Best Littler Labor Podcasts (2025)

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197 - Littler Lounge: Raids, Records, and Red Flags – Inside Immigration Enforcement 20:04

3d ago20:04

20:04

In this episode of Littler Lounge, Claire and Nicole sit down with Littler attorney Shin-I Lowe for a grounded, yet eye-opening conversation about the realities of immigration enforcement in the workplace. From I-9 audits to the high-pressure uncertainty of ICE raids, the discussion explores how employers can distinguish between different types of …

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174 - Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month: From the Court to the Courtroom – Stories of Resilience and Representation 28:07

4d ago28:07

28:07

In this Littler Celebrates episode honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, host Devjani Mishra – a shareholder in Littler’s New York office and co-chair of the firm’s 'Ohana Affinity Group – is joined by Littler attorneys Brandon Mita and Lavanga Wijekoon, along with special guest Jeff Sun, Senior Director and…

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197 - Littler Lounge: What’s Keeping Employers Up at Night in 2025 17:11

10d ago17:11

17:11

Welcome to Littler Lounge, the podcast where employment law meets happy hour energy. Pull up a chair, pour yourself something fizzy, and join us as we unwind with the sharpest minds in labor and employment law. This isn’t your typical legal briefing – we’re trading the boardroom for the breakroom to talk shop, share stories, and unpack the issues s…

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196 - A Look Back at the First 100 Days 23:23

1M ago23:23

23:23

Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute takes a look back at the major policy and regulatory changes that have impacted employers during the first 100 days of President Trump’s second administration and discusses what to expect moving forward.By Littler Labor & Employment Podcast

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173 - Conversations with Women: Personal Stories of Education and Inspiration 14:05

2M ago14:05

14:05

Margaret Parnell Hogan, co-chair of Littler’s Women's Leadership Initiative and shareholder, speaks with Anna Curry Gualano, principal and Littler Learning Group director. They discuss Anna’s journey, the women who have inspired her along the way, and how she, in turn, inspires many at the firm.By Littler

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195 - WPI on California: Major Employment Law Updates on Deck 21:43

2M ago21:43

21:43

Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute examines the current state of employment law legislation in California and the specific laws employers will want to pay attention to now. www.littler.com/wpiBy Littler Labor & Employment Podcast

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194 - What is the Faster Labor Contracts Act? 14:28

2M ago14:28

14:28

Littler attorneys discuss the Faster Labor Contracts Act and how it will potentially amend the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).By Littler Labor & Employment Podcast

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193 - The First 100 Days: The Impact of DOGE on Private Employers 16:53

3M ago16:53

16:53

Kerry Notestine, Shawn Matthew Clark and Yvette Gatling discuss how actions by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are impacting private employers.By Littler Labor & Employment Podcast

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192 - The First 100 Days: Executive Orders Impacting Government Contractors 12:21

3M ago12:21

12:21

David Goldstein and Kelcy Palmer discuss various developments from the Trump Administration and the impact to federal contractors.By Littler Labor & Employment Podcast

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191 - The Fundamentals of Canadian Labor Law: Construction and Successorships 24:29

4M ago24:29

24:29

In the final episode of our podcast series “The Fundamentals of Canadian Labor Law,” Littler attorneys Matthew Badrov and Stephen Shore discuss the complexities surrounding the construction industry in Canada and the basics of successorship.cBy Littler Labor & Employment Podcast

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190 - The First 100 Days: Shakeups at the NLRB and EEOC 22:44

4M ago22:44

22:44

As part of Littler’s “The First 100 Days” podcast series, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald and Bradford Kelley from Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute discuss the major changes to the NLRB and the EEOC.By Littler Labor & Employment Podcast

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189 - The First 100 Days: Executive Orders Impacting Immigration Policy 15:13

4M ago15:13

15:13

In the second episode of Littler's new “The First 100 Days” podcast series, Jorge Lopez and Elizabeth Whiting discuss the executive orders affecting immigration policy and compliance enforcement and the impact on companies who employ foreign workers.By Littler Labor & Employment Podcast

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188 - The Fundamentals of Canadian Labor Law: Strikes and Lockouts 23:11

4M ago23:11

23:11

In the fifth episode of a six-part podcast series “The Fundamentals of Canadian Labor Law,” Littler attorneys Matthew Badrov and Stephen Shore discuss how strikes and lockouts are handled in Canada and which industries are prohibited from doing so.By Littler Labor & Employment Podcast

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187 - The First 100 Days: Increased Immigration Compliance and Enforcement 18:05

4M ago18:05

18:05

This is the first episode of Littler's new “The First 100 Days” podcast series, where Littler attorneys breakdown the significant moves made by President Trump and how those are reshaping the landscape for businesses. In this episode, Jorge Lopez speaks with Sean McCrory about immigration compliance and enforcement, and how employers can be prepare…

