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

Littler’s Chicago office hosted a Rising 2L reception last week, connecting with 2nd‑year law students interested in employment & labor law and sharing what it’s like to build a career at Littler.
Curious about how you can #BeYOUatLittler? Check out: https://bit.ly/3ElTUY6 #EmploymentLaw

Littler’s Niloy Ray will deliver a keynote at the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit on May 5, sharing insights on AI, legal risk, and the future of recruiting. See the agenda: https://bit.ly/4vdkUyj
#AIinHR #Recruiting

Littler’s Kelly Cardin spoke with the ABA Journal about the broader cultural impact of pay equity and pay transparency laws – and what these shifts mean for employers and the workplace. (Subscription required) https://bit.ly/4c90xto
#PayEquity #PayTransparency #WageAndHour

Looking for a flexible next step? Littler is hiring an attorney with 8+ years of employment litigation experience for a full‑time remote EPLI role. Join a nationally recognized team – wherever you’re based. See available states and learn more: https://bit.ly/4eyWyFP #LegalCareers #EmploymentLaw

Puerto Rico Supreme Court Holds that Commercial Image Rights Require Written Transfer and Revocable Consent | Littler In Osvaldo Friger Salgueiro v. Mech-Tech College, LLC; Mech-Tech Management, LLC; Artificial Intelligence, 2026 TSPR 30, 218 D.P.R. ___, the Puerto Rico Supreme Court held that any transfer of commerc...

Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court ruled that commercial image rights require written consent – and that consent can be withdrawn at any time, even after employment ends. The decision has important implications for employers using images in advertising. https://bit.ly/4t6zx52
#PuertoRico #EmploymentLaw

Littler Opens Fourth Portugal Office with Porto Location | Littler PORTO, PORTUGAL (April 7, 2026) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, today announced the opening of a new office in Porto, Portugal. The Porto offi...

We’re excited to share that Littler Portugal is growing – w/ a new office in Porto! As our 4th location in the country, this expansion builds on our presence in Lisbon, the Algarve & Coimbra and brings our #LocalEverywhere approach to employers across Portugal. bit.ly/4csL3lw

Littler’s Niloy Ray spoke with Bloomberg Law about the legal risks employers face when using AI tools – even as the Trump administration pushes for a federal AI policy framework. (subscription required) https://bit.ly/4siVInF #AIinHR #EmploymentLaw #WorkplaceAI #HRCompliance

UK: Consultation Launched on Threshold for Triggering Collective Redundancy Obligations | Littler Currently, collective redundancy consultation (and the requirement to submit the HR1 form to the Government) is triggered where an employer is proposing to dismiss as redundant, within a period of 90 days or less, 20 or more employees at one establishment.

UK collective redundancy rules are set to change under the Employment Rights Act 2025. A new organisation‑wide consultation threshold and doubled protective awards could raise risk for employers. What’s being proposed and how can employers prepare? Read more: https://bit.ly/4trALYK #UKEmploymentLaw

Catch Littler’s Lillian Manning at the Missouri Employment Conference discussing accommodating neurodiversity & mental health conditions at work, including ADA considerations, fitness‑for‑duty issues & practical employer strategies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41dcObw #Neurodiversity #ADACompliance

We’re excited to welcome our newest associates who joined us in the first quarter of the year. We’re so glad to have such talented people joining our team!
Interested in building your career and learning how you can #BeYOUatLittler? Visit https://bit.ly/3wdulB3 #LegalCareers #EmploymentLaw

Shelley Ericsson Joins Littler as Shareholder in Kansas City | Littler KANSAS CITY (April 6, 2026) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Shelley Ericsson as a shareholder in its Kansas City office. Ericsson jo...

We’re delighted to welcome Shelley Ericsson as a shareholder in Littler’s Kansas City office! Shelley brings deep experience navigating complex workplace disputes and trial matters. https://bit.ly/47KFlZC
#EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw #KansasCity

Neurodiverse employees are submitting more accommodation claims at work Adjusting meeting structures, better sensory environments, investing in assistive technology and having flexible work hours are all ways to support neurodiverse employees.

Littler’s Jeff Nowak spoke with Employee Benefits News about the nuances of workplace accommodations for neurodiversity and how employers can foster more inclusive environments. (subscription required) https://bit.ly/3Q0dmPq
#Neurodiversity #WorkplaceInclusion #EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance

Congratulations to Littler’s Bradford Kelley on being once again selected to serve on Law360’s Employment Authority Discrimination Editorial Board. A well deserved recognition of his leadership and insights into employment law. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sYd0Yi
#EmploymentLaw

AI's $130M lobbying blitz hands HR the real AI compliance burden AI lobbying surges to record $92M+ in 2025 as federal policy favors flexibility, forcing HR leaders to build internal governance.

