Policy Week in Review – April 3, 2026 | Littler White House Releases FY27 Budget Request

Wondering what’s shaping workplace policy right now? Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute covers the latest federal and local developments in its March 30–April 3 analysis, with practical takeaways for employers. #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw #WorkplacePolicy #HRInsights Read more: https://bit.ly/4sQOatc

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Short Hills! We appreciated your time, engagement and great conversation throughout the day. It was wonderful connecting with so many leaders from across New Jersey’s employer community. #NewJersey #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Short Hills! We appreciated your time, engagement and great conversation throughout the day. It was wonderful connecting with so many leaders from across New Jersey’s employer community. #NewJersey #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw

DOL Issues Guidance on Eligibility Requirements for States that Offer UI Benefits for Striking Workers | Littler Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a series of Questions and Answers to help states remain in compliance with federal unemployment insurance (UI) law regarding striking emplo...

New U.S. Department of Labor guidance clarifies when striking workers may qualify for unemployment benefits – and what states and employers must do to comply. The update has key implications for strikes and job‑search requirements. Read more: https://bit.ly/41aKO8k #LaborLaw #HRCompliance

Women farmworkers raise concerns about sexual harassment and assault on the job Women working in farms say they are facing widespread sexual harassment and assault on the job. Advocates say the problem has persisted for years, often going underreported.

Women farmworkers raise concerns about sexual harassment and assault on the job

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#SexualHarassment #SexualAssault #WomenFarmworkers #WorkHarassment #LaborLaw

If you work at Trader Joe’s or Vons, wage violations could be affecting your paycheck right now. From missed breaks to unpaid overtime, California law provides powerful protections if you take action early.

#WageTheft #CaliforniaWorkers #EmployeeRights #LaborLaw #OvertimePay #PAGA #WorkplaceRights

Policy Week in Review – March 27, 2026 | Littler Senate Passes Partial DHS Funding Legislation; House Rejects It; DHS Shutdown Continues

Wondering what’s shaping workplace policy right now? Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute covers the latest federal and local developments in its March 23-27 analysis, with practical takeaways for employers. #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw #WorkplacePolicy #HRInsights Read more: https://bit.ly/4lSFKii

prestige doesn't exempt an asset from the California Labor Code. If the allegations of off-the-clock mopping and interrupted lunch breaks are true, it’s a failure of operational oversight. In 2026, your brand is only as strong as your compliance. 📉⚖️ #FrenchLaundry #NapaValley #LaborLaw

Warner Bros. Studio Operations Accused of Widespread California Labor Law Violations Los Angeles, CA – On November 25, Jennifer Leiva Padilla filed an expansive class action California labor lawsuit in California Superior Court for Los Angeles County. Jennifer Leiva Padilla v. W...

Warner Bros. Studio Operations Accused of Widespread California Labor Law Violations

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#LaborLaw #WarnerBros #LaborLawViolations #EmployeeRights #OvertimePay

Retail workers in Tustin dealing with unpredictable schedules at Starbucks and Target should understand their legal protections. California law requires proper breaks, fair scheduling practices, and protects workers from retaliation.

#RetailWorkers #CaliforniaLaw #LaborLaw #Tustin

Policy Week in Review – March 20, 2026 | Littler White House Releases National AI Framework

Wondering what’s shaping workplace policy right now? Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute covers the latest federal and local developments in its March 16-20 analysis, with practical takeaways for employers. #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw #WorkplacePolicy #HRInsights Read more: https://bit.ly/4bAn1Dw

Compliance meets technology with the Department of Labor's guidance addressing AI tools under the Fair Labor Standards Act. #LaborLaw #AI #PromiseLegal

NLRB Declines to Overrule Ex‑Cell‑O: What Employers Should Know | Littler In a closely watched development, the National Labor Relations Board has declined to overrule Ex‑Cell‑O Corp., 185 NLRB 107 (1970), preserving a 56‑year‑old framework that limits remedies when an empl...

The NLRB declined to overturn decades‑old precedent on remedies when employers refuse to bargain to test union certification. The decision has key implications for employer strategy. Read the full analysis: https://bit.ly/4sBbyu9 #NLRB #LaborLaw #EmploymentLaw

Graduate researchers and medical staff in Westwood may be losing wages through denied raises and unpaid training.

California law allows recovery of backpay and penalties for wage violations.

#Westwood #UCLA #WageTheft #GraduateResearchers #MedicalStaff #LaborLaw #EmploymentRights

The $233M Disney wage settlement boosted union momentum near Anaheim.

Workers now push for better pay, protections, and job security through collective action.

Know your rights under federal labor law.

#WorkersRights #Unionization #Disney #LaborLaw #EmploymentLaw

Littler Lightbulb – February 2026 Employment Appellate Roundup | Littler Fifth Circuit Holds Plaintiff Not Entitled to Overtime Unless Company Had Actual or Constructive Knowledge of Time WorkedFollowing a jury verdict finding the plaintiff in Merritt v. Tex. Farm Bureau, ...

