Policy Week in Review – May 2, 2025
U.S. DOL Pauses Enforcement of Biden-era Independent Contractor Rule
tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 05/02/2025 – 12:46
Articles Discussing Human Resources And Other Workplace Topics.
DOL Hits Pause on Enforcement of Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule, Suggests New or Changed Rule Forthcoming
DOL Hits Pause on Enforcement of Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule, Suggests New or Changed Rule Forthcoming
As expected with a change in the White House, and as very recently foretold in Department of Labor court filings, the Trump DOL announced via a Field Assistance Bulletin on May 1 that it
Navigating the Rise in Data Subject Access Requests
Recently, there has been an increase in individual rights activity across Europe, particularly organizations receiving Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) from former employees. This surge in activity may be attributed to several factors, including economic uncertainty leading to increased redundancies across industries globally and a growing awareness among individuals about
Dear Littler: We Need a Vacation from Our Vacation Policy
Dear Littler: We Need a Vacation from Our Vacation Policy
Dear Littler,
tgelbman@littler.com Thu, 05/01/2025 – 08:49
We get Privacy for work: Defining Reasonable Safeguards
Many federal and state laws require companies to have reasonable safeguards in the event of a data breach, but do not clarify what those protections actually are.
President Trump Issues Executive Order to Support AI Education and Workforce Development
On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) to promote education on and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12, higher education, and workplace settings through public-private partnerships with industry leaders and academic institutions. The order continues the Trump administration’s efforts to expand and promote this
Federal Judge in New Hampshire Grants Preliminary Injunction Blocking Education Department’s DEI Letter
On April 24, 2025, a federal judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire largely blocked the U.S. Department of Education from cutting funding for schools that refuse to drop diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
The First 100 Days of the Second Trump Administration
The First 100 Days of the Second Trump Administration
President Donald Trump embarked on an aggressive agenda in the first 100 days of his administration, relying largely on executive orders and administrative action that appear designed to test the limit of the executive branch’s authority. Indeed, his extensive record of
A Look Back at the First 100 Days
A Look Back at the First 100 Days
Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute takes a look back at the major policy and regulatory changes that have impacted employers during the first 100 days of President Trump’s second administration and discusses what to expect moving forward.
ehubert@littler.com Wed, 04/30/2025 – 14:39
Reluctant Employees: Time to Say “Goodbye”? – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen discusses how to manage employees who refuse to meet performance expectations.
Digital Privacy and Cross-Border Issues
Digital Privacy and Cross-Border Issues
Under the new administration, the Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) is enforcing immigration laws more strictly, thus making the entry landscape into the United States challenging and burdensome for foreign travelers.
tgelbman@littler.com Wed, 04/30/2025 – 09:46
What steps should a private employer take to ensure they are in compliance with antitrust guidelines for business activities affecting workers?
What steps should a private employer take to ensure they are in compliance with antitrust guidelines for business activities affecting workers?
What steps should a private employer take to ensure they are in compliance with antitrust guidelines for business activities affecting workers?
ehubert@littler.com Mon, 04/28/2025 – 15:41
Federal Courts Temporarily Block Enforcement of U.S. Department of Education “Dear Colleague Letter” Barring “Illegal DEI” in Education and Certification Requirements
On April 24, 2025, two federal district courts issued rulings blocking the U.S. Department of Education from enforcing its directive set out in a February 2025 “Dear Colleague Letter” aimed at eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs in federally funded preschools, k–12 schools and higher education institutions. A third federal court also ruled on the issue, but only to bar enforcement of the Letter’s compliance certification requirement.
U.S. Still Leads in Attracting International Talent — But For How Long?
Takeaways
The United States continues to attract the largest share of international graduate students, particularly in STEM fields, but its dominance may be slipping. Other countries are expanding their post-study work options and streamlining their immigration pathways to compete for the world’s best and brightest. U.S. employers seeking to
Policy Week in Review – April 25, 2025
Policy Week in Review – April 25, 2025
Chair Cassidy (R-LA) Releases White Paper on Providing Benefits to Independent Workers
tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 04/25/2025 – 15:28