The Trump administration is poised to formally rescind the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Biden-era rule for classifying workers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), after the DOL’s pronouncement that it would no longer enforce the rule. The move would open the door to a potential
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Employers’ Role in Culture War Conflicts
Employers’ Role in Culture War Conflicts
Escalating culture war conflicts and heightened tensions can spill into the workplace when employee conduct relates to national and global political controversies.
tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 10/17/2025 – 10:11
Second Circuit Refuses to Compel Arbitration in Fees Row
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that the issue of whether a party is required to pay initial arbitration fees is a question for the arbitral body to decide, not the federal courts. The court further held that a party’s refusal to pay fees assessed is not necessarily
Littler 2025 Employer Survey – Leave and Accommodation Key Findings
Littler 2025 Employer Survey – Leave and Accommodation Key Findings
Employee requests for accommodations and leaves of absence are on the rise, marking a persistent cultural shift spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, return-to-office mandates, and reduced stigma surrounding mental health conditions.
ehubert@littler.com Thu, 10/09/2025 – 09:57
Halloween Tips for Employers: How to Avoid the Scary Consequences of Halloween Costumes
Halloween celebrations at the workplace can be a fun, lighthearted way to promote team building, a positive workplace culture, and greater creativity. But every year, there’s no shortage of employees who display questionable judgment during Halloween activities or wear costumes that are not appropriate for the workplace.
AI Adoption Surges Among S&P 500 Companies—But So Do the Risks
According to Cybersecurity Dive, artificial intelligence is no longer experimental technology as more than 70% of S&P 500 companies now identify AI as
The June 2026 EU Pay Transparency Directive Implementation Deadline Looms
The June 2026 deadline for each of the twenty-seven European Union member states to implement the EU pay transparency directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970) into national legislation is approaching fast. By June 2026, organisations in EU member states will be obliged to introduce a range of measures to ensure transparency regarding
UK & EU: International Equal Pay Day – Where Are We Now?
UK & EU: International Equal Pay Day – Where Are We Now?
International Equal Pay Day was celebrated on September 18, a day dedicated to the “longstanding efforts towards the achievement of equal pay for work of equal value.”
For this International Equal Pay Day, we look at where we are now
Littler Lightbulb – September Employment Appellate Roundup
Littler Lightbulb – September Employment Appellate Roundup
Ninth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Fire Department in Claim for Failure to Grant Religious Exemption from Vaccine Mandate
tgelbman@littler.com Mon, 10/06/2025 – 13:44
International Employment Law Tracker—October 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 October 2025 compiled by L&E Global.
Transparency or Turbulence: Colleges Brace for Education Department Crackdown on Admissions Data
On August 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) proposed adding a supplement to the department’s annually updated data collection from postsecondary educational institutions that participate in federal student financial aid programs. The supplement, called the “Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement” (ACTS), would require selective four-year institutions of higher
Canada: Minimum Wage Increases Effective October 1, 2025
Canada: Minimum Wage Increases Effective October 1, 2025
Effective October 1, 2025, five Canadian provinces will implement minimum wage increases. These changes reflect inflation adjustments and cost-of-living concerns, and are relevant for employers, HR professionals, and legal advisors navigating employment law and wage compliance.
Ontario:
Effective October 1, 2025, the general minimum
Unpacking the “House” Settlement’s Impact on Collegiate Athletics
Employee Discipline for Social Media Posting Contrary to Company Values
Policy Week in Review – September 26, 2025
Policy Week in Review – September 26, 2025
Chair Cassidy Sends Letter to Governor Hochul Regarding NY’s “NLRB Trigger Bill”
tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 09/26/2025 – 13:55