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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

Labor Law Series Episode #4: Worker Retention in Chile

In this episode, we discuss mechanisms to incentivize and retain key workers in Chile in an increasingly competitive market. For these purposes, companies not only resort to the typical performance cash bonuses but are increasingly implementing long-term incentive plans involving the payment of securities in the company. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Listen to the Spanish version of this podcast here . Host: Tara Stingley ( ema...

Jan 10, 202412 minEp. 532

Labor Law Series Episode #3: The New Final Rule for Representation Cases in the US

In this episode, we discuss the Final Rule recently announced by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), including what the rule seeks to accomplish, what the defining changes are, advice for employers 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 / Nebraska) Guest Speaker: Ginger Schröder ( email ) ( Schröder, Joseph & Associates / Western New ...

Dec 20, 202323 minEp. 531

530: The US Corporate Transparency Act

In this episode, we discuss the Corporate Transparency Act in the United States, including which entities it impacts, who needs to report information, deadlines for reporting, and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Holly Goodman ( email ) ( Gunster / Southern Florida) Guest Speakers: Kevin Levy ( email ) & Natali Reyes ( email ) ( GrayRobinson, P.A. / Northern & Central Florida) Support the show Register on the E...

Dec 18, 202326 minEp. 530

529: Immigration Updates from the United Kingdom

In this episode, we discuss recent immigration changes in the United Kingdom, including those that have already come into force and others expected in the future. 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: Katie Good ( email ) & Moji Oyediran ( email ) ( Travers Smith LLP / England & Wales) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email in...

Dec 14, 202322 minEp. 529

528: Crisis Communications in US Higher Education

In this episode, we discuss the unique features to higher education that institutions should consider as they strategize for communicating in a crisis. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Kate Nash ( email ) ( Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan Jackstadt P.C. / Eastern Missouri) Guest Speakers: Bill Feldman ( email ) ( Legend Labs ) & Scott Cole ( email ) ( GrayRobinson, P.A. / Northern & Central Florida) Support the show Regist...

Dec 12, 202328 minEp. 528

527: Remote Work & Digital Nomads in Angola

In this episode, we discuss the general features of the Angolan legal framework on remote work, how the remote work schemes are implemented in Angola, the "right to disconnect," digital nomads and more. 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: Elieser Corte Real ( email ) ( Fátima Freitas Advogados / Angola) Support the show Register on the ...

Dec 07, 202316 minEp. 527

Labor Law Series Episode #2: Current Labor Reform in Colombia

In the second episode of our new labor series, we discuss the current labor reform in Colombia, including impact on labor from foreign investments and an increase in digital nomads in the country. 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 / Nebraska) Guest Speaker: Vicente Umaña ( email ) ( Posse Herrera Ruiz / Colombia) Support the show Register on the ELA ...

Nov 30, 202319 minEp. 526

525: The Impact of GDPR on Employment Law in the Netherlands

In this episode, we discuss the statutes, regulations, and other legal rules employers need to consider in connection with employee privacy issues in the Netherlands. 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: Danny Vesters ( email ) ( Boontje Advocaten & Mediators / Netherlands) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to fut...

Nov 30, 202322 minEp. 525

Labor Law Series Episode #1: The New “Joint Employer” Rule Issued by the US National Labor Relations Board

In the first episode of our new labor series, we discuss the recent developments at the National Labor Relations Board, including changes to the rules regarding joint employer status. 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 / Nebraska) Guest Speaker: Adam Santucci ( email ) ( McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC / Eastern Pennsylvania) Support the show Register...

Nov 16, 202310 minEp. 524

523: Initiatives and Challenges Surrounding Sustainable Employment Practices in Gabon

In this episode, we discuss the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects of companies' operations and their impact on sustainable development. In Gabon, this framework is becoming increasingly important as organizations recognize the need to balance profitability with social and environmental responsibility. 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 / Ango...

Nov 09, 202311 minEp. 523

522: Recent Developments to Parental Leave in South Africa

In this episode, we discuss the recent, progressive decision in the High Court of South Africa dealing with employees’ rights to maternity leave and other forms of parental leave. 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: Sibusiso Dube ( email ) ( Bowmans / South Africa) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Nov 02, 202311 minEp. 522

521: Spain's Royal Decree-Law 5/2023

In this episode, we discuss Spain's recently approved Royal Decree-Law 5/2023, which includes some reforms in the Spanish Workers’ Statute, and the reasons behind it. 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 / Spain) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to futu...

Oct 10, 202319 minEp. 521

520: Termination of Employment Contracts Under Vietnamese Law

In this episode, we discuss the grounds to terminate employment contracts under Vietnamese law, notice periods for termination of employment contracts and more. 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: Trang Le ( email ) ( Le & Tran Law Corporation / Vietnam) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Oct 02, 202311 minEp. 520

519: Artificial Intelligence in the US Workplace

In today's episode, we discuss the benefits of using AI for recruiting, hiring & performance management, as well as potential problems employers should be aware of when using AI. We also discuss the EEOC’s enforcement of employment law in situations involving AI in the workplace. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register for the ELA's webinar on this topic here . View Baker Donelson's on-demand webinar on this topic here . Hos...

Sep 25, 202317 minEp. 519

518: Work Permits for Foreign Workers in Vietnam

In today's episode, we discuss limitations for foreign workers in Vietnam, requirements for the different types of work permits, and more. 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: Trang Le ( email ) ( Le & Tran Law Corporation / Vietnam) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Sep 18, 202311 minEp. 518

517: Child Labor Enforcement and Proposed FLSA Overtime Exemption Regulations in the United States

On this episode, we discuss the US Department of Labor’s recent developments in the Wage and Hour Division, involving (1) child labor compliance and (2) new proposed regulations impacting which employees receive overtime. 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 / Nebraska) Guest Speaker: David Fortney ( email ) ( FortneyScott, LLC / District of Columbia) S...

