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This week, we're diving into arbitration agreements and learning some best practices for employers when crafting these agreements. Employers often include arbitration agreements in their onboarding and other employee materials. Arbitration agreements are an important tool for employers due to the relative speed and lower costs associated with arbitration compared to litigation. However, these agreements are subject to increasing scrutiny and require careful consideration from employers. Epstein Becker Green attorneys Victoria Sloan Lin and Andrew Lichtenstein highlight some hidden elements that can impact the effectiveness of arbitration agreements. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw344 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/ Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com This podcast is presented by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights are reserved. This audio recording includes information about legal issues and legal developments. Such materials are for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments. These informational materials are not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice on any particular set of facts or circumstances, and these materials are not a substitute for the advice of competent counsel. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. No attorney-client relationship has been created by this audio recording. This audio recording may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
For years, California has had the Fair Chance Act which limited the ability of employers to use background screening information related to prior convictions in employment processes. On Oct. 1, 2023, a new amendment went into effect that expanded the protections and definitions of those parties covered by the Fair Chance Act. What does this mean for companies when they are hiring or changing their corporate structure and how can they be sure to comply with the new law?Morgan Reynolds, Vice President of Risk/Legal Counsel for DISA Global Solutions, joins this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to unpack the new amendment to California's Fair Chance Act with HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark. From the expanded definition of “applicant” to the new regulations for both new hires and internal job shifting, Morgan and Elliot explore the effects of this legal change. Listen in as Morgan and Elliot discuss the newly amended Fair Chance Act and think through how companies can react and adapt their hiring processes to remain in compliance.
Welcome and thank you for joining us for this special edition of We Get Work, live from Jackson Lewis' Corporate Counsel Conference, CCC2023, at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach resort in Orange County, California. What follows are high level conversations on conference programs and why they were important topics to present now.
Listen to Chloe Themistocleous and Sasha Lormant, discuss their top tips in terms of what to consider when a claim form lands and what factors give rise to added complexity.
On the latest episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts are joined by Greenberg Traurig Shareholder and Co-Chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Practice's Employment Litigation & Trials Group, Lindsay Hutner. Lindsay discusses how being herself has helped her achieve success in her legal career, what she looks for when building her team at Greenberg, the challenges that she faces with the ever-changing employment laws of California, and what advice she would give younger associates that are trying to come up in the ranks. For their notable moves, David and Zach highlight litigation additions by Boies Schiller Flexner and King & Spalding. As always, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!
Jani-King International, Inc. is an American chain of cleaning service franchises. The company provides cleaning for public spaces such as offices, retail spaces, hotels, and stadiums. The Jani King Franchise claims to be “the world's largest commercial cleaning franchise company with more than 120 support offices in 10 countries.” This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://www.vettedbiz.com/jani-king-franchise/ Jani-King Franchise Lawsuits: https://unicourt.com/search?q=jani-king&a=p Need help finding the right franchise? Click here: https://www.vettedbiz.com/franchise-search/ 00:00 Introduction 01:02 About Jani-King Franchise 01:35 The Cleaning and Maintenance Industry 01:51 Jani-King Competitors 02:24 Franchise Fee & Investment Cost 04:02 Payback Period 04:12 Selling a Jani-King Franchise 05:12 Jani-King Area Developer Sales & Profit 06:01 Commercial & Employment Litigation 06:38 Franchise Net Growth 07:13 Conclusion #JaniKingFranchise #FranchiseFindings If you are looking for more information, you can connect with us through our networks: https://www.vettedbiz.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/vettedbiz/ https://www.facebook.com/vettedbiz https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandfranchiseinus
In this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer and David (Dewey) Kennison discuss what employers can expect when faced with a lawsuit. Dewey will provide an overview of the process from start to finish and highlight ways that employers can help counsel defend litigation.
In this episode, Jen chats with Tim Del Castillo, a respected litigator who represents both employers and employees. Jen and Tim offer practical guidance on the most common employer mistakes and how to stay out of court.
Today I'm joined by Kameron M. Buckner, Esq., licensed attorney, content creator, and influencer marketing consultant. Kameron began her career as an Associate Attorney practicing Employment Litigation, while simultaneously using social media to create content around fashion, beauty, lifestyle, as well as female professionalism and career building. Kameron has built an engaging and organic audience with over 140,000 followers across her platforms @kameronmonet, working with brands from Dove to McDonalds to Ulta Beauty. After realizing her social media expertise and license to practice law could provide value for aspiring “Lawyer Influencers”, as well as educate content creators about the power of contracts when signing brand deals; Kameron quit her 9-to-5 law firm job, founded The Legal Tea, and now lives what she calls the best of both worlds. We talked about: - Her career as a licensed attorney, content creator and influencer marketing consultant: when did she decided she wanted to be a lawyer and why, when she started social media and youtube, and how does she balances all of her jobs and keeps her mental health in check - The Legal Tea: what's the legal tea, why she decided to found it and what she loves the most about it The business side of influencing: What are some basics that influencers should keep an eye for when it comes to influencer contracts with brands, what are some ways that influencers can get screwed over with their contracts, can influencers make more money by changing some terms on their contracts, what's your advice for smaller influencers just starting out working with brands? Kameron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kameronmonet/ Kameron's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSp52HvdllyUqLXsdwwOkTA Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/mypointofview.podcast/ Music: Cheese, prod. by Lukrembo https://soundcloud.com/lukrembo/cheese
Around the In-house episode 2 Host Alex Aferiat, Legal Counsel at BCG welcomes Saraa Basaria, Counsel, Employment & Litigation at Radius Health, Inc. Saraa shares the interesting twists and turns of her career path, what sparked her interest to be an in-house counsel, and what she has learned along the way.
Alex will be back soon with a new episode of Around the In-house with Saraa Basaria, Counsel, Employment & Litigation at Radius Health, Inc.
Avoiding illegal conduct is always a good strategy for avoiding employment litigation. However, there are many legal things that employers and managers do that can also lead to litigation. Here are five things that often lead to employment litigation:1. Workplace Romances – while consensual relationships in the workplace are not illegal, they often lead to litigation when they end.2. Nepotism – giving preferential treatment to friends and family in the workplace is legal but it often leads to unfairness and drives aggrieved employees to court.3. Not Enforcing Policies – with a few exceptions (such as EEO policies), employers are not legally obligated to enact policies or follow their policies. Nevertheless, employers should avoid enacting policies they will