Employment Matters

Today, we are kicking off a brand new ELA Podcast Series on the Pay Transparency Directive, where we speak with leading employment lawyers across Europe about when and how the EU Pay Transparency Directive is being implemented in their country and what it really means for employers on the ground.We hope today's discussion will help you understand the status of Pay Transparency legislation in Italy, what you should be doing now and how approaches to implementation are shaping up across Europe.Host: Marianne Parkinson (email) (Travers Smith LLP / England & Wales)Guest Speaker: Francesca Pittau (email) (ADVANT Nctm Studio Legale / Italy)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

More than 55 years after the Occupational Safety and Health Act transformed workplace safety in the United States, OSHA remains a central force in protecting workers and shaping employer responsibilities. In this episode, we explore OSHA's evolution from its early focus on industrial hazards to its current priorities in a rapidly changing workplace. We discuss the agency's successes, the role of the General Duty Clause, the realities behind recent debates about OSHA's future, and what employers should expect from OSHA enforcement and policy initiatives today. We also examine the role of OSHA counsel in helping organizations navigate compliance, investigations, and emerging workplace safety risks. Host: Holly Goodman (email) (Gunster)Guest Speaker: Taylor Johnson (email) (Pierce Atwood LLP)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

In today's episode, we will focus on two legislative instruments that deserve close attention: the proposed revision of the Basic Law on Social Protection and the Code of Procedure for Payment and Enforcement of Social Security Debts, the so-called CPEDSS. The purpose of this discussion is to understand what is already changing, what may change next, and where companies should begin paying closer attention from now on.Host: Nuno Gouveia (email) (Miranda Alliance)Guest Speaker: Nádia Ferreira (email) (Miranda Alliance)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

What can employers learn from the employment lawsuit filed against MrBeast and the infamous “How to Succeed” guide? In this episode, we explore why neutrality in HR practices, employee handbooks, and workplace policies is critical to managing legal risk and fostering a fair workplace culture. Drawing lessons from some of the best and worst employee handbooks in corporate America, we discuss how policy language can shape employee expectations, influence workplace behavior, and create unintended liability. Tune in for practical guidance on drafting clear, consistent, and legally sound workplace policies. Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP)Guest Speakers: Jackie Staple (email) & Ariel Perez (email) (Jackson Walker)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

This episode explores how employees' social media activity, especially off-duty posts, can create real legal and reputational challenges for employers. The discussion breaks down what employers can and can't control under laws like the First Amendment and the National Labor Relations Act, and why these situations are often highly fact specific. It also highlights the importance of clear, well-crafted policies and thoughtful responses to online conduct to avoid legal risk. Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP)Guest Speakers: Cat Scott (email) & Daniel Fishman (email) (Morgan, Brown & Joy / Massachusetts)Read Cat & Daniel's article here. Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

In this episode, we examine the U.S. Department of Labor's proposed changes to worker classification and their impact on employers. Listen in as we break down the updated framework for distinguishing independent contractors from employees and highlight key compliance considerations. Learn what these developments could mean for your workforce strategy and risk exposure. Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP)Guest Speaker: Alex Grande (email) (Holland & Hart LLP)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

In this episode, we explore federal telework guidance issued by the EEOC and OPM and what it means for disability accommodations in today's workplace. While the guidance is directed at federal agencies, it may signal how the EEOC will evaluate telework as a reasonable accommodation in the private sector. We break down key insights and discuss what employers should consider when responding to remote work requests. Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP)Guest Speaker: Edward Cadagin (email) (Arnall Golden Gregory LLP)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Philippe Durand (email) (August Debouzy / France)Guest Speaker: Virginia Mäurer (email) (ADVANT Beiten / Germany)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Chloë Loubser (email) (Bowmans / South Africa)Guest Speaker: Gorvinder Pannu (email) (Addleshaw Goddard / Oman)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Kato Aerts (email) (Lydian / Belgium)Guest Speakers: Katherine Sheerin (email) & Ruby Roberts (email) (Cains Advocates Limited / Isle of Man)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Alexandra Aguilar Garcia (email) (BLP / Costa Rica)Guest Speaker: Daniel Francisco (email) (RODRIGO / Peru)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Simon Söderholm (email) (Advokatfirman Vinge / Sweden)Guest Speaker: David Peter (email) & Mark-Anthony Schwestermann (email) (MLL Legal Ltd / Switzerland)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Alexandra Aguilar Garcia (email) (BLP / Costa Rica)Guest Speaker: Favio Batres (email) (BLP / Nicaragua)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

