Today I am joined by Jason Marsili of Marsili Mediation to discuss the often over-looked art and skill involved with mediation, and the important considerations for employers when determining whether, when, and why to mediate a dispute.
Download Podcast »VIII-155 - The Trump 2.0 Impact on Labor and Employment Law
For this Thanksgiving week episode, I am joined by several of my Cozen O'Connor colleagues to discuss the likely impact of President Trump's second administration on such L&E issues as federal agency regulation and initiatives generally (David Barron), the NLRB and union activity (Kelly Kindig), Immigration (David Adams), Artificial Intelligence (Jeff Klamut), and OSHA and workplace safety (John Ho).
Download Podcast »VIII-154 - Court Invalidates DOL's 2024 Overtime Salary Threshold Increases
This past Friday, November 15, 2024, a federal court in Texas struck down on a nationwide basis the U.S. Department of Labor's 2024 regulations that significantly increased the minimum salary thresholds for federal law overtime exempt status. Today's episode discusses the court's rationale and what is next for employers in light of Friday's decision.
Download Podcast »VIII-153 - NLRB General Counsel on Illegal "Stay or Pay" Employee Agreements
NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo joins me today to discuss her latest memorandum finding that "stay or pay" provisions in employee agreements constitute illegal noncompetes under the National Labor Relations Act.
Download Podcast »VIII-152 - Part 2 of 2 on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (Attorney Interview)
In this second of my two-part series on the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), I am joined by my Cozen O'Connor colleague, Debbie Friedman, to discuss the scope of the PWFA from a practicing attorney's viewpoint and how employers should address common situations under that law.
Download Podcast »VIII-151 - EEOC Commissioner Interview: Part 1 of 2 on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
In this first of two parts on the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), current Vice Chair of the EEOC Jocelyn Samuels discusses the regulations implementing the PWFA and how the PWFA differs from Title VII and the ADA, the common themes in the EEOC charges filed alleging violations of the PWFA, and some practical tips for employers to comply with the PWFA.
Download Podcast »VIII-150 - The FTC Noncompete Rule is Dead: What Now?
In this special 150th podcast episode, I am joined by my Cozen O'Connor colleagues David Barron and Jim Gale to discuss what is left of the FTC noncompete rule, if anything, and what employers should be doing next with the rule in the rearview mirror.
Download Podcast »VIII-149 - Part 2 of 2: The Final Interview With EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling
Today is Part 2 of 2, following yesterday's episode. As his term as EEOC Commissioner ended at the end of August 2024, (former) EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling joined the podcast one last time to discuss a wide range of important employment issues, including court deference to federal agencies, the use of agency opinion letters, continued initiatives with Covid-19 and return-to-work issues, the current state of artificial intelligence regulation, and what the future EEOC priorities will look like.
Download Podcast »VIII-148- Part 1 of 2: The Final Interview With EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling
As his term as EEOC Commissioner ended at the end of August 2024, (former) EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling joined the podcast one last time to discuss a wide range of important employment issues, including court deference to federal agencies, the use of agency opinion letters, continued initiatives with Covid-19 and return-to-work issues, the current state of artificial intelligence regulation, and what the future EEOC priorities will likely look like.
Download Podcast »VIII-147- All For Naught: FTC Noncompete Rule Struck Down
Just this afternoon (and 10 days earlier than expected), the federal judge in Texas struck down the FTC's non-compete rule and prohibited the FTC from enforcing its non-compete rule nationwide. In this new episode, I talk about what the court did and what it means now for non-compete agreements.
Download Podcast »VIII-146 - Latest Update on FTC Noncompete Ban Plus 3 Summer Reminders for Employers
This episode provides the latest update on the FTC noncompete ban scheduled to go into effect on September 4, 2024, the likelihood that it will go into effect, and what employers should be doing about it right now, plus three other employment law reminders that employers should remember.
Download Podcast »VIII-145 - Status Update: Injunctions for FTC Noncompete Ban and DOL Overtime Exemption Regs
Where are things right now with the injunction decisions on the FTC's noncompete ban and the DOL's new overtime exemption regulations? Today's new episode provides the latest updates, while also discussing the Supreme Court's end-of-term decision with significant ramifications, and what employers should be thinking about right now.
Download Podcast »VIII-144 - Current AI Regulatory Landscape and Employer Best Practices
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 »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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