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Littler is the largest global, management-side employment and labor law practice, with more than 1,800 attorneys in over 95 offices worldwide.
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New York becomes the 11th state to restrict employers’ use of credit history in hiring decisions. Littler’s Stephen Fuchs explains what this means for compliance: https://bit.ly/49g2Ola
#EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance #Hiring #CreditHistory #NewYorkLaw
New York Is the Eleventh State to Restrict Employers’ Use of Credit History | Littler
On December 19, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law S03072, amending the New York Fair Credit Reporting Act1 to prohibit New York employers from obtaining or using consumer credit his...
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December 31, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Before you ring in the new year, get ahead of 2026 workplace regulations! From expanded sick leave to NICU leave and meal/rest break changes, the final 2025 episode of the Littler Lounge breaks it all down. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4oXAbyX
#EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance #WorkplaceTrends
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December 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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AI at work? Use it wisely. Littler’s Niloy Ray tells CNN: “Never blindly rely on AI. Not bad is rarely the standard.” Verify outputs and be transparent before integrating AI into your workflow.
Read more: https://cnn.it/44RglhT
#AI #WorkplaceTech #EmploymentLaw
How to avoid getting into trouble when using AI at work | CNN Business
Love it or hate it, AI is increasingly becoming integral to the way we work.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Pittsburgh updates its Paid Sick Days Act guidelines. Littler’s Taylor Brailey and Mark Phillis explain what employers need to know: https://bit.ly/4qAcMFe
#EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance #PaidLeave #Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Revises Guidelines on Its Paid Sick Days Act | Littler
On December 9, 2025, the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Office of Equal Protection released revised guidelines regarding the administration of the Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act (PSDA). The PSDA Re...
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December 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Federal court mostly blocks California’s labor law push. Littler’s Alex MacDonald and Joy Rosenquist explain what this ruling means for employers: https://bit.ly/4jhPXUh
#EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw #HRCompliance #CaliforniaLaw
Federal Court (Mostly) Blocks California’s Push into Labor Law | Littler
Last week, a U.S. district court blocked California from enforcing most of its expansive new labor law, AB 288.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Several changes are coming to Colorado's Family & Medical Leave program in 2026. Littler's David Gartenberg explains what employers need to know in Sum & Substance: bit.ly/49tXCvk #EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance #PaidLeave #ColoradoLaw
Several changes coming to Colorado family medical leave program in 2026 | The Sum and Substance
Among them is a new requirement that new parents with children in neonatal intensive care be allowed to take up to 24 weeks of medical leave.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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OSHA isn’t slowing down in 2026. Targeted inspections in high-hazard industries will continue—and possibly expand. Littler’s Peter Vassalo shares insights in Bloomberg Law: https://bit.ly/3YgowR2 (subscription required)
#OSHA #WorkplaceSafety #HRCompliance #EmploymentLaw
December 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Puerto Rico OSHA updates its penalty structure for employer noncompliance. What do these changes mean for your compliance strategy?
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#EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance #WorkplaceSafety #OSHA #PuertoRico
Puerto Rico OSHA Updates Penalty Structure for Employer Noncompliance | Littler
Puerto Rico (PR) OSHA has issued a public notice announcing revisions to the fines and penalties imposed on employers for noncompliance with adopted OSHA standards, effective as of November 3, the dat...
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December 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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IRS extends transition relief for state paid family & medical leave programs – giving employers more time to navigate compliance and avoid tax surprises.
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#EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance #PaidLeave #TaxCompliance
IRS Extends Transition Relief for State Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs Through 2026 | Littler
On December 19, 2025, the IRS released Notice 2026-06, extending by one additional year the transition period established in Revenue Ruling 2025-4 for certain employment tax and reporting obligations ...
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December 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court rules non-resident bond requirement under Act 2 is incompatible. What does this mean for employers and compliance?
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#EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance #PuertoRico #LaborLaw
Puerto Rico Supreme Court Rules Non-Resident Bond Is Incompatible with Act 2 Summary Employment Proceedings | Littler
In Jack Javier Slim v. Royal Blue Hospitality, LLC H/N/C El Conquistador Resort-Puerto Rico, 2025 TSPR 133, 216 D.P.R. ___, the Puerto Rico Supreme Court held that the non-resident bond requirement un...
