News & Analysis

Littler's Workplace Policy Institute Insider Report details key labor, employment, and benefits news and events at the federal, state, local, and global levels.

On June 22, 2016, the Chicago City Council unanimously passed the Chicago Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance. Chicago is the second city in the Midwest this year to pass a law granting employees paid sick leave.

This Insight aims to provide a guide to employers on ways they can support their employees whose lives were touched by the recent mass-shooting in Orlando.

On June 7, 2016, voters approved amendments to the existing paid sick leave law in San Francisco and a “new” law in San Diego.

The City of Los Angeles approved a sick leave entitlement ordinance on June 2, 2016.

States and municipalities around the country are increasingly providing more protection for pregnant employees. Colorado has now joined the ranks.

Littler's Workplace Policy Institute Insider Report details key labor, employment, and benefits news and events at the federal, state, local, and global levels.

On May 31, 2016, Mayor Betsy Hodges signed the Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time Ordinance, an expansive paid leave measure.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently executed sweeping minimum wage and paid family leave legislation in the state.

The spring edition of the semi-annual list of federal agency rulemaking activity indicates that a few remaining controversial rules will be issued in the coming months.