Employment Law Alliance

Employment Matters

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An Employment Law podcast series for human resource executives and in-house counsel which features conversations with labor and employment lawyers with global expertise on key employment law topics and trends, immigration news and other important HR legal solutions for global and multinational companies.

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Employment Law Alliance

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Business

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www.ela.law

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 142: LATAM - Mercosur - COVID-19 Guide for Employers 26.04.2020

In this special edition of Employment Matters, we are focusing on how workplaces in the Mercosur region have been impacted by the pandemic. Earlier in the month, the ELA's Latin American firms compiled a white paper with answers to some FAQs for employers. Follow along with the document to stay up-to-date with Latin American employment regulations. Look for Episode 136 to hear Mexico's p...

Episode 141: Immigration Alert: US Presidential Proclamation Update 24.04.2020

In this special edition of Employment Matters, several of our US immigration law experts discuss the recent proclamation from the Trump administration. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Todd Photopulos ( Butler Snow LLP / Tennessee), Elizabeth Gibbes ( Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP / South Carolina), Jenifer M. Brown ( Ice Miller L...

Episode 140: LATAM - Pacific Alliance - COVID-19 Guide for Employers 23.04.2020

In this special edition of Employment Matters, we are focusing on how workplaces in the Pacific Alliance have been impacted by the pandemic. Earlier in the month, the ELA's Latin American firms compiled a white paper with answers to some FAQs for employers. Follow along with the document to stay up-to-date with Latin American employment regulations. Look for Episode 136 to hear Mexico's...

Episode 139: COVID-19 in Africa: Updates from Kenya 21.04.2020

In this special COVID-19 edition of Employment Matters, we speak with Sonal Sejpal (ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna) about how Kenyan employers & employees are handling the pandemic. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Sonal Sejpal Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Episode 138: COVID-19 @ The Workplace - The SE Asia Experience 17.04.2020

In this special edition of Employment Matters, we have gathered a panel of employment law experts from across Southeast Asia. They provide key updates for employers looking to address issues related to COVID-19 in the workplace. Stay tuned for more coronavirus news & insights on our podcast as well as our webinars. Speakers: Jenny Tsin , Atul Gupta , Suganthi Singam , Fahrul S. Yusuf & Rus...

Episode 137: COVID-19 on Campus: Navigating Higher Ed for International Students During the Pandemic 16.04.2020

In this special installment of Employment Matters, we speak with immigration law experts about the challenges international students in higher education are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay tuned for more coronavirus news & insights on our podcast as well as our webinars. Speakers: Melanie Keeney & Leigh Cole Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invit...

Episode 136: Mexico - COVID-19 Guide for Employers 13.04.2020

In this special edition of Employment Matters, we are focusing on how the Mexican workplace has been impacted by the pandemic. Earlier in the month, the ELA's Latin American firms compiled a white paper with answers to some FAQs for employers. Stay tuned for more insight on these questions from our other Latin American jurisdictions. Speakers: Raquel Ortiz ( Santamarina y Steta / Mexico) Supp...

Episode 135: PPP & Loan Info for Employers in the Midst of the Pandemic 10.04.2020

In this episode of Employment Matters, we discuss the recent government loan & financial relief programs under the CARES Act, and how US employers can get access to them. Stay tuned for more coronavirus news & insights on our podcast as well as our webinars. Speakers: Jason Zimmerman Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Episode 134: US Immigration - Managing a Global Workforce During the Pandemic 10.04.2020

In this special edition of Employment Matters, we have gathered a panel of immigration lawyers from across the United States to discuss how the pandemic is affecting travel. Listen to speakers from Tennessee, Missouri, Georgia, Indiana & North Carolina share their insight. Stay tuned for more coronavirus news & insights on our podcast as well as our webinars. Speakers: Todd Photopulos , Me...

Episode 133: COVID-19 @ Work - The Latin American Perspective 10.04.2020

In this special edition of Employment Matters, our panel of Latin American law experts discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the workplace. Listen to speakers from Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Costa Rica & Peru share their insight. Stay tuned for more coronavirus news & insights on our podcast as well as our webinars. Support the show Register on the ELA website he...

Episode 132: India: What Employers Need to Know During the Pandemic 08.04.2020

In this special COVID-19 edition of Employment Matters, we speak with Atul Gupta (Trilegal) about some of the most pressing issues for employers in India. Topics discussed include terminations, health & safety, as well as government support. Subscribe today to stay up to date from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Atul Gupta Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email inv...