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186 - Fundamentals of Canadian Labor Law: Collective Bargaining in Canada 22:56

5M ago22:56

22:56

Littler attorneys Stephen Shore and Matt Badrov discuss what to expect after a union is certified, how to prepare for and what is typically covered by a collective agreement, what to expect in a typical negotiation, and tips for achieving your goals at the bargaining table.By Littler Labor & Employment Podcast

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185 - Fundamentals of Canadian Labor Law: The Certification Process in Canada 27:54

5M ago27:54

27:54

In the third episode of our six-part podcast series, “The Fundamentals of Canadian Labor Law,” Littler attorneys Stephen Shore and Matt Badrov discuss the genesis of union drives, what employers can do in response, card-check certification, secret-ballot votes and automatic certification.By Littler Labor & Employment Podcast

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184 - Fundamentals of Canadian Labor Law: Maintaining a Non-Union Workforce in Canada 22:43

5M ago22:43

22:43

In the second episode of our six-part podcast series, “The Fundamentals of Canadian Labor Law,” Littler attorneys Stephen Shore and Matt Badrov discuss how to maintain a non-union workforce in Canada, through understanding why employees unionize, how to keep employees engaged, how to counteract union messaging and signs of union activity.…

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183 - Fundamentals of Canadian Labor Law: An Overview of Labor Law in Canada 19:25

6M ago19:25

19:25

This is the first episode of a six-part podcast series providing an overview of labor Law in Canada. This podcast is designed for human resources executives, labor relations professionals, in-house counsel, and business leaders to gain a better understanding of labor law in Canada. In this episode, Littler attorneys Stephen Shore and Matt Badrov pr…

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182 - Overturning Precedent: NLRB’s Game Changing Decisions and the Impact on Employers 22:46

6M ago22:46

22:46

This podcast features an in-depth discussion with Littler attorneys Maura Mastrony and Jonathan Levine about recent decisions from the National Labor Relations Board that overturned decades of precedent and what employers might expect moving forward.By Littler Labor & Employment Podcast

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172 - Veterans Day 2024: How Military Service Helps Us Serve Littler Clients 16:01

7M ago16:01

16:01

Emily Haigh, U.S. Army veteran and co-founder of Littler's Veterans Initiative, speaks with Littler attorneys Michael Kibbe, Caroline Lutz and Jonathan Heller, about how their military experience has had a positive impact on their legal practice.By Littler

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181 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Pennsylvania Innocence Project 20:29

7M ago20:29

20:29

Littler Shareholder Rachel Fendell Satinsky speaks with Pro Bono Committee Member Dave Haase regarding her work with the Pennsylvania Innocence Project over the years.As part of the annual National Celebration of Pro Bono hosted by the American Bar Association, Littler is highlighting various pro bono efforts from around the firm. Our attorneys and…

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180 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Assisting Veterans Through Client Partnership 36:11

7M ago36:11

36:11

Pro Bono Committee Member Jenny Schwendemann is joined by Associate Don Nguyen, Customer Success Senior Coordinator Megan Gunn, Director Christie Bhageloe (Veterans Consortium Discharge Upgrade Program) and Associate Corporate Counsel Kate Brown (Amazon) to discuss Littler’s pro bono collaboration with Amazon in support of The Veterans Consortium.A…

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179 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Migrant Families Seeking Asylum 13:12

7M ago13:12

13:12

Littler attorneys Colette Kopon and August Johannsen join Pro Bono Committee Member Lavanga Wijekoon in discussing their participation in Littler’s pro bono clinic, held in collaboration with the National Immigrant Justice Center, focused on assisting migrant families seeking asylum in the U.S.As part of the annual National Celebration of Pro Bono …

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178 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Nonpartisan Election Activities 13:55

7M ago13:55

13:55

Attorneys Sarah Coats, Carly Compton, Christina Cordoza, Chris Johlie and Mark Flores share more about the nonpartisan election activities they have assisted with on a pro bono basis with Pro Bono Committee Member Breanne Martell.As part of the annual National Celebration of Pro Bono hosted by the American Bar Association, Littler is highlighting v…

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119 - Wage Transparency and Pay Equity Issues in Asia 7:50

8M ago7:50

7:50

Littler's Trent Sutton and Thelma Akpan explore key reasons why employers in the APAC region should begin to think about pay equity and wage transparency or prepare to implement their own wage transparency initiatives.By Littler International Employment Law

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171 - Slurs, Smears, and Stereotypes: Rocky Election Road Ahead 1:08:07

