Josh Kirkpatrick

AI and Technology; Class Action; Contractors, Staffing and Contingent Workers; Discrimination and Harassment; Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets; Wage and Hour

Joshua B. Kirkpatrick provides frequent service and pragmatic advice to clients. He represents clients in a wide range of employment and labor law matters in federal and state court in Colorado and Montana, in arbitration and mediation, and before numerous government agencies. He has litigated hundreds of cases arising under dozens of laws regulating the employment relationship, including cases involving claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Josh has extensive litigation experience relating to state and federal wage and hour issues, including many claims that have involved attempts by plaintiffs to obtain class action or collective action treatment. His practice also focuses on consulting with a wide range of employers on wage and hour compliance, ensuring best practices, and avoiding class litigation. He is a core member of Littler’s Wage and Hour practice group.

Josh has particular knowledge of legal issues involving the contingent workforce impacting companies in the staffing, recruiting, PEO, and “gig economy” industries. He is legal counsel for the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS).

Josh frequently partners with clients on the benefits and risks of introducing artificial intelligence systems in the workplace. He is a member of Littler’s AI & Technology Practice Group and chairs the Firm’s AI Governance Committee with respect to internal development and deployment of AI tools.

Josh has significant clients in the following industries:

Financial services and “Fintech”

Internet and technology

Hospitality and restaurant

Broadcasting

Retail

Construction

Josh frequently presents before attorneys, human resources professionals and employer organizations on:

Wage and hour issues

Workplace discrimination and harassment

Contingent workforce issues

Artificial Intelligence