Sep 12, 202318 minEp. 517

516: US Employers – The NLRB Has Just Made Many Common Work Rules Unlawful

In today's episode, we discuss the National Labor Relations Board’s conclusion on the Stericycle case, addressing evaluation of workplace rules and whether they violate the NLRA. Read Chad's article on this topic here . Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Susan Deniker ( email ) ( Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia) Guest Speaker: Chad Horton (email ) ( Shawe Rosenthal LLP / Maryland) Support the show Register on the EL...

Aug 24, 202318 minEp. 516

515: Employee Arbitration Agreements and PAGA Claims in California

In today's episode, we discuss what the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) is, how it's different from a class action, the history of arbitration in California with class actions & more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Holly Goodman ( email ) ( Gunster / Southern Florida) Guest Speaker: Dan Handman ( email ) ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive ...

Aug 21, 202319 minEp. 515

514: Current Trends in Data Protection in Uganda

In this episode, we discuss the enforcement of image or personality rights under the Uganda Data Protection Act. 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: Norman Mulira ( email ) ( MMAKS Advocates / Uganda) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs....

Aug 10, 20237 minEp. 514

513: Substantial Change in Turkish Working Conditions

In this episode, we discuss what a substantial change in working conditions means, how employers should be making these changes, whether employees can withdraw their consent after giving it, and more. 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: Nisa Saraç ( email ) ( Karadağ Law Office / Türkiye) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invita...

Aug 03, 202316 minEp. 513

512: SCOTUS Addresses Workplace Religious Accommodations: Title VII Compliance in the US

In this episode, we discuss the US Supreme Court's recent decision in the Groff v. DeJoy case regarding religious accommodations and what employers need to do to ensure compliance with Title VII. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Susan Deniker ( email ) ( Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia) Guest Speaker: Parker Thoeni ( email ) ( Shawe Rosenthal LLP / Maryland) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to rec...

Jul 26, 202317 minEp. 512

511: Fundamental Changes in the Employment (Amendment) Bill, 2023 – Uganda

In this episode, we discuss what measures employers are required to have in place to prevent harassment and intimidation at the workplace, changes regarding severance pay, rights created for breastfeeding mothers & more. 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: Alex Ntale ( email ) ( MMAKS Advocates / Uganda) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to rec...

Jul 24, 202318 minEp. 511

510: The Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023 in Uganda and Its Implications for Employers

In today's episode, we discuss the recently enacted and controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Uganda, including who it impacts, what activities are prohibited, and how it will affect employers. 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: Ernest Sembatya ( email ) ( MMAKS Advocates / Uganda) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to recei...

Jul 18, 202318 minEp. 510

509: New Guidelines on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in Indonesia

In this episode, we discuss Decree No. 88 of 2023 regarding Guidelines for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence in the Workplace in Indonesia. This Decree was issued in May of this year, and provides follow-up guidelines on implementing regulation for the Sexual Harassment Law that was issued in 2022. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Sophon Pathumratworakun ( email ) ( Price Sanond Limited / Thailand) Guest Speaker...

Jul 06, 202310 minEp. 509

508: DE&I Efforts as an Invaluable Strategy Within the Legal Industry

In this episode, our speakers discuss their firm's philosophy regarding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, their achievements as part of their firm's Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, the role clients play in DE&I within their firm, and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Read about Steptoe & Johnson PLLC's approach to DE&I here . Host: Tara Stingley ( email ) ( Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LL...

Jun 30, 202332 minEp. 508

507: The Federal Government Takes Another Shot at Non-Compete Agreements

In this episode, we discuss the recent memo issued by the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on May 30th. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Read Crowe & Dunlevy's article on this topic here . Host: Susan Deniker ( email ) ( Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia) Guest Speakers: Allen Hutson ( email ) & Adam Childers ( email ) ( Crowe & Dunlevy / Oklahoma) Support the show Register on the ...

Jun 27, 202318 minEp. 507

506: Employer of Record in South Africa

In line with the global trend of employers having to rethink the normal ways of working, there seems to be a growing interest in the use of Employer of Record (EOR) service providers to engage workers. In today's episode, we discuss key advantages and risks of using an EOR in South Africa. 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 / Sout...

Jun 21, 202310 minEp. 506

505: The New General Labor Law and Ongoing Fixed Term Employment Contracts in Angola

With the new General Labor Law finally being approved by the National Assembly, we discuss what will happen to employment contracts for a fixed term in Angola. 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: Elieser Corte Real ( email ) & Adail Cardoso ( email ) ( Fátima Freitas Advogados / Angola) Support the show Register on the ELA website ...

Jun 16, 202319 minEp. 505

504: Enforcement of US Child Labor Laws Heats up This Summer: Webinar Teaser

In this episode, we provide an overview of the topics we will be discussing on our upcoming webinar, "Enforcement of US Child Labor Laws Heats up This Summer: Federal and State Regulations Employers Need to Know About." Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register for our webinar on June 20th here. Host: Tara Stingley ( email ) ( Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP / Nebraska) Guest Speakers: David Fortney ( email ) &a...

Jun 13, 20238 minEp. 504

503: US Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Remote Workers

In today's episode, we discuss the US Department of Labor's recent guidance relating to remote workers, including FMLA leave and breaks. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Holly Goodman ( email ) ( Gunster / Southern Florida) Guest Speakers: Megan Mitchell ( email ) & Lindsey Locke ( email ) ( Arnall Golden Gregory LLP / Georgia) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future progr...

Jun 06, 202317 minEp. 503
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