Best Littler Labor Employment 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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169 - Layoffs/RIFs – A Discussion on Strategies for Immigration Compliance 20:48

2+ y ago20:48

20:48

An increasing number of employers, especially those in the tech industry, are conducting layoffs or reductions in force. What happens to foreign workers in these situations, whose work visas are often tied to their jobs? What options are available to foreign nationals who are in the process of obtaining permanent residency or are seeking to retain …

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115 - 2023 Outlook of the Americas – Prepare Your Workforce for a Year of Challenges 18:20

2+ y ago18:20

18:20

In this "How to Do Business in the Americas" podcast series installment, Littler attorneys Lori Brown, Jorge Sales Boyoli and Juan Carlos Varela discuss relevant labor and employment issues employers will face in the Americas in 2023. Topics include managing “wandering workers,” making staffing decisions in this period of economic uncertainty, and …

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168 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Law Firm Antiracism Alliance: Police Brutality 11:32

2+ y ago11:32

11:32

Nicole LeFave, Vinay Patel and Garrick Chan share their experience with Jenny Schwendemann of working on a collaborative effort through the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance.Littler attorneys provide pro bono services in a variety of areas, depending on the interests of individual attorneys. The firm values and encourages the community-minded and pro bo…

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166 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Pet Rescue 10:40

2+ y ago10:40

10:40

Mike Dissinger and Jenny Schwendemann tell the story of how Mike’s love of dogs led him to start working with a pet rescue organization in Las Vegas (as well as taking home a new pup in the process).Littler attorneys provide pro bono services in a variety of areas, depending on the interests of individual attorneys. The firm values and encourages t…

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165 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Adoption in Alaska 7:54

2+ y ago7:54

7:54

Renea Saade and Breanne Martell talk about an Alaska adoption case with a great outcome.Littler attorneys provide pro bono services in a variety of areas, depending on the interests of individual attorneys. The firm values and encourages the community-minded and pro bono efforts of our lawyers and staff.…

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164 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – National Immigrant Justice Center Asylum Case 8:45

2+ y ago8:45

8:45

Jeronimo Simonovis and Lavanga Wijekoon discuss an asylum case before U.S. immigration authorities that Jeronimo won involving a woman and her 8-year-old son.Littler attorneys provide pro bono services in a variety of areas, depending on the interests of individual attorneys. The firm values and encourages the community-minded and pro bono efforts …

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134 - Transformation of the American Workforce: Challenges and Next Steps 18:41

2+ y ago18:41

18:41

Labor force participation is falling, the skills gap is widening, and certain industries are struggling to recover post-pandemic. In this podcast, Michael Lotito, co-chair of Littler Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) and Shannon Meade, executive director of WPI, discuss the historic transformation of the American workforce and what needs to be done …

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114 - The Works Council Under Dutch Law 15:20

2+ y ago15:20

15:20

In this episode, Jasper Hoffstedde and Dennis Veldhuizen shed light on the works council’s purpose and added value in the decision-making process. For U.S.-based listeners, Dennis’ quick side-by-side comparison of union vs works council rights may be of interest. Furthermore, all of the basics are explained: when and how to set up a works council, …

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163 - Types of Advertising Outreach Employers Must Do Before Hiring Foreign Nationals 16:24

3y ago16:24

16:24

Before offering a foreign national a permanent position, an employer must demonstrate to the Department of Labor that it tested the market and could not find a U.S. worker to fill the role. How can an employer show it properly tested the U.S. labor market to satisfy the DOL’s requirements under the Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) proces…

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113 - The Termination Clause in Dutch Employment Agreements Explained 11:14

3y ago11:14

11:14

Jasper Hoffstedde and Fleur van Lieshout of Littler’s Amsterdam office discuss the termination clause in Dutch employment agreements. The termination clause seems an easy and straightforward clause; you simply invoke the clause and terminate employment, right? For the employee that is indeed in the case, but the employer has another hoop to jump th…

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112 - Dutch Non-Compete Clauses Explained 20:00

3y ago20:00

20:00

Jasper Hoffstedde and Eric van Dam of Littler’s Amsterdam office discuss non-compete clauses in Dutch employment agreements. A non-compete clause may be agreed upon in writing in indefinite-term employment agreements with a person of age (18+). For fixed-term employment agreements, additional conditions apply. Such conditions are strict, which more…

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162 - Candid COVID Conversations: Florida’s New COVID Law 21:37

3+ y ago21:37

21:37

Nancy Johnson and Kimberly Doud of Littler’s Orlando office are back to discuss Florida’s new law relating to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and its interplay with the status of federal requirements. Nancy and Kimberly discuss how employers in Florida can understand if they need to comply with the new law, what the opt-outs are, and how the new law inte…

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161 - Candid COVID Conversations: Florida and OSHA’s ETS 21:56

3+ y ago21:56

21:56

Nancy Johnson and Kimberly Doud of Littler’s Orlando office are back to discuss the state of vaccine mandates in Florida including the impact of OSHA’s announced ETS. Nancy and Kimberly discuss considerations for Florida employers given the ETS mandates and potential Florida legislative action related to vaccine mandates generally.…

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160 - Hospitality Employers and the new OSHA ETS 16:41

3+ y ago16:41

16:41

Now that OSHA has released its long-awaited Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) relating to the COVID-19 vaccine, join Littler for a discussion about how it will impact hospitality employers. Shareholders Alka Ramchandani-Raj, co-chair of Littler’s Occupational Safety and Health Group, and Rachel Fendell Satinsky, discuss the OSHA ETS requirements a…

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159 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts: Representing Theatres and Producers 13:51

3+ y ago13:51

13:51

Jenny Schwendemann and Gary Glaser discuss Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts and Gary’s work representing Off-Broadway theatres and producers.Littler attorneys provide pro bono services in a variety of areas, depending on the interests of individual attorneys. The firm values and encourages the community-minded and pro bono efforts of our lawyers and …

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158 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – National Immigrant Justice Center: Representing Asylum Seekers 12:54

3+ y ago12:54

12:54

David Haase and Lavanga Wijekoon talk about cases referred from the National Immigrant Justice Center and Lavanga’s work representing asylum seekers in the United States.Littler attorneys provide pro bono services in a variety of areas, depending on the interests of individual attorneys. The firm values and encourages the community-minded and pro b…

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157 - Pro Bono Week Podcast – Eight Million Stories: Appellate Work in Criminal Law 9:41

3+ y ago9:41

9:41

Breanne Martell and Nicole LeFave discuss Eight Million Stories and Nicole’s appellate work in criminal law.Littler attorneys provide pro bono services in a variety of areas, depending on the interests of individual attorneys. The firm values and encourages the community-minded and pro bono efforts of our lawyers and staff.…

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