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SCOTUS decision may have ramifications for OSHA and MSHA

Alka Ramchandani-Raj says the Supreme Court’s Jarkesy decision could mean at least one type of OSHA case could see a change in venue in the future. 

Safety+Health

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2024 Summer Olympics Series: Spain




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OSHA 101: Practical Inspection Guidance and Regulatory Updates




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Employer Zero-Tolerance Marijuana Policy Justified Termination, Federal District Court Agrees

  • A recent federal court decision agreed an Illinois employer had the right to enforce a zero-tolerance policy on marijuana use.
  • Off-the-job marijuana use can trigger employee discipline so long as it is not unreasonable or discriminatory.




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Employer Zero-Tolerance Marijuana Policy Justified Termination, Federal District Court Agrees

Grant Goerke and Jennifer Chierek Znosko discuss a recent federal court decision that agreed an Illinois employer had the right to enforce a zero-tolerance policy on marijuana use.

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Microdosing Psilocybin: Popular Drug Has Implications for the Workplace

  • This Insight discusses what psilocybin is, how it is used, and various state and local laws that either decriminalize and/or legalize its use, or make the enforcement of its illegality a low priority.
  • This Insight also addresses some steps employers can take if employees are “microdosing” psilocybin while at work.




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Data Protection for Multinational Employers: Frameworks, Artificial Intelligence and More




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Predictably Unpredictable – Navigating Fair Workweek Laws Across the United States




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Inteligencia Artificial - Implicaciones para la Fuerza Laboral




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Artificial Intelligence - Implications for the Labor Force




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From Michael Scott to Bill Lumbergh: Legal Strategies for When a Manager Goes Rogue




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Mexico's Human Trafficking Law Reform: Are Employers at Risk of Criminal Sanctions for Scheduling Overtime?




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Navigating New Pay Transparency Policies




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Election Season: Navigating Politics in an Inclusive Work Environment




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Politics in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know




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2024 Post-Election Recap and Outlook for Labor and Employment Policy




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Politics in the Office: Infinitely Spookier than Halloween




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Maryland Paid Sick and Safe Leave for Businesses 101




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Return-to-Office Policies: Key Employer Considerations




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U.S. Department of Labor Targets Connecticut and Rhode Island Construction Industry Employers

Connecticut and Rhode Island construction industry employers are facing a significant increase in government scrutiny of their labor and employment practices over the next several years. On November 30, 2011, the Hartford office of the U.S Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division ("U.S. DOL") issued a press release announcing a "multiyear enforcement initiative" aimed at improving what it sees as "widespread noncompliance with minimum wage, overtime and record-keeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act" in the construction industry in both Connecticut and Rhode Island.




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Once Bitten, Twice Shy: COBRA Excise Tax Audits May Add to COBRA's Bite

The advent of Health Care Reform has not lessened the importance of complying with existing Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and Internal Revenue Code requirements for employer-provided group health plans, such as COBRA, which requires covered health plans to provide certain notices and the opportunity to elect continued coverage to covered persons (qualified beneficiaries) who would otherwise lose coverage because of certain "qualifying events" such as termination of employment, loss of dependent status, and others.

IRS Updated COBRA Audit Guidelines




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Challenges and Best Practices for Home Care Employers Following the Elimination of the Companionship Exemption

On October 1, 2013, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (DOL) published a final rule in the Federal Register eliminating the Fair Labor Standard Act's (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime exemption for home care workers employed by home care agencies and other companies.  The new regulations also significantly narrow the exemption for home care workers employed directly by the individuals or families receiving home care services. 




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Employment Law: Trends, Threats, and Tactics in 2014




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Employment Law: Trends, Threats, and Tactics in 2014




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Employment Law: Trends, Threats, and Tactics in 2014




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Employment Law: Trends, Threats, and Tactics in 2014




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Connecticut Addresses E-Cigarettes and Vapor Products, Imposes Signage Requirements on Select Employers

Connecticut has passed a new law regulating electronic nicotine delivery systems and vapor products in various venues, including numerous places of employment.  Effective October 1, 2015, Public Act No. 15 206 (the Act) supersedes and preempts any relevant provisions of municipal laws or ordinances regarding the use of these products. 

The Law

The Act prohibits the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems and vapor products in:

1. buildings owned or leased and operated by the state or its political subdivisions,




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California Restricts Employer’s Ability to Make Decisions Based on an Individual’s Criminal History




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Littler Appoints New Practice and Industry Group Chairs

(October 14, 2020) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has announced a number of leadership changes throughout its various practice and industry groups.

“We congratulate this talented and diverse group of co-chairs,” said Tom Bender and Jeremy Roth, Littler co-managing directors, in a joint statement. “Their deep knowledge and extensive experience in their respective practice areas will continue to enhance the firm’s ability to advise and defend clients on myriad employment and labor law matters across all industries.”




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Risks in Internal Audits of Compliance Policies

In this edition of his Employment Issues column, Philip Berkowitz writes that if you are internal counsel or a human resources executive, your compliance department may want to review not only policies, but also backup data.

