co The Presidential Elections and the Immigration Consequences By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:46:00 +0000 Full Article
co The New Jersey Wage Hub Unpacked: A 60-day Review of the New Jersey Wage Hub and What Comes Next By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:57:33 +0000 Full Article
co Return-to-Office Policies: Key Employer Considerations By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:44:48 +0000 Full Article
co Companies Seeking Stimulus Funds Should Expect a More Aggressive OFCCP By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:27:02 +0000 As part of the Obama administration's commitment to accountability in spending under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the federal Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) will be tracking its ARRA-related and non-ARRA-related enforcement activities separately and aggressively auditing recipients of ARRA funds. On July 7, 2009, OFCCP released a new directive that explains the different procedures that will apply in scheduling and conducting compliance evaluations for ARRA-funded contractors versus other federal contractors. Full Article
co IRS to Launch Employment Taxes Audit of 5,000 Employers – Is Your Company Ready? By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:37:12 +0000 The Internal Revenue Services (IRS) has announced that beginning in November 2009 it will launch its latest National Research Program (NRP). This NRP will be focused on conducting detailed employment taxes examinations. Approximately 5,000 or more employers are to be randomly selected for audit. In addition to potential "assessments," these audits will provide the IRS with the statistical sample of overall employment taxes compliance. The audit program will be conducted over a three year period with at least 2,000 employment tax audits conducted per year. Full Article
co IRS Delays Launching Employment Taxes Audit Until February 2010. IRS Plans to Target 6,000 Employers Over 3-Year Period – Is Your Company Ready? By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:29:07 +0000 The Internal Revenue Services (IRS) has announced a delay in beginning a comprehensive employment tax audit program originally scheduled for November 2009 but now scheduled to begin February 2010. In February, the IRS will launch its latest National Research Program (NRP). This NRP will be focused on conducting detailed employment taxes examinations. Approximately 6,000 employers are to be randomly selected for audit. In addition to potential "assessments," these audits will provide the IRS with the statistical sample of overall employment taxes compliance. Full Article
co U.S. Department of Labor Targets Connecticut and Rhode Island Construction Industry Employers By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:17:44 +0000 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. Full Article
co Wage and Hour Compliance By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:21:30 +0000 Full Article
co Once Bitten, Twice Shy: COBRA Excise Tax Audits May Add to COBRA's Bite By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:03:58 +0000 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 Full Article
co Challenges and Best Practices for Home Care Employers Following the Elimination of the Companionship Exemption By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 21:50:20 +0000 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. Full Article
co New Case Provides Lessons That May Help Companies Avoid Pitfalls When Structuring Independent Contractor Relationships By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 20:40:38 +0000 The district court's opinion denying cross-motions for summary judgment in Bobbitt v. Broadband Interactive, Inc., No. 8:11-cv-2855 (M.D. Fla. Oct. 21, 2013) illustrates how not to structure an independent contractor relationship and how not to lay the groundwork to defend that relationship in the event of litigation. The case also serves as a warning that even well-conceived independent contractor relationships may be open to question by a court that is inclined to distrust them. Background Full Article
co Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Privilege Issues When Conducting Internal Investigations and Audits By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 15:45:38 +0000 Full Article
co Connecticut Addresses E-Cigarettes and Vapor Products, Imposes Signage Requirements on Select Employers By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 14:21:46 +0000 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, Full Article
co 2017 Florida Employer Conference By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jul 2017 14:18:25 +0000 Full Article
co Federal Contractor Affirmative Action: Are You Up to Date? By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 16:23:40 +0000 Full Article
co Risks in Internal Audits of Compliance Policies By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:59:48 +0000 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. By Philip Berkowitz | July 7, 2021 Full Article
co Rhode Island Enacts Comprehensive Pay Equity Law By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:36:35 +0000 Rhode Island has joined the growing ranks of states that have enacted a sweeping pay equity statute. The Rhode Island law, which takes effect on January 1, 2023, amends the Rhode Island Equal Pay Law and places significant new burdens on both large and small businesses. The law seeks to “combat wage discrimination” by “strengthening and closing gaps in existing wage discrimination laws,” and does so by imposing new requirements on employers and essentially deems employers “guilty until proven innocent” when it comes to wage disparities. Full Article
co Vaccines and Returning to Work: How the Pandemic Is Changing ADA Workplace Accommodations - Utah Edition By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:09:40 +0000 Full Article
co The Labor Dept. Wants to Revise a Trump-Era Policy on Handling of Discrimination Claims Against Contractors By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:23:41 +0000 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. Government Executive View Full Article
co Court finds employers' discretion in awarding bonuses must be exercised fairly By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:23:20 +0000 Rhonda B. Levy and George Vassos discuss an Ontario Court of Appeal decision that puts employers on notice that their discretion in awarding bonuses is not unconstrained and must be exercised fairly and reasonably. Human Resources Director Canada View (Subscription required.) Full Article