Episode 131: COVID-19 @ Work: The African & Middle Eastern Perspective 02.04.2020

In this special edition of Employment Matters, we have gathered a panel of African & Middle Eastern law experts to discuss the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic in regards to the workplace. Stay tuned for more coronavirus news & insights on our podcast as well as our webinars. Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Episode 130: US Immigration Update: What Employers Need to Know 30.03.2020

In this special edition of Employment Matters, we discuss immigration in the United States, and how travel is being affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Subscribe to our podcast to become an employment law expert. Register now for our Managing a Global Workforce During the Pandemic: A U.S. Immigration Law Perspective webinar by clicking the following link: https://www.ela.law/webinars/managing-a-glo...

Episode 129: COVID-19 Pandemic in the French Workplace 26.03.2020

In our latest episode of Employment Matters, we learn how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the French workplace. Subscribe today to stay up to date from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Philippe Durand Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Episode 128: Impact of COVID-19 on the Austrian Workplace 24.03.2020

In this episode of Employment Matters, we examine how the Austrian workplace is being affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Stay tuned for more updates from law experts around the globe. Speakers: Christopher Peitsch Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Episode 127: COVID-19 @ Work - The European Experience 21.03.2020

In this special edition of Employment Matters, we have gathered a panel of European law experts to discuss the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic in regards to the workplace. Stay tuned for more coronavirus news & insights on our podcast as well as our webinars. Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Episode 126: COVID-19 @ Work - The North American Perspective 20.03.2020

In this special edition of Employment Matters, we have gathered a panel of North American law experts to discuss the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic in regards to the workplace. Stay tuned for more coronavirus news & insights on our podcast as well as our webinars. Speakers: Peter Walts , Steve Hirschfeld , Jenifer M. Brown , Bryan Cokeley , Henry M. Perlowski , Laura Pasqualone & Gregory...

Episode 125: Coronavirus Status in China 13.03.2020

In this Employment Matters episode, we discuss how China is beginning to recover from the COVID-19 outbreak, and what to expect when returning to work. This is part four of our coronavirus series, as we listen to daily updates from law experts around the globe. Speakers: Jeffrey Wilson Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Episode 124: Coronavirus Impact on the South Korean Workplace 08.03.2020

In this episode of Employment Matters, we look at the impact of the coronavirus on the South Korean workplace. This is part three of our coronavirus series, as we learn from law experts around the globe about how the outbreak is changing on a daily basis.  Speakers: Matthew Jones Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Episode 123: Coronavirus Impact on the Italian Workplace 06.03.2020

In this episode of Employment Matters, we look at the impact of the coronavirus on the Italian workplace. This is part two of our coronavirus series, as we learn from law experts around the globe about how the outbreak is changing on a daily basis.  Speakers: Alberto Testi Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Episode 122: Workplace Safety Amidst the Coronavirus Outbreak 05.03.2020

In this episode of Employment Matters, we discuss the steps employers can and should take to keep their workplace safe during the Coronavirus outbreak. To learn more, read Mary P. Snyder's article 'What Employers Should Know About Workplace Safety Amidst the Coronavirus Outbreak.' Speakers: Mary P. Snyder Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations...

Episode 121: Politics, Economics and the Law Collide 25.02.2020

In this episode of Employment Matters, we discuss the relationships between politics, the economy and the law. A main area of focus is the impact of changing immigration policy on global migration. Speakers: Melanie Keeney & Duncan Inverarity Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Episode 120: Non-Competes in the US 20.02.2020

In this episode of Employment Matters, we discuss the topic of non-competes in the workplace across the region. Non-competes are a valuable asset to employers as they protect confidential company information if an employee were to leave to work for another organization. Brought to you by the Employment Law Alliance - the world's largest and most prestigious network of labor and employment law...

Episode 119: The Inclusive Global Workplace 06.02.2020

In this episode of Employment Matters, hear from some of our speakers at the 2019 ELA Global Membership Conference. Our panelists bring an international perspective on global mobility, immigration, diversity and the entertainment industry. Speakers: Todd Photopulos Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Episode 118: Latin America Employment Law Year in Review and Trends for 2020 - Part 2 04.02.2020

In the second part of our Latin America Employment Law Year in Review, learn from top lawyers from the LATAM region as they discuss the key employment related legislation across the region, and how this has impacted businesses throughout 2019.  Also, tune in to learn insights on key trends and pending laws that will impact employees and companies in the coming year.  Brought to you by the Employme...

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