Maine Greatly Expands Department of Labor’s Enforcement Powers Against Employers | Littler Employers in Maine will soon face enhanced penalties for any violation of state employment laws under a recently enacted law granting the Pine Tree State’s Department of Labor broad enforcement powers...

Effective July 14, 2026, Maine’s new law (LD 1587) expands the DOL’s power to investigate and penalize employment law violations and adds mandatory posting and employee notice requirements – raising compliance and reputational risk. https://bit.ly/4tPs3DP #MaineLaw #HRCompliance

We’re hiring in Seattle! Littler seeks an attorney with 2+ years of class action labor & employment law experience. WA license required. Salary $190K–$260K, plus bonus eligibility. Apply: https://bit.ly/4cHNssA
#Hiring #EmploymentLaw #SeattleJobs

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Greenville, South Carolina! 🎉 We had a great discussion on the evolving HR challenges employers face in today’s rapidly changing workplace. We truly enjoyed the conversation and hope to see you again soon!
#EmploymentLaw #HRTrends #WorkplaceEvolution

HR teams cautiously experiment with using AI to help set workers' pay The technology can augment the work of human compensation professionals, but a range of legal and privacy concerns are slowing adoption, sources told HR Dive.

In an HR Dive article on AI and pay decisions, Littler’s Britney Torres says AI may improve consistency – but employers remain legally responsible. Any use should include human oversight, strong governance, and regular bias reviews. https://bit.ly/4tOPCMZ #EmploymentLaw #AIinHR #HRCompliance

Blow the Whistle, Get Paid: Treasury’s New Proposed Weapon Against Financial Crimes, Including Healthcare Fraud | Littler On March 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released a proposed rule to implement a new whistleblower reward program.

Treasury and FinCEN proposed a new whistleblower bounty program targeting financial crime, especially healthcare fraud. With rewards tied to enforcement penalties, employers should strengthen compliance now. https://bit.ly/423HEDH #EmploymentLaw #Whistleblower #Compliance

Today, #WeRemember the millions of lives lost in the Holocaust and honor the courage of survivors and rescuers. Together with communities around the world, we reflect on the past and reaffirm our commitment to confronting intolerance and advancing equality.
#YomHaShoah #HolocaustRemembranceDay

Speaking to Law360 Employment Authority, Littler’s Alex MacDonald said legal challenges to DOL rules are inevitable. After Trump v. CASA, disputes will focus on nationwide injunctions under the APA. (subscription required) https://bit.ly/3O9bseX #EmploymentLaw #WageAndHour #DOL

Law Student Networking Reception at Littler's San Diego Office

It was a pleasure sharing Littler’s culture, values, and the work we do with the next generation of legal talent.
#SanDiego #FutureAttorneys #LegalCareers

Law Student Networking Reception at Littler's San Diego Office

What a fantastic evening at Littler’s San Diego office! 🌟 We loved hosting a law student networking reception filled with great conversations, new connections, and meaningful insights.

Littler Welcomes Shareholder Kathleen Lucchesi in Charlotte | Littler CHARLOTTE (April 13, 2026) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Kathleen (“Kathi”) Lucchesi as a shareholder in its Charlotte office. Luc...

We’re thrilled to welcome Kathleen “Kathi” Lucchesi as a shareholder in Littler’s Charlotte, NC office. Kathi brings more than 20 years of experience across the full spectrum of labor and employment law, and we’re excited to have her on the team. https://bit.ly/4c7ELrt
#EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw

Form I-9 Updates: ICE Sets Aside Many of the Prior Positions for Determination of Substantive and Procedural Errors | Littler On March 16, 2026, the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued new rules regarding substantive and technical violations of Form I-9. These changes were made to ICE’s “Form I-9 Inspection U...

ICE’s revised I‑9 fact sheet expands what qualifies as a substantive violation, making many technical errors fine‑eligible. Employers should reassess I‑9 practices and consider internal audits now. https://bit.ly/47RZYmC #EmploymentLaw #I9 #HRCompliance

Policy Week in Review – April 10, 2026 | Littler WIOA Reauthorization Introduced

Wondering what’s shaping workplace policy right now? Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute covers the latest federal and local developments in its April 6-10 analysis, with practical takeaways for employers. #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw #WorkplacePolicy #HRInsights Read more: https://bit.ly/4soZax2

We embraced the spirit of #LocalEverywhere in a big way during our 2026 Global Wellness Challenge, focusing on strengthening our overall health and well‑being – because true wealth starts with good health.
#GlobalWellness #WellbeingAtWork #EmployeeWellness #HealthyWorkplace

Oregon Court Clarifies That Asking for a Raise Is Protected by Wage Transparency Law | Littler In a clarification of Oregon’s wage transparency statute, the Oregon Court of Appeals has held that ORS 659A.355 protects an employee from retaliation for merely asking for a raise, even where no clai...

