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   Number 1: 231 - Littler Lounge: The Global Ripple Effect – When World Events Reach the Workplace

   Tariffs. The United Nations. Global conflict. Supply chains. If those weren’t on your employment law bingo card, they probably should be. Hosts Nicole LeFave and Claire Deason welcome Littler’s Lavanga Wijekoon to discuss how world events have a way of showing up in the workplace. From human rights due diligence and international labor standards to platform workers, global supply chains, and cross-border compliance challenges, the episode spans a wide range of issues facing multinational employers. Also on the itinerary: the workforce implications of trade policy and geopolitical uncertainty – all part of a conversation that covers a lot of ground without requiring a passport. And if the conversation occasionally sounds like an international relations seminar, that's because today’s workplace challenges rarely stop at the border. https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/podcast/littler-lounge-global-ripple-effect-when-world-events-reach-workplace

   August 12, 2026·24min
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   Number 2: 229 - Littler Lounge: When the World Cup Meets the Workday – From Watch Parties to Wage Claims

   The FIFA World Cup is making its presence felt in workplaces around the world, bringing with it a few compliance considerations for employers. In this episode, Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave explore the wage and hour questions that can arise whenhttps://www.littler.com/news-analysis/podcast/littler-lounge-when-world-cup-meets-workday-watch-parties-wage-claimsveryone loves a good match, nobody wants an unexpected wage claim. Although this conversation is inspired by the World Cup, the takeaways apply anytime employees have one eye on work and the other on a big event. https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/podcast/littler-lounge-when-world-cup-meets-workday-watch-parties-wage-claims

   July 09, 2026·19min
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   Number 3: 228 - Littler Lounge: Orders Received – A USERRA Compliance Briefing

   The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) doesn’t operate like a typical HR policy or leave law – and treating it that way can create risk. In this episode, hosts Nicole LeFave and Claire Deason are joined by Shelley Ericsson and James McGehee to explore how this unique law governs employee rights and employer obligations. From notice requirements with a low bar and numerous exceptions to protections that can span years, the group unpacks what sets this law apart – and why it can catch even the most sophisticated employers off guard. Along the way, they challenge some common assumptions and explain why a “we’ll handle it like other leave” approach doesn’t work. They also cover recent developments and important nuances, including expanded anti-retaliation protections and enforcement trends, along with practical steps employers can take now to strengthen compliance and avoid costly surprises. https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/podcast/littler-lounge-orders-received-userra-compliance-briefing

   June 11, 2026·22min
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   Number 4: 119 - New York Anti-Sexual Harassment Requirements Take Full Effect

   Earlier this year, New York State adopted anti-sexual harassment legislation that the Governor described as the "strongest and most comprehensive" in the country, and that is now fully effective. As of October 9, 2018, employers must distribute to all New York-based employees an updated anti-sexual harassment policy that covers a number of key areas. Over the next 365 days, employers also must train all New York-based employees regarding sexual harassment and retaliation, and repeat such training annually thereafter. New York City has a similar sexual harassment training requirement that goes into effect on April 1, 2019. In this podcast, Littler attorneys Devjani Mishra and Emily Haigh help employers operating in New York State and City navigate these new requirements.

   October 09, 2018·35min
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   Number 5: 118 - Positive Employee Relations Training: How Employers Can Benefit from Employee Engagement

   Littler attorneys Michael Kessel, Russ McEwan and Alan Model, out of our Newark office, discuss the importance of cultivating “employee engagement” to foster a productive, invested workforce. They also describe the new Littler Positive Employee Relations Series, which offers customized, intensive training to supervisors on the causes of negative morale and then arms them with practical tools to spot and handle problems before they get out of hand. https://www.littler.com/service-solutions/llg/positive-employee-relations

   August 06, 2018·14min
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