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Vaccines and Returning to Work: How the Pandemic Is Changing ADA Workplace Accommodations - Utah Edition




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The Labor Dept. Wants to Revise a Trump-Era Policy on Handling of Discrimination Claims Against Contractors

David Goldstein talks about some differences as the Labor Department proposes changes to a Trump-era rule that it says “undermined” how it handles and resolves discrimination claims by federal contractors.

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Littler Attorneys Named in 2024 Best Lawyers™ for Colombia, Portugal, Puerto Rico and Spain

(November 16, 2023) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to announce that attorneys in its Colombia, Portugal, Puerto Rico and Spain offices have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers®.

The individual attorneys that were recognized include the following:




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Littler Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers™ List in Mexico

MEXICO (December 7, 2023) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to announce that attorneys in its Mexico offices have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers®.

The individual attorneys that were acknowledged include:




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Littler Elevates 26 Attorneys to Shareholder to Kick Off the New Year

(January 2, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is ringing in the new year with a new shareholder class. The firm elevated 26 attorneys to shareholder across its U.S., Mexico and Singapore offices, effective January 1, 2024.




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New Haven Office Kicks Off 2024 with a New Leader – Littler Selects Paula Anthony as Office Managing Shareholder

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (January 4, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed Paula Anthony as office managing shareholder (OMS) of the firm’s New Haven, Connecticut office, effective January 1, 2024. Anthony succeeds Lori Alexander who will be stepping down to continue to focus on her full-time litigation and advice practice.




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Felicia Watson Joins Littler as Senior Counsel in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 29, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Felicia Watson as senior counsel in its Washington, D.C., office. Watson joins from the National Association of Home Builders, where she served as assistant vice president of construction liability and research.




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Special Counsel Elizabeth Sitgreaves Joins Littler in Growing Nashville Office

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 8, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Elizabeth Sitgreaves as special counsel in its Nashville office. Sitgreaves joins from The Law Offices of John Day, P.C. and brings over 15 years of litigation experience.




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The National Association of State Chambers and Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute Form Coalition and Support Workforce Development Legislation

In a letter sent to Congress today, the Coalition expresses support for legislation that would modernize America’s workforce development and education system




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TechNet and Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute Support the Illinois Senate’s Passage of Biometric Information Privacy Act Reform Bill

Update: On August 2, 2024, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed SB 2979 into law, reforming the liability guidelines under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.

CHICAGO (April 11, 2024) – Today, the Illinois Senate passed SB 2979, which would reform the liability guidelines under the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The bill marks an important milestone in the broader effort to resolve BIPA’s vague statutory language and courts’ expansive interpretations of the law, which have posed a threat to businesses that capture biometric information.




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Littler Bolsters Toronto Office with the Addition of Partner Stephen Shore

TORONTO (April 15, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management, has added Stephen Shore as a partner in its Toronto office. Shore joins from Ogletree Deakins and represents employers across all areas of employment and labour law.




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Littler’s D. Porpoise Evans Appointed as Office Managing Shareholder in Miami

MIAMI (May 8, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed D. Porpoise Evans as office managing shareholder (OMS) of the firm’s Miami office. Evans succeeds Lori Brown, who will fully shift her role to focus on her firmwide management and operational responsibilities.




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Briana Swift Joins as a Shareholder in Littler’s Seattle Office

SEATTLE (May 28, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Briana M. Swift as a shareholder in its Seattle office. She joins the firm from K&L Gates and focuses her practice on employee benefits and executive compensation. Swift is the sixth attorney to join Littler at the shareholder level since the beginning of April.




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Three in a Row! Littler Adds Third Partner in Just Two Months to Growing Toronto Office

TORONTO (June 17, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management, continues its hiring streak in Toronto today with the addition of Matthew Badrov as a partner. Badrov, who joins from Sherrard Kuzz, marks Littler’s third partner addition in Toronto in recent months, following the arrivals of Shana French and Stephen Shore.




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Littler Continues Robust Canadian Expansion with Five New Additions to Toronto Office

New Additions Follow Arrival of Three Partners in Recent Months




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Littler Appoints New Firm Leaders Across Various U.S. Offices

(July 24, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has named new office managing shareholders (OMS) in Indianapolis; Denver; Portland, Oregon; San Diego and San Jose.




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More Than 240 Littler Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch® in America

(August 15, 2024) – More than 240 lawyers  from Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, have been included in the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America® guide.




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Littler Recognized in 2025 Chambers Latin America Guide

(August 22, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management, and its attorneys in several Latin American offices have once again been recognized by Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Latin America 2025 guide.

Littler’s Colombia and Costa Rica offices earned a Band 1 ranking for Labour & Employment and its Mexico, Puerto Rico and Venezuela offices received band rankings in the same practice area.

In addition, the following attorneys were named as leaders in the field for the Labour & Employment practice area:




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Littler's Workplace Policy Institute Releases 2024 Labor Day Report

Amid election uncertainty, employers face challenges that include a growing skills gap, an increasingly active labor movement, and legal complexity around corporate diversity efforts




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C-Suite Executives Are Advancing Workplace Generative AI Policies as Risks Mount, Littler Survey Finds

Survey also reveals significant misalignment among top executives, posing challenges for effective AI risk management

Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has released its 2024 AI C-Suite Survey Report, completed by more than 330 C-suite executives across the United States.