Employment Matters

A hazardous condition at a multiemployer worksite causes potential liability to each and every employer there, regardless of which employer caused the hazard or exposed its employees to that hazard.  While OSHA’s multiemployer worksite doctrine is most commonly associated with the construction industry, employers in every industry sector need to understand its reach and how best to minimize liabil...

The new Supreme Court ruling prohibits employers from discriminating against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. In this webinar to podcast, legal experts discuss how this landmark decision impacts the employment landscape and what it means for employers. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from l...

In this webinar to podcast, we discuss the natural tensions between expression and speech on campus and address issues frequently arising in the current social and political climate. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global), Michael Porter ( Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP / Oregon...

From Employment Matters - Europe : In this episode, we discuss the current economic crisis and its effect on unemployment, support for employees/employers when faced with reduced work and macro-economic relaunch plans for the future. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Michaela Felisiak ( Beiten Burkhardt / Germany), Zizi Pop...

From Employment Matters - Europe : In this episode of Employment Matters - Europe, we discuss legal bases for vacation entitlements of employees in Germany. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Philippe Durand ( August Debouzy Avocats / France) & Stefan Lochner ( Beiten Burkhardt / Germany) Support the show Register on the...

From Employment Matters - Europe : In this episode of Employment Matters - Europe,  we discuss Bulgarian legislation regarding terminating and hiring employees remotely. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Michaela Felisiak ( Beiten Burkhardt / Germany) &  Maya Todorova ( Dinova Rusev & Partners / Bulgaria) Support th...

From Employment Matters - Europe : In the very first episode of our Employment Matters - Europe channel, we discuss the status of the pandemic in France, furloughs, redundancies and employment terminations. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Michaela Felisiak ( Beiten Burkhardt / Germany) & Philippe Durand ( August Debou...

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In this webinar to podcast, we discuss the key measures that should be taken into consideration for businesses in Europe who are being forced to reduce their workforce due to the pandemic. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers:  Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global), Philippe Durand ( August Debouzy Avocats / France),...

In this episode, we discuss common concerns related to returning to work as well as legal considerations for employers who need to address these concerns expressed by their employees. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. To take the National Return to the Workplace Survey created by the CCA, click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/rt...

In this webinar to podcast, we discuss the new tri-lateral trade agreement and its purpose in leveling the playing field in terms of total labor costs in the US, Canada & Mexico. The agreement imposes certain liabilities on US and Canadian employers doing business in Mexico & will dramatically affect workers in Mexico & the ability to unionize their workplace. Subscribe to our podcast...

In this episode, we discuss the potential legal issues employers may face once a COVID-19 vaccine is available to the public. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) & Laura Pasqualone ( Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP / Arizona) Support the show Register on the ELA website h...

In this episode, we discuss best practices for employers dealing with complaints of inappropriate or unlawful conduct in the workplace. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) & James Kondopulos ( Roper Greyell LLP / British Columbia)  Support the show Register on the ELA websit...

In this podcast, we outline some topics that will be discussed in greater detail on September 30th in our webinar: Campus Speech in 2020: Social Justice, Social Media, COVID-19 and an Election . In this webinar, attorneys who regularly provide legal counsel to institutions of higher education will address the issues frequently arising in the current social and political climate. Click the above li...

In this webinar to podcast, legal experts discuss the challenges employees are facing due to schools having hybrid or all virtual schedules. Hot topics discussed include:  Compliance with the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act – Child Care Provisions Compliance with Other Federal, State and Local Leave Laws Telework Considerations Privacy Concerns Practical Solutions for Supporting Employees Fa...

In this special webinar to podcast, experts provide and discuss scenarios related to handling OSHA inspections and investigations amid business reopening (rebound effect) with a focus on issues specifically related to OSHA enforcement actions and methods during the pandemic. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Peter Walts ( Employment Law A...

In this episode, we discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on travelers returning to Germany from risk areas. Areas affected include business trips as well as vacations, and must result in self-quarantine for fourteen days. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) & Michaela Felisiak ( Beiten...

In this episode, we discuss the relevance of retaliation claims in the COVID-19 era for employers in the United States. Topics include the increase in frequency of claims due to COVID-19, how to defend against such claims, importance of timing, common mistakes, and more. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Allia...

In this episode, we discuss employment issues like mandatory & voluntary COVID-19 tests, medical questionnaires, contact tracing apps, and data privacy in Vietnam. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) & Marion Carles ( DFDL / Vietnam ) Support the show Register on the ELA website here t...

In this special edition of Employment Matters, we focus on how the pandemic has affected bars, restaurants, and the hospitality industry in the United States. Other industries mentioned include the meat packing industry, theme parks, and night clubs. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) & R...

In this episode, we focus on teleworking regulations in Paraguay, as well as suspensions and compensation for employees infected by COVID-19. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Also find our Spanish podcast, Asuntos Laborales on your favorite podcast streaming service. Speakers: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance ) & Eusebio López ( Vouga Abo...

In this episode, we learn more about key developments in the Tanzanian workplace and how COVID-19 is affecting businesses. Listen to Episode 144 of Employment Matters to compare the status of the pandemic in Tanzania from April to now. Speakers: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance ) & Shemane Amin ( A&K Tanzania ) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitat...

This episode focuses on the legal issues that arise as institutions of higher education examine necessary adjustments to their academic programs & operations in the face of our new reality. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global), James Thelen (The University of Maine), Naomi Haslitt ( Miller...

In this episode, experts from across Canada will discuss considerations for re-opening including: Federal and Provincial Rules & Requirements Employment Rights / Human Rights / Safety Considerations Modified Work Arrangements Return to Work Plan The New Normal Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / G...

In this episode, we have gathered three employment law experts from Qatar, UAE & KSA to provide updates on returning to the workplace, government aid & more. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global), Rachael Smith ( Clyde & Co - Qatar ), Sabrina Saxena ( Clyde & Co - UAE ) & Sam...