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

When policies are a single source of truth, not a scavenger hunt, frontline leaders stop guessing and start making consistent, defensible decisions - that’s a governance ROI in real time.
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The most expensive policy issues in Australia rarely come from ‘no policy’; they come from outdated, inaccessible, or inconsistently applied policies that no one can reliably prove were communicated.
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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

Ones To Watch: Legislation Landscape for 2026 | Littler Ones To Watch is back with Littler’s fourth annual forecast of the year’s trendiest topics in federal and state labor and employment-related legislation. Three months into the year, with all but a han...

Littler’s Maureen Lavery, Hannah Stilley, and Joe St. James return with the fourth annual look at federal and state labor and employment bills shaping 2026. After a busy Q1, key trends are emerging. See what employers should watch: https://bit.ly/4uDgh0r #EmploymentLaw #WorkplacePolicy

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

Retailers Warn New UK Law Could Put Gen Z Jobs at Risk Industry groups warn new labour reforms could shrink flexible entry-level roles.

Gen Z jobs at risk as new UK workers’ rights law alarms retailers

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Trump DEI Stance Being Felt By Employers, Survey Finds - Law360 Employment Authority A report unveiled Thursday by Littler Mendelson PC suggests the Trump administration's sweeping efforts to curtail diversity, equity and inclusion programs it deems unlawful are affecting a large swat...

Jim Paretti & Shannon Meade, from Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute, break down the key findings from the 2026 WPI Survey Report and the Trump administration policies most affecting employers. (Sub. required) via Law360 Employment Authority https://bit.ly/4cDvx6S #WorkplacePolicy #EmploymentLaw

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

Press Release Bulletin | 6 March 2026 Today's highlights Online safety codes introduce real-world protections for children online eSafety Commissioner Australia’s systemic online safety framework reaches a critical milestone on Monday wit...

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Duneland board approves consent agenda and advances staff social-media restriction on first reading At its March 2 meeting the Duneland School Board approved the consent agenda by voice vote and accepted the first reading of a policy (Policy 7544) that would bar staff from using district technology or personal devices to access social media for personal use during work hours; the measure was presented by district administration and is on first reading.

The Duneland School Board is taking a bold step by voting to restrict staff social media use during work hours—what does this mean for teachers and students?

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“Flexible family leave” sounds great — until you ask who counts as family. Clarity = inclusion.

Get it on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app : roastthepost.substack.com/p/ep-007-cul...

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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

NYC Releases Guidance and Mandatory Notice of Employee Rights as Unpaid Sick Leave Takes Effect and Enforcement Ramps Up Under Earned Safe and Sick Time Act | Littler On February 19, 2026, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) issued an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions, as well as an updated Notice of Employee Rights that mu...

NYC’s updated Earned Safe and Sick Time Act is now in effect, with new FAQs, a revised Notice of Employee Rights & a data‑driven enforcement strategy. These changes bring major compliance updates for employers. https://bit.ly/40wEAiE #HRCompliance #SickLeave #WorkplacePolicy

Jeff Nowak joins Claire Deason & Nicole LeFave in the Littler Lounge to share how he dove into FMLA/ADA and built a master class. He covers storytelling, real cases & key updates. Listen: https://bit.ly/4rFZ9W3
Master Class: https://bit.ly/4qGdgdu #FMLA #ADA #EmploymentLaw #WorkplacePolicy

Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation After the EEOC's New Guidance: What Actually Changes for Employers? | Littler On February 11, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued new guidance addressing telework accommodations in the federal sector. Although formally directed at federal agencies under the Reha...

The EEOC’s new telework guidance outlines how to assess accommodation requests as offices return. Effectiveness – not preference – drives decisions. Read insights from Littler’s Kyra Buch, David Gartenberg & Lauren Robertson: https://bit.ly/3MSSyYS #HRCompliance #EmploymentLaw #ADA #WorkplacePolicy

Effingham County board approves handbook changes, modifies opioid request and accepts FOP proposals after closed session The Effingham County Board approved updates to its employee bereavement policy, approved a modification to an Our House opioid grant request, and accepted Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) proposals after a closed session; a local bidder questioned an access-control award during public comment.

