Federal Employment Law Articles

Manufacturers across the country are deploying new technologies, including AI-enabled dashcams and surveillance cameras, productivity monitoring tools, and other automated decision-making technologies, to improve safety, production efficiency, and workforce management. These tools offer real operational benefits. They also create overlapping legal obligations that many manufacturers have not yet addressed.

The UK Crime and Policing Act 2026: An Extension of Corporate Criminal Liability When section 250 of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 (CPA 2026) comes into effect on June 29, 2026, it will significantly extend organisations’ potential exposure to corporate criminal liability. Although responsibility for compliance matters will usually fall outside the scope of most HR and employment teams, HR should be aware of this and may need to work with compliance colleagues to ensure proper implementation …

Mid-Year Paid Family Medical Leave Update – June 2026 It is that time of year again when many state paid family and medical leave (PFML) programs roll out mid-year updates to benefit levels and related metrics. Several jurisdictions have now issued updated state average weekly wages (SAWW) used to calculate benefit payouts. As is typical, the timing and scope of these changes vary by jurisdiction, requiring employers to stay closely attuned to state-specific developments. Read below to get caug…

The introduction of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools to the public, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, has dramatically changed the playing field for pro se litigants.

TakeawaysThe opinion letters, issued May 28 and signed by Wage and Hour Administrator Andrew B. Rogers, address common wage and hour risks, including exempt status, meal periods, the impact of quarterly bonuses on the regular rate calculation and routine pre-shift activity, off-the-clock work and rounding practices.Opinion letters provide useful guidance on how the Department of Labor may apply the FLSA in particular fact situations.Employers can use opinion letters in litigation to help defend…

On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may proceed with terminating the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for Haiti and Syria, holding that federal courts may not review most challenges to how those decisions are made.

On June 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would noticeably increase the fees U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) charges for naturalization applications.

Supreme Court Rules DHS Has Authority to End TPS for Foreign Nationals of Haiti and Syria On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Mullin v. Doe (along with consolidated companion case, Trump v. Miot ) that the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for foreign nationals from Haiti and Syria could stand. tgelbman@littler.com Thu, 06/25/2026 - 17:10

The countdown clock is running. The stadium lights are on, and the clock is ticking toward extra time. Plan sponsors must amend many qualified retirement plans by December 31, 2026. Just like in a World Cup knockout match, waiting invites costly mistakes. Which Rule Changes Are Shifting the Field of Play? Since 2019, three major laws have implemented both optional and mandatory changes to retirement plans. SECURE ActIn 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act…

In this installment of our Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026 podcast series, shareholders Jim Paul (St. Louis/Tampa), Aimee Parsons (Portland (ME)), and Carolyn Russell (Houston) break down the EEOC’s shifting enforcement priorities under Chair Andrea Lucas, including the rescission of the 2024 harassment guidance and the agency’s stance on unlawful DEI. The speakers also examine the […]

Takeaways The U.S. Supreme Court reversed preliminary injunctions preventing DHS from implementing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria. The Court held that the TPS statute bars judicial review of most nonconstitutional challenges to TPS designation and termination decisions. However, the decision itself does not terminate employment authorization or establish new Form I-9 deadlines. Employers should await DHS implementation guidance before acting. The U.S. Su…

Multinational employers operating in Mexico often rely on global policies to set workplace expectations across their operations. While this approach promotes consistency, it can also create enforceability risks.

Great Britain: Updated Draft EHRC Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) laid its draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations (“Services Code”) before Parliament on May 21, 2026, for approval. Although it does not apply to workplace discrimination or harassment, which is governed by different provisions of the Equality Act 2010 (“EA 2010”), it may still assist employers and will be directly rele…

Labor & Employment World Cup: Austria, the Netherlands, and Missouri on Types of Leave Kickoff: Getting to Know the Austrian National Team Historically, Austria was famous for the elegant “Wunderteam” of the 1930s, which emphasized technical skill, creativity, and attacking football. Austria’s proudest FIFA World Cup moment remains its remarkable run at the 1954 World Cup in Switzerland, where it finished in third place—the best result in the nation’s history. After reaching the semifinals,…

Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Panama and New York on the Workplace Rulebook Kickoff: Getting to Know the Panamanian National Team tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 06/26/2026 - 09:56

Policy Week in Review – June 26, 2026 Senate Committee Vote to Approve NLRB Nominees Postponed tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 06/26/2026 - 13:13

Celebrating Pride Month: The Power of Inclusion – On the Field and in the Workplace In this Pride Month episode of Littler Celebrates, Jenny Orr, a shareholder in Littler’s Cleveland office, leads a candid conversation with Haley Norwillo, an associate in the Philadelphia office, and Jean Schmidt, a retired shareholder from the firm’s New York City office, on how sports shape who we are – both personally and professionally. ehubert@littler.com Fri, 06/26/2026 - 11:42

In today’s increasingly digital world, employers are faced with a number of legal considerations to weigh before they discharge or discipline an employee for having outside employment.

FLCA Advancing in Congress and NLRB Nomination Moving Forward

The New DOE–DOJ Interagency Agreement: A Meaningful Shift in Civil Rights Enforcement for Educational Institutions On June 16, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) announced a new interagency agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that changes how federal civil rights complaints and compliance reviews of educational institutions may be evaluated, investigated, and resolved. tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 06/26/2026 - 13:53