Littler Labor & Employment Podcast

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 funneled to fund weapons programs. Claire breaks down how...

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 questions get a little...fuzzy. They explore where ti...

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 workplace. They discuss how generational dynamics,...

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" tactics—highlighting information to help employers in pl...

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 awards to new twists with the Trump administrati...

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 explores how AI is already changing the game. The gr...

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 enforcement actions – and why that distinction mat...

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 shaping the workplace today. In each episode, we ta...

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.

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/wpi

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

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

David Goldstein and Kelcy Palmer discuss various developments from the Trump Administration and the impact to federal contractors.

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.c

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.

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.

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.

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 prepared.

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.

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.

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.

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 provide an overview and structure of Canadian labor...

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.

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 professional staff demonstrate their commitment...

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. As part of the annual National Celebration of Pro...