An Oregon Court of Appeals ruling confirms that asking for a raise is protected activity under the state’s wage transparency law. Employers may deny raises – but cannot retaliate for the request, even without alleged pay inequity. https://bit.ly/3OwJABs #EmploymentLaw #WageTransparency #OregonLaw

Join us next week at the DMEC Compliance Conference! Visit Littler at Booth 112 and catch our attorneys presenting on key FMLA, ADA, leave, and accommodation issues.
Full agenda: https://bit.ly/4sPUUap
#DMEC2026 #HRCompliance

State heat illness laws are accelerating as OSHA’s federal standard remains pending. Virginia has approved new requirements, with Colorado and Rhode Island considering similar measures. Employers should prepare now: https://bit.ly/4t5vk1M
#WorkplaceSafety #EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance

Now Hiring in Austin! Littler is looking for an attorney with 3–6 years of labor & employment law experience and strong litigation skills to join our Austin office. Excellent academic credentials required.
Interested? Apply here: https://bit.ly/40UvaNF #LaborLaw #EmploymentLaw #Litigation #NowHiring

Littler is proud to announce that Ted Schroeder has been elected to the Board of Directors. We congratulate Ted on this well‑deserved achievement and look forward to his leadership and continued contributions to the firm. #Leadership #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw https://bit.ly/4dEXprN

Littler Lounge: Accommodations Unleashed - What Employers Need to Know About Service and Emotional Support Animals | Littler What happens when employees ask to bring animals into the workplace – and how should employers respond? In this episode of Littler Lounge, hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave are joined by Littler shareholder Trevor Hardy to unpack the landscape of se...

🐾 Animals at work – easy answer or legal risk? On Littler Lounge, Claire Deason, Nicole LeFave and Trevor Hardy discuss service animals, ESAs and workplace accommodations – and why it’s rarely simple. 🎧 Listen now! https://bit.ly/4czFxxp
#EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance

Paid Leave after Termination: Key Takeaways from a New German Federal Labor Court Decision on Employment Contracts and Company Cars | Littler Once a German employment relationship has been terminated, employers often seek to remove the terminated employee from day-to-day operations as quickly as possible—whether for data-protection reasons,...

In a March 25, 2026, ruling, Germany’s Federal Labor Court held that blanket clauses allowing paid leave at an employer’s sole discretion are unenforceable. Employers must justify paid leave on a case‑by‑case basis. https://bit.ly/4c8F19L #EmploymentLaw #GermanLaborLaw #HRCompliance

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Mt. Laurel for our second Prevailing Wage Compliance Workshop! We truly appreciate the thoughtful engagement and insightful discussion throughout the day. #NewJersey #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw

Germany’s Federal Labor Court ruled that rejecting an applicant for wearing a religious headscarf is unlawful discrimination – even if a recruiter made the decision. Employers remain liable, and blanket bans or vague rejection reasons won’t stand.
https://bit.ly/4sqRmKZ #EmploymentLaw #Germany

🎉 Congratulations to Littler’s Michael Stefanilo! 🎉
We’re proud to celebrate Michael’s selection as a Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America (LCA) – a well‑deserved recognition of his excellence and ethical leadership in litigation.
#LegalExcellence #Leadership

What do employers need to know about independent contractors and California EDD payroll tax audits? YouTube video by Littler

Independent contractor issues in California can trigger serious payroll tax risks. Littler’s Caroline Lutz and Damon Ott explain what employers need to know about classification pitfalls and California EDD audits. #EmploymentLaw #California #IndependentContractors https://youtu.be/Gw8dPbWv8Bg

Stephanie Goutos Joins Littler as New Chief AI Officer To Lead AI Strategy Across Global Platform | Littler The world’s largest employment and labor law practice embeds AI leadership at the highest levels of firm strategy and client service

We’re excited to welcome Stephanie Goutos as Littler’s first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. Stephanie will help advance our AI strategy, guide responsible adoption and strengthen how we serve clients at scale. We’re thrilled to have her leadership. #AIinLaw #Leadership https://bit.ly/4srT92H

UK Government Confirms Commitment to Introduce Mandatory Ethnicity and Disability Pay Gap Reporting for Large Employers | Littler As part of its “Plan to Make Work Pay,” the UK Government pledged to introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers via a draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill....

UK government plans mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for large employers. Timing is unclear, but the move signals a major shift in pay transparency and compliance. What should employers do now? Read more: https://bit.ly/4vyJ8DJ #UKEmploymentLaw #PayTransparency

Now hiring! Join the Littler CaseSmart (LCS) team as Counsel, Discovery. We’re seeking an attorney with 4+ years of labor & employment litigation experience and licensure in their state of residence. Learn more about this role and LCS: https://bit.ly/4caVAlL
#EmploymentLaw #NowHiring

We’re excited to share that Littler has once again earned the top spot in Vault’s 2027 Best Law Firms for Labor & Employment Law! A huge congratulations and thank you to our outstanding team.
#LaborLaw #EmploymentLaw https://bit.ly/3T5MMD2

A lawsuit over AI notetakers should be on every HR leader's radar A class action against AI notetaker Otter.ai raises questions about consent, privacy and employer liability.

HR Executive highlights insights from Littler’s Bradford Kelley and Zoe Argento on the growing privacy risks tied to AI transcription and recording tools – and what employers should watch as a related class action lawsuit moves forward. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dy37M3 #AIinHR #DataPrivacy