Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County Board of Health has unanimously approved seeking public comment on a proposal to expand Allegheny County’s Paid Sick Leave rules and to adopt paid parental leave obligations for employers. The public comment period will remain open for at least 30 days, to June 12. A public hearing is scheduled for June 2,… Continue Reading
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California Executive Order Focuses on Worker Protections for Disruption Caused by AI
California Executive Order Focuses on Worker Protections for Disruption Caused by AI
Amid a wave of AI-adjacent layoffs, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-6-26 (the “Order”) takes steps to protect workers from the potential disruption posed by ongoing AI innovation.
tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 05/29/2026 – 14:34
The Cost Of Menstrual Symptoms On Workplaces
The cost of missed worked days, and reduced productivity from menstrual symptoms is not going away.
How to Make the Most of Your Workplace Benefits in 2026
With costs climbing, are workplace benefits really protecting you? We’re breaking down smart ways to boost your financial peace of mind. Sponsored by The Hartford.
HR Is Not Your Friend. This Woman Built The Company That Is.
She spent a decade inside corporate HR. Then she quit with no backup plan to build the one thing employees actually need—someone in their corner.
India Per-Country Limit Reached in the EB-2 Category for FY 2026
The U.S. Department of State announced on May 22, 2026, that all available immigrant visas in the Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) category for applicants chargeable to India had been issued for fiscal year (FY) 2026. Embassies and consulates may not issue EB-2 visas to India-chargeable applicants for the remainder of
Opinion | When Labor Policy Leaves Its Workers Behind
The Faster Labor Contracts Act empowers unions at workers’ expense.
SCOTUS: FAA Transportation Worker Exemption May Apply to Drivers Who Do Not Cross State Lines
TakeawaysIn Flowers Foods, Inc. v. Brock, the U.S. Supreme Court held a worker who transports goods on an intrastate leg of an interstate journey may qualify for Section 1’s exemption to the FAA even if the worker never crosses state lines or interacts with a vehicle that does.The Court declined to adopt a bright-line rule requiring transportation workers to cross state lines or interact with an interstate vehicle to qualify for the exemption. However, it reaffirmed that there are limits to the exemption.The decision leaves key issues unresolved, meaning future litigation will shape, for instance, how broadly the exemption applies.Related links
Beyond Retirement: What Employers Need to Know About China’s New Rules for Over-Age Employees
Beyond Retirement: What Employers Need to Know About China’s New Rules for Over-Age Employees
On May 10, 2025, five Chinese authorities—including the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS)—jointly issued the Interim Measures on the Protection of Basic Rights and Interests of Over-Age Workers (the “Measures”), which will take
UK Data Protection Update – the New “Right to Complain”
UK Data Protection Update – the New “Right to Complain”
Further to our previous article, the new “right to complain” brought in by the UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 is coming into force on June 19, 2026.
tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 05/29/2026 – 09:48
AI Hallucinations in Court Filings Continue: Florida Supreme Court Responds with a New Certification Requirement
Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of the modern lawyer’s toolkit. Attorneys are using generative AI platforms to assist with legal research, drafting, editing, and document review. While these technologies can improve efficiency, a growing number of court filings across the country demonstrate a significant risk: AI-generated hallucinations, including fabricated case citations, nonexistent authorities, and…
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month: Meeting the Moment Through Pro Bono Service
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month: Meeting the Moment Through Pro Bono Service
In this Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month episode of Littler Celebrates, Austin-based shareholder Nicole LeFave is joined by Lehoan Pham and Michelle Christy, associates in Littler’s Minneapolis office, to discuss the role of pro
Supreme Court Clarifies FAA Exemption for “Last-Mile” Drivers
Supreme Court Clarifies FAA Exemption for “Last-Mile” Drivers
The United States Supreme Court has issued an important decision clarifying the scope of the Federal Arbitration Act’s (FAA) transportation worker exemption. In Flowers Foods, Inc. v. Brock, the Court held that workers who perform purely intrastate deliveries may still fall within
Shifting the Balance: How Discretion Now Plays a Greater Role in Adjustment of Visa Status
Shifting the Balance: How Discretion Now Plays a Greater Role in Adjustment of Visa Status
On May 21, 2026, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new Policy Memorandum – PM-602-0199 (“Memo”) regarding adjustment of status (AOS) determinations. AOS is the immigration process that allows a non‑citizen
AI in HR is moving faster than the rules. So what now?
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Over the past year, I have had more conversations about AI in HR than almost any other topic. What strikes me most is not fear of the technology. In fact, most senior HR leaders are already using it in some capacity, whether in their recruiting platforms, their performance systems or