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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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Episode 271: The Future of Work in the United Kingdom and Europe
From Employment Matters - Europe: In this episode, we discuss remote work in the UK and Europe in general. We also chat about the right to disconnect, and what…
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Episode 270: The Changing Landscape of Labor Law Under the Biden Administration
In this episode, we discuss what the National Labor Relations Act is, what it requires, and who it applies to. We also explain how the NLRA is playing out…
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Episode 269: Vaccinations in Kenya and Obligations for Employers
In this episode, we discuss the status of vaccinations in Kenya, whether they can be mandated for employees, and obligations employers must follow. Subscribe…
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Episode 268: Employment Law in the Channel Islands
From Employment Matters - Europe: In this episode, we discuss new legislation in the Channel Islands, as well as differences between Jersey & Guernsey…
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Episode 267: The Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants in Contracts of Employment: A Bermuda Perspective
In this episode, we discuss the different types of restrictive covenants that can be used by employers, and how easily enforceable they are. We also provide…
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Episode 266: The Process of Termination of Employment in Ukraine
From Employment Matters - Europe: In this episode, we discuss the most common grounds of dismissal in Ukraine, along with the most common mistakes employers…
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Episode 265: The Right to Disconnect in France
From Employment Matters - Europe: In this episode, we discuss a French employee's right to disconnect from their IT tools and how this right can be…
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Episode 264: Employment Law in Australia: The Gig Economy, Remuneration & Casual Employees
In this episode, we provide a general overview of the status of the pandemic in Australia, along with recent developments in the gig economy, changes proposed…
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Episode 263: Employment of Employees Residing in Poland by Foreign Employers
From Employment Matters - Europe: In this episode, we discuss the process foreign employers must go through and the laws they must abide by when hiring…
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Episode 262: Expectations for New Mexico Employers Awaiting Recreational Cannabis Legalization in 2022
In this episode, we discuss the recently enacted recreational cannabis law in New Mexico, where it will become legal in 2022. In Illinois, recreational…
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Episode 261: OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard Has Finally Been Released: What Does It Mean for US Employers?
In this episode, we follow-up on Episode 252, where we predicted what to expect from OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard. Now that the guidance has been…
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Episode 260: Freelance Work in Macedonia
From Employment Matters - Europe: In this episode, we discuss the option of non-employees, or freelancers, in Macedonia. We weigh the pros and cons of…
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Episode 259: Updates on Saudi Arabia’s National Anti-Discrimination Policy
In this episode, we discuss the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's recent provisions to its labour code addressing prohibited discrimination. Subscribe to our podcast…
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Episode 258: COVID-19 Related Issues in Turkey
From Employment Matters - Europe: In this episode, we discuss COVID-related termination restrictions in Turkey, as well as the legal consequences of violating…
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Episode 257: Return to Work and Mandatory Vaccination Policies in the US
In this episode, we discuss COVID-19 restrictions that are still in place as employees begin returning to the workplace. We also chat about the EEOC's recent…
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Episode 256: Key Legal Issues for Norwegian Employers as Employees Return to the Workplace
From Employment Matters - Europe: In this episode, we discuss several topics as they relate to the return to work process in Norway. As many offices are…
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Episode 255: Vaccination & Masking Requirements in the US and Recent Guidance from the EEOC
In this episode, we chat with one of our members from Arkansas, who provides a local and national overview of vaccination and masking requirements for…
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Episode 254: Differences Between EU Law and Swiss Law Concerning Whistleblowing
From Employment Matters - Europe: As part of a new law, EU member states are obligated to implement the EU directive on whistleblowing into national law by the…
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Episode 253: US Business Immigration: The Road Ahead Under the Biden Administration
The expectation in the first 100 days of the Biden Administration was a renewed focus on immigration policy. What has changed and what can you expect in the…
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Episode 252: What to Expect Regarding the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard in the United States