co #MeToo: New York State Court Allows Actor’s Claims Against Entertainment Companies to Proceed Based on Alleged Conduct in 1995 by Weinstein By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:37:59 +0000 A New York state judge has denied motions to dismiss actor Julia Ormond's claims against a film company, its parent company, and a talent agency based on conduct by film producer Harvey Weinstein, who Ormond alleges assaulted her in December 1995 in her Manhattan apartment. In her lawsuit, Ormond alleges that these entities knew about Harvey Weinstein's predatory behavior before he sexually assaulted her in 1995 and failed to protect her. The ruling allows the case to proceed, highlighting the potential scope of liability of these companies. Full Article
co Littler Attorneys Named in 2024 Best Lawyers™ for Colombia, Portugal, Puerto Rico and Spain By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:18:29 +0000 (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: Full Article
co Littler Receives 15th Consecutive Perfect Score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:57:41 +0000 (December 1, 2023) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, earned the top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the 15th consecutive year. The firm joins the ranks of 545 major U.S. businesses who also earned top marks in this year’s benchmarking survey and report, which measures corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Full Article
co Littler Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers™ List in Mexico By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:22:31 +0000 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: Full Article
co C-Suite Executives Committed to Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Despite Backlash and Legal Challenges, Littler Survey Finds By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jan 2024 18:25:35 +0000 (January 10, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has released its Inclusion, Equity and Diversity (IE&D) C-Suite Survey Report, completed by more than 320 C-suite executives across the United States. Full Article
co Littler Welcomes Senior Counsel Tara Porterfield in Austin By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 18:25:01 +0000 AUSTIN, Texas (January 16, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Tara Porterfield as senior counsel in its Austin office. Porterfield joins from Vinson & Elkins and brings more than 20 years of employment litigation experience. Full Article
co Littler’s Tyler Sims Testifies Before Congress on Effects of Student-Athletes’ Employment Status, Unionization Efforts By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:56:42 +0000 WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 12, 2024) – Littler shareholder Tyler A. Sims testified today before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce at a joint hearing of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development and the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions on “Safeguarding Student-Athletes from NLRB Misclassification.” Full Article
co Felicia Watson Joins Littler as Senior Counsel in Washington, D.C. By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:53:19 +0000 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. Full Article
co Littler Welcomes Shareholder John Nordlund in San Diego By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:53:40 +0000 SAN DIEGO (April 1, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added John Nordlund as its newest shareholder in its San Diego office. Nordlund joins the firm from Jackson Lewis P.C. Full Article
co Three Littler Attorneys Selected for 2024 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:52:31 +0000 (April 3, 2024) – Three attorneys from Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, have been selected for the 2024 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows and Pathfinders programs. Shareholder Karimah J. Lamar (San Diego) will serve in the 2024 LCLD fellows class, and Associates Warsame Y. Full Article
co Special Counsel Elizabeth Sitgreaves Joins Littler in Growing Nashville Office By www.littler.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Apr 2024 02:54:24 +0000 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. Full Article
co The National Association of State Chambers and Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute Form Coalition and Support Workforce Development Legislation By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:43:22 +0000 In a letter sent to Congress today, the Coalition expresses support for legislation that would modernize America’s workforce development and education system Full Article
co Littler Welcomes Back Shannon Huygens as Special Counsel in Pittsburgh By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:28:25 +0000 PITTSBURGH (April 15, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Shannon Huygens as special counsel in its Pittsburgh office. Huygens, who was an associate at Littler from 2004 to 2013, rejoins the firm after serving as associate general counsel at the University of Pittsburgh for more than a decade. Full Article
co Littler Welcomes Shareholder Gregory Tumolo in Providence By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2024 13:39:48 +0000 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (May 20, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, continues to expand its shareholder ranks with the addition of Gregory Tumolo in its Providence, Rhode Island office. He joins the firm from Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, where he was co-chair of the Employment Advice and Counseling practice group. Tumolo’s arrival follows several recent additions at the shareholder level, including Stephen Shore (Toronto), John Tripoli (Milwaukee) and John Nordlund (San Diego). Full Article
co Littler Continues Hiring Streak with Addition of Shareholder Kelly Cardin in New York City By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2024 14:32:15 +0000 NEW YORK (May 28, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Kelly M. Cardin as a shareholder in its New York City office. Cardin – who joins the firm from Ogletree Deakins, where she was co-chair of the Pay Equity practice group – marks Littler’s fifth shareholder level addition since the beginning of April. Full Article
