Rising youth unemployment rates since the 2020 pandemic may be tied to a trend in remote work, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said in an analysis published on Monday. In the report, the re…
Archives for June 3, 2026
Littler and Its Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Across Key Practice Areas
Littler and Its Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Across Key Practice Areas
(June 4, 2026) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, and its attorneys have once again earned recognition in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. These
DOL Inflates H-1B Wages to Force Out Skilled Foreign Workers
Trump Signs Executive Order Removing Job Protections From Federal Workers
The order is a response to resistance during the first Trump administration, when senior career government officials routinely pushed back against policies that appeared to exceed legal boundaries.
Can my employer implement a six-month, no-vacation blackout?
Can my employer implement a six-month, no-vacation blackout?
Alia Besharat explains why Canadian employers can impose a no-vacation blackout.
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Jackson Lewis Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s 2026 Leading Immigration Lawyers Guide
NEW YORK, NY (June 3, 2026) — Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Minnie Fu,
Connecticut’s Lamont Signs AI Law With Employer Notice Mandate
Connecticut’s Lamont Signs AI Law With Employer Notice Mandate
Jim Paretti says the decision to formally nullify the 2024 overtime rule didn’t change things for employers, but it did raise questions about whether the DOL, under acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, would work to put their own stamp on the
Conscience Protection Laws: What Healthcare Employers Should Know
Conscience Protection Laws: What Healthcare Employers Should Know
As Utah Senate Bill 174, Exercise of Religious Beliefs and Conscience Amendments, went into effect on May 6, 2026, healthcare employers should be aware not only of this law’s broad requirements, but also of the growing trend nationally of similar “conscience protection”
Oh, Baby! Fertility Benefits Remain a Focus for Employers and Regulators
The Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (Departments) issued a proposed rule that could significantly reshape how employers offer fertility benefits. The proposal would give employers another pathway to offer fertility benefits without embedding those benefits directly in the employer’s major medical plan. The proposal reflects growing employer interest in fertility benefits…
Associational Discrimination: When an Employee’s Relationship Creates Employer Risk Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
Associational discrimination claims arise from an employee’s relationship with someone else — such as a family member, spouse, friend, or caregiver connection. In…
Prepare for Summer Minimum Wage Increases in Certain California Localities
At the start of the year, the state minimum wage increased, along with several local jurisdictions. Many other California cities and counties will also increase their minimum wage on July 1. The following localities will raise their minimum wage on July 1, 2026: Locality Current Minimum Wage NewMinimum Wage Alameda $17.46 $17.76 Berkeley $19.18 $19.61 Emeryville $19.90… Continue Reading
Jackson Lewis is Pleased to Introduce the New Jersey Workplace Law Blog!
This blog will provide timely commentary on developments in New Jersey employment and workplace law, including legislative and regulatory changes, key court decisions and evolving workplace issues. Its purpose is to offer clear, practical insights that help readers understand how legal developments may impact employers and the workplace. Designed for employers, HR professionals, and others… Continue Reading
my newly befriended coworker is a hoarder
This post was originally published on this site.
A reader writes:
I have gotten friendly with my work colleague over the past year. We have many hobbies in common, including crafting.
We excitedly planned our first craft project at her house, which I’d never been to before. She lives in a very nice neighborhood, and I was stunned
Why White-Collar Workers Can’t Get Ahead
Plus, why real-estate agents are quitting the slow housing market and how farmers are making more from clicks than crops.
Louisiana’s ‘Behind the Counter Protection Act’: What Retail and Food-Service Employers Need to Know
On May 22, 2026, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed into law legislation providing employees in customer-facing roles with stronger protections against violence at work. The new law expands employee protections and enhances criminal penalties for violence against retail or food-service workers.