Today's episode is Part 1 of 2 addressing the use of Artificial Intelligence ("A.I.") in employment-related decisions. Joining me today is current EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling to discuss the intersection of A.I. and EEO laws, as well as how the EEOC has been addressing these important issues.
Download Podcast »VII-127-Interview with NLRB General Counsel Abruzzo on Invalidating Severance Agreement Provisions
Today I am joined by NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo to discuss the Board's February 21, 2023 decision in McLaren Macomb invalidating certain confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in severance agreements, the retroactive and prospective impact of the decision, and whether any other severance agreement provisions may be questioned in the future.
Download Podcast »VII-126 - Invalidating Severance Agreements (and Other Important Developments)
Today's episode analyzes the NLRB's decision to invalidate standard clauses in severance agreements, a Supreme Court decision providing overtime to a highly compensated employee, guidance on remote work and the FLSA/FMLA requirements, and the trend toward a 4-day workweek.
Download Podcast »VII-125 - Special Anniversary Episode: The State of Politics and the Impact on Employers
In today's special episode, I again bring back my inaugural guest from February 1, 2017 (Howard Schweitzer, Cozen O'Connor) to talk about the state of politics and the impact on employers, as well as some prognostication about 2023 and beyond.
Download Podcast »VII-124 - Top 10 (Other) L&E Issues to Think About in 2023
In this second of two parts to start the new year, I address the ten issues that employers should be thinking about in 2023.
Download Podcast »VII-123 - A Complete Ban on All Non-Competes?
Today's episode looks at the proposed New Year's rule issued by the FTC that would ban all non-compete agreements between employers and employees, what the next steps and likely challenges to the rule may be, and what it all means for employers.
Download Podcast »VI-122 - Interviews With EEOC, NLRB, OSHA
In today's episode, I interview EEOC Commissioner Andrea Lucas, NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo, and OSHA Assistant Secretary Douglas Parker about today's hot topics and agency initiatives.
Download Podcast »VI-121 - Top 5 Fall Things You Need To Know
Today's new episode looks at the five developments you need to know now, including the new proposed independent contractor rule, the EEOC's new required poster, NLRB efforts to monitor your monitoring, salary transparency rules, and election day activities.
Download Podcast »VI-120 - Joint Employer Ping Pong
This episode discusses the NLRB's proposed new September 2022 joint employer test in the context of the historical shifting political winds, and what it may mean for employers.
Download Podcast »VI-119 - What Did You Miss This Summer?
Today's new episode discusses what you may have missed during the Summer of 2022, including Covid-19 and Monkeypox updates, unlawful dress codes, an ADA first, and brand new guidance from the EEOC and DOL.
Download Podcast »VI-118 - Overturning Roe v. Wade and the Impact on Employers and Employees
In today's episode, I offer the takeaways from the Supreme Court's June 2022 Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade, and am joined by colleagues for a roundtable discussion on the impact of the decision on benefits, health care, and labor and employment law.
Download Podcast »VI-117-Addressing Violence in the Workplace
In today's episode, I am joined by Dan Pascale, Executive Vice President of Margolis, Healy and Associates, to discuss how employers should be addressing today's threats and acts of violence in the workplace.
Download Podcast »VI-116-Top 10 Employment Issues To Consider For The Summer Kick-Off
As we approach the unofficial start to Summer 2022, today's new episode addresses the 10 issues that should be on the radar of all employers.
Download Podcast »VI-115- A Conversation with NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo
In today's new episode, I am joined by NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo to discuss significant recent activity at the Board, including her position that employer "captive audience meetings" held with employees violate the National Labor Relations Act.
Download Podcast »VI-114-Banning Arbitration of Sexual Harassment/Assault Claims
Congress just passed a significant new law prohibiting pre-dispute arbitration agreements (and class action waivers) for claims of sexual harassment and sexual assault. In today's new episode, I discuss what the new federal law says and what it does not say, and what employers should be thinking about.
Download Podcast »Noteworthy Harassment and Disability Cases, and Will Certain Current Employment Law Principles Stay or Go
This episode provides an update on the newly-appointed chairman of the NLRB, addresses noteworthy decisions and the appropriate corporate mindset
Continue reading »Update on DOL Confirmation and OSHA’s Impact on Workplace Issues
This episode provides an update on Senate confirmation of the new head of the US Department of Labor, and features
Continue reading »ELN’s One-On-One Sit-Down Interview With NLRB General Counsel Richard Griffin
This special episode presents an interview with current NLRB General Counsel Richard Griffin, who answers questions about employer perception of
Continue reading »DC Update, Punctuation and Overtime Claims, and Social Media and Legal Activities Laws – Featuring Two Corporate HR Professionals Discussing Issues That Keep Them Up At Night
This episode provides an update on DC issues, and addresses how punctuation affects overtime claims, as well as the latest
Continue reading »Internal Whistleblowers, Predictive Schedules and “Clopenings”, and FMLA Abuse
This episode addresses noteworthy decisions concerning internal whistleblowers and employee FMLA abuse, as well as a significant nationwide trend involving
Continue reading »Trump Cabinet Update, Joint Employment Standards, and New Restrictive Covenant Concerns – Featuring Immigration Law Attorney Scott Bettridge
This episode provides an update on President Trump’s DOL cabinet appointment, and addresses a new joint employer test and potentially
Continue reading »Applicant Salary Inquiries, DOL / SCOTUS Nominees and Cybersecurity Concerns – Featuring FBI Special Agent Austin Berglas
This episode addresses the recent trend on regulating applicant salary inquiries, and noteworthy developments with the DOL and Supreme Court
Continue reading »The Inaugural Episode on the Inauguration and Other Hot Employment Law Issues
This inaugural podcast episode addresses noteworthy developments with sexual harassment, age discrimination, and class action waivers. Joining this episode is
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