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) & Richard Blau ( GrayRobinson, P.A. / Florida) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to rec...
Aug 05, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 173
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 Abogados / Paraguay) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to ...
Jul 24, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 172
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 invitations to future programs....
Jul 09, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 171
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 Nash Graham & Dunn LLP / Oregon), James Erwin ( Pierce Atwood LLP / Maine) & Leigh Cole ( Di...
Jun 29, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 170
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 / Global), George A. Green ( McKercher LLP / Saskatchewan), James Kondopulos ( Roper Greyell LLP / Brit...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 169
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 ) & Samantha Ellaby ( Clyde & Co - Saudi Arabia ) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to ...
Jun 23, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 168
The ELA is proud to partner with Keramida Global EHS & Sustainability Services to help ELA members and their clients understand the COVID-19 Re-Opening challenges and strategies for businesses, industry, schools and other entities. The session will be divided into four segments: Re-Opening Policy, Building Disinfection and Verification Testing, HVAC Considerations, and Training. Speakers: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global), Jenifer M. Brown ( Ice Miller LLP / Indiana) & Dan ...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Join us in this episode as legal experts from across the US discuss highlights and key takeaways from the over 2,000 pages contained in the Title IX Final Rule, which takes effect on August 14, 2020. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global), Anne E. Mickey ( Reed Smith / Virginia), Derek Ishikawa ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California), Stephen J. Vaughan ( Lathrop GPM / Minnesota) & Tres Clev...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 166
In this episode, we learn about the status of the pandemic in Brazil, current legislation & post-crisis procedures. 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: Renato Canizares ( Demarest Advogados / Brazil) & Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future pr...
Jun 05, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Join us in this episode as we hear updates from Mexico, and how the country plans to prepare for the re-opening of businesses. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Also find our Spanish podcast, Asuntos Laborales, and stay tuned for the Spanish version of this podcast next week. Speakers: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) & Juan Carlos de la Vega ( Santamarina y Steta / Mexico) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to r...
Jun 04, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 164
In this episode, we focus on helping schools identify common legal issues, projects, and problems that, while not created by the COVID-19 pandemic, were brought to the forefront by it. The session will be divided into four topics (student issues, employment issues, risk management issues, and corporate issues), and identify key issues such as: Hearing formats and logistics for Title IX proceedings Faculty handbook and contract issues (e.g., have you adequately addressed contingencies that may re...
Jun 04, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 163
In the final session of our Straight Talk series, our legal experts provide practical tips for organizations on how to protect your business from bankruptcy and navigate others who are in financial trouble. We review options when your company, vendor or customer is facing possible bankruptcy. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global), Steve Hirschfeld ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California), Sara C...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 162
In the fourth episode of our Straight Talk series, our panel of experts address practical strategies and best practices for maintaining compliant benefit plans and avoiding costly mistakes during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as highlight significant changes made by recent federal legislation and departmental guidance. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global), Jamie L. Leary ( Steptoe & Johnso...
Jun 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 161
In the third episode of our Straight Talk series, our panel of experts explore possible protections offered by certain clauses in lease agreements, best practices for landlord/tenant negotiations, and suggested strategies and solutions for disputes on both sides of the aisle. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Steve Hirschfeld ( Hirschfeld Kraemer, LLP / California), John B. Elleman ( Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC / New York - Upstate...
Jun 01, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 160
In the second session of our Straight Talk series, we explore existing policy clauses and best practices to submit a claim, how to document and support your claim, as well as current regulations and anticipated assistance from federal and state government. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Steve Hirschfeld ( Hirschfeld Kraemer , LLP / California), Ben Stern ( Heffernan Insurance Brokers / California - Southern), Russell Marcus ( GrayRob...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 159
In this episode, we explore worker health and safety strategies for employers, drawing from regulatory guidelines and requirements as employers plan for resumption of operations. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Steve Hirschfeld ( Hirschfeld Kraemer, LLP / California), Bill Wahoff ( Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia) & Steven Ricca ( Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC / New York - Upstate) Support the show Register on the EL...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 158
In this special edition of Employment Matters, we learn about corporate culture as we discuss a survey published by Deacons, our Hong Kong member firm. At the heart of the study, we examine the disconnect that exists between how employers and employees perceive corporate culture, and why there is a significant gap in employees’ understanding of key company policies and positions relating to important elements of corporate culture. Find the full report here: https://bit.ly/Empowering_the_workplac...