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December 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Kick off 2026 w/ confidence! Join Littler’s Ira Wincott, Paul Piccigallo & Sean McCrory on Jan 7 for a fast-paced webinar, hosted by HCANY, on key updates for home care employers: wage & hour, paid leave, immigration, noncompetes + more. Register: https://bit.ly/3NePNAY #EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance
December 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Thryv Remedies head to the Supreme Court – but what should employers do now? This case could reshape NLRA remedies and labor strategy.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4pdjDTQ
#LaborLaw #EmploymentLaw #NLRB #HRCompliance
Thryv Remedies: Supreme Court Review Sought - What Employers Should Do Now | Littler
Employers are facing a rapidly evolving legal landscape as courts tackle the National Labor Relations Board’s controversial Thryv decision.1 This ruling, issued in 2022, expanded remedies for unfair l...
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December 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate! 🕯✨
Wishing you a season filled with light, joy, and peace as we honor tradition and look forward to a bright new year. Happy Holidays from all of us at Littler!
#HappyKwanzaa #Unity
December 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! 🎄✨
Wishing you a holiday filled with joy, laughter, and special moments with loved ones. From all of us at Littler, here’s to peace and happiness throughout the season!
#MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays
December 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Pay transparency & pay frequency laws keep changing – compliance isn’t “set it & forget it.” Littler’s Kelly Cardin urges employers to review postings & policies to avoid costly claims.
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#PayTransparency #EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance
December 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Cheers to our incredible colleagues across Littler’s offices worldwide! ✨ Wishing you joy, peace, and plenty of cheer this season! 🎄#HappyHolidays
December 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Marijuana may be legal, but workplace rules aren’t going up in smoke. Trump’s executive order could reshape employer policies – are you ready?
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#EmploymentLaw #WorkplacePolicy #CannabisRegulations
Wait, Is Marijuana Legal? How Trump’s Executive Order on Marijuana May Impact the Workplace | Littler
Just in time for the holidays, President Trump has issued an executive order that will be beloved by the budding marijuana industry: a directive to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ...
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December 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Trump’s AI executive order adds uncertainty for employers. It aims to override state rules but doesn’t erase compliance obligations. Littler’s Niloy Ray: “Employers want stability and clarity.”
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#AIRegulation #EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance
December 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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The NLRB has regained its quorum – expect quick but limited changes ahead. What does this mean for employers in 2026?
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#LaborLaw #NLRB #EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance
NLRB Regains a Quorum, but Few Quick Changes Expected | Littler
On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed three nominees to the National Labor Relations Board. The nominees included James Murphy, who will now serve as Board chair, Scott Mayer, who will serve...
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December 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Prepare now! Strengthen compliance programs, keep records and act fast if you receive a notice. Learn more about #Ontario’s Administrative Monetary Penalty system from Littler’s Matthew Badrov, Micah Fysh and Nikki Banwait here: https://bit.ly/3KKn2vr #WorkplaceSafety #OHSA
Canada: Ontario’s New Administrative Monetary Penalty System Under the OHSA | Littler
Effective January 1, 2026, Ontario introduces a major enforcement change under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA): the Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) regime. This new system, created...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Littler is thrilled to welcome Lauren Peach as Of Counsel in our #Denver Office! She brings extensive experience in a wide range of employment-related issues. Read more about her experience: bit.ly/3NeuEH6.
Join us in welcoming her as the newest member of the Littler Family! #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw
December 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Littler’s Jared Calderon, Erin Train and Jacqueline Phipps Polito discussed with the Rochester Business Journal that by proactively training staff, updating internal policies, and other practices, local businesses can prepare to comply with #Rochester’s new law. https://bit.ly/4jjc6Sg #EmploymentLaw
Rochester Ordinance No. 2025-283 creates new legal obligations for Rochester businesses
On August 26, 2025, the Rochester City Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-283. The measure, formally adopted on August 27, 2025, amends the city’s municipal code to incorporate Roch...
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December 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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In his new article in Chief Executive, Littler’s Brendan Fitzgerald shares strategies for engaging workers and mitigating labor risks in 2026. A smart read for leaders navigating a shifting workplace. #LaborLaw https://bit.ly/4p6F1dg
How CEOs Can Navigate An Increasingly Multigenerational Workforce
Five tips for engaging workers and mitigating labor relations risks in 2026.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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With AI playing a bigger role in helping employers shape their benefits offerings, Littler’s Oren Barbalat says the tension between recruitment and legal risk still exists.

Via Canadian HR Reporter #AI #Canada #EmploymentLaw https://bit.ly/4p68dRZ
How is AI shaping benefit plans?
'We’re at the intersection where actual solutions are available,' says expert
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December 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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AI regulation just got more complicated. Trump’s executive order seeks to pre-empt state AI laws – but does it have the authority? Littler’s Niloy Ray weighs in on the risks for employers.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3MJ460I (subscription required)

#AI #EmploymentLaw #Compliance
December 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM