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On April 10, 2025, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved further revisions to the Commission on Human Rights’ regulations implementing the county’s paid leave ordinance, such as accrual during leave, disciplinary leave usage, and payment timing. Employers should determine whether and how (if at all) the revised rules impact their paid leave policies […]
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a joint press release on March 19, 2025, announcing two pieces of EEOC guidance for employers on workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The guidance explains the Trump Administration’s view of how DEI actions may run afoul of anti-discrimination laws. […]
Because the use of AI in the workplace can present serious risks to an organization, particularly involving security, intellectual property, confidentiality, and labor and employment legal risks, employers should consider adopting an AI policy to ensure that their use of AI is responsible, ethical, and legally compliant. Littler:Considerations for Artificial Intelligence Policies in the Workplace
Virginia currently prohibits employers from entering into, enforcing, or threatening to enforce non-compete agreements against “low-wage employees,” who were previously defined under the state’s non-compete statute as individuals who earn less than the Commonwealth’s average weekly wage. Effective July 1, 2025, the new law amends the definition of “low-wage employee” to mean employees who are […]
Current and former employees have the right to inspect their personnel files, and employers must provide a copy of the personnel records upon written request within 30 calendar days from the date the employer received the request. Also, employers must retain former employees’ personnel files for a minimum of three years following the individual’s separation from the […]
Washington employers must provide non-exempt employees with at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours the employee works, which employees may use for certain legally protected reasons, and allow employees to carry over 40 unused hours each year. Also, the definition of who is considered an employee’s family member or child for purposes […]
This Executive Order Tracker is your go-to resource for staying up to date on executive orders and actions that impact compliance with labor, analyzing their impacts and providing summaries to help you understand the changes and the implications to your business. Littler:Executive Order Tracker
The US Department of State (DOS) has updated Consular websites with revised eligibility requirements for Visa Interview Waiver (dropbox) appointments. Effective immediately, dropbox eligibility is limited to applicants renewing a visa in the same nonimmigrant classification that expired within the past 12 months. This change could have significant implications for H-1B, L-1, O-1, and other […]
Beginning May 11, 2025, New York City employers will be required to physically and electronically post a copy of their written lactation accommodation policy. This includes a requirement to post the policy in an area accessible to employees and electronically on the employer’s intranet, if one exists. This posting obligation is in addition to employers’ […]
Paid Sick Leave Effective immediately, most Michigan employers are required to permit employees to accrue and use paid earned sick time annually. Under the amended Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), paid earned sick time begins to accrue as of February 21, 2025. Small businesses have until October 1, 2025 to start providing 40 hours of sick […]