Insight
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May 5, 2023

Washington, DC Legislative Roundup

The District of Columbia continues to implement broad employment initiatives, ranging from wage and hour laws to stricter civil penalties.

ASAP
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May 5, 2023

Maryland Modifies its Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

Approximately one year ago, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Time to Care Act of 2022, adopting a statewide family and medical leave program. The governor approved modifications to the program on May 3, 2023.

ASAP
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May 4, 2023

Connecticut Appellate Court Declines to Expand Definition of “Supervisor” for Hostile Work Environment Claims

In a recent decision, the Connecticut Appellate Court held that “supervisor” for hostile work environment discrimination claims brought under Connecticut law is the same as applied in similar federal claims brought pursuant to Title VII.

ASAP
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May 3, 2023

Budget Expected to Raise New York’s Minimum Wage

New York’s proposed FY2024 Budget includes legislation that would increase the state minimum wage rate for the next three years and index the minimum wage to the consumer price index thereafter.

ASAP
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May 3, 2023

Streamlined Arrival Process for International Travelers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has officially implemented its “Simplified Arrival” program that was piloted in various cities from 2021 to 2022 to streamline the arrival process for international travelers.

Insight
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May 2, 2023

Will Europe Follow the Proposed U.S. Ban on Non-competes?

With large global employers considering the implications of the FTC's proposed rulemaking, we reached out to attorneys across Littler’s European offices to find out how the law currently regulates non-competes.

ASAP
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May 2, 2023

Federal Court Dismisses Case Alleging Breach of ERISA Fiduciary Duties in 401(k) Class Action

Fiduciaries of retirement plans continue to be plagued by class actions brought under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) challenging their fiduciary management of investment options and participant fees.

Insight
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May 1, 2023

Littler Lightbulb – April Employment Appellate Roundup

This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment and labor law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal over the last month.

Podcast
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May 1, 2023

H-1B Visa Alternatives

H-1B cap exempt petitions, O-1s, L-1s, TNs, and other alternatives for foreign nationals who were not selected in the initial FY 2024 H-1B registration process (H-1B lottery).

ASAP
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May 1, 2023

Belief Discrimination in the UK – An Effective Employer Defense

In Randall v Trent College Ltd and others, the UK Employment Tribunal ruled against a school chaplain’s claim of religion and belief discrimination.

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