In this special weekend edition, I am having a roundtable discussion with 6 of my Cozen colleagues to discuss frequently asked questions on the following issues: (1) labor and employment considerations; (2) SBA and Treasury funding processes for small, medium and large businesses; (3) the impact on the health care industry, and (4) what might be contained in the next stimulus bill being negotiated now in DC.
Download Podcast »IV-61- Antitrust Concerns With The Coronavirus Pandemic
In today's episode, I am joined by my colleague, David Reichenberg, to discuss the antitrust concerns that may be overlooked by businesses during this current Coronavirus outbreak.
Download Podcast »IV-60- WARN Act Considerations With The Coronavirus Pandemic
Today I am joined by my Cozen colleague, Jennifer Williams, to answer questions relating to employers' WARN Act obligations in this current Coronavirus period.
Download Podcast »IV-59- California Coronavirus Developments (and Independent Contractor/Arbitration Quick-Bites Too)
In today's episode, I am joined by Michele Miller (Chair of our firm's West Coast Labor and Employment Group) to discuss how California is addressing Coronavirus issues for employers. While I have her, I also get a few quick thoughts on the status of California's independent contractor and arbitration initiatives.
Download Podcast »IV-58- Breaking: New Federal Coronavirus Legislation
Last night, President Trump signed the new federal Coronavirus legislation providing significant changes to the FMLA and paid sick leave requirements (effective April 2, 2020). I am joined in this episode by Howard Schweitzer, CEO of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, to discuss what happened this week in Washington, the impact on the November elections, and a summary of the new law's key employment-related features.
Download Podcast »IV-57-Coronavirus Breaking Developments: Part 2 of 2
In today's Part 2 of 2 this week, I rebroadcast the audio of Cozen O'Connor's 90-minute webinar in its entirety, entitled "Coronavirus and the Workplace." The discussion addresses the current status of the outbreak, as well as OSHA, ADA and other implications for employers, and frequently asked questions arising in the workplace.
Download Podcast »IV-56-Coronavirus Breaking Developments: Part 1 of 2
This special weekend episode (Part 1 of 2) summarizes brand new emergency legislation that passed the U.S. House of Representatives over the weekend that will provide immediate changes to the FMLA and paid sick leave laws for coronavirus-related circumstances. The episode also discusses new coronavirus guidance and alerts issued by the EEOC, the Department of Labor, and OSHA.
Download Podcast »IV-55 - Six Significant Developments to be On Your Radar
Today's episode looks at 6 key developments that every company should be thinking about: Coronavirus preparedness, the elimination of "at will", post-shift security check compensation, a win for salary history bans, prohibiting mandatory arbitration, and a survey on telecommuting.
Download Podcast »IV-54- A Guest Discussion on 3 Significant Government Decisions
Today I am joined by Dan Johns, a partner in Cozen O'Connor's Labor and Employment Department, to talk about 3 significant NLRB decisions affecting all employers in the areas of (1) employee use of company e-mail, (2) confidentiality in workplace investigations,and (3) payment of union dues.
Download Podcast »IV-53- 3rd Anniversary Special: Politics and Employment
For my 3rd anniversary special episode, I am joined once again by Howard Schweitzer to talk all things Trump and politics, and the current and future impact on business and employers.
Download Podcast »IV-52- Expert Discussion on Artificial Intelligence in Recruiting
In today's episode, I am honored to be joined by Kelly Trindel, Ph.D of Pymetrics to talk about the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science in the employment recruitment process, and whether machines will be replacing us.
Download Podcast »IV-51 - A New 2020 Vision
In this first new episode of 2020 (Season 4), we look at the 15 hot topics your company should have on your list to think about.
Download Podcast »III-50 - A 50th Birthday Celebration Episode
The podcast celebrates its 50th birthday with special guest David Weisenfeld at XpertHR, who joins the conversation about LGBTQ at the Supreme Court, mandatory arbitration, ban-the-box, data analytics, and hot HR topics to watch in 2020.
Download Podcast »III-49- A Conversation With The Department of Labor in NY
On today's episode, I am joined by Rebecca Nathanson, the Director of the Anti-Retaliation Unit and Counsel to Labor Standards at the New York Department of Labor to discuss issues ranging from the Department's investigation process and retaliation, to civil and criminal enforcement of wage/hour issues and the perception that the DOL is a pro-employee agency.
Download Podcast »III-48- Employee Handbooks
In today's episode, Debbie Friedman (partner at Cozen O'Connor) joins the podcast to talk about the issues that employers should consider with their employee handbooks.
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