May 20, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 157
In this special COVID-19 episode, we have gathered a panel of law experts from Asia to provide legal updates on workplace challenges resulting from the pandemic. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Jenny Tsin ( WongPartnership / Singapore), Cynthia Chung ( Deacons / Hong Kong), Jeffrey Wilson ( JunHe / China), Rikisuke Yamanaka ( Ushijima & Partners / Japan), Elizabeth Pai ( Lee, Tsai & Partners / Taiwan) & Matthew Jones ( Kim...
May 18, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 156
In this special edition of Employment Matters, our PhD mental health expert and workplace consultant will review self-care tips, how to support employee well-being, best practices for managing a remote workforce, and strategies to create clear communications to employees. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Steve Hirschfeld ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California), Jay Sandys ( CCA, Inc. / United States), John Holmes ( Maynard Cooper & ...
May 15, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 155
In this special COVID-19 episode, hear about the economic situation in Germany and how the labor market is being affected by the pandemic. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Daniel Hund ( Beiten Burkhardt / Germany) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
May 14, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 154
In this special COVID-19 episode, listen to important information about legal provisions, administrative proceedings, reduced working time & other recent legal updates in Hungary. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Tamás Novák ( Cerha Hempel / Hungary) & Márton Kocsis ( Cerha Hempel / Hungary) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
May 10, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 153
In this special COVID-19 edition, we have gathered a panel of law experts from across the Middle East and Africa to provide updates for employers regarding the pandemic in their regions. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Mohamed Oulkhouir ( CWA Morocco / Morocco, Algeria & Tunisia), Sonal Sejpal ( Anjarwalla & Khanna Advocates / Kenya & Tanzania), Elieser Corte Real ( Fatima Freitas / Angola), Silvia Mota Carvalho ( Cabinet ...
May 07, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 152
In this COVID-19 edition of Employment Matters, learn how the pandemic is impacting employers in Egypt and what steps can be taken to alleviate some of the challenges associated with it. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Mona O. Abdel Hafiz ( Ibrachy & Dermarkar / Egypt) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
May 06, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 151
In this special edition of Employment Matters, we have gathered a panel of tax law experts from across Latin America. They provide key updates for employers regarding tax relief incentives, government backed loans, tax filing deadline extensions & more. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Karina Robledo ( Santamarina y Steta / Mexico), Carlos Orsolon ( Demarest Advogados / Brazil), Walter C. Keiniger ( Marval, O'Farrell & Mairal /...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 150
In this special COVID-19 edition, learn how the pandemic is affecting life & business in the UK, as well as what kinds of support measures have been implemented by the UK government. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Richard Yeomans ( Addleshaw Goddard / England and Wales) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
May 04, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 149
In this COVID-19 update, learn about the status of the pandemic in Belgium, including the semi-lockdown currently in place. Listen to tips for employers regarding employment law, and important information about fiscal relief measures. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Kato Aerts ( Lydian / Belgium) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Apr 30, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 148
In this COVID-19 edition of our podcast, learn how businesses & employers in Thailand have been impacted by the outbreak, as well as foreign employees. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Steve Helwig ( Price Sanond Limited / Thailand) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Apr 30, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 147
In this COVID-19 update, we learn how Italian employers and employees are handling the crisis, as well as the status of the lockdown. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Francesca Ferrando ( Grimaldi Studio Legale / Italy) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Apr 30, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 146
En esta edición especial en español de Employment Matters, aprendemos sobre los siguientes temas en Colombia: Aspectos laborales relevantes ante COVID-19 Casos positivos en el centro de trabajo Posibilidad de suspensión laboral Vacaciones como opción a aplicar Guías básicas para implementar en el centro de trabajo Suscríbase hoy para mantenerse actualizado sobre temas de empleo de expertos en derecho de todo el mundo. Oradoras: Alexandra Aguilar ( BLP / Costa Rica ) & Carolina Camacho ( Poss...
Apr 28, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 145
In this special COVID-19 edition of Employment Matters, we learn how Tanzanian employers are managing their workforce throughout the pandemic, and what obligations they have to their employees. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Speakers: Shemane Amin ( A&K Tanzania ) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Apr 28, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 144