In this episode, we explain what employers can expect from the proposed OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard, what it is anticipated to cover, and what industries…
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Episode 251: Handling Off-Duty Misconduct in Canada
In this episode, we discuss the challenges employers can face when dealing with employees who behave poorly while off-duty. We explain why discipline can be…
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Episode 250: Updates on the New Pay Equity Law in Colorado
In this episode, we provide updates on Colorado's new pay equity law, and what employers should know. We also discuss the new paid sick leave law and paid…
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Episode 249: Vaccinations and the Future of Work in Ireland
From Employment Matters - Europe: In this episode, we discuss a variety of issues impacting Ireland due to the global pandemic. We cover vaccinations…
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Episode 248: Challenges for US Employers Dealing with Political Speech in the Workplace
In this episode, we provide an update on how employers can handle political speech in the workplace, and how to determine whether (and to what extent) to…
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Episode 247: Foreign Travel and the Issuance of Visas to Foreign Nationals Amidst COVID-19
In this episode, we provide a general overview of what has transpired overseas with visa processing at US embassies and consulates around the world, and how…
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Episode 246: The Ban on Non-Compete Agreements in the District of Columbia
In this episode, we discuss the new ban on non-competes in Washington, D.C., including unique challenges posed by the law. We offer a California-based…
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Episode 245: The Impact of the Pandemic on Employment Law in Delaware
In this episode, we discuss what makes Delaware a unique place to practice employment law, as well as how the state has been impacted by the pandemic…
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Episode 244: US Business Immigration: The Road Ahead Under the Biden Administration Webinar Teaser
In this podcast, we outline some topics that will be discussed in greater detail on May 18th in our webinar: US Business Immigration: The Road Ahead Under the…
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Episode 243: Tuition Refund Lawsuits: Problematic Pandemic-Related Claims
Over the past year, students have filed COVID-19 class actions against hundreds of higher education institutions across the country claiming an entitlement to…
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Episode 242: Employee Privacy in Canada
In this episode, we discuss employer's obligations regarding employee privacy in Canada, specifically British Columbia. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay…
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Episode 241: Anticipated Legislative Changes & COVID-19 Related Topics in Greece
From Employment Matters - Europe: In this episode, we discuss how the pandemic has impacted the working environment in Greece, and how many companies have…
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Episode 240: Beyond Students: Strategies for Managing Faculty & Staff Mental Health Issues Webinar Teaser
In this podcast, we outline some topics that will be discussed in greater detail on April 28th in our webinar: Beyond Students: Strategies for Managing Faculty…
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Episode 239: COVID-19 Impact on the Economy in Jordan and Protecting the Workforce
In this episode, we provide an overview of the Labour Law in Jordan and the protection it provides for employees. We also discuss the representation of women…
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Episode 238: Union Activity in the Tech Sector
Amazon, Google and Medium are the most recent examples of tech companies faced with unionization efforts. While each situation is different, there is a common…
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Episode 237: Technology and the Future of HR
In this episode, we discuss the "new normal" and how remote work has changed what the workplace looks like. We also explore how Human Resource Management has…
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Episode 236: Employment Law Considerations in Canada With the Shift to Working From Home
In this episode, we provide some updates and advice for employers with employees working from home on a long-term basis in Canada. Subscribe to our podcast…
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Episode 235: Updates on the American Rescue Plan Act
In this episode, we discuss the recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act and obligations imposed on employers with regard to employee benefits and COBRA…
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Episode 234: Updates from Indonesia: The Job Creation Law and its Implementing Regulations
In this episode, we provide an update on Indonesia's Job Creation Law, also known as the Omnibus Law. We focus heavily on the GR 35 regulation, which deals…
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Episode 233: OSHA: Developments Under the Biden Administration
With the Biden Administration came an increased focus on workplace health and safety, and a much more robust role for the U.S. Department of Labor’s…
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Episode 232: Vaccines and Dealing with the "New Normal" in Canada
In this episode, we provide an overview of the status of the vaccine in Canada, as well as advice for employers on how to adapt to the "new normal." Subscribe…
