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Employment Matters

Employment Law Alliancewww.ela.law
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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Episodes

322: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Hong Kong

In our new 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 Hong Kong. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Cynthia Chung & Elsie Chan ( Deacons / Hong Kong) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Nov 23, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 322

321: Latin America Straight Talk Series: Paraguay

In this series, our legal specialists offer employers guidance on many hot topics, including: hybrid work modalities, the administration of labor agreements, vaccinations and other health & safety considerations needed to build a successful “Return to Work” strategy, and much more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Eusebio López ( Vouga Abogados / Paragua...

Nov 22, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 321

320: Updates to the Law on Sexual Harassment in the Chinese Workplace

In this episode, we discuss recent changes to the law on sexual harassment in the workplace in China. We talk specifically about employer obligations, potential penalties for not fulfilling these obligations and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Cynthia Chung ( Deacons / Hong Kong) Guest Speaker: Xiaoyan Zhao ( JunHe / China) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future p...

Nov 19, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 320

319: Mandatory Vaccination Policies in Alberta

In this episode, we discuss challenges employers are facing when implementing mandatory vaccination policies, including requests for religious exemptions. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Mark Alward ( Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Guest Speakers: Gabriel Joshee-Arnal & Chris Monfette ( Neuman Thompson / Alberta) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Nov 17, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 319

318: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Hungary

In our new 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 Hungary. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Eszter Bohati ( Cerha Hempel / Hungary) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Nov 16, 20217 minSeason 1Ep. 318

317: Latin America Straight Talk Series: Brazil

In this series, our legal specialists offer employers guidance on many hot topics, including: hybrid work modalities, the administration of labor agreements, vaccinations and other health & safety considerations needed to build a successful “Return to Work” strategy, and much more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Renato Canizares ( Demarest Advogados / ...

Nov 15, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 317

316: Employment Status of Uber Drivers and Other Platform Workers in the Netherlands

In this episode, we focus on platform work in the Netherlands, which is a new form of employment on which the legislator has not yet expressed an explicit view. In particular, we discuss the employment status of Uber drivers, especially compared to taxi drivers. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Kato Aerts ( Lydian / Belgium) Guest Speakers: Danny Vesters & Suzan van der Meer ( Boontje Advocaten / Netherlands) Suppor...

Nov 12, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 316

315: Updates to the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act

In this episode, we discuss recent changes to the PA Medical Marijuana Act and what this means for employers. We explain how employers can continue to provide a safe workplace for employees while still complying with the law. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Tara Stingley ( Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP / Nebraska) Guest Speakers: Zachary Bombatch ( Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / Western Pennsylvania)...

Nov 10, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 315

314: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Iowa

In our new 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 Iowa. Moderator: Steve Hirschfeld ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speakers: Frances Haas & Mitchell Kunert ( Nyemaster Goode, P.C. / Iowa) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Nov 09, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 314

313: Latin America Straight Talk Series: Bolivia

In this series, our legal specialists offer employers guidance on many hot topics, including: hybrid work modalities, the administration of labor agreements, vaccinations and other health & safety considerations needed to build a successful “Return to Work” strategy, and much more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: René Claure ( Moreno Baldivieso Law Offi...

Nov 08, 20216 minSeason 1Ep. 313

312: Cost Cutting Measures in the Taiwan Workplace During the Pandemic

In this episode, we discuss how businesses in Taiwan are dealing with a reduced budget due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We delve into the different measures that can be taken to reduce costs and expenses. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Raymond Low ( Shearn Delamore & Co. / Malaysia) Guest Speaker: Elizabeth Pai ( Lee, Tsai & Partners / Taiwan) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email inv...

Nov 04, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 312

311: “3G” Rule in Austria: What Does It Mean for the Workplace?

In this episode, we discuss new legislation from Austria, specifically the "3G" rule for the workplace. We describe what the rule entails, as well as obligations for employees and employers. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Kato Aerts ( Lydian / Belgium) Guest Speaker: Christopher Peitsch ( CERHA HEMPEL / Austria) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Nov 03, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 311

310: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Malaysia

In our new 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 Malaysia. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Vijayan Venugopal ( Shearn Delamore & Co. / Malaysia) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Nov 02, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 310

309: Latin America Straight Talk Series: Uruguay

In this series, our legal specialists offer employers guidance on many hot topics, including: hybrid work modalities, the administration of labor agreements, vaccinations and other health & safety considerations needed to build a successful “Return to Work” strategy, and much more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: María Durán ( Hughes & Hughes / Urug...

