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Welcome to the Ogletree Deakins podcast page. Here, you can expect to hear timely and conversational discussions on labor and employment law topics covering the latest developments and trending issues impacting employers. We encourage you to subscribe and also rate and review if you find the podcast useful. Contact us with topics you’d like to hear, questions, and feedback at client.services@ogletree.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter (@OgletreeDeakins).

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Episodes

Cybersecurity AMA, Part One: Data Privacy Breach First Steps, AI Legislation, Automated Decisionmaking, and More Top Global Issues

In this roundtable discussion, members of the firm’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Practice Group discuss a wide range of important topics, including steps to take when a data breach is suspected, trends in artificial intelligence (AI) legislation, and privacy impact assessments. Simon McMenemy (Managing Partner, London) and Ben Perry (Of Counsel, Nashville), who are co-chairs of the practice group, are joined by Tracey Kinslow (Of Counsel, Nashville), Nicola McCrudden (Of Counsel, London), Erin Sch...

Dec 05, 2024•24 min

Immigration Insights: Understanding the National Interest Waiver (NIW) Green Card Category

In this podcast, Meagan Dziura (Raleigh) and Jamey Petri (Austin) dive into the National Interest Waiver (NIW) green card, exploring what makes a petition compelling and what has brought about this surge in NIW interest by employers. They break down the key elements of a strong NIW case and discuss how the recent election results will impact the future of NIWs. Jamey and Meagan provide insights into the NIW’s requirements, its advantages over the traditional PERM process, and the reasons for its...

Dec 05, 2024•28 min

Cross-Border Catch-Up: The Complexities of Terminating Employment in the Netherlands

In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Maya Barba (San Francisco) and Patty Shapiro (San Diego) discuss employee terminations in the Netherlands—which can be challenging for employers due to the area’s strict legal obligations. Patty and Maya discuss the procedural requirements associated with terminations as well as the underlying grounds for termination such as serious cause, performance issues, and redundancy. They also address employee entitlements related to terminatio...

Nov 20, 2024•16 min

Protecting Workers From Valley Fever: Best Practices and Cal/OSHA Guidelines for High-Risk Jobs

In this podcast, Karen Tynan (shareholder, Sacramento) and Kevin Piercy (shareholder, Fresno) discuss Valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis, a lung infection caused by inhaling fungus spores commonly found in the soil of California’s Central Valley and parts of the southwestern United States. Karen, who is the West Coast chair of the firm’s Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group, and Kevin delve into the symptoms, causes, and the occupations most at risk, such as construction and ag...

Nov 19, 2024•20 min

Multistate Monday, Election Edition: Legislative Action in the Works as the Ballot Boxes Open

n this episode of our Multistate Monday podcast series, co-chairs of the firm’s Multistate Advice and Counseling Practice Group, Dee Anna Hays (shareholder, Tampa) and Lucas Asper (shareholder, Greenville), sit down with Shareholder Jim Plunkett (Washington, D.C.) to discuss key legislative updates in light of the upcoming elections. Dee Anna, Lucas, and Jim, who is chair of the firm’s Governmental Affairs Practice Group, discuss the FTC’s non-compete ban; the NLRB’s target enforcement areas suc...

Nov 18, 2024•31 min

California Workplace Violence Restraining Orders: New Protections Take Effect in January 2025

In this podcast, shareholders Karen Tynan (Sacramento) and Amy Bianchini (San Diego) discuss the circumstances under which a California employer may seek a restraining order on behalf of an employee. Karen, who is co-chair of the firm’s Workplace Violence Prevention Practice Group, and Amy address California Code of Civil Procedure Section 527.8 and procedures to effectively obtain restraining orders. They also cover the scope of restraining orders, including who can be restrained and who can be...

Nov 18, 2024•21 min

Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region: Inside OSHA’s Meatpacking National Emphasis Program

In this installment of our Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region podcast series, shareholders Frank Davis (Dallas) and John Surma (Houston) sit down with Ryan Swink (associate, Houston) to discuss OSHA compliance officers’ approach to inspections of meatpacking facilities. The discussion covers topics ranging from Process Safety Management (PSM) evaluations and ergonomics to documentation standards and recordkeeping. The speakers also address what constitutes a reasonable inspection, highli...

Nov 12, 2024•28 min

Safety Basics VIII: The Intersection of Employment and Workplace Safety Law

In this installment of Ogletree Deakins’ Safety Basics podcast series, shareholders John Surma (Houston) and Erika Leonard (Austin) examine the intersection of employment law and workplace health and safety law. Erika and John cover internal employment investigations when a safety incident has occurred and consider decisions such as who should conduct the investigation, whether to conduct witness interviews, and the ins and outs of reviewing documentation and physical spaces and/or objects that ...

Nov 07, 2024•28 min

Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation

In this podcast, Mike Mahoney (shareholder, Morristown/New York City) and Viki Farrior (of counsel, Oklahoma City) provide an informative update on the status of employee retention credit (ERC) claims submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Mike, who is chair of the firm’s Payroll Tax and Fringe Benefits Subgroup, and Viki discuss options available to employers that submitted ERC claims but who have not yet received their refunds. They provide a concise but detailed explanation of the s...

Nov 01, 2024•17 min

Employee Support Strategies After Natural Disasters

In this podcast, Mike Mahoney (shareholder, Morristown/New York City) and Stephen Kenney (associate, Dallas) discuss ways in which employers can assist employees affected by federally declared disasters in a tax-efficient manner. Mike, who is chair of the firm’s Payroll Tax and Fringe Benefits subgroup, and Stephen cover disaster relief payments for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred, such as those for medical treatment, transportation, housing, clothing, and other general living expense...

Oct 31, 2024•14 min

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