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Episode 231: NLRB Developments Impacting Higher Education
In this episode, we discuss recent NLRB developments including the recently withdrawn proposed rulemaking that would have exempted from the NLRB's jurisdiction…
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Episode 230: The American Rescue Plan Act and Its Impact on Employee Benefits
In this episode, we discuss the recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act and its impact on employers. We focus heavily on provisions that immediately impact…
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Episode 229: Recent Developments with Labor and Employment Law in Canada
In this episode, we discuss some key changes in the Canada Labour Code dealing with new requirements for Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention. We also…
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Episode 228: COVID-19 in the US: Vaccinations and the Workplace
In this episode, we share updates on vaccination policies for employers, and how to manage apprehensive employees. We also discuss what policies employers…
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Episode 227: Issues Arising with US Employees Working Remotely in Other Countries
In this episode, we share some updates on issues in long-term working relationships with foreign citizens working remotely from their home countries. Subscribe…
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Episode 226: Restructuring in Uganda Amidst COVID-19
In this episode, we discuss the impact that the pandemic has had on employment in Uganda, and how the country is working to stay afloat. Subscribe to our…
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Episode 225: Labor & Employment Laws in the Dominican Republic: Impact & Challenges of the Digital Revolution & COVID-19
In this episode, we discuss the impact that the pandemic has had on labor & employment laws in the Dominican Republic. We review recent changes in the law…
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Episode 224: Employment Law in the United States: A Year in Review
Significant civil unrest, COVID-19, political division, and the fight for social justice have been some of the biggest stories in 2020 for the U.S. They have…
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Episode 223: Peeking into the Crystal Ball: Expert Predictions on Higher Education Policy Initiatives
In this episode, we discuss recent updates on Higher Education policy in the United States under the new Biden Administration, as well as predictions for the…
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Episode 222: Immigration Issues Facing Colleges and Universities in the United States
In this episode, we discuss travel restrictions, visa bans, H-1B visas, COVID-19, and how universities are being impacted. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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Episode 221: No Poaching Agreements and Labor Rights under Anti-Trust Laws in Egypt
In this episode, we discuss competition law in Egypt, and its role in the labor market. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues…
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Episode 220: Employees and Technology: Are They Putting Your Business in Danger?
In this episode, we discuss a recent hack at a city water plant, and its lessons for employers who want to encourage innovation, but not at the risk of…
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Episode 219: COVID-19 Vaccination Updates from the GCC
In this episode, we provide an update to our earlier podcast relating to the current COVID-19 rules and regulations in the UAE, KSA and Qatar. Subscribe to our…
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Episode 218: The Vietnamese Labor Code 2019 and Its Effects on Employers
In this episode, we discuss The Vietnamese Labor Code 2019, which was adopted on November 20, 2019 and came into effect on January 1, 2021. The Labor Code 2019…
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Episode 217: Immigration Issues Under the Biden Administration in the First 100 Days
In this episode, we discuss what immigration law changes employers can expect under the Biden-Harris Administration. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up…
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Episode 216: Obligations for Employers in Thailand Amidst the Pandemic
In this episode, we discuss the obligations of employers to their employees in Thailand in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Subscribe to our podcast today to…
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Episode 215: Employers Prepare for Change as the Biden-Harris Administration Begins
In this episode, we discuss changes for employers with respect to the new Biden-Harris Administration, and what to expect from the Administration in the first…
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Episode 214: Mandatory Vaccination Plans for Employers in the United States
In this episode, we discuss the recent approval of COVID-19 vaccinations under an Emergency Use Authorization, and whether it is legal for employers to…
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Episode 213: Impact of the Biden Administration and Democratic Congress on Higher Education
In this episode, we discuss our predictions for the Biden Administration's legislative agenda as it relates to higher education. Subscribe to our podcast today…
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Episode 212: Important Immigration Updates Under the Biden Administration
In this episode, we discuss immigration worksite enforcement under the new Biden Administration. We compare worksite investigations under President Obama and…