Employment Matters

In today's episode, we provide important advice for employers in Canada including what not to include in employment contracts, as well as recent developments in the law in Saskatchewan. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Mark Alward ( email ) ( Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Guest Speaker: George Green ( email ) ( McKerch...

In today's episode, we discuss the Labour Relations Act changes that came into effect in November, 2024, including the certification changes and essential services, and the outcomes of these changes. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Mark Alward ( email ) ( Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Guest Speaker: Ken Dolinsky ( ema...

In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Wisconsin. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Steve Hirschfeld ( email ) ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Scott Beightol ( email ) ( Michael Best & Friedrich LLP / Wisconsin) Support the show Registe...

The EU Pay Transparency Directive will introduce gender pay gap reporting obligations across the EU. It also introduces pay assessments, as well as other measures to increase pay transparency in recruitment and in the workplace. The Directive aims to ensure equal pay between men and women for equal work or work of equal value. The Directive applies to people working in the EU, irrespective of wher...

Following the recent earthquake tremors in Bangkok, many companies—especially those in high-rise offices—have expressed confusion and concern about proper HR protocol and legal responsibility in the aftermath of natural disasters. While the physical impact was minimal, the emotional and operational aftershocks were widely felt. Given Japan’s extensive crisis preparedness culture and Rikisuke’s leg...

On today's episode, we discuss recent developments in US Higher Education, including Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard , and the new significance behind this case under the Trump Administration, as well as the "Dear Colleague" letters issued by the US Department of Education this year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worl...

In today's episode, we discuss the fact that Israel has been in a state of war for the past year, and how this has impacted work in labor law. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Nuno Gouveia ( email ) (Miranda Alliance / Fátima Freitas Advogados / Angola) Guest Speakers: Ilan Winder ( email ) & Noah Feller-Maman ( email...

Today, we're thrilled to have Mr. Simon Denye, Managing Director of Harmless Harvest Thailand with us. He is a dynamic leader and an expert in his field, known for his unique insights and innovative approach. With more than 11 years of experience in USA/UK and 21 years in South East Asia, Mr. Denye has worked on groundbreaking projects that have had a real impact in the food and agriculture i...

In this podcast, we dive into the fascinating connections between sports, labor economics, and labor law. Why do labor economists study sports? Because professional sports provide a unique, measurable environment to test core economic principles. Through the lens of sports, we also look at race and gender biases in areas like the NBA MVP vote and even NCAA tournament selections. With the help of s...

In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Kentucky. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Steve Hirschfeld ( email ) ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Carmine Iaccarino ( email ) ( Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC / Kentucky) Support the...

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Chloë Loubser ( email ) ( Bowmans / South Africa) Guest Speaker: Sian Gaffney ( email ) ( Bowmans / South Africa) Support the show Register on the ELA websit...

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Chloë Loubser ( email ) ( Bowmans / South Africa) Guest Speakers: Gwendy Bannerman ( email ) & Lilian Kodjoe ( email ) ( n. Dowuona and Company | ALN Gha...

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Chloë Loubser ( email ) ( Bowmans / South Africa) Guest Speaker:  Laila Elibrachy ( email ) ( Ibrachy & Dermarkar / Egypt) Support the show Register on t...

On today's episode, we discuss a new immigration development that impacts some nationalities travelling to the UK called the Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme (ETA). Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Kato Aerts ( email ) ( Lydian / Belgium) Guest Speakers: Elaine McIlroy ( email ) & Erin McLafferty ( email ) ( Bro...

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Nuno Gouveia ( email ) (Miranda Alliance / Fátima Freitas Advogados / Angola) Guest Speakers: Silvia Mota Carvalho ( email ) ( Miranda Alliance – Cabinet Ngu...

In today's episode, we discuss a variety of OSHA updates, including what changes at Federal OSHA we can expect in the New Administration, whether there any Federal OSHA rule-making efforts we should keep in focus moving forward, and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Tara Stingley ( email ) ( Cline Williams Wright Joh...

In today's episode, we discuss two of the major federal statutes that relate to non-discrimination in higher education - Title IX and Title VI, including strategies that institutions can utilize during these shifting political winds. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Marcia DePaula ( email ) ( Steptoe & Johnson PLLC )...

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Nuno Gouveia ( email ) (Miranda Alliance / Fátima Freitas Advogados / Angola) Guest Speaker: Patrick Okello ( email ) ( ALN Rwanda | K Solutions and Partners...

In today's International Women's Day special episode, we discuss maternity leave in Thailand and how the benefits compare to other countries in the region, as well as key considerations for employers and employees when setting up remote work agreements. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Cynthia Chung ( email ) ( Deaco...

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Philippe Durand ( email ) ( August Debouzy / France) Guest Speakers: Chris Boyle ( email ) ( Brodies LLP / Scotland), Marianne Parkinson ( email ) ( Travers...

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Simon Söderholm ( email ) ( Advokatfirman Vinge / Sweden) Guest Speakers: Camilla Cuculiza ( email ) ( Plesner / Denmark) & Ólafur Eiríksson ( email ) (...

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Simon Söderholm ( email ) ( Advokatfirman Vinge / Sweden) Guest Speakers: Mikko Hanni ( email ) ( Castrén & Snellman / Finland) & Siri Falch-Olsen (...

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host:  Philippe Durand ( email ) ( August Debouzy / France) Guest Speaker: Borja González Elejabarrieta ( email ) ( Gómez-Acebo & Pombo Abogados / Spain) Suppo...

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Philippe Durand ( email ) ( August Debouzy / France) Guest Speaker: Kelly Papadaki ( email ) ( Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm / Greece) Support the show Re...

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Kato Aerts ( email ) ( Lydian / Belgium) Guest Speakers: Francesca Pittau ( email ) & Michele Bignami ( email ) ( ADVANT Nctm / Italy) Support the show R...