By signing A.B. 10, California Governor Jerry Brown has laid the groundwork for his state, the nation’s most populated, to have the highest minimum wage in the country.

Employee discipline may not sound like party conversation, but stay with us – this one's worth a refill. Hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave welcome Kat Siegel, Executive Director of Littler's Labor Practice...

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) operates differently from typical HR policies and leave laws, creating unique compliance challenges for employers.

Summer camps present unique employment law challenges that extend far beyond the traditional office setting. From hiring minors and managing seasonal staff to handling workplace investigations in environments where employees live and work together, camp employers face distinct legal considerations that require careful planning and clear policies throughout the entire season.

Just when we thought we had our summer schedules set, the Department of Labor decided to shake things up.

The FIFA World Cup captivates employees worldwide, but what happens when workplace productivity meets global sporting fever? Employment law attorneys examine the compliance challenges employers face when major events distract the workforce, from impromptu office viewing parties to employees checking scores throughout the day.

Kerry Notestine, Shawn Matthew Clark and Yvette Gatling discuss how actions by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are impacting private employers.

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close this week, Shareholder and Reunión Co-Chair Mel Cole (San Francisco) and Shareholder Anne Sanchez LaWer (San Jose) ...

In our July 2010 ASAP Update, Littler discussed the federal district court decision temporarily enjoining enforcement of certain provisions of Arizona's controversial "Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act" ("SB 1070"). On April 11, 2011, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion affirming the district court ruling.

David Goldstein and Kelcy Palmer discuss various developments from the Trump Administration and the impact to federal contractors.

Immigration associates George Thompson and Deepti Orekondy discuss the nuances and intricacies of filing of an H-1B visa application...

All governmental agencies, public corporations, municipalities and private employers in Puerto Rico with two or more employees are required to publish a poster

A recent case from a California state appeals court reinforces the importance of having counsel review and revise arbitration agreements early and often.

The House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, and the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, held a joint hearing to discuss how the Obama administration’s one-year delay of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate will affect the workplace.

Courts are continuing to reject class and collective actions asserting claims against hospitals for automatic meal-break deductions.

A recent amendment to Rhode Island law will restrict the timing of pre-employment inquiries by Rhode Island employers about a job applicant's criminal past.

In this AANHPI Heritage Month episode, three Littler attorneys discuss their involvement in the Minnesota Habeas Project and explore how pro bono service strengthens communities and expands access to justice.

The modern workforce has transformed dramatically, with individuals building client bases and working across state lines through digital platforms. Yet the employment laws governing these arrangements often date back to the 1930s, creating complex legal challenges when contemporary business models collide with outdated regulatory frameworks. This discussion examines the critical questions surrounding independent contractors, joint employment, gig work, and workforce design in today's evolving labor landscap

This episode kicks off with a little red-carpet flair – Littler's Stephan Swinkels returns from the 2025 European Executive Employer conference in London to share the inside scoop.

Tariffs, UN labor standards, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions are reshaping employment law in unexpected ways. Multinational employers now face complex challenges spanning human rights due diligence, platform worker regulations, and cross-border compliance as workplace issues increasingly transcend borders. This discussion explores how global events and trade policy create workforce implications that require strategic navigation without a passport.