one of the junior members of my
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month: Building Community Through Leadership and Service
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month: Building Community Through Leadership and Service
What does it mean to “step up” – and why does it matter?
In this Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month episode of Littler Celebrates, Esther Redman, an associate in Littler’s Phoenix office, is joined by Angel Garrett,
Your Biggest Leadership Blind Spot Isn’t What You Think It Is
Leadership failures rarely come from low intelligence. Learn how unexamined perception creates blind spots that undermine even top executives.