In this episode, Jen unpacks the challenges of managing political discussions and expression in the workplace ahead of the 2026 election. Listeners will learn about SB 399, free speech boundaries, and practical ways to maintain civility and neutrality.
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Littler Lightbulb – October 2025 Employment Appellate Roundup
Littler Lightbulb – October 2025 Employment Appellate Roundup
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for University in Professor’s Race Bias Suit
tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 11/07/2025 – 09:13
City of Seattle Secures Preliminary Injunction on DEI and Gender Executive Orders
On October 31, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington halted enforcement of Section 3(b)(iv) of Executive Order 14173 (the “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Order”) and Section 3(g) of Executive Order (EO) 14168 (the “Gender Order”) against the City of Seattle by granting a preliminary
EntertainHR: What Phish and Trey Anastasio Can Teach Us about Being an Ally
Trey Anastasio, guitarist and vocalist for the band Phish, surprised “phans” by making a guest appearance with the psych-punk band Guerilla Toss on October 17, 2025, at the Brooklyn Bowl. He has a long history of making surprise guest appearances and supporting his fellow artists, including lesser known or emerging artists.
For example, in 2022, he
International Employment Law Tracker—November 2025
Jackson Lewis is a founding member of L&E Global, a worldwide alliance of independent law firms providing advice and counsel on employment law matters. We are pleased to present you with recent international employment law updates for November 2025 compiled by L&E Global.
Rethinking Talent in a Changing World
Rethinking Talent in a Changing World
Across every industry, employers are facing the same paradox: there has never been more global connectivity or access to talent, yet finding and keeping the right people has never felt harder.
Talent has become the defining currency of competitiveness. But as the global workforce evolves,
Workplace Mental Health: Strategies for Stress and Anxiety Relief
From heavy workloads to news overloads and more, stressors everywhere can negatively impact the workplace. Understanding your legal obligations as an employer to accommodate mental-health-support requests and implementing proactive strategies are keys for healthy workplaces and mitigated litigation risks.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Focus, Part III: The EU AI Act Is Here—What It Means for U.S. Employers
The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, effective from August 1, 2024, imposes a risk-based framework on AI systems used within the EU, affecting U.S. employers that use AI for HR functions involving EU candidates or employees. With significant penalties for noncompliance, the AI Act categorizes many workplace AI uses
Policy Week in Review – October 31, 2025
Policy Week in Review – October 31, 2025
DHS Issues Rule Will Eliminate Automatic Extension of Work Permits
tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 10/31/2025 – 13:19
EU Pay Transparency Directive: Early Transposition Trends to Watch
EU Pay Transparency Directive: Early Transposition Trends to Watch
The deadline for member states to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive (the “Directive”) remains June 7, 2026, and we are beginning to see the first published drafts of the local implementing legislation. In this article we examine these early measures
We get Privacy for work — Episode 11: Beyond the Checkbox: Engaging Your Workforce in Privacy and Data Security Training
Oftentimes, organizations view training simply as another obligation; however, tailored and hands-on privacy and cybersecurity training are essential to safeguard data and ensure operations run smoothly in the event of a breach.
Eleventh Circuit Ruling Clarifies ‘Economic Realities’ Test for Determining Independent Contractor Status
On October 16, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that three insurance adjusters had been misclassified as independent contractors because, based on a complete analysis of the reality of the adjusters’ working relationship with two insurance companies, a jury could reasonably find that the adjusters
Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Labels Don’t Control the Outcome, Says the Eleventh Circuit
Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Labels Don’t Control the Outcome, Says the Eleventh Circuit
In assessing whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor, the Eleventh Circuit recently re-confirmed that it “does not care about the label put on the relationship by the parties.” Galarza v. One Call Claims,
Election 2025: Employer Guide to State + Local Employee Voting Leave Laws
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How Is AI impacting Workforce Reductions in Europe?
How Is AI impacting Workforce Reductions in Europe?
Workforce reductions typically arise from employers’ reducing their costs, harnessing efficiencies, or deploying technologies in new or different ways. AI brings profound improvements to processes as well as many other capabilities, and AI applications can reduce or remove the need for certain