In this second part of a two-part series, I discuss the FTC's new ban on non-competes from yesterday, the DOL's new overtime exemption rule from yesterday, and OSHA's recently-released "walkaround rule." Hear what has just happened and what it means for employers.
Download Podcast »VIII-142 - Federal Agency Update (Part 1 of 2)
In this first part of a two-part series, I discuss significant recent employment law developments coming out of the primary federal agencies: The U.S. Department of Labor, the EEOC, the FTC, and OSHA. Hear what has just happened and what it means for employers.
Download Podcast »VIII-141 - DEI Perspectives From EEOC Commissioner Andrea Lucas
In today's episode, current EEOC Commissioner Andrea Lucas discusses whether the Supreme Court's recent DEI ruling has changed the landscape for Title VII claims, as well as the 11 best practices that employers should consider with their DEI initiatives.
Download Podcast »VIII-140 - 7th Anniversary Episode: The Current State of Politics for Employers
In today's special 7th anniversary episode, I bring back my inaugural and annual guest, Howard Schweitzer, to discuss the current state of politics in this election year and the impact on employers.
Download Podcast »VII-139 - An Interview With an Employee-Side Attorney on L&E Issues
Today I am joined by Hope Pordy, Esq., a Partner with the law firm of Spivak Lipton in New York, who represents employees and unions in a wide range of labor and employment matters. Hope provides insight on the "employee side" of issues ranging from confidentiality, arbitration, and separation agreements to wage transparency, remote work, and social media activity. Hope also discloses what she looks for when deciding whether to take a case on behalf of a client against an employer.
Download Podcast »VII-138 - An Interview With the DOL, EEOC, and NLRB
In today's new episode, I interview high-level officials from the United States Department of Labor (Solicitor of Labor Seema Nanda), the United States EEOC (Commissioner Andrea Lucas), and the NLRB (General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo) to discuss what employers can expect from their respective agencies as we close out 2023 and get ready for 2024.
Download Podcast »VII-137 - Training Managers to Manage and Avoiding The Peter Principle
In today's episode, I discuss the danger in managing to The Peter Principle, and the Top 5 issues every employer should consider including in manager training.
Download Podcast »VII-136 - Summer 2023 Wrap-Up Part 2
In this second of two parts to wrap up the Summer of 2023, I discuss the EEOC's extensive new harassment guidance and proposed regulations to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, federal AI legislation, an interesting development in the law on retaliation, and the NLRB's new/old rule on workplace policies.
Download Podcast »VII-135-Summer 2023 Wrap-Up Part 1 (NEW DOL OVERTIME RULE)
Today's episode is the first of two parts wrapping up the big developments and trends coming out of the Summer of 2023. In this Part 1, we discuss the United States Department of Labor's proposed new overtime exemption rule: what it says, what it does not say, and when it might be effective.
Download Podcast »VII-134-Panel Discussion on Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling and the Impact on Employer DEI Programs
I am joined by a panel that includes EEOC Commissioner Andrea Lucas and Cozen O'Connor Labor & Employment Attorneys Debra Friedman and Alan Pittler to discuss the Supreme Court's June 29, 2023 decision on affirmative action, and the implications on educational institutions AND private employer programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Download Podcast »VII-133 - Hot Summer Employment Law Developments
Today's episode looks at the hot employment law developments of the Summer of 2023, including the Supreme Court impacting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and the "undue hardship" defense for religious accommodation requests; the new federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; new rules on independent contractor and overtime exemption classifications; and the first regulation of AI hiring tools.
Download Podcast »VII-132 - An Interview With NLRB GC Jennifer Abruzzo on Non-Compete Agreements
On today's episode, NLRB General Counsel Abruzzo talks directly about the new Memorandum she issued this week and why she believes that the proffer, maintenance, and enforcement of non-compete agreements violate the National Labor Relations Act.
Download Podcast »VII-131 - Roundtable Discussion (Multi-Practice) of A.I. and Generative A.I. for Employers
Today's episode features a roundtable discussion on Artificial Intelligence and Generative A.I. from multiple perspectives that employers should be thinking about: labor and employment, corporate and privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory.
Download Podcast »VII-130- An interview With EEOC Commissioner (Vice Chair) Jocelyn Samuels
In today's new episode, I am joined by current EEOC Commissioner and Vice Chair Jocelyn Samuels to get some insight on a wide-range of topics, including public perception of the EEOC; the likely impact of pending Supreme Court decisions on religious accommodation and diversity/equity/inclusion initiatives; the new federal pregnancy accommodation rules; Covid-19 cases; and the recent federal agency partnership to combat retaliation.
Download Podcast »VII-129 - Part 2 of 2: A.I. In The Workplace (An Interview w/ Economist Christine Polek, PhD)
On today's new episode (Part 2 of a two-part A.I. series), I am joined by economist Christine Polek, PhD from The Brattle Group to discuss Artificial Intelligence and how employers can use statistical and qualitative analyses to determine if their A.I. tools unintentionally violate anti-discrimination laws.
Download Podcast »III-43-Expert Roundtable Discussion on the Impact of Recent Regulatory Initiatives on Recruitment, Retention and the Retail Industry
In today’s new episode, experts from the Retail Industry Leaders Association and ManpowerGroup Solutions discuss how today’s climate of employment
Continue reading »III-42-The New Overtime Rule and Antitrust Issues With Your Non-Competes
This episode outlines the key components of the U.S. Department of Labor’s new proposed overtime rule. Also, antitrust attorney David
Continue reading »III-41- Things That Make You Go “Hmmm” in Employment Law
This episode looks at recent employment law developments that may make you go “hmmm”: a 4-day workweek, outright bans on
Continue reading »III-40 – Valentine’s Day Episode on Love Contracts
This special Valentine’s Day episode discusses the pros and cons of employers entering into love contracts with its employees. You
Continue reading »III-39 – 2nd Anniversary Special Episode
For our special 2nd anniversary episode, we bring back our inaugural guest, Howard Schweitzer, to talk about the current state
Continue reading »III-38- Part 2 on Employee Marijuana Use and Two Key NLRB Developments
This episode presents Part 2 of 2 on workplace issues when employees use marijuana, and also discusses two significant developments
Continue reading »III-37- Ghosting, Annoying E-Mails, Top 5 New Cases, Top 10 New 2019 Trends
Welcome back! In this first new episode of 2019, we talk about ghosting, the most hated and irritating workplace e-mails,
Continue reading »II-36- Holiday Party Tips, the 2018/2019 Federal Regulatory Agenda, and Noteworthy Cases On Suing and Being Sued
This episode offers a Top 10 list of thoughts to minimize problems at your company’s upcoming holiday party, discusses what’s
Continue reading »II-35- The New Sexual Harassment Training/Policy Requirements in New York State and New York City
This special episode discusses the new sexual harassment training and policy requirements imposed by New York State and New York
Continue reading »II-34- Ten Things You Missed From Summer 2018
We’re back! This brand new episode addresses the 10 developments you may have missed from this past summer of 2018,
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