co Littler Recognized Among the “Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity” by Seramount By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 16:09:09 +0000 (May 30, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been selected as one of the “Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity” for the 15th time by Seramount, a professional services and research firm dedicated to advancing inclusion, equity and diversity (IE&D) in the workplace for over four decades. Seramount annually surveys law firms to assess how they utilize best practices to recruit, retain, develop and advance lawyers who are women, people of color and those from underrepresented groups. Full Article
co Littler Continues Toronto Growth with the Addition of Shana French as Partner By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:12:08 +0000 New arrival comes as Stephen Shore is appointed Littler’s Toronto Office Managing Partner TORONTO (June 3, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management, has added Shana French as a partner in its Toronto office. Her arrival comes as Stephen Shore, who joined Littler in April, is named Office Managing Partner in Toronto. French joins from Sherrard Kuzz and marks Littler’s seventh partner level addition since the beginning of April. Full Article
co Littler Attorneys in Four European Countries Recognized in the 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers™ By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:47:45 +0000 (June 21, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, and its attorneys have been featured in the 2025 editions of Best Lawyers® in France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom. The individual attorneys that were listed include the following: Full Article
co Littler Continues Robust Canadian Expansion with Five New Additions to Toronto Office By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:38:05 +0000 New Additions Follow Arrival of Three Partners in Recent Months Full Article
co More Than 240 Littler Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch® in America By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:20:36 +0000 (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. Full Article
co Littler Adds Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets Litigator Phillip Antablin in Los Angeles By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:24:52 +0000 LOS ANGELES (August 19, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Phillip Antablin as a shareholder in its Century City office in Los Angeles. Antablin previously served as Senior Counsel at Epstein Becker Green. Full Article
co Leading Business Coalition Urges Supreme Court Review in Key Case on Government-Forced Union Representation By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:13:28 +0000 Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute files brief for the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace urging court to grant review of Goldstein v. Professional Staff Congress and reaffirm Constitutional protections against compulsory union representation Full Article
co Littler Recognized in 2025 Chambers Latin America Guide By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:19:11 +0000 (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: Full Article
co Three Littler Partners Recognized in the 2025 Edition of the Best Lawyers in Canada™ By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:12:48 +0000 TORONTO (August 29, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management, is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys have been featured in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ in Labour and Employment Law. The attorneys included in this year’s edition were: Full Article
co Election Outcomes, AI Adoption, and ESG Issues Pose New Challenges for European Employers, Littler Survey Finds By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 21:05:10 +0000 Littler, the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management, has released its seventh annual European Employer Survey Report, based on responses from nearly 630 human resources (HR) executives, business leaders, and in-house lawyers from across Europe—57% of whom hold C-suite positions at their organisations. Full Article
co Littler Welcomes Chief Digital Innovation Officer Amit Shah By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:16:37 +0000 SAN FRANCISCO (October 7, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is pleased to announce the addition of Amit Shah as the firm’s Chief Digital Innovation Officer (CDIO). He joins Littler from Excelitas Technologies, where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Information Technology. Full Article
co Littler’s Michael Paglialonga Testifies Before New York City Council on Safe Hotels Act Flaws By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:49:17 +0000 NEW YORK (October 9, 2024) – Littler attorney Michael Paglialonga testified before the New York City Council’s Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection today on behalf of Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute® (WPI®), the firm’s government relations and public policy arm. Full Article
co Write it down: California's Freelance Worker Protection Act imposes new requirements for engaging independent contractors By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:34:54 +0000 Joy C. Rosenquist, Rick Reyes and Blair C. Senesi examine California’s new Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA), which aims to provide greater protections to freelance workers. Wolters Kluwer View (Subscription required) Full Article
co Littler Welcomes Shareholder Seth Mehrten in Fresno By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:18:20 +0000 FRESNO, Calif. (November 4, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Seth G. Mehrten as a shareholder in its Fresno office. Mehrten joins the firm from Barsamian & Moody. Full Article
co High Court to Review Standard Applied to ‘Reverse Discrimination’ Cases By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:46:32 +0000 Alyesha Asghar and Julian G.G. Wolfson explain “background circumstances,” which are required as evidence in cases of reverse discrimination, and the implications for employers and IE&D. Wolters Kluwer View (Subscription required) Full Article