In this episode, we unpack the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's recent decision to withdraw its prior enforcement guidance on workplace harassment, a move that has left many employers questioning what standards now apply. Listen as we explore the legal and practical implications of this shift, including how courts may interpret harassment claims without the withdrawn guidance and whether existing policies still hold up under scrutiny. Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP)Guest Speaker: Ashlea Edwards (email) (GrayRobinson, P.A.)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Kato Aerts (email) (Lydian / Belgium)Guest Speaker: Kelly Papadaki (email) (Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm / Greece)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Nuno Gouveia (email) (Miranda Alliance)Guest Speaker: Mona O. Abdel Hafiz (email) (Ibrachy & Dermarkar Law Firm / Egypt)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Simon Söderholm (email) (Advokatfirman Vinge / Sweden)Guest Speakers: Elaine McIlroy (email) & Louise Usher (email) (Brodies LLP / Scotland)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Philippe Durand (email) (August Debouzy / France)Guest Speaker: Borja González Elejabarrieta (email) (Gómez-Acebo & Pombo Abogados / Spain)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

As workplaces continue to evolve, so does the meaning of employee appreciation. In this special Employee Appreciation Day episode, we explore how organizations can recognize and support their teams in increasingly hybrid and remote environments, while staying mindful of legal risks. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Marcia DePaula (email) (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC)Guest Speakers: Mike Gardner (email) & Fred Schutt (email) (Woods Rogers)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Simon Söderholm (email) (Advokatfirman Vinge / Sweden)Guest Speaker: Katie Good (email) & Ailie Murray (email) (Travers Smith LLP / England & Wales)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Nuno Gouveia (email) (Miranda Alliance)Guest Speakers: Adail Cardoso (email) (Fátima Freitas Associados / Angola), Silvia Mota Carvalho (email) (Cabinet Nguia / Gabon) & João Pires Teixeira (email) (Pimenta & Associados / Mozambique) Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Nuno Gouveia (email) (Miranda Alliance)Guest Speaker: Julien Kavaruganda (email) (K Solutions and Partners / Rwanda)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Jamie Goh (email) (Shearn Delamore & Co. / Malaysia)Guest Speaker: Raksa Chan (email) (DFDL / Cambodia)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful immigration law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Guest Speakers: Lana Roberts (email), Morganne Foley (email) & Meghan Felt (email) (McInnes Cooper / New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Kulnisha Srimontien (email) (Price Sanond Limited / Thailand)Guest Speakers: Maree Skinner (email) & Bruce Heddle (email) (Maddocks / Australia)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Nuno Gouveia (email) (Miranda Alliance)Guest Speaker: Sophia Issa (email) (A&K Tanzania)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Alexandra Aguilar Garcia (email) (BLP / Costa Rica)Guest Speaker: Samuel Flores (email) (Santamarina + Steta, S.C. / Mexico)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Nuno Gouveia (email) (Miranda Alliance)Guest Speakers: Ilan Winder (email) & Noah Feller – Maman (email) (Naschitz Brandes Amir & Co Advocates / Israel)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Jamie Goh (email) (Shearn Delamore & Co. / Malaysia)Guest Speaker: Helena Kok (email) (MdME / Macau)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

