It’s that time of year when apps and services unveil their highly anticipated top-5 lists. It’s a phenomenon we can’t seem to get enough of, as these viral posts offer intriguing insights into the trends we’ve embraced throughout the year. If you’re curious about the most important shifts in the
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Legal News Unwrapped? 2025’s Most Watched Employment Law Developments
It’s that time of year when apps and services are rolling out their eagerly awaited top-5 lists, capturing the essence of our yearly experiences. It’s a phenomenon we can’t get enough of, as these viral posts provide intriguing insights into the trends we’ve embraced. If you’ve been curious about the
Littler Lightbulb: November Appellate Roundup
This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments in federal courts of appeal in the last month.
Ninth Circuit Shoots Down $15 Per Hour Contractor Minimum Wage Rule
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Best of EntertainHR 2024
HR leaders can learn plenty from pop culture, be it through sports scandals, TV dramas, celebrity squabbles, and more. HRDA’s EntertainHR column breaks down recent news to shed light on best practices in the corporate space. While we don’t know what 2025 could entail, leaders can learn from past entertainment news. Let’s
Tips for Vacation Rental, Property Mgmt. Businesses Facing Vendor Cybersecurity Risk
No organization can eliminate data breach risks altogether, regardless of industry, size, or even if the organization has taken significant steps to safeguard their systems and train employees to avoid phishing attacks. Perhaps the most significant reason these risks remain: third-party service providers or vendors.
For most businesses, particularly small
A Little Gratitude Goes a Long Way! – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
EntertainHR: Mr. Monk Doesn’t Pay His Employee
There is something interesting about watching an old, beloved show for the first time years after the release of its final season. You miss the excitement of watching new episodes contemporaneously with other fans. But if the show you’ve chosen months or years after the fact is indeed worth watching,
Employment Law Update: New Laws for 2025
States and some cities were especially active this year passing workplace legislation, many of which create new compliance obligations for employers. Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) has been tracking these laws as they worked their way through the legislative and regulatory processes before going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below
Business Email Compromise Scams: What They Are, and How to Avoid Them
In an increasingly digital world, the rise in cybercrime involving email scams has become a significant threat to individuals and organizations alike. These sophisticated attacks exploit human psychology and technological vulnerabilities, luring unsuspecting victims into divulging sensitive information or transferring funds. With the proliferation of Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams,
Election 2024 State Ballot Initiative Outcomes: What’s Ahead for Employers
TakeawaysMultiple states across the country voted this past election day on key employment mandates, from minimum wage increases and paid sick leave to medical marijuana and more.Voter-approved mandates will begin to take effect anywhere from Jan. 1, 2025, through the rest of the new year and beyond. The results of both passed and failed mandates will affect compliance and daily functional issues for employers operating in these states.
Littler Lightbulb: October Appellate Roundup
This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments in federal courts of appeal in the last month.
Ninth Circuit Reinstates Law Prohibiting Discrimination in Healthcare Settings Based on Vaccination Status
Beyond Friends: EAP Lessons from Matthew Perry’s Legacy of Helping Others
As family and friends recently paid tribute to Matthew Perry on the one-year anniversary of his untimely passing, I considered honoring his memory with a throw-back post about one of my favorite Friends episodes. But the beloved sitcom star repeatedly made clear that he wanted to be remembered for far
Possible Employment Issues Raised by Trump’s New Term
The election of former President Donald Trump, along with Republican control of the Senate and possible control of the House, raises questions as to several employment law issues. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) The General Counsel
Post-Election Insights: What It Means for Your Business
As a second Trump administration prepares to take office in January 2025, Washington, D.C., is again at the epicenter of significant political shifts that will impact workplace law and likely impact your organization.