Employment Matters

From Employment Matters - Europe : In this episode, we discuss the most common grounds of dismissal in Ukraine, along with the most common mistakes employers make during the process of termination. Additionally, we chat about the Ukrainian government's recent approval of digital work records, as opposed to traditional paper records. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employm...

From Employment Matters - Europe : In this episode, we discuss a French employee's right to disconnect from their IT tools and how this right can be implemented. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Michaela Felisiak ( Beiten Burkhardt / Germany) Guest Speaker: Philippe Durand ( August Debouzy / France) Support the show...

In this episode, we provide a general overview of the status of the pandemic in Australia, along with recent developments in the gig economy, changes proposed to remuneration reporting requirements, and changes to the country's laws on casual employees. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Marion Carles-Salmon ( DFDL / V...

From Employment Matters - Europe : In this episode, we discuss the process foreign employers must go through and the laws they must abide by when hiring employees residing in Poland. 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: Emilia May ( Miller Canfield / Poland) Support th...

In this episode, we discuss the recently enacted recreational cannabis law in New Mexico, where it will become legal in 2022. In Illinois, recreational cannabis has been legal since January, 2020. On this podcast, we had the opportunity to compare the situations between the two states, and predict some issues that New Mexico employers may face down the line. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay...

In this episode, we follow-up on Episode 252 , where we predicted what to expect from OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard. Now that the guidance has been released, we chat about key requirements & deadlines, legal challenges, and its focus on the healthcare industry. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Susan Deniker...

From Employment Matters - Europe : In this episode, we discuss the option of non-employees, or freelancers, in Macedonia. We weigh the pros and cons of freelance work, and how they compare to employees. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Michaela Felisiak ( Beiten Burkhardt / Germany) Guest: Marija Jankuloska ( Georgi Dimit...

In this episode, we discuss the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's recent provisions to its labour code addressing prohibited discrimination. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderators: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) & Chloё Loubser ( Bowmans / South Africa) Guest Speaker: Sara Khoja ( Clyde & Co - Saudi Arabia...

From Employment Matters - Europe : In this episode, we discuss COVID-related termination restrictions in Turkey, as well as the legal consequences of violating these restriction provisions. We also chat about alternative options for employers and Government Subsidy Programs. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Philippe Duran...

In this episode, we discuss COVID-19 restrictions that are still in place as employees begin returning to the workplace. We also chat about the EEOC's recent guidance on mandatory vaccination policies, and how employers can handle employee concerns. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Susan Deniker ( Steptoe & Johns...

From Employment Matters - Europe : In this episode, we discuss several topics as they relate to the return to work process in Norway. As many offices are gradually reopening, employers must consider factors like vaccination, productivity of home work, and potential for infection at the workplace. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Mod...

In this episode, we chat with one of our members from Arkansas, who provides a local and national overview of vaccination and masking requirements for employers. We also discuss recent guidance from the EEOC on how employers can incentivize the vaccine for their employees. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Tara Stingley (...

From Employment Matters - Europe : As part of a new law, EU member states are obligated to implement the EU directive on whistleblowing into national law by the end of this year.  In this episode, we explore the differences in EU law and Swiss law as they relate to whistleblowing.  Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Philipp...

The expectation in the first 100 days of the Biden Administration was a renewed focus on immigration policy.  What has changed and what can you expect in the near future?  In this webinar to podcast, we take a dive into immigration matters for US employers.  Our legal experts review the current rules and regulations and give you a sneak peek into the future. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay...

In this episode, we explain what employers can expect from the proposed OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard, what it is anticipated to cover, and what industries may see the greatest impact. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Susan Deniker ( Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC / West Virginia) Guest Speaker: Sarah Reiner ( GrayRobins...

In this episode, we discuss the challenges employers can face when dealing with employees who behave poorly while off-duty. We explain why discipline can be tricky, as each circumstance is different. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speakers: Mark Alward & Jeff Pal...

In this episode, we provide updates on Colorado's new pay equity law, and what employers should know. We also discuss the new paid sick leave law and paid family medical leave in Colorado. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Tara Stingley ( Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP / Nebraska) Guest Speaker: Ma...

From Employment Matters - Europe : In this episode, we discuss a variety of issues impacting Ireland due to the global pandemic. We cover vaccinations, employees who have relocated, returning to work, the future of work, and benefits we can take away from the lockdown experience. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Philippe...

In this episode, we provide an update on how employers can handle political speech in the workplace, and how to determine whether (and to what extent) to discipline employees for offensive speech that has a political dimension. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Tara Stingley ( Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather,...

In this episode, we provide a general overview of what has transpired overseas with visa processing at US embassies and consulates around the world, and how that has affected the ability of certain folks to obtain a visa overseas and travel to the US. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Susan Deniker ( Steptoe & Johnson,...

In this episode, we discuss the new ban on non-competes in Washington, D.C., including unique challenges posed by the law. We offer a California-based perspective, where non-competes have been banned for some time. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speakers: Parker Thoe...

In this episode, we discuss what makes Delaware a unique place to practice employment law, as well as how the state has been impacted by the pandemic. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speakers: Lauren Russell & Adria Martinelli ( Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor...

In this podcast, we outline some topics that will be discussed in greater detail on May 18th in our webinar: US Business Immigration: The Road Ahead Under the Biden Administration . In this webinar, our legal experts will review the current immigration rules and regulations under the Biden Administration and give you a sneak peek into the future. Click the above link to register now! Subscribe to...

Over the past year, students have filed COVID-19 class actions against hundreds of higher education institutions across the country claiming an entitlement to tuition and fee refunds because of the required move to on-line education.  In this webinar to podcast, our legal experts provide a summary of these cases and insights as to what the results in cases to date mean for future defense or proact...

In this episode, we discuss employer's obligations regarding employee privacy in Canada, specifically British Columbia. 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 Speaker: Keri Bennett ( Roper Greyell LLP / British Columbia) Support the show Register on the ELA website here...