I am joined by my Cozen colleague, Jeff Klamut, to summarize the current regulatory landscape involving artificial intelligence and what employers should be thinking about right now.
Download Podcast »VIII-143 - Federal Agency Update (Part 2 of 2)
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 »I-24 – Thankful for Volume 1, 2017, and Relationships
“It’s the Relationships, Stupid.” This final episode of 2017 looks back at the topics and guests from volume 1 of
Continue reading »I-23- Stunning End-Of-Year NLRB Developments: An Extensive Interview With Former NLRB Associate General Counsel Barry Kearney
Thought 2017 would end quietly? The month of December has seen several stunning decisions by the NLRB which impact Obama-era
Continue reading »I-22- The Benefits of Benefits: A Roundtable Discussion on Trending Benefits Issues for 2018
From tax and health care reform to employee wellness programs to even handheld electronic devices, why should your company be
Continue reading »I-21 – Sexual Harassment (Still), Political Tweeting, and Intersectional Discrimination
Good faith and timing means everything in employment law. This episode provides an update from DC, discusses questions employers should
Continue reading »I-20 – Special Holiday Party Episode
This episode features a Top 10 list of tips to consider in order to avoid some holiday party mistakes for
Continue reading »I-19 – Part 2 of Interview on Conducting Internal Pay Equity Audits
Today’s episode provides the second of my two-part interview with David Cohen on conducting internal pay equity audits. You can
Continue reading »I-18- DC Update on Joint Employer and OT Issues, and Part 1 of an Expert Interview on Pay Equity Audits
This episode provides an update on current DC initiatives to change joint employer and overtime exemption standards, as well as
Continue reading »I-17 – Engaging Your Employees in Today’s Workplace, Featuring Rick Turner at Whirlpool Corporation
Today’s episode discusses how to engage your employees in today’s unique workplace and navigate a multi-jurisdictional set of employment laws,
Continue reading »I-16 – Kneeling, Indefinite Leave, DC Updates, Non-Compete Consideration, and Pretty as a Protected Class
This episode discusses kneeling in the NFL/workplace, indefinite leave entitlement, and sufficient consideration for non-competes, provides an update from DC
Continue reading »I-15 – Turning the Table: An Interview with the Podcast Host on Protected Employee Activity
This episode replays an interview of the podcast host, Mike Schmidt, that was originally aired on SiriusXM Channel 111, The
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