Nov 01, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 309

308: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Costa Rica

In our new 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 Costa Rica. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Gabriel Arce ( BLP / Costa Rica) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Oct 26, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 308

307: Latin America Straight Talk Series: Argentina

In this series, our legal specialists offer employers guidance on many hot topics, including: hybrid work modalities, the administration of labor agreements, vaccinations and other health & safety considerations needed to build a successful “Return to Work” strategy, and much more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Enrique Stile ( Marval, O'Farrell & ...

Oct 25, 20217 minSeason 1Ep. 307

306: Collective Redundancy Programs in France

In this episode, we discuss the different procedures applicable to collective redundancy in France, which is dependent on the number of employees in a company. We also discuss the information and consultation obligations. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Kato Aerts ( Lydian / Belgium) Guest Speaker: Laure Hosni ( August Debouzy / France) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to f...

Oct 21, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 306

305: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in New Jersey

In our new 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 Belgium and New Jersey. Moderator: Steve Hirschfeld ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Heather Brochin ( Day Pitney LLP / New Jersey) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Oct 19, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 305

304: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Belgium

In our new 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 Belgium and New Jersey. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Kato Aerts ( Lydian / Belgium) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Oct 19, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 304

Episode 303: NLRA Employee Status of Players at Academic Institutions

In this episode, we discuss the memo received by the NLRB's General Counsel on student athletes and their possible status as employees. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Susan Deniker ( Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC / West Virginia) Guest Speakers: Neil Goldsmith ( Lathrop GPM LLP / Minnesota) & Peter Jones ( Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC / Upstate New York) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to recei...

Oct 14, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 303

302: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Serbia

In our new 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 Oklahoma and Serbia. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Marko Repic ( Doklestic Repic & Gajin / Serbia) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Oct 12, 20217 minSeason 1Ep. 302

301: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Oklahoma

In our new 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 Oklahoma and Serbia. Moderator: Steve Hirschfeld ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Adam Childers ( Crowe & Dunlevy / Oklahoma) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Oct 12, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 301

Episode 300: Health and Safety Measures During the Pandemic in Bangladesh

In this episode, we discuss measures taken by employers in Bangladesh to ensure the safety of workers during the pandemic. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Cynthia Chung ( Deacons / Hong Kong) Guest Speaker: Sameer Sattar ( Sattar&Co. / Bangladesh) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Oct 11, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 300

299: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Argentina

In our new 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 California, Manitoba and Argentina. Moderator: Steve Hirschfeld ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Enrique Stile ( Marval, O'Farrell & Mairal / Argentina) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Oct 05, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 299

298: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Manitoba

In our new 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 California, Manitoba and Argentina. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Mark Alward ( Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Oct 05, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 298

297: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in California

In our new 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 California, Manitoba and Argentina. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Steve Hirschfeld ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Oct 05, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 297

Episode 296: COVID-19 Rules and Protocols in Sweden and Their Impact on Employers

In this episode, we discuss how the pandemic has effected the working environment in Sweden, vaccination requirements, COVID-19 testing requirements, and current regulations regarding the pandemic. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Philippe Durand ( August Debouzy / France) Guest Speakers: Fredrik Dahl & Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp ( Vinge / Sweden) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email inv...

Oct 04, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 296

Episode 295: Mental Health in the South African Workplace

In this episode, we delve into how the pandemic has impacted the mental health of many employees around the world, South African law in relation to the protection of mental health in the workplace, and how employers can address mental health issues. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register for our upcoming webinar series: Opening Doors for Business in Africa/Middle East: New Opportunities in Morocco & Israel by clicking here ...

Oct 01, 202112 minSeason 1Ep. 295

Episode 294: The Impact of COVID-19 on Immigration and Employment Policies in Malaysia

In this episode, we discuss how immigration has been effected by the pandemic, the utilization of remote workers, unemployment, migrant workers, and learning from the challenges faced over the last year and a half. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Raymond Low ( Shearn Delamore & Co. / Malaysia) Guest Speaker: Suganthi Singam ( Shearn Delamore & Co. / Malaysia) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to...

Sep 28, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 294

Episode 293: Future Collective Agreements in Germany

In this episode, we discuss what future collective agreements in Germany are, and why they are coming more and more into the focus of unions and employers' associations. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Moderator: Philippe Durand ( August Debouzy / France) Guest Speaker: Stefan Lochner ( ADVANT Beiten / Germany) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Sep 24, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 293
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