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 Florida, Washington & Hawaii. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Steve Hirschfeld ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Susan Stahlfeld ( Miller Nash / Washington ) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Apr 19, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 382
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 Florida, Washington & Hawaii. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Steve Hirschfeld ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Sarah Reiner ( GrayRobinson, P.A. / Northern & Central Florida) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to futur...
Apr 19, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 381
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 Taiwan, Thailand & Australia. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Michael Nicolazzo ( Maddocks / Australia) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Apr 12, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 380
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 Taiwan, Thailand & Australia. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Sophon Pathumratworakun ( Price Sanond / Thailand) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Apr 12, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 379
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 Taiwan, Thailand & Australia. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speakers: Angela Wu & Lilian Hsu ( Lee, Tsai & Partners / Taiwan) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Apr 12, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 378
In this episode, we discuss the minimum age of employment in Sri Lanka, retirement age, "detached workers" under the Employees Provident Fund Act, and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Raymond Low ( Shearn Delamore & Co. / Malaysia) Guest Speaker: John Wilson ( John Wilson Partners / Sri Lanka) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to fu...
Apr 11, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 377
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 Greece. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Kelly Papadaki ( Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm / Greece) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Apr 05, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 376
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 the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Sara Khoja ( Clyde & Co / Saudi Arabia) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Mar 29, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 375
Employment Matters is launching a new recurring podcast series on mental health in the workplace. Presenters will include ELA lawyers and workplace mental health specialists. On our premiere episode, Dr. Jay Sandys and Lauren Russell focus on the US market and how the pandemic has created a greater sensitivity to mental health and wellness of employees. Unlike our regular podcasts, for this series we welcome questions from our audience! Please submit any questions you have for our speakers to po...
Mar 24, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 374
Germany's new federal government has summarized its various plans for the next legislative period in a comprehensive coalition agreement. In this episode, we discuss what major new regulations can be expected, including the new minimum wage, home office obligations, and fixed-term employment. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Kato Aerts ( Lydian / Belgium) Guest Speaker: Markus Künzel ( ADVANT Beiten / Germany) Visit the ELA ...
Mar 23, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 373
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 Bulgaria. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Vesela Kabatliyska ( Dinova Rusev & Partners / Bulgaria) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Mar 22, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 372
Belgium recently announced a new labour deal aimed at providing more flexibility for employees and employers as well, and ensuring more people have access to a workable job so they can participate in the labour market. In this episode, we provide insights about this new agreement, some recent developments since it was reached a few weeks ago, and considerations on the future of labour and employment matters in Belgium. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from l...
Mar 18, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 371
As our world continues to become more and more digitized, issues and concerns over privacy and protection continue to become elevated as well. Protecting individuals and their personal data has become a priority for many countries. In this episode, we provide updates on the current effects and results of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, as well as insights on the progress and challenges that lie ahead. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law ex...
Mar 16, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 369
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 Slovenia. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Ana Čeh ( Ulcar & Partnerji LLC / Slovenia) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Mar 15, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 369
In this episode, we discuss the contract negotiations between Major League Baseball and the Players Association, the collective bargaining process, and offer insight into what employers in general can learn from the MLB negotiations. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Tara Stingley ( Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP / Nebraska) Guest Speaker: Manolis Boulukos ( Ice Miller LLP / Indiana) Visit the ELA website ...
Mar 10, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 368
In this episode, we discuss how non-competition restrictions impact employment relationships in the Baltic states. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Kato Aerts ( Lydian / Belgium) Guest Speakers: Hanna Pahk ( Ellex Raidla / Estonia), Rimantas Stanevičius ( Ellex Valiunas / Lithuania) & Iveta Ceple ( Ellex Klavins / Latvia) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive ...
Mar 09, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 367
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 Nebraska. Host: Steve Hirschfeld ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Henry Wiedrich ( Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP / Nebraska) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Mar 08, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 366
In honor of International Women's Day on March 8th, we discuss issues like Equal Pay Act claims and cases before the US Supreme Court. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Tara Stingley ( Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP / Nebraska) Guest Speaker: Mollie Mohan ( Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan Jackstadt P.C. / Eastern Missouri) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here t...
Mar 07, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 365
In this episode, we discuss the Employment Amendment Bill, 2021, a recently proposed law in Kenya that regulates the right for employees to disconnect from work. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Chloë Loubser ( Bowmans / South Africa) Guest Speaker: Sonal Sejpal ( Anjarwalla & Khanna Advocates / Kenya) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to...
Mar 03, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 364
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 Brazil. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Patrick Lobo ( Demarest Advogados / Brazil) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Mar 01, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 363
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: José Balta ( Rodrigo, Elias & Medran...
Feb 28, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 362
In this episode, we discuss the issue of Congress recently enacting a law banning forced arbitration of sexual harassment and assault claims. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Tara Stingley ( Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP / Nebraska) Guest Speaker: Dan Handman ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email in...
Feb 25, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 361
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: Oscar Aitken ( Carey / Chile) Visit the ...
Feb 23, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 360
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 Japan. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Rikisuke Yamanaka ( Ushijima & Partners / Japan) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Feb 22, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 359
In this episode, we discuss what the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act (MMCA) is and what it means for employers in the state. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Read Tim's article here . Host: Holly Goodman ( Gunster / Southern Florida) Guest Speaker: Tim Lindsay ( Butler Snow / Mississippi) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Feb 17, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 358
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 Massachusetts. Moderator: Steve Hirschfeld ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Jeffrey Siegel ( Morgan, Brown & Joy / Massachusetts) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Feb 15, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 357
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: John Tucker ( Lega Abogados / Venezuela)...
Feb 14, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 356
In this episode, we provide an overview of topics to be discussed on our upcoming webinar: COVID-19 in the US: One Step Beyond. Leading employment lawyers from the ELA Occupational Safety & Health group will offer legal insights to help employers navigate all of the recent guidelines, mandates, court decisions, etc. The webinar is scheduled for February 22, 2022 at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Click here to register . Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues f...
Feb 11, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 355
In this episode, we discuss limitations on what kind of whistleblowing claims will be protected under the amended Whistleblower Protection Act, which employers the amendment applies to, what actions employers are required to take under the Act and much more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Cynthia Chung ( Deacons / Hong Kong) Guest Speaker: Rikisuke Yamanaka ( Ushijima & Partners / Japan) Visit the ELA website at www.el...
Feb 10, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 354
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 Poland. Moderator: Peter Walts ( Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Emilia May ( Miller, Canfield, W. Babicki, A. Chełchowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k. / Poland) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law . Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....
Feb 08, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 353