Effingham County Board makes significant moves, including updates to bereavement leave and a crucial opioid grant modification, shaping the future of local governance!

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People say I’m being “too mean “. So I tried listening. Let’s talk about deportation, H-2B Visa increases, and who actually benefits. If policies impact workers, we should be asking harder questions. Follow along if you’re ready for the conversation. 👀
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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

Madison County supervisors review workforce handbook, refer major items to legal counsel Supervisors spent about three hours on a page‑by‑page review of the county employee handbook, debating comp‑time limits, lactation breaks under the PUMP Act, dress code language, social‑media rules, email retention and accident‑reporting procedures; most items were referred to counsel for precise wording.

Madison County's Board of Supervisors is shaking up the employee handbook with crucial changes on comp time, lactation breaks, and social media guidelines—could these updates impact your workplace?

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Policy Week in Review – February 13, 2026 | Littler What’s Happening in Washington, D.C.Department of Homeland Security Set to Shut Down Tonight

Wondering what’s shaping workplace policy right now? Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute covers the latest federal and local developments in its February 9-13 analysis, with practical takeaways for employers. #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw #WorkplacePolicy #HRInsights Read more: https://bit.ly/4rRTuM9

Policy Week in Review – February 6, 2026 | Littler DOL Announces Minimum Wage Rate Change for Federal Contractors

What’s driving workplace policy right now? Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute highlights the most important federal and local developments in its Feb. 2–6 analysis, offering timely insights employers can use. #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw #WorkplacePolicy #HRInsights Read more: https://bit.ly/4qi9y8R

Jim Paretti of Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute spoke with Bloomberg Law about recent state-level changes affecting workplace bias and harassment protections for transgender and non-binary employees. (subscription required) https://bit.ly/4kgncb6
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Policy Week in Review – January 30, 2026 | Littler NLRB Division of Advice Recommends Dismissal of Expansive Charges

Wondering what’s shaping workplace policy right now? Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute covers the latest federal and local developments in its January 26-30 analysis, with practical takeaways for employers. #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw #WorkplacePolicy #HRInsights
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Policy Week in Review – January 9, 2026 | Littler NLRB Has a Quorum!

Looking for the latest workplace policy trends? Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute has you covered! From federal updates to local developments, dive into our Jan.5-9 analysis for insights that matter to employers. #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw #WorkplacePolicy Read the update: https://bit.ly/45FQEB1

Ontario and Alberta Mandate Full-Time Office Return for Government Employees Ontario and Alberta mandate full-time office return for 50,000+ government employees, impacting collaboration and service delivery.

Ontario and Alberta Mandate Full-Time Office Return for Government Employees

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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 ...

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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Koochiching County adopts drug/alcohol, meal/rest break and Minnesota Paid Leave policies The board approved a county drug and alcohol policy, an updated meal and rest break policy to align with state law, and a Minnesota Paid Leave policy that uses a third‑party administrator with the county paying half employee premiums.

Koochiching County just made significant updates to its personnel policies, including a new drug and alcohol policy and the introduction of Minnesota Paid Leave starting January 1!

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Policy Week in Review – December 19, 2025 | Littler NLRB Regains a Quorum, but Few Quick Changes Expected

Looking for the latest workplace policy trends? Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute has it! From federal updates to local developments, dive into our analysis for insights that matter to employers.

Read the full update: https://bit.ly/4pLdIGy #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw #WorkplacePolicy #HRInsights

Employment Regulatory Recap: 2025 | Littler As 2026 approaches, many employers have been familiarizing themselves with new laws addressing everything from protected leaves to required employee notices and benefits offerings. Employers should al...

What changed in employment regulations this year – and what’s next? Littler’s Joy Rosenquist, Hannah Stilley, and Joe St. James share the top 2025 developments and what employers should expect in 2026: https://bit.ly/4qc3EGJ
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