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At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI’s updates on federal, state, and local matters. Federal Government Shutdown Continues The federal government shutdown continues with no end in sight. Both Republicans and Democrats are dug in their positions, i.e., Senate Republicans continue efforts to advance the House-passed clean continuing resolution (a stopgap measure allowing additional time to clear individual spending bills) that would reopen and fund the government through November 21, and Democrats want to negotiate the inclusion of the expiring Affordable Care Act healthcare subsidies as part of a deal to reopen the government. Neither side is gaining traction. The House remains out of session. Senate Republicans met with President Trump at the White House for lunch on Tuesday as a show of unity. On Wednesday, the Senate voted down the continuing resolution for the 12th time, with a final vote of 54-46, falling shor...

Welcome to FP’s First 100 Days Report for Employers. ( click here to access the full report ) The first 100 days of any new administration set the tone for what’s to come—and in 2025, that tone has been unmistakable: bold, fast-moving, and deeply consequential for employers. From sweeping personnel shifts to executive orders reshaping workplace policy, President Trump’s return to the White House has already led to dramatic changes in labor and employment law. Agencies are moving quickly, priorities are shifting sharply, and new flashpoints are emerging almost daily. For business leaders, the need for clear-eyed insight and proactive strategy has never been greater. That’s why we’ve created this special  100-Day Report —a snapshot of where things stand, where they’re headed, and what your organization should be doing to keep pace. With chapters covering everything from artificial intelligence and noncompetes to DEI, labor relations, immigration, and workplace safety, this series b...