In today's episode, we discuss the difference between the Workplace Health and Safety/Occupational Health and Safety regulatory regime and the Workers' Compensation regime in Canada. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Mark Alward ( email ) ( Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Guest Speaker: Jamie Jurczak ( email ) ( Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to...
Jul 09, 2025•11 min•Ep. 682
In this episode, we discuss what makes Maryland a unique state to do business compared to other parts of the United States. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Steve Hirschfeld ( email ) ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Kristy Eriksson ( email ) ( Miles & Stockbridge / Maryland) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Jul 03, 2025•10 min•Ep. 681
On June 6, 2025, a U.S. District Judge in the Northern District of California approved the long-anticipated and landmark $2.576 billion settlement in House v. NCAA , transforming the landscape of college sports. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Alston decision (which held that student-athletes were entitled to up to $5,980 in cash-equivalent education related compensation per year), the House settlement resolves three consolidated antitrust lawsuits brought by student-athletes against the NCAA...
Jun 26, 2025•24 min•Ep. 680
In today's episode, we discuss the case of Wayne Hannan and Scouts Canada. Mr. Hannan had been a dedicated volunteer with Scouts Canada for 65 years, when he was unexpectedly rejected by the organization after his annual application to volunteer. Listen in as we talk about proper policy development for volunteer organizations to avoid such lawsuits. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Mark Alward ( email ) ( Taylor McCaffrey LL...
Jun 20, 2025•23 min•Ep. 679
In this episode, we discuss what makes Virginia a unique state to do business compared to other parts of the United States. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Steve Hirschfeld ( email ) ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Tom Winn ( email ), Anne Bibeau ( email ) & Victor Cardwell ( email ) ( Woods Rogers / Virginia) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future ...
Jun 18, 2025•10 min•Ep. 678
In this episode, we discuss Germany's new government, and what is on the agenda for them with regard to labour law. We also discuss changes in employment legislation in the Netherlands, including the consequences of the ending of the enforcement moratorium. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Kato Aerts ( email ) ( Lydian / Belgium) Guest Speakers: Vera Schröder ( email ) ( Boontje Advocaten & Mediators / Netherlands) &...
Jun 10, 2025•26 min•Ep. 677
In today's episode, we provide important advice for employers in Canada including what not to include in employment contracts, as well as recent developments in the law in Saskatchewan. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Mark Alward ( email ) ( Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Guest Speaker: George Green ( email ) ( McKercher LLP / Saskatchewan) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to ...
Jun 04, 2025•22 min•Ep. 676
In today's episode, we discuss the Labour Relations Act changes that came into effect in November, 2024, including the certification changes and essential services, and the outcomes of these changes. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Mark Alward ( email ) ( Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Guest Speaker: Ken Dolinsky ( email ) ( Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive emai...
May 29, 2025•29 min•Ep. 675
In our 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 Wisconsin. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Steve Hirschfeld ( email ) ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Scott Beightol ( email ) ( Michael Best & Friedrich LLP / Wisconsin) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
May 27, 2025•10 min•Ep. 674
The EU Pay Transparency Directive will introduce gender pay gap reporting obligations across the EU. It also introduces pay assessments, as well as other measures to increase pay transparency in recruitment and in the workplace. The Directive aims to ensure equal pay between men and women for equal work or work of equal value. The Directive applies to people working in the EU, irrespective of where their organisation is headquartered. Listen in as we discuss the timeline of the Directive, applic...
May 22, 2025•22 min•Ep. 673
Following the recent earthquake tremors in Bangkok, many companies—especially those in high-rise offices—have expressed confusion and concern about proper HR protocol and legal responsibility in the aftermath of natural disasters. While the physical impact was minimal, the emotional and operational aftershocks were widely felt. Given Japan’s extensive crisis preparedness culture and Rikisuke’s legal expertise, this episode will offer meaningful insights that many Thai companies are urgently seek...
May 15, 2025•12 min•Ep. 672
On today's episode, we discuss recent developments in US Higher Education, including Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard , and the new significance behind this case under the Trump Administration, as well as the "Dear Colleague" letters issued by the US Department of Education this year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Marcia DePaula ( email ) ( Steptoe & Johnson PLLC ) Guest Speaker: Derek Ishikawa ( email ) ( Hirs...
May 06, 2025•18 min•Ep. 671
In today's episode, we discuss the fact that Israel has been in a state of war for the past year, and how this has impacted work in labor law. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Nuno Gouveia ( email ) (Miranda Alliance / Fátima Freitas Advogados / Angola) Guest Speakers: Ilan Winder ( email ) & Noah Feller-Maman ( email ) ( Naschitz Brandes Amir & Co Advocates / Israel) Support the show Register on the ELA website here...
Apr 30, 2025•19 min•Ep. 670
Today, we're thrilled to have Mr. Simon Denye, Managing Director of Harmless Harvest Thailand with us. He is a dynamic leader and an expert in his field, known for his unique insights and innovative approach. With more than 11 years of experience in USA/UK and 21 years in South East Asia, Mr. Denye has worked on groundbreaking projects that have had a real impact in the food and agriculture industry. His dedication to excellence and his passion for what he does make him an inspiring figure, and ...