On today's episode, we discuss the types of parental leave employees are entitled to take in Australia, the rights employees have when they are ready to return to work from parental leave, and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Jamie Goh (email) (Shearn Delamore & Co. / Malaysia)Guest Speaker: Meredith Kennedy (email) & Bruce Heddle (email) (Maddocks / Australia)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Philippe Durand (email) (August Debouzy / France)Guest Speaker: Gareth Walls (email) (A&L Goodbody / Northern Ireland)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Jamie Goh (email) (Shearn Delamore & Co. / Malaysia)Guest Speaker: Qi-Yang Chang (email) (WongPartnership / Singapore)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Philippe Durand (email) (August Debouzy / France)Guest Speakers: Ingrid Corduneanu (email) & Claudia Stanciu (email) (CERHA HEMPEL / Romania)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Philippe Durand (email) (August Debouzy / France)Guest Speaker: Laure Hosni (email) (August Debouzy / France)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Kulnisha Srimontien (email) (Price Sanond Limited / Thailand)Guest Speakers: Matthew Jones (email) & Johnny Hong (email) (Kim & Chang / Korea)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Alexandra Aguilar Garcia (email) (BLP / Costa Rica)Guest Speaker: Lloyd Isgut (email) (Pizarro & González / Puerto Rico)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Kato Aerts (email) (Lydian / Belgium)Guest Speaker: Clyde Bonnici (email) (GVZH Advocates / Malta)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Philippe Durand (email) (August Debouzy / France)Guest Speaker: Camilla Cuculiza (email) (Plesner / Denmark)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Kulnisha Srimontien (email) (Price Sanond Limited / Thailand)Guest Speaker: Leslie C. Dy (email) & Marianne M. Miguel (email) (SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan / Philippines)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Philippe Durand (email) (August Debouzy / France)Guest Speaker: Kato Aerts (email) (Lydian / Belgium)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Alexandra Aguilar Garcia (email) (BLP / Costa Rica)Guest Speaker: Celso Báez do Carmo Filho (email) (Demarest Advogados / Brazil)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Cynthia Chung (email) (Deacons / Hong Kong)Guest Speaker: Mya Myintzu (email) (DFDL / Myanmar)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Chloë Loubser (email) (Bowmans / South Africa)Guest Speaker: Sian Gaffney (email) (Bowmans / South Africa)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

The Republic of Angola celebrated fifty years of independence on November 11, 2025. On this episode, we analyze the evolution of the labor and employment laws of the country, as well as the challenges that Angola faced and currently faces as an independent nation. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Nuno Gouveia (email) (Miranda Alliance)Guest Speaker: Adail Cardoso (email) (Miranda Alliance - Fátima Freitas Associados / Angola)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

On today's episode, we discuss notable issues and cases the Supreme Court is deciding this term. These cover topics like conversion therapy, transgender athletes, voting rights, tariffs and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP)Guest Speaker: Elaine McCafferty (email) (Woods Rogers / Virginia)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

In today's episode, we continue our discussion from episode 688. Today, we discuss redundancy as a ground for termination of employment in Oman, Qatar & the UAE. Stay tuned for a future podcast on performance improvement plans and investigations. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Emma Higham (email) (Clyde & Co / Qatar)Guest Speakers: Gorvinder Pannu (email) (Addleshaw Goddard / Oman) & Elodie Chalhoub (email) (Clyde & Co / UAE)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

On today's episode, we'll be discussing pay equity with our strategic partner, BRG. BRG is a global consulting firm that helps leading organizations advance in three key areas: disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and performance improvement. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Holly Goodman (email) (Gunster / Southern Florida)Guest Speakers: Elizabeth Arnold (email) & Dr. Chester Hanvey (email) (Berkeley Research Group (BRG))Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

In recognition of World Mental Health Day on October 10th, we are proud to partner with CCA on this podcast to discuss how employers can help support their employees who may be dealing with mental health issues. We also discuss how EAPs (Employee Assistance Programs) support workplaces in dealing with disasters. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP)Guest Speakers: Manendra Bhugra (email) & Jay Sandys (email) (CCA, Inc. / Global)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

On today's episode, we discuss what employers need to know about off-the-clock work, including common scenarios in which employees work off-the-clock, and how to help prevent off-the-clock work in the future. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Susan Deniker (email) (Steptoe & Johnson)Guest Speakers: Elizabeth Arnold (email) & Dr. Chester Hanvey (email) (Berkeley Research Group (BRG))Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

In today's episode, we discuss the limits of actions employers can take against employees due to political speech, as well as best practices employers should follow in making disciplinary decisions against an employee for their political activities. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP)Guest Speaker: Katie Priest (email) (Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C. / Utah)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

In today's episode, we are talking today about a recent Third Circuit decision that addressed how an employer's computer use policy might interact with state and federal laws that protect electronically stored confidential information. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Read Denise's article here.Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP)Guest Speaker: Denise Elliott (email) (McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC / Eastern Pennsylvania)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.