Littler’s Amelia McDermott highlights the key labor and employment law decisions handed down in February 2026 from the federal courts of appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Stay ahead of the rulings shaping workplace compliance. #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw #SupremeCourt https://bit.ly/4lncTCs

Pay equity remains a critical issue in 2026. Disney's $43.25 million gender pay settlement covered nearly 9,000 female employees who earned less than male colleagues in similar roles. California's Equal Pay Act prohibits wage disparities for substantially similar work. #PayEquity #EqualPay #LaborLaw

Policy Week in Review – March 13, 2026 | Littler Industry Groups Petition NLRB for Rulemakings

Wondering what’s shaping workplace policy right now? Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute covers the latest federal and local developments in its March 9-13 analysis, with practical takeaways for employers. #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw #WorkplacePolicy #HRInsights Read more: https://bit.ly/4lsUPqz

NLRB Declines to Overrule Ex‑Cell‑O: What Employers Should Know | Littler In a closely watched development, the National Labor Relations Board has declined to overrule Ex‑Cell‑O Corp., 185 NLRB 107 (1970), preserving a 56‑year‑old framework that limits remedies when an empl...

The NLRB declined to overturn decades‑old precedent on remedies when employers refuse to bargain to test a union’s certification. The decision has key implications for employer strategy. Read the full analysis: https://bit.ly/4sBbyu9 #NLRB #LaborLaw #EmploymentLaw

Warehouse Quota Notice Laws: Connecticut Joins the Club | Littler As we reported back in 2021, California passed a first-in-the-nation law requiring certain employers operating warehouses and distribution centers to provide notice to employees of any productivity qu...

Connecticut just joined the growing list of states adopting warehouse quota laws. Its new rules bring unique requirements employers need to know. See how Connecticut’s approach compares: https://bit.ly/4s2UCgg #WarehouseCompliance #HRCompliance #LaborLaw #Connecticut

Labor, industry and inspectors urge stricter crane licensing and stop‑work powers Operators, unions and state crane inspectors told the committee that HB 5405 will close enforcement gaps, let inspectors stop unsafe work immediately and deter unlicensed out‑of‑state operators after several incidents and a recent fatality.

Connecticut’s crane safety is under scrutiny as industry leaders push for House Bill 5405 to enhance licensing, inspections, and enforcement following a series of alarming incidents, including a tragic fatality.

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#CT #CitizenPortal #RegulatoryEnforcement #PublicSafety #LaborLaw

Policy Week in Review – March 6, 2026 | Littler Littler WPI Releases Survey Report on 2025’s Regulatory and Economic Changes on Employers

Wondering what’s shaping workplace policy right now? Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute covers the latest federal and local developments in its March 2-6 analysis, with practical takeaways for employers. #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw #WorkplacePolicy #HRInsights Read more: https://bit.ly/40NK8p0

NLRB Reinstates 2020 Joint Employer Standard: A Return to Direct Control | Littler On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board formally reinstated its 2020 joint-employer standard. This action officially withdraws a Biden-era 2023 rule and restores a narrower framework ...

The NLRB has reinstated its 2020 joint‑employer standard, replacing the 2023 rule with a clearer test focused on direct and immediate control. This shift brings more stability for businesses using contractors or franchise models. https://bit.ly/4u5ncPQ #EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance #LaborLaw #NLRB

Palantir Relocated After Florida Changed Key Law The ICE contractor’s Colorado exodus comes as Florida expands employers’ ability to enforce noncompete agreements — and as Palantir fights former workers in court.

The timing of Palantir’s headquarter relocation is most likely to use Florida’s anti-labor non-compete legislation, CHOICE Act, to pursue legal action against employees who leave the company.
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#noncompete #laborlaw #colorado #florida

Oregon Moves to Reinforce Child Labor Safeguards as Youth Workforce Expands Across Southern Oregon Under the glow of kitchen heat lamps and the hum of summer tourism, teenagers across Southern Oregon are already part of the regional workforce. They clear

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Oregon Moves to Reinforce Child Labor Safeguards as Youth Workforce Expands Across Southern Oregon

#oregon #childlabor #laborlaw

Worker Juries for Worker Rights: A Response to Estreicher and Strom ✦ OnLabor A hundred years ago, Clarence Darrow was both the greatest trial lawyer and labor lawyer in the country. Before the creation of labor-relations agencies, union cases played out in courts in front of j...

Enjoying the surge of creative ideas re: 🧠 how to re‑institutionalize #labor and #LaborLaw ✊ in a post–#UnitaryExecutive landscape 🏛️. Great discussion at @onlabor.bsky.social:
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Policy Week in Review – February 27, 2026 | Littler NLRB Formally Reinstates First Trump Joint Employer Rule

Wondering what’s shaping workplace policy right now? Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute covers the latest federal and local developments in its February 23-27 analysis, with practical takeaways for employers. #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw #WorkplacePolicy #HRInsights Read more: https://bit.ly/3ODMWlX

Littler’s Taylor Lawson will speak at the ABA Committee on Development of the Law Under the NLRA at the 2026 Midwinter Meeting. Her session explores balancing ethical duties with disclosure obligations in litigation, union info requests and NLRB matters. #LaborLaw #NLRB #NLRA https://bit.ly/4s7CXnv

Labor Regulation and Agency Independence | The Regulatory Review Lauren McFerran discusses the National Labor Relations Board and the future of independent agencies.

Former NLRB member on independence and bipartisanship: even with a partisan majority, the #NLRB reaches unanimous decisions 80% of the time. Strip it away and you get pure politics — a board that loses both its center and its legitimacy. #LaborLaw www.theregreview.org/2026/02/22/s...

Policy Week in Review – February 20, 2026 | Littler Supreme Court Strikes Down President Trump’s Tariffs

Wondering what’s shaping workplace policy right now? Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute covers the latest federal and local developments in its February 16-20 analysis, with practical takeaways for employers. #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw #WorkplacePolicy #HRInsights Read more: https://bit.ly/3OnNfBn