Littler Lightbulb – December 2025 Employment Appellate Roundup
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Failure to Promote Race and Gender Discrimination Case
tgelbman@littler.com Mon, 01/12/2026 – 08:32
Articles Discussing General Human Resources Issues.
What Happens in December Doesn’t Stay in December: A Post‑Holiday Survival Guide for Employers
Deepfakes in the Workplace: The Emerging Legal Risks of AI-Driven Harassment
Deepfakes in the Workplace: The Emerging Legal Risks of AI-Driven Harassment
A California appellate court recently affirmed a jury verdict awarding $4 million to a police captain who was subjected to a hostile work environment after a sexually explicit, AI-generated image resembling her was widely circulated in the workplace, holding
Employer Compliance Watchlist: Key State Laws Effective January 1, 2026
With the turn into the new year 2026, several state law changes affect wage and hour compliance, leave administration, onboarding practices, workplace notices, and even discrimination based on the use of artificial intelligence (AI), took effect as of January 1, 2026. Here is a rundown of some key new state
Thryv Remedies: Supreme Court Review Sought – What Employers Should Do Now
Thryv Remedies: Supreme Court Review Sought – What Employers Should Do Now
Employers are facing a rapidly evolving legal landscape as courts tackle the National Labor Relations Board’s controversial Thryv decision.1 This ruling, issued in 2022, expanded remedies for unfair labor practices involving discriminatory terminations beyond traditional back pay and
2026 Court Cases HR Should Watch
Several employment cases currently working their way through the appellate courts are poised for California Supreme Court review in 2026. These cases do not just clarify narrow disputes—they have the potential to reshape everyday HR
Performance Reviews That Work—And Keep You Out of Court Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
As we head into annual performance review season, Jen explains how to make reviews meaningful, defensible, and fair. Learn how to coach managers to give…
When Personal Lives Cross Professional Lines Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
Workplace romances, social media posts, and conflicts of interest—what happens when personal choices spill into the workplace? Jen explores where the legal…
Policy Week in Review – December 12, 2025
Policy Week in Review – December 12, 2025
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Limit State Regulation of Artificial Intelligence
tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 12/12/2025 – 13:34
Employment Regulatory Recap: 2025
Employment Regulatory Recap: 2025
As 2026 approaches, many employers have been familiarizing themselves with new laws addressing everything from protected leaves to required employee notices and benefits offerings. Employers should also be aware of regulatory updates, which further clarify or add to their obligations under the law and can carry
Prediction Markets Permit Employees to Wager on Anything at Any Time: What Employers Need to Know
Prediction Markets Permit Employees to Wager on Anything at Any Time: What Employers Need to Know
Whether grabbing headlines with multi-billion-dollar valuations or dominating popular culture by being featured on South Park and 60 Minutes, the rapid rise of prediction markets cannot be ignored – particularly by employers.
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Pay Transparency + the Power of Preventative Strategies: Episode 1 — Mitigating the Patchwork
As employers have become accustomed to basic pay transparency obligations, states and cities have begun ramping up requirements for greater information disclosure. Proactive planning and strong decision-making regarding an organization’s culture can help alleviate the stress employers face.
Littler Lightbulb – November 2025 Employment Appellate Roundup
Littler Lightbulb – November 2025 Employment Appellate Roundup
Eighth Circuit Vacates NLRB Ruling and Allows Company Prohibition of BLM Logo on Company Uniform
tgelbman@littler.com Wed, 12/10/2025 – 08:42
Goodbye, Stay-or-Pay: The End of Retention Repayment Agreements (AB 692) – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
“Stay-or-pay” agreements — where employees must repay training or bonuses if they leave — are now off-limits in California (with narrow exceptions). Jen explains what counts as a prohibited repayment clause, how this law changes contract drafting, and what to do before January 1.
Holiday HR Tips
Yes, this is our second holiday post in the past few weeks. We focused the last one on parties, but there’s more to discuss! The holiday season is a welcome opportunity to recognize employees and build