Best Littler Labor Podcasts (2025)

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209 - Littler Lounge: Data Doesn’t Lie – Following the Digital Footprints in Workplace Lawsuits 17:45

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Think your digital trail is just background noise? Think again. In this episode, discover how data – from social media to id badge swipes – can alter the trajectory of a workplace lawsuit. Hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave team up with eDiscovery attorney Don Myers to unpack the tech, tactics and real-world stories behind modern litigation. Fro…

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208 - Littler Lounge: From Sports Brackets to Benchmarks – Navigating the Legal Side of Workplace Contests and Incentives 21:46

13d ago21:46

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What do fantasy football, March Madness brackets, and workplace raffles have in common? They might all be gambling – and they might be happening on your company’s time and devices. Steve Silver, Littler shareholder and chair of the Maine Gambling Control Board, joins hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave to explore how gaming law is showing up in t…

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207 - Littler Lounge: Redefining “Reasonable” – Religion and the Workplace 22:12

28d ago22:12

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Hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave are joined by Littler attorney Devjani Mishra for a conversation that starts with pandemic-era policy puzzles and ends somewhere near the Supreme Court. From temperature checks in parking lots to a tidal wave of exemption requests, they trace how COVID and the Groff v. DeJoy decision have reshaped the legal fra…

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206 - Littler Lounge: Pull Up a Chair! Let’s Talk Leave and Accommodations 23:47

1M ago23:47

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Hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave welcome Littler attorney Alexis Knapp for a deep dive into the world of leave and accommodations. From the surge in mental health-related requests to the role of return-to-work policies in leave requests, Alexis shares what it’s like to be in the thick of it – fielding everything from open-ended FMLA certificat…

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205 - Littler Lounge: Thinking About Getting PAID 2.0? Here’s What Employers Need to Know 14:42

2M ago14:42

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Just when we thought we had our summer schedules set, the Department of Labor decided to shake things up. In this special episode, hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave call in Littler attorney Lee Schreter for a quick huddle on the return of the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program. What is PAID 2.0? Why now? And should employers…

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204 - Littler Lounge: Behind the Screen – Fraud, Fatigue and Other Considerations of Remote Work 26:50

2M ago26:50

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Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave dive headfirst into one of the wildest twists in remote work yet: North Korean laptop farms. Yes, you read that right. What starts as a conversation about post-pandemic remote work compliance quickly turns into a real-life cyber-thriller involving allegations of fake employees, IT gigs and millions of dollars funnele…

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203 - Littler Lounge: From Tip Jars to Service Charges – And Now, No Tax on Tips?! 25:03

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In this episode of Littler Lounge, hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave are joined by Littler attorneys Dan Boatright and David Jordan to dive into the wild world of tipping. From airport kiosks and frozen yogurt shops to hibachi grills and PTA apps (yes, really), tipping has gone rogue – and as it shows up in more unexpected places, the legal que…

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202 - Littler Lounge: The Labor Law Pendulum – Navigating Change in 2025 25:51

3M ago25:51

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Hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave sit down with labor attorneys Brendan Fitzgerald and Arrissa Meyer to explore the evolving labor landscape in 2025. From the surprising breadth of protected concerted activity to the leadership shakeups at the National Labor Relations Board, the conversation covers the legal and cultural forces shaping today’s …

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175 - Celebrating Pride Month: Intersectionality and the Power of Living Authentically 17:07

3M ago17:07

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In this Littler Celebrates episode honoring Pride Month, Shareholders Trevor Hardy and Jennifer Orr share their personal journeys of coming out – both as LGBTQ+ and as individuals with disabilities. They reflect on how these intersecting identities have shaped their resilience, fueled their growth, and empowered their legal careers. Their conversat…

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201 - Immigration Sweeps and Employer Strategy: Prioritizing Workplace Safety Amid Enforcement 15:03

3M ago15:03

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Jorge Lopez and Bruce Buchanan unpack the evolving landscape of immigration enforcement, focusing on the rise of workplace “sweeps” by ICE (i.e., U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)). They break down the differences between administrative warrants, judicial search warrants, and "knock and talk" tactic…

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200 - Littler Lounge: Don’t Let That Whistle Blow Up Your Business 20:26

3M ago20:26

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The whistle’s blowing – and it’s louder (and more lucrative) than ever. In this episode, hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave are joined by Littler attorney Greg Keating for a high-energy and detailed conversation about the rising tide of whistleblower claims and what it means for employers trying to stay ahead of the curve.From eye-popping bounty…

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199 - Littler Lounge: AI on the Job – The Newest Member of Your Workforce 23:02

4M ago23:02

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In this episode of Littler Lounge, hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave sit down with Littler attorneys Niloy Ray and Alice Wang to unpack the buzz – and the reality – around artificial intelligence in the workplace. From the algorithms behind popular playlists to the cutting-edge tools reshaping hiring and employee monitoring, the conversation ex…

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

4M ago20:04

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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

4M ago28:07

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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

4M ago17:11

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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

5M ago23:23

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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

6M ago14:05

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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

6M ago21:43

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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

6M ago14:28

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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

7M ago16:53

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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

7M ago12:21

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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

8M ago24:29

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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

8M ago22:44

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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

8M ago15:13

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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

8M ago23:11

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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

8M ago18:05

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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

9M ago22:56

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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

9M ago27:54

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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

9M ago22:43

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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

10M ago19:25

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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

10M ago22:46

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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

11M ago16:01

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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

11M ago20:29

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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

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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

11M ago13:12

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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

11M ago13:55

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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

12M ago7:50

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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

1y ago1:08:07

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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

1y ago12:32

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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

1y ago17:30

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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

1+ y ago10:39

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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

1+ y ago6:00

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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

1+ y ago13:18

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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

1+ y ago17:01

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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

1+ y ago31:58

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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

1+ y ago17:01

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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

1+ y ago22:26

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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

2y ago53:54

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

2y ago19:39

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

2y ago18:42

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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…