Employment Matters

In today's episode, we discuss the National Labor Relations Board’s conclusion on the Stericycle   case, addressing evaluation of workplace rules and whether they violate the NLRA. Read Chad's article on this topic here . Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Susan Deniker ( email ) ( Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Vir...

In today's episode, we discuss what the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) is, how it's different from a class action, the history of arbitration in California with class actions & more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Holly Goodman ( email ) ( Gunster / Southern Florida) Guest Speaker: Dan Handman...

In this episode, we discuss the enforcement of image or personality rights under the Uganda Data Protection Act. 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: Norman Mulira ( email ) ( MMAKS Advocates / Uganda) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive emai...

In this episode, we discuss what a substantial change in working conditions means, how employers should be making these changes, whether employees can withdraw their consent after giving it, and more. 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: Nisa Saraç ( email ) ( Kar...

In this episode, we discuss the US Supreme Court's recent decision in the Groff v. DeJoy case regarding religious accommodations and what employers need to do to ensure compliance with Title VII. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Susan Deniker ( email ) ( Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia) Guest Speaker: Parker Th...

In this episode, we discuss what measures employers are required to have in place to prevent harassment and intimidation at the workplace, changes regarding severance pay, rights created for breastfeeding mothers & more. 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: Alex...

In today's episode, we discuss the recently enacted and controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Uganda, including who it impacts, what activities are prohibited, and how it will affect employers. 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: Ernest...

In this episode, we discuss Decree No. 88 of 2023 regarding Guidelines for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence in the Workplace in Indonesia. This Decree was issued in May of this year, and provides follow-up guidelines on implementing regulation for the Sexual Harassment Law that was issued in 2022. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts...

In this episode, our speakers discuss their firm's philosophy regarding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, their achievements as part of their firm's Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, the role clients play in DE&I within their firm, and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Read about Steptoe & Johnson PLLC&a...

In this episode, we discuss the recent memo issued by the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on May 30th. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Read Crowe & Dunlevy's article on this topic here . Host: Susan Deniker ( email ) ( Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia) Guest Speakers: Allen Hutson (...

In line with the global trend of employers having to rethink the normal ways of working, there seems to be a growing interest in the use of Employer of Record (EOR) service providers to engage workers. In today's episode, we discuss key advantages and risks of using an EOR in South Africa. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host:...

With the new General Labor Law finally being approved by the National Assembly, we discuss what will happen to employment contracts for a fixed term in Angola. 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: Elieser Corte Real ( email ) & Adail...

In this episode, we provide an overview of the topics we will be discussing on our upcoming webinar, "Enforcement of US Child Labor Laws Heats up This Summer: Federal and State Regulations Employers Need to Know About." Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register for our webinar on June 20th here. Host: Tara Stingley ( email...

In today's episode, we discuss the US Department of Labor's recent guidance relating to remote workers, including FMLA leave and breaks. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Holly Goodman ( email ) ( Gunster / Southern Florida) Guest Speakers: Megan Mitchell ( email ) & Lindsey Locke ( email ) ( Arnall Golden Gregory...

On this episode, we discuss data protection in Angola, including the duties of companies to comply with these data protection laws. 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: João Luís Traça ( email ) (Miranda Alliance / Angola) Support the show...

In this episode, we discuss the UK's point-based immigration system, where employers can register to obtain a sponsor license and then sponsor the visas for skilled employees who meet certain requirements.  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: Katie Good ( email ) &...

In this episode, we discuss how Iowa’s drug testing law is different from other US states, what circumstances employers can drug test in Iowa, 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 Johnson & Oldfather, LLP / Nebraska) Guest Speaker: Ben Roach ( email ) ( Nyemaster Goode...

In this episode, we discuss visa-related challenges and key considerations for inward investors setting up businesses in the UK. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.  Host: Daniel Hund ( email ) ( ADVANT Beiten / Germany) Guest Speakers:  Elaine McIlroy ( email ) & Erin McLafferty ( email ) ( Brodies LLP / UK - Scotland) Support the...

In early February, we discussed the expanded protections for pregnant and nursing employees in the US under the PWFA and the PUMP Act.  Today we continue our discussion on this topic, based on recent guidance released by the EEOC and DOL, as employers prepare to comply with the requirements of each of these laws.    Listen to our February episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/223251/12218937 Ho...

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 Korea. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speakers: Rob Flemer ( email ) & Yongjae Jung ( email ) ( Kim & Chang / Korea) Support the show Register on the ELA webs...

On today’s episode, we’ll be getting the latest on non-compete agreements in California, including: when are they enforceable? what’s the difference with a non-solicitation agreement? where are we with the FTC’s proposed ban on non-competes? what should employers do? Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Holly Goodman ( email ) ( G...

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: Josh Salsburey ( email ) ( Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney / Kentucky) Support the show Reg...

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 Italy. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speakers: Michele Bignami ( email ) & Francesca Pittau ( email ) ( ADVANT Nctm / Italy) Support the show Register on the ELA...

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 Maine. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Steve Hirschfeld ( email ) ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speakers: Jim Erwin ( email ) & Katie Porter ( email ) ( Pierce Atwood LLP / Maine) Support the show Regis...

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2022 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 Speaker: Christopher Peitsch ( email ) ( Cerha Hempel / Austria) Support the show Register on the ELA website...