HR - General

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday this week, it’s hard not to think about how much has changed over the past two and a half centuries. The workplace certainly has. The nation’s founders could never have

In this episode of our Defensible Decisions podcast series, shareholder Scott Kelly (Birmingham/Washington) is joined by Pete Bell and Chrissy Blantz from the firm’s Data Analytics team to introduce the firm’s Talent Risk Assessor—a comprehensive dashboard built to help employers identify workforce risk across the entire employment lifecycle. Scott, who is chair of the firm’s […]

A recent episode of Dateline NBC, “Breaking Point,” tells the heartbreaking story of Morgan Fox, a 29-year-old FedEx employee and mother who was murdered outside her home in 2020. Although the episode focuses on the

CCPA requirements are turning employers’ everyday data activity into potential compliance exposure. In this episode, Jackson Lewis Privacy, AI and Cybersecurity co-leaders Joe Lazzarotti and Damon Silver discuss the CCPA-defined “high-risk” activities that may trigger risk assessment obligations and offer practical guidance for building a workable assessment process, coordinating with vendors and documenting decisions in ways that supports compliance.

Across the country, state lawmakers enacted many employment laws that will take effect on July 1, 2026, impacting legal compliance for employers of all sizes.

Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Team USA and the Changing Playbook for Independent Contractors and the Gig Economy Kickoff: Meet Team USA on Home Soil ehubert@littler.com Fri, 06/19/2026 - 21:42

Last week, I traded email alerts for the sounds of Yellowstone. I saw bison, elk, black bears, grizzly bears, wolves, and more — all moving through a vast ecosystem that somehow works without urgency, ego, or

July is the New January – 2026 Each new year, employers in the United States are accustomed to hearing about all the laws that go into effect on January 1. State legislatures across the country, however, are active all year long, and as we have said before, July is the new January. Following is our summary of the notable labor and employment laws taking effect from July 1 through October 1, 2026. tgelbman@littler.com Tue, 06/16/2026 - 10:13

In this installment of our Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026 podcast series, shareholders Tina Bengs (Chicago/Indianapolis), Joseph Cartafalsa (New York), and Michael Riccobono (Morristown) walk through a comprehensive compliance checklist covering mandatory leave and accommodation obligations for disability, pregnancy, and religion, along with family and medical leave laws. The speakers also address how to navigate ERISA, […]

On May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that a negligent-hiring claim against a freight broker is not preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA), raising the risk of liability for freight brokers.

Littler Lounge on Location: Executive Employer Conference – The Takeaways That Didn’t Stay in the Room (Part 1) Recorded live at the 2026 Executive Employer Conference – and marking one year in the Lounge (which somehow feels both brand new and well seasoned) – this episode brings you a rapid-fire

Littler Lightbulb – April 2026 Employment Appellate Roundup Fifth Circuit Vacates NLRB Order Regarding Company Subpoenas During Union Organizing Campaign tgelbman@littler.com Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:24

In this podcast, Robert Rodriguez (Sacramento) and Tom Bellifemine (Morristown) explore how employers can use restraining orders and injunctive relief as proactive tools to protect their workplaces from violence and disruptive behavior. Tom and Robert, who co-chairs the firm’s Workplace Violence Pre

Spring is the season for clearing out the old and putting one’s house in order—and for life science employers, 2026 brings a number of employment and labor law developments that may require a fresh review.

The Littler Annual Employer Survey 2026 U.S. employers are bracing for new developments in workplace policy and regulation as technology-related risks – namely around AI and data privacy – take center stage. This comes as businesses adjust to workplace policy shifts following a year shaped by other

Littler Lounge: Summer Camp Vibes, Employer Obligations - The Realities of Seasonal Work Summer camp may be all friendship bracelets and field games – but behind the scenes, it’s also a complex workplace with real-life legal considerations. In this episode, hosts Nicole LeFave and Claire Deason are

Littler Lightbulb – March 2026 Employment Appellate Roundup Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Plaintiffs Claims Based on Joint Employer Doctrine tgelbman@littler.com Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:44

No Joke: Recent Employment Laws and Legislative Proposals Legal obligations for employers typically concern topics like paid sick leave, antidiscrimination protection, and pay equity, but each year legislation also addresses niche or emerging areas or peculiar state-specific issues. The following ar

In this episode of our Defensible Decisions podcast, Scott Kelly (Birmingham/Washington, D.C.), who is chair of the firm’s Workforce Analytics and Compliance Practice Group, is joined by Kiosha Dickey (Columbia) and Jay Patton (Birmingham) to discuss the increasingly complex landscape of workforce r