Lightning Round

In this episode, Crowell's Rebecca Springer , and Cecilia Lahaye discuss the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The June 7, 2026, deadline for member states to transpose the Directive into national laws has passed, but many member states have not yet finalized legislation. This podcast discusses the fundamentals of the Directive and what employers should be thinking about to ensure they are in complia...

In this episode, Crowell's Rebecca Springer , Sadina Montani , and Stephon Howie discuss some of the more significant recent changes to state and local employment laws, trends in this area, and how Crowell can help you keep up to date with the panoply of ever-evolving obligations. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell's monthly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

In this episode, Crowell's Rebecca Springer , Sharmistha Das , and Keith Harrison discuss the key updates that employers should be aware of concerning ICE enforcement, H1-B visas, Temporary Protected Status, and other immigration policy issues. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s monthly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

In this episode, Crowell's Rebecca Springer , Katie Erno , Anuj Vohra , and Alexander Kramer recap the executive orders regarding employer diversity, equity, and inclusion ("DEI") practices signed by President Trump when he first took office, their impact on the private sector, especially government contractors, over the last ten months, and what we are seeing from the government on investigation...

Crowell's Rebecca Springer and Ted North discuss employees' use of social media and what employers need to know in 2025. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

Crowell's Rebecca Springer and Andrew Bagley discuss the legal implications for employers during the government shutdown including wage and hour issues that arise for government contractors. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

Crowell's Rebecca Springer and Jillian Ambrose discuss AI in the workplace focusing on the current and projected landscape of state-level legislation and regulation around AI in employment. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

Crowell's Rebecca Springer and Corey Hirsch-Lestienne discuss recent developments regarding an employer’s obligation to accommodate employees’ sincerely held religious beliefs and practices and what employers should know if employees request religious accommodations to ensure that they are compliant with the law. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends...

Crowell's Rebecca Springer and Stephon Howie discuss some recent developments in state anti-discrimination laws and what employers should know to ensure compliance with these laws. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

Crowell's Rebecca Springer and Katie Erno discuss the current legal landscape regarding whether permitting transgender individuals to access single sex spaces at work, like bathrooms, creates a hostile work environment for cis gender individuals. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

Crowell's Rebecca Springer and Glenn Grant discuss the requirements of Washington state's new mini-WARN Act. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.

A status update on certification & enforcement targets under EO 14173 and what employers should know. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space. Host: Rebecca Springer https://www.crowell.com/en/professionals/rebecca-l-springer Guest: Kris Meade https://www.crowell.com/en/professionals/kris-d-meade

Rebecca Springer and Jillian Ambrose discuss the legal implications of employees using artificial intelligence in the workplace. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space. Host: Rebecca Springer https://www.crowell.com/en/professionals/rebecca-l-springer   Guest: Jillian Ambrose https://www.crowell.com/en/professionals/ji...

Rebecca Springer and Kimberley Johnson share an overview of the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Ames v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Services and what it means for employers and anti-discrimination litigation moving forward. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.