Employment Matters

In our new 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 Malta. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Ann Bugeja ( GVZH Advocates / Malta) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive ema...

In this series, our legal specialists offer employers guidance on many hot topics, including: hybrid work modalities, the administration of labor agreements, vaccinations and other health & safety considerations needed to build a successful “Return to Work” strategy, and much more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Pet...

In our new 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 Quebec. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Olivia Girouard ( Loranger Marcoux / Quebec) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to re...

In this series, our legal specialists offer employers guidance on many hot topics, including: hybrid work modalities, the administration of labor agreements, vaccinations and other health & safety considerations needed to build a successful “Return to Work” strategy, and much more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Pet...

In this episode, we discuss the vaccine mandate in New York City and what it means for employers. We also discuss whether booster shots are required, reasonable accommodations, penalties for noncompliance, and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Holly Goodman ( Gunster / Southern Florida) Guest Speaker: Robert Holtzman...

Many countries have recently enacted laws related to the right of employees to disconnect from work for guaranteeing a work-life balance. Colombia is one of those countries where recently the Congress approved a new bill that introduced a legal definition of the right to disconnect for limiting the faculty of employers to contact and reach employees after work hours or during rest periods. In any...

In our new 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 Indonesia. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speakers: Fahrul S. Yusuf ( Soewito Suhardiman Eddymurthy Kardono / Indonesia) & Syahdan Aziz ( Soewito Suhardiman Eddymurthy Kardono / Indon...

In our new 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 France. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Philippe Durand ( August Debouzy / France) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future program...

Last Friday, December 17th, we learned that the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, dissolved the stay previously placed on OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard by the Fifth Circuit.  Today, Nita and Fiona will be providing further insight on what this decision means for employers and employment requirements for vaccinations, face coverings, and testing. Subscribe to our podcast toda...

In this episode, we discuss what the gig economy is, the pros and cons as they relate to Hungary, and expected new rules for the country. Stay tuned to Employment Matters for more podcasts on this topic from other European jurisdictions. Also register now to view our on-demand webinar on the gig economy in Europe. Moderator: Kato Aerts ( Lydian / Belgium) Guest Speaker: Eszter Bohati ( CERHA HEMPE...

In our new 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 New York. Moderator: Steve Hirschfeld ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speakers: Ginger Schröder ( Schröder, Joseph & Associates / Western New York), Robert Holtzman ( Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel L...

In this episode, we discuss the main advantages and disadvantages of the 'gig economy' model in Malta and Serbia. We also learn more about misclassification of independent contractors and equal pay rules. Stay tuned to Employment Matters for more podcasts on this topic from other European jurisdictions. Also register now to view our on-demand webinar on the Gig Economy in Europe. Moderat...

In this series, our legal specialists offer employers guidance on many hot topics, including: hybrid work modalities, the administration of labor agreements, vaccinations and other health & safety considerations needed to build a successful “Return to Work” strategy, and much more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Pet...

In this episode, we discuss the different employment rights for employees and self-employed workers in Belgium and France, who can challenge an individual’s employment status, market trends and emerging issues in relation to the gig economy, and more. Stay tuned to Employment Matters for more podcasts on this topic from other European jurisdictions. Also register now for our webinar on December 14...

In this episode, we discuss challenges for employers in Northern Ireland seeking to recruit migrant workers under the current immigration system, as well as developments to the current immigration system planned for 2022. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Philippe Durand ( August Debouzy / France) Guest Speaker: Rob Tubman...

In our new 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 Ethiopia. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Haymanot Belay Zeleke ( Mesfin Tafesse & Associates / Ethiopia) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email in...

In this series, our legal specialists offer employers guidance on many hot topics, including: hybrid work modalities, the administration of labor agreements, vaccinations and other health & safety considerations needed to build a successful “Return to Work” strategy, and much more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Pet...

In our new 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 Colorado. Moderator: Steve Hirschfeld ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speakers: Mark Wiletsky & Laurie Rogers ( Holland & Hart LLP / Colorado) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to rece...

In this series, our legal specialists offer employers guidance on many hot topics, including: hybrid work modalities, the administration of labor agreements, vaccinations and other health & safety considerations needed to build a successful “Return to Work” strategy, and much more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Pet...

In our new 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 Hong Kong. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Cynthia Chung & Elsie Chan ( Deacons / Hong Kong) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to...

In this series, our legal specialists offer employers guidance on many hot topics, including: hybrid work modalities, the administration of labor agreements, vaccinations and other health & safety considerations needed to build a successful “Return to Work” strategy, and much more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Pet...

In this episode, we discuss recent changes to the law on sexual harassment in the workplace in China. We talk specifically about employer obligations, potential penalties for not fulfilling these obligations and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Cynthia Chung ( Deacons / Hong Kong) Guest Speaker: Xiaoyan Zhao ( JunHe...

In this episode, we discuss challenges employers are facing when implementing mandatory vaccination policies, including requests for religious exemptions. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Mark Alward ( Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Guest Speakers: Gabriel Joshee-Arnal & Chris Monfette ( Neuman Thompson / Alberta) S...

In our new 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 Hungary. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Eszter Bohati ( Cerha Hempel / Hungary) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

In this series, our legal specialists offer employers guidance on many hot topics, including: hybrid work modalities, the administration of labor agreements, vaccinations and other health & safety considerations needed to build a successful “Return to Work” strategy, and much more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Pet...