Apr 28, 2025•20 min
In this podcast, we dive into the fascinating connections between sports, labor economics, and labor law. Why do labor economists study sports? Because professional sports provide a unique, measurable environment to test core economic principles. Through the lens of sports, we also look at race and gender biases in areas like the NBA MVP vote and even NCAA tournament selections. With the help of statistical models, we uncover surprising biases and show how these models can be applied to real-wor...
Apr 24, 2025•31 min•Ep. 668
In our 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 Kentucky. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Steve Hirschfeld ( email ) ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Carmine Iaccarino ( email ) ( Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC / Kentucky) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Apr 08, 2025•7 min•Ep. 667
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Chloë Loubser ( email ) ( Bowmans / South Africa) Guest Speaker: Sian Gaffney ( email ) ( Bowmans / South Africa) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Mar 27, 2025•13 min•Ep. 666
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Chloë Loubser ( email ) ( Bowmans / South Africa) Guest Speakers: Gwendy Bannerman ( email ) & Lilian Kodjoe ( email ) ( n. Dowuona and Company | ALN Ghana ) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future progra...
Mar 25, 2025•12 min•Ep. 665
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Chloë Loubser ( email ) ( Bowmans / South Africa) Guest Speaker: Laila Elibrachy ( email ) ( Ibrachy & Dermarkar / Egypt) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Mar 24, 2025•8 min•Ep. 664
On today's episode, we discuss a new immigration development that impacts some nationalities travelling to the UK called the Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme (ETA). Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Kato Aerts ( email ) ( Lydian / Belgium) Guest Speakers: Elaine McIlroy ( email ) & Erin McLafferty ( email ) ( Brodies LLP / Scotland) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to fu...
Mar 20, 2025•10 min•Ep. 663
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Nuno Gouveia ( email ) (Miranda Alliance / Fátima Freitas Advogados / Angola) Guest Speakers: Silvia Mota Carvalho ( email ) ( Miranda Alliance – Cabinet Nguia / Gabon) & Idérito Ngulela ( email ) ( Miranda Alliance – Pimenta & Associados / Mozambiq...
Mar 18, 2025•15 min•Ep. 662
In today's episode, we discuss a variety of OSHA updates, including what changes at Federal OSHA we can expect in the New Administration, whether there any Federal OSHA rule-making efforts we should keep in focus moving forward, and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Tara Stingley ( email ) ( Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP ) Guest Speaker: Bill Wahoff ( email ) ( Steptoe & Johnson PLLC ) Support t...
Mar 18, 2025•10 min•Ep. 661
In today's episode, we discuss two of the major federal statutes that relate to non-discrimination in higher education - Title IX and Title VI, including strategies that institutions can utilize during these shifting political winds. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Marcia DePaula ( email ) ( Steptoe & Johnson PLLC ) Guest Speaker: Kate Nash ( email ) ( Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan Jackstadt P.C. / Eastern Missouri) Support...
Mar 14, 2025•14 min•Ep. 660
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Nuno Gouveia ( email ) (Miranda Alliance / Fátima Freitas Advogados / Angola) Guest Speaker: Patrick Okello ( email ) ( ALN Rwanda | K Solutions and Partners / Rwanda) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future ...
Mar 12, 2025•10 min•Ep. 659
In today's International Women's Day special episode, we discuss maternity leave in Thailand and how the benefits compare to other countries in the region, as well as key considerations for employers and employees when setting up remote work agreements. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Cynthia Chung ( email ) ( Deacons / Hong Kong) Guest Speaker: Kulnisha Srimontien ( email ) ( Price Sanond Limited / Thailand) Support the sh...
Mar 11, 2025•7 min•Ep. 658
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Philippe Durand ( email ) ( August Debouzy / France) Guest Speakers: Chris Boyle ( email ) ( Brodies LLP / Scotland), Marianne Parkinson ( email ) ( Travers Smith LLP / England & Wales), Johanna Cunningham ( email ) ( A&L Goodbody / Northern Ireland...
Mar 04, 2025•36 min•Ep. 657
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Simon Söderholm ( email ) ( Advokatfirman Vinge / Sweden) Guest Speakers: Camilla Cuculiza ( email ) ( Plesner / Denmark) & Ólafur Eiríksson ( email ) ( LOGOS / Iceland) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to f...
Feb 26, 2025•25 min•Ep. 656
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Simon Söderholm ( email ) ( Advokatfirman Vinge / Sweden) Guest Speakers: Mikko Hanni ( email ) ( Castrén & Snellman / Finland) & Siri Falch-Olsen ( email ) ( Selmer / Norway) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invita...
Feb 20, 2025•20 min•Ep. 655
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Philippe Durand ( email ) ( August Debouzy / France) Guest Speaker: Borja González Elejabarrieta ( email ) ( Gómez-Acebo & Pombo Abogados / Spain) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Feb 18, 2025•18 min•Ep. 654
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Philippe Durand ( email ) ( August Debouzy / France) Guest Speaker: Kelly Papadaki ( email ) ( Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm / Greece) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Feb 14, 2025•25 min•Ep. 653