Littler’s Britney Torres shared with HR Executive that regulators and plaintiffs’ attorneys are increasingly viewing AI tools as extensions of the employer – raising important considerations for how organizations deploy and oversee workplace technology. #AI #EmploymentLaw https://bit.ly/4tjIR5w

Happy Easter to all who are celebrating! 🐣🌸 Wishing our clients, colleagues and friends around the globe a season of renewal, fresh beginnings and bright days ahead.
#HappyEaster #Easter #CelebratingTogether

Policy Week in Review – April 3, 2026 | Littler White House Releases FY27 Budget Request

Wondering what’s shaping workplace policy right now? Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute covers the latest federal and local developments in its March 30–April 3 analysis, with practical takeaways for employers. #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw #WorkplacePolicy #HRInsights Read more: https://bit.ly/4sQOatc

Canada: Minimum Wage Increases in 2026 | Littler Canadian employers will see a number of minimum wage increases take effect in 2026 at both the federal and provincial/territorial levels. While most of these adjustments are tied to inflation and foll...

Minimum wage increases are rolling out across Canada in 2026 – at both the federal and provincial levels. While many are tied to inflation, the combined impact may affect labour costs, payroll systems and compliance for multi‑jurisdictional employers. https://bit.ly/41b9Bt0 #CanadaEmploymentLaw

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Short Hills! We appreciated your time, engagement and great conversation throughout the day. It was wonderful connecting with so many leaders from across New Jersey’s employer community. #NewJersey #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Short Hills! We appreciated your time, engagement and great conversation throughout the day. It was wonderful connecting with so many leaders from across New Jersey’s employer community. #NewJersey #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw

Gender-Neutral Job Evaluation in the EU: Assessment of the Utility of the New EU Toolkit | Littler The issue of fair and gender-neutral pay is increasingly coming into focus for employers in the EU. Directive (EU) 2023/970—also known as the Pay Transparency Directive (PTD), requires employers to ha...

EU pay transparency is moving from concept to compliance. A new EIGE toolkit offers guidance on gender‑neutral job evaluation under the PTD – but it’s not binding & won’t replace national law. What should employers watch? https://bit.ly/3O2dz3V #EUPayTransparency #EmploymentLaw

DOL Issues Guidance on Eligibility Requirements for States that Offer UI Benefits for Striking Workers | Littler Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a series of Questions and Answers to help states remain in compliance with federal unemployment insurance (UI) law regarding striking emplo...

New U.S. Department of Labor guidance clarifies when striking workers may qualify for unemployment benefits – and what states and employers must do to comply. The update has key implications for strikes and job‑search requirements. Read more: https://bit.ly/41aKO8k #LaborLaw #HRCompliance

California’s Automated Decisionmaking Technology Regulations: Seven Steps for Employers | Littler Effective January 1, 2027, many California employers must comply with a challenging and detailed set of new requirements before using automated decisionmaking technology (ADMT) for certain employment ...

California employers using automated decision‑making tools face major new compliance obligations in 2027. New rules will require risk assessments, transparency, privacy updates, and employee rights processes – making early planning critical. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bXQDuK #California #AIinHR

Littler’s Kim Carter and Theodora Lee attended – and Littler proudly sponsored – the National Bar Association’s Gertrude E. Rush Conference and Awards Gala, honoring Gertrude Elzora Durden Rush, a trailblazer in the legal profession.
#Leadership #LegalCommunity #LocalEverywhere

Littler seeks an attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience to join its Unfair Competition & Trade Secrets Practice Group in Texas. Fast‑paced role with hands‑on responsibility. TX bar required. Austin or Houston. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3XAPEuj #LegalCareers #LitigationJobs

No Papers so no Wages? No Way, Says the New Jersey Supreme Court | Littler New Jersey’s Wage and Hour Law (WHL) requires that employers pay the minimum wage established by law and an overtime premium for work in excess of 40 hours per week. New Jersey’s Wage Payment Law (WPL...

A New Jersey Supreme Court ruling confirms employers must follow wage and hour laws regardless of immigration status and that barter arrangements can’t replace lawful pay. What does this mean for compliance and recordkeeping? Read more: https://bit.ly/4m1DFRc #NewJersey #EmploymentLaw

Catch Littler’s Niloy Ray at the SIOP Annual Conference in New Orleans as he joins a panel on “AI in Employee Selection: State, Federal, and Litigation Updates.” The session covers the latest legal developments shaping workplace AI. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dhPalk #EmploymentLaw #AIinHR #SIOP2026

No Joke: Recent Employment Laws and Legislative Proposals | Littler Legal obligations for employers typically concern topics like paid sick leave, antidiscrimination protection, and pay equity, but each year legislation also addresses niche or emerging areas or peculi...

Some employment laws go beyond the basics – think gold bar wages, pet bereavement leave, & bans on employee microchipping. A new roundup highlights lesser‑known state bills from the past year that could still affect employer compliance. Read more: https://bit.ly/4sOjXev #EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance

Congratulations to Littler Austria, Littler Belgium, Littler Denmark, Littler France, Littler Germany, Littler Ireland, Littler Italy, Littler Norway, Littler Portugal, Littler Spain (Abdon Pedrajas), and Littler Switzerland on this outstanding achievement.

Littler is proud to announce that our colleagues across Europe have been ranked in the 2026 EMEA Legal 500, recognizing their excellence in employment law.
#Legal500 #EmploymentLaw #EMEA #LocalEverywhere