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On March 20, 2026, the White House released its long-awaited policy framework for governing the use and development of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision-making technology. While not breaking new ground, the framework outlines the Trump administration’s legislative recommendations to remove burdens on AI development and establish federal preemption of AI governance, though implementation remains uncertain. This move contrasts with the approach many other countries have taken, which is to focus regulations on protecting individual rights and liberties. 0:00 6:19 Quick Hits The Trump administration released an AI policy framework, largely reiterating the administration’s previously stated policy goals to promote AI. In particular, the framework urges Congress to establish preemption of state and local regulations to promote innovation. The likelihood of these policy goals being fully implemented is uncertain at this time. The “ National Policy Framework for Artificial ...

Takeaways The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division released three new FLSA opinion letters on 09.30.25, the first issued by the second Trump Administration. The opinion letters address which restaurant employees can participate in a tip pool, whether firefighters’ emergency pay must be factored into their regular rate of pay, and whether two physically connected entities with shared operations are joint employers under the FLSA. Although the opinion letters do not break new ground, they provide useful examples of how the government interprets important provisions of the FLSA. Related links Tip pool opinion letter:  FLSA2025-03 Firefighters’ emergency pay opinion letter:  FLSA2025-04 Joint employer opinion letter:  FLSA2025-05 DOL Opinion Letters page   Article The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued three new opinion letters interpreting the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) on Sept. 30, 2025. The letters are the first of the new administration...

At a Glance AI presents both challenges and opportunities for labor-management relations. This article outlines some key labor positions on AI and offers practical guidance for employers navigating this evolving landscape. Artificial intelligence (AI) presents both a large opportunity for employers — and potentially a source of reputational risk — depending on how its adoption is handled. As AI transforms the workplace, unions are responding with a mix of concern, advocacy, and strategic adaptation. For employers—especially those in unionized environments—understanding these responses is essential to effective labor relations and for ensuring compliance with emerging legal and regulatory frameworks.    This article outlines some key labor positions on AI and offers practical guidance for employers navigating this evolving landscape. 1 “AI” here will refer to an emerging definition of “AI system,” set down in EU law and recently adapted in a proposed AI law for New York. The d...