10M ago1:08:07

1:08:07

When President Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential campaign last month and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party’s nominee, the move resulted in several historical firsts. It also placed a swift focus on intersectionality and identity politics as tensions mount in the final stretch of the 2024 election cycle.Littler…

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170 - Celebrating Disability Pride Month: Advocating for Inclusive Visual Representation 12:32

10M ago12:32

12:32

Littler’s Anna Curry Gualano is joined by her father, Ashley Curry, to discuss their advocacy work in Alabama to update the traditional accessibility symbol to one that is more inclusive and empowering.By Littler

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169 - Celebrating Pride Month: The Importance of Advocacy and Community 17:30

11M ago17:30

17:30

In celebration of Pride Month, Littler shareholder Mattheus Stephens and associates Trevor Hardy and Jessica Wimsatt discuss their advocacy work for LGBTQIA+ individuals in their local communities. The group also highlights the importance of how being authentically you and sharing your story can help others find community and feel connected.…

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168 - Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month: Finding Community Through the LCLD 10:39

1y ago10:39

10:39

In continued celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Littler shareholder Alyesha Asghar speaks with associates Alan Persaud and Grace Waddell about their experience in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s Pathfinders Program and the inclusive community of legal professionals they joined by particip…

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167 - Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month: Innovation Leads to Growth 6:00

1y ago6:00

6:00

In honor of this year’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month theme “Advancing Leaders Through Innovation,” Littler associate Ed Tsui spoke with Littler shareholder, Lavanga Wijekoon, who shared how he has been able to advance his practice at the firm through innovation.…

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118 - Three Things to Consider when Dismissing Employees in Asia 13:18

1y ago13:18

13:18

This podcast discusses the critical considerations when evaluating whether and how to terminate employees in Asia. Trent Sutton (U.S. qualified lawyer), Soowon Hong (Korean qualified lawyer) and Shiau Sang Tee (Hong Kong and Malaysia qualified lawyer), members of Littler’s APAC Regional Office based in Singapore, set out the general three approache…

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177 - Insight into the H-1B Visa Process 17:01

1y ago17:01

17:01

Immigration associates George Thompson and Deepti Orekondy discuss the nuances and intricacies of filing of an H-1B visa application, including H-1B Cap petitions, and how to help employers maintain H-1B compliance. This podcast delves into common pitfalls and strategic considerations for an employer filing an H-1B petition.…

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176 - Call-to-Action: Immigration Protections for Migrant Families in the U.S. 31:58

1y ago31:58

31:58

Littler’s Lavanga Wijekoon speaks with Ellen Miller of the National Immigrant Justice Center, Jodi Ziesemer of the New York Legal Assistance Group and Laura Lunn of the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network about the work being done across the country to help immigrants and their families who are in desperate need of immigration protections.…

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166 - Conversations with Women: Recruiting and Retaining Women in the Current Legal Landscape 17:01

1y ago17:01

17:01

Littler Women's Leadership Initiative co-chair Margaret Parnell Hogan, interviews fellow Littler attorney Dionysia L. Johnson-Massie, about how respecting women in the workplace helps recruit and retain crucial talent, among other IE&D efforts.By Littler

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165 - Celebrating Black History Month: From Litigation to Literature 22:26

1y ago22:26

22:26

As February comes to a close, we end our celebration of Black History Month with a podcast featuring Littler attorneys and authors in honor of this year’s theme “African Americans and the Arts.” Littler attorney Karimah Lamar, has a thought-provoking conversation with fellow Littler attorneys Michael Wilder and Tiffany Obeng, who share their journe…

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164 - Why DEI Doesn’t Have to DIE: Employer Considerations for Thriving in a Post-Harvard/UNC Era 53:54

1+ y ago53:54

53:54

Since the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University and the University of North Carolina on June 29, 2023, striking down race-conscious admission processes in higher education, it has sent shock waves throughout the corporate community as business leaders consider the decision’s potential im…

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175 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – The National Homelessness Law Center 18:42

1+ y ago18:42

18:42

In our final Pro Bono Week podcast, Jenny Schwendemann discusses homelessness, one of the most significant humanitarian challenges many Americans face today, with Katie Meyer Scott and Carlton Martin of the National Homelessness Law Center.Our Littler attorneys demonstrate their pro bono commitment by providing significant pro bono efforts to commu…

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174 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Veterans Consortium 19:39

1+ y ago19:39

19:39

Littler has a partnership with a firm client through The Veterans Consortium that is focused on helping veterans. David Haase speaks with Littler attorneys Matthew Hank, Neil Alexander, Don Nguyen, Jake Thorn, and Director of The Veterans Consortium's Discharge Upgrade Program Christie Bhageloe about the work they’ve done through the consortium. Ou…

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173 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Robert Leslie Roberson Case 12:36

