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Archives for June 1, 2026
Labor & Employment APAC Roundtable – July 2026
Labor & Employment APAC Roundtable – July 2026
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Littler Hospitality Roundtable – June 2026
Littler Hospitality Roundtable – June 2026
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Labor Reform Bill Seeks to Shorten Contract Negotiations
Labor Reform Bill Seeks to Shorten Contract Negotiations
Alex MacDonald says the business community overwhelmingly opposes the Faster Labor Contracts Act, a labor reform bill that would amend the National Labor Relations Act to shorten collective bargaining contract negotiations through mediation and arbitration.
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ehubert@littler.com Mon, 06/01/2026 – 16:56
New Connecticut Law on Employers’ AI Use Is Inventive
New Connecticut Law on Employers’ AI Use Is Inventive
Niloy Ray and Allan King discuss a new, comprehensive Connecticut law that regulates the use of AI in employment decisions, including a provision that establishes a pilot program for independent verification organizations to assess whether AI systems meet defined risk mitigation
Pope’s Warning Raises Prospect Of AI, Faith Friction At Work
Pope’s Warning Raises Prospect Of AI, Faith Friction At Work
Devjani Mishra says employers are reporting accommodation requests that use faith to push back on AI.
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ehubert@littler.com Mon, 06/01/2026 – 16:47
DOL Provides Guidance Related to Pre-Shift Work, Limits on the De Minimis Doctrine, and Timekeeping Rounding Practices
DOL Provides Guidance Related to Pre-Shift Work, Limits on the De Minimis Doctrine, and Timekeeping Rounding Practices
On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026-8, providing compliance guidance related to a hospital’s timekeeping and pay practices, including regarding the compensability
DOL Opinion Letter Confirms Voluntary Off-Site Travel Does Not Make Meal Periods Compensable
DOL Opinion Letter Confirms Voluntary Off-Site Travel Does Not Make Meal Periods Compensable
On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026-7, confirming that an employee’s choice to leave the worksite during an otherwise bona fide meal period does not convert the meal period into
California Voters to Consider Health Care Executive Compensation Cap
California employers in the health care industry should prepare for increased scrutiny of executive compensation as a new statewide initiative heads toward the November 3, 2026, General Election ballot. The California Secretary of State announced that Initiative 1985, formally titled “Limits Compensation for Health Care Executives, Managers, and Administrators. Initiative Statute,” became eligible for the… Continue Reading
What Employers Need to Know About Pension Fund Withdrawal Liability After M & K Employee Solutions v. Trustees of the IAM National Pension Fund
What Employers Need to Know About Pension Fund Withdrawal Liability After M & K Employee Solutions v. Trustees of the IAM National Pension Fund
On May 21, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held that when an employer withdraws from an underfunded multiemployer pension fund, the fund’s actuary is not required
Littler Welcomes Johnny Wang as Shareholder in St. Louis
Littler Welcomes Johnny Wang as Shareholder in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, MO (June 1, 2026) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Johnny Wang as a shareholder in its St. Louis office. Wang joins from a global mobility organization with over 90,000 team
California Executive Order Signals More Scrutiny of AI’s Workplace Impact
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued Executive Order N-6-26, a “first-in-the-nation” order aimed at preparing workers, businesses, and communities for potential workforce disruption associated with artificial intelligence. While the order does not create immediate new compliance obligations for employers, it is an important development for California businesses because it previews where state policy, regulation, and… Continue Reading
U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Whether Educational Employees Can Sue Under Title IX
U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Whether Educational Employees Can Sue Under Title IX
Can employees of federally funded educational institutions file lawsuits against their institutions under Title IX? To date, the answer to that question has depended on where the educational employer operates.
tgelbman@littler.com Mon, 06/01/2026 – 11:32
Politics at Work: What California Employers Can and Cannot Control
As election season heats up, employers should expect more political discussion at work, more employee social media activity outside of work, and more tension between employees with strongly held views. For California employers, the issue is
The 20-Minute Breaking Point When Job Seekers Ditch Applications
New data shows a 20-minute breaking point when the enthusiasm for job applicants begins to collapse under the weight of cumbersome application systems.