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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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691: Beyond the Timecard: Employer Accountability in Off-the-Clock Work
On today's episode, we discuss what employers need to know about off-the-clock work, including common scenarios in which employees work off-the-clock, and how…
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690: The Impact of Political Speech in the US Workplace
In today's episode, we discuss the limits of actions employers can take against employees due to political speech, as well as best practices employers should…
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689: The Importance of Employer Confidentiality and Data Protection Policies in the US
In today's episode, we are talking today about a recent Third Circuit decision that addressed how an employer’s computer use policy might interact with state…
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688: Breaking Down Termination Laws in the GCC: UAE, Oman & Qatar
In today's episode, we discuss the laws of termination of employment in the UAE, Oman & Qatar. This includes legal grounds for termination, limitations during…
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687: The Adoption of Paid Sick Leave Through the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
On today's episode, we’re talking about a big development under Nebraska law – the adoption of paid sick leave through the Nebraska Healthy Families and…
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686: Next Gen at Work: Empowering Youth Through Employment Law
On today's episode, we’re celebrating International Youth Day – a global moment to recognize the role of young people in shaping our societies, including the…
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685: Breaking Down the Fine Print: Hot Issues in Canadian Employment Contracts
On today's episode, we discuss the hot issues in Canada when it comes to courts interpreting employment contracts, as well as particular decisions that…
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684: The Effect of Shifting US Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Policies on Global Employers - An African Perspective
On today’s episode, we will be diving into a timely and sensitive topic — the Executive Order signed by President Trump in January 2025 to terminate the DEI…
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683: The EU AI Act and Its Impact on the US
Generative AI continues to drive conversation and concern, and not surprisingly, the focus on the promise of AI and how best to regulate it have created…
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682: Workplace Safety and Health Issues in Canada
In today's episode, we discuss the difference between the Workplace Health and Safety/Occupational Health and Safety regulatory regime and the Workers'…
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681: Staying Compliant: Employment Law for Maryland Businesses
In this episode, we discuss what makes Maryland a unique state to do business compared to other parts of the United States. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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680: House v. NCAA Settlement: More Questions Raised Than Answered
On June 6, 2025, a U.S. District Judge in the Northern District of California approved the long-anticipated and landmark $2.576 billion settlement in House v…
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679: Unpaid, But Not Unscathed: A Legal Case Study of a Canadian Volunteer Organization
In today's episode, we discuss the case of Wayne Hannan and Scouts Canada. Mr. Hannan had been a dedicated volunteer with Scouts Canada for 65 years, when he…
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678: What to Know About Doing Business in Virginia
In this episode, we discuss what makes Virginia a unique state to do business compared to other parts of the United States. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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677: Employment Law Developments in the Netherlands & Germany
In this episode, we discuss Germany's new government, and what is on the agenda for them with regard to labour law. We also discuss changes in employment…
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676: Developments in the Canadian Legal Landscape & Pitfalls to Avoid
In today's episode, we provide important advice for employers in Canada including what not to include in employment contracts, as well as recent developments…
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675: Recent Changes to the Labour Relations Act in Manitoba
In today's episode, we discuss the Labour Relations Act changes that came into effect in November, 2024, including the certification changes and essential…
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674: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Wisconsin
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…
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673: The EU Pay Transparency Directive
The EU Pay Transparency Directive will introduce gender pay gap reporting obligations across the EU. It also introduces pay assessments, as well as other…
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672: Post-Crisis HR: Japan’s Legal & Cultural Approach to Earthquake Response
Following the recent earthquake tremors in Bangkok, many companies—especially those in high-rise offices—have expressed confusion and concern about proper HR…
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671: The Changing Tides of Title VI: Recent Developments for Higher Education Institutions
On today's episode, we discuss recent developments in US Higher Education, including Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, and the new significance behind…
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670: 2024 Employment and Labor Law in Israel and What to Expect From 2025
In today's episode, we discuss the fact that Israel has been in a state of war for the past year, and how this has impacted work in labor law. Subscribe to our…
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669: One on One with the ELA: A Conversation with Managing Director of Harmless Harvest Thailand
Today, we're thrilled to have Mr. Simon Denye, Managing Director of Harmless Harvest Thailand with us. He is a dynamic leader and an expert in his field, known…
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668: ELA Podcast Feature: Parallels between Sports, Labor Economics and Labor Law in the United States
In this podcast, we dive into the fascinating connections between sports, labor economics, and labor law. Why do labor economists study sports? Because…
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667: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Kentucky
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…
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666: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: South Africa
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our…
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665: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Ghana
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our…
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664: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Egypt
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our…
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663: Immigration Updates in the UK
On today's episode, we discuss a new immigration development that impacts some nationalities travelling to the UK called the Electronic Travel Authorisation…
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662: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Gabon & Mozambique
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our…
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661: What to Expect from OSHA Under Trump 2.0
In today's episode, we discuss a variety of OSHA updates, including what changes at Federal OSHA we can expect in the New Administration, whether there any…
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660: The Current Landscape of Title IX and Title VI in US Higher Education
In today's episode, we discuss two of the major federal statutes that relate to non-discrimination in higher education - Title IX and Title VI, including…
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659: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Rwanda
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our…
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658: Maternity Leave & Remote Work in Thailand
In today's International Women's Day special episode, we discuss maternity leave in Thailand and how the benefits compare to other countries in the region, as…
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657: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: United Kingdom & Ireland
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our…
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656: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Nordics Pt. 2 (Sweden, Denmark & Iceland)
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our…
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655: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Nordics Pt. 1 (Sweden, Norway & Finland)
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our…
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654: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Spain
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our…
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653: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Greece
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our…
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652: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Italy
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our…
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651: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Bolivia
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our…
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650: 2025 Immigration Law Year in Review: Panama
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful immigration law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our…
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649: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Puerto Rico
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our…
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648: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Australia
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our…
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647: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Thailand
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our…
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646: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Norway
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…
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645: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Philippines
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our…
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644: Business Immigration Changes Under Trump 2.0
In today's episode, we discuss the viability of the H-1B program, in preparation for our upcoming US Immigration Year in Review webinar on January 16th…
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643: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Macau
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…
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642: NLRB Developments: Stay-or-Pay, Non-Competition and Moonlighting Provisions, Employer Communications During Organizing and What to Expect During the Trump Presidency
In this episode, Francine Esposito of Day Pitney explored the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel's recent recommendations that stay-or-pay…
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641: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in New York
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…
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640: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Oman
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…
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639: The Constitutional Court Ruling on Employment Termination in Indonesia
In today's episode, we discuss a major shift in Indonesia’s employment termination regime. A recent Constitutional Court ruling has reinstated the requirement…
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638: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in the Philippines
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…
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637: Dos and Don'ts for Employers in Finland to Check Whether a Worker’s Sick Leave is Legitimate
In this episode, we will discuss whether an employer in Finland can visit a worker at home to check on them. This could be a situation where the worker has…
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636: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Rhode Island
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…
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635: The Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Its Implications for US Employers
In this episode, we discuss when a private-sector employer is considered a covered employer under the FMLA, once an employer is a covered employer, which…
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634: The Ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) and Its Implications in the Angolan Legal System
In today's episode, we discuss how Angola will be implementing the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), which sets global standards for seafarers' working…
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633: Examining the US Department of Labor's 2024 Final Overtime Rule
In this episode, we discuss the background on the DOL's April 2024 Rule, as well as recent developments on Friday, November 15th, 2024, from a federal district…
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632: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Connecticut
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…