1+ y ago12:36

12:36

Emily Linn talks with Breanne Martell about the amicus brief she assisted with to seek justice for a neurodiverse individual, Robert Leslie Roberson, who was convicted of murder based on science that has now been debunked.Our Littler attorneys demonstrate their pro bono commitment by providing significant pro bono efforts to community organizations…

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172 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Afghan Refugees 16:11

1+ y ago16:11

16:11

Jenny Schwendemann and Dan Kim share their experience with Lavanga Wijekoon about their collaborative efforts with assisting immigrants from Afghanistan.Our Littler attorneys demonstrate their pro bono commitment by providing significant pro bono efforts to community organizations. These services cover a variety of areas, depending on the interests…

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171 - Navigating the H-1B Visa Process: Common Pitfalls and Considerations 14:03

1+ y ago14:03

14:03

This podcast episode is dedicated to unraveling the complexities of filing an H-1B petition and remaining compliant following an approval. The H-1B visa program is known for its competitiveness, intricate regulations, and fact-specific nature. Whether you're an employer looking to hire and maintain foreign talent or an H-1B applicant, our podcast e…

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163 - Celebrating Disability Pride Month: Adding Disability Inclusion to the IE&D Conversation 28:03

2y ago28:03

28:03

In celebration of Disability Pride Month, Jennifer Duke, Littler Learning Group Director and attorney, talks with Anna Curry Gualano, Littler Principal and co-chair of the firm’s Individuals with Disabilities affinity group, about the importance of disability inclusion and its impact in the workplace for both employers and employees.…

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162 - Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Bringing About Change Through Servant Leadership 16:49

2y ago16:49

16:49

As May comes to a close, we end our celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the second of two podcasts that feature the personal stories of some of our ‘Ohana group attorneys. Littler attorney Brandon Mita has an inspiring conversation with fellow Littler attorneys Nicole LeFave , James Lee and Urvi Morolia about leading …

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161 - AAPI Heritage Month: Sharing Stories of Leadership Through Opportunities in the U.S. Military 21:14

2y ago21:14

21:14

In continued celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Littler's Jennifer Maguire, Sarah Sorensen, and Daniel Kim discuss how their individual experiences in the U.S. Military – as a JAG officer, a military spouse, and an officer – shaped them as leaders, ultimately leading to careers in labor and employment law.…

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170 - H-1B Visa Alternatives 18:32

2y ago18:32

18:32

In this podcast, attorneys Carissa Tyler and Angel Valverde, members of Littler’s Immigration and Global Mobility Group, discuss alternative employment-based visa options for individuals who were not selected in the initial FY 2024 H-1B registration process (H-1B lottery). The visa categories discussed include H-1B cap exempt petitions, O-1s, L-1s,…

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160 - The Rise in Antisemitism in America 26:44

2y ago26:44

26:44

There has been a recent, dramatic rise in antisemitism in the United States. In this podcast, David Goldman, the Executive Director and General Counsel of Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco, shares his perspective on how this trend is impacting our communities and workplaces, and offers some practical insights as to how the development of a sha…

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159 - Conversations with Women: Littler’s Traditional Labor Practice 24:28

2y ago24:28

24:28

To celebrate the last week of Women’s History Month, WLI co-chair Margaret Hogan (Denver), talks with three Littler associates who have shaped their legal careers in the area of traditional labor. Listen as Kameron Miller (Charleston), Ashton Hupman (Washington D.C.) and Brittany Stepp (Philadelphia) tell their stories of being women attorneys in a…

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117 - Employment Contracts in the Americas 21:24

2y ago21:24

21:24

Littler Shareholders Courtney Wilson and Juan Carlos Varela discuss the practical implications of employment contracts in the Americas and their interaction with non-compete agreements and confidentiality clauses. In this podcast, Courtney gives the audience a summary of the common misconceptions employers have when structuring their employment agr…

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116 - Return to Work: Challenges and Practical Recommendations 17:18

2+ y ago17:18

17:18

In this How to Do Business in the Americas podcast series installment, Shareholder Juan Carlos Varela and Rodrigo Tajonar, Chief People Officer of the Boston Globe Media, discuss how organizations are dealing with the aftermath of the pandemic in the workplace.By Littler International Employment Law

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158 - A Conversation on Black Resistance, Resilience and Being Real 41:14

2+ y ago41:14

41:14

As February comes to a close, Littler is capping off our celebration of Black History Month with a special podcast highlighting the voices of some of our Black attorneys. Kimberly Dobson (Long Island, NY) talks with fellow Littler attorneys, Kim Carter (San Diego, CA), Jason Byrd (New York City, NY), and Taylor Lawson (Memphis, TN) about how they’v…

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