United States

Littler Mendelson logo

As the largest labor and employment law firm in the United States—with more than 750 attorneys, 49 locations, and a practice that extends into every area and sub-area of workplace law—Littler Mendelson has the ability to provide rapid, integrated solutions for any labor, employment, benefits or global migration issue.

Littler’s international experience is long-standing and diverse, positioning us to effectively assist employers with the significant challenges of managing employees in multiple countries. Our international employment law practice consists of 100+ lawyers who have worked on projects involving the employment laws of nations across the globe. Our attorneys are fluent in 20+ languages and are actively involved in various international associations, such as the U.S. Council on International Business and the International Bar Association.

Supporting Littler's international employment law practice is a well-established network of working relationships with pre-eminent employment lawyers around the world. Littler is the U.S. member of the Ius Laboris global alliance of leading human resources law practitioners, with member firms in 45 countries and coverage in more than 100 countries.

Visit Website

Legislative Update for the Week of March 8

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Littler Mendelson

Leg Roundup Image 132 by 140.jpgLabor Secretary Discusses Plans for Worker Misclassification, Enforcement Initiatives During Committee Hearing
Testifying before a House subcommittee hearing, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis explained how the agency would use the $116.5 billion in proposed funds and 17,800 full-time equivalent employees outlined in the Department of Labor's fiscal year 2011 budget. Read the full post here. (March 12)

Senate Approves Bill Extending COBRA Subsidies, Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Pension Relief Measures
The Senate passed by a 62 to 36 margin the Tax Extender Act of 2009 (H.R. 4213), legislation that would extend until December 31, 2010, the 65% COBRA premium subsidies and emergency unemployment insurance benefits, both programs that are set to expire in the coming weeks. Read the full post here. (March 11)

Supreme Court to Decide Constitutionality of Certain Background Check Questions for Federal Contractors
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether the government violates a federal contract employee's constitutional right to informational privacy when it: (1) asks in the course of a background investigation whether the employee has received counseling or treatment for illegal drug use within the past year; and (2) asks the employee's designated references for any adverse information that may have a bearing on the employee's suitability for employment at a federal facility, when the information obtained in both scenarios is to be used for employment purposes only and is protected under the Privacy Act. Read the full post here. (March 9)

Trackbacks (0) Links to blogs that reference this article Trackback URL
http://www.globalemploymentlaw.com/mtc/mt-tb.cgi/773
Comments (0) Read through and enter the discussion with the form at the end
Send To A Friend Use this form to send this entry to a friend via email.