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Employment Matters
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.
Episodes
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751: Title VI Under Fire: DEI, Free Speech, and the New Federal Enforcement Playbook in US Higher Education
What does the future of DEI in higher education look like under Title VI? Tune in for a fast-paced, thirty-minute briefing on Title VI discrimination claims in…
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750: EU Pay Transparency Directive Series: Greece
Tune in to our fourth episode of our ELA Podcast Series on the Pay Transparency Directive, where we speak with leading employment lawyers across Europe about…
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749: Angola's New Gender Equality and Equity Policy: What Employers Need to Know
Angola has replaced its 2013 gender equality framework with a new National Policy for Gender Equality and Equity, approved by Presidential Decree No. 157/26…
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748: The EEOC's New Playbook: Inside the FY 2026–2030 Strategic Plan and the National Enforcement Plan
On this episode we unpack the EEOC's newly adopted Strategic Plan for FY 2026–2030 and the National Enforcement Plan for FY 2025–2029. Listen in as we explain…
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747: Hot Topics in U.S. Immigration Law: H-1B Changes, Campus Compliance, and Employer Enforcement
Listen in as we break down hot topics in U.S. immigration law — the H-1B fee fight and Project Firewall, the end of duration-of-status, CPT and OPT changes…
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746: Singapore Employment Tribunal: Key Lessons on Probation, Dismissal & Workplace Accommodation
Three recent Singapore Employment Claims Tribunal decisions offer important lessons for employers across Asia on probationary dismissals, termination without…
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745: Trends in Immigration Compliance Across the Globe
In this episode, we explore the changing immigration compliance landscape in the US, Qatar and the UK. Chris Thomas of Holland & Hart and Emma Higham of Clyde…
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744: EU Pay Transparency Directive Series: Lithuania
Tune in to our third episode of our ELA Podcast Series on the Pay Transparency Directive, where we speak with leading employment lawyers across Europe about…
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743: Mexico's Workweek Reform: What Employers Need to Know
Mexico's proposed workweek reduction marks one of the most significant labor law developments in recent years. In this episode, we examine the key changes…
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742: EU Pay Transparency Directive Series: Malta
Tune in to our second episode of our ELA Podcast Series on the Pay Transparency Directive, where we speak with leading employment lawyers across Europe about…
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741: A New Era for Layoff Notices: Understanding the Nebraska WARN Act
Nebraska has adopted its own WARN Act, creating significant new obligations for employers facing business closures and mass layoffs. In this episode, we break…
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740: The EEOC's New National Enforcement Plan (2026–2029): What US Employers Need to Know
The EEOC has replaced its Strategic Enforcement Plan with a new National Enforcement Plan for 2026–2029, signaling important shifts in federal workplace…
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739: EU Pay Transparency Directive Series: Italy
Today, we are kicking off a brand new ELA Podcast Series on the Pay Transparency Directive, where we speak with leading employment lawyers across Europe about…
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738: OSHA at 55: From Workplace Basics to Modern Safety Challenges
More than 55 years after the Occupational Safety and Health Act transformed workplace safety in the United States, OSHA remains a central force in protecting…
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737: Social Security Reform in Angola: What Employers Need to Know
In today's episode, we will focus on two legislative instruments that deserve close attention: the proposed revision of the Basic Law on Social Protection and…
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736: Neutral by Design: What MrBeast’s Lawsuit Teaches Us About HR, Handbooks, and Workplace Culture
What can employers learn from the employment lawsuit filed against MrBeast and the infamous “How to Succeed” guide? In this episode, we explore why neutrality…
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735: US Employer Rights, Risks, and Obligations in the Modern Age of Social Media
This episode explores how employees’ social media activity, especially off-duty posts, can create real legal and reputational challenges for employers. The…
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734: Inside the DOL Proposal: Legal Implications for US Worker Classification
In this episode, we examine the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed changes to worker classification and their impact on employers. Listen in as we break down…
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733: Federal Telework Guidance: What US Employers Need to Know About Disability Accommodations
In this episode, we explore federal telework guidance issued by the EEOC and OPM and what it means for disability accommodations in today’s workplace. While…
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732: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Germany
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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731: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Oman
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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730: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Isle of Man
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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729: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Peru
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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728: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Switzerland
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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727: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Nicaragua
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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726: Harassment Guidance Rescinded: What the EEOC’s Withdrawal Means for Employers in the United States
In this episode, we unpack the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s recent decision to withdraw its prior enforcement guidance on workplace harassment, a…
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725: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Greece
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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724: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Egypt
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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723: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Reform of Non-Compete Clauses in the UK
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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722: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Spain
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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721: Employee Appreciation in a Hybrid World: Recognition, Risk, and Remote Work
As workplaces continue to evolve, so does the meaning of employee appreciation. In this special Employee Appreciation Day episode, we explore how organizations…
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720: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: England & Wales
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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719: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Angola, Gabon & Mozambique
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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718: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Rwanda
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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717: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Cambodia
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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716: 2026 Immigration Law Year in Review: Atlantic Canada
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful immigration law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today…
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715: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Australia
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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714: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Tanzania
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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713: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Mexico
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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712: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Israel
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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711: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Macau
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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710: Parental Leave in Australia
On today's episode, we discuss the types of parental leave employees are entitled to take in Australia, the rights employees have when they are ready to return…
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709: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Northern Ireland
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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708: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Singapore
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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707: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Romania
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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706: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: France
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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705: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Korea
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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704: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Puerto Rico
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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703: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Malta
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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702: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Denmark
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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701: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Philippines
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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700: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Belgium
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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699: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Brazil
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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698: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: Myanmar
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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697: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: South Africa
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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696: Celebrating Fifty Years of Independent Labor and Employment Laws in Angola
The Republic of Angola celebrated fifty years of independence on November 11, 2025. On this episode, we analyze the evolution of the labor and employment laws…
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695: Key Cases from the US Supreme Court
On today's episode, we discuss notable issues and cases the Supreme Court is deciding this term. These cover topics like conversion therapy, transgender…
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694: Restructuring and Redundancy: The Legal Landscape of Termination in the GCC
In today's episode, we continue our discussion from episode 688. Today, we discuss redundancy as a ground for termination of employment in Oman, Qatar & the…
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693: Closing the Gap: What Employers Need to Know About Pay Equity
On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing pay equity with our strategic partner, BRG. BRG is a global consulting firm that helps leading organizations advance in…
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692: Getting Past the Stigma of Mental Health: An EAP Conversation
In recognition of World Mental Health Day on October 10th, we are proud to partner with CCA on this podcast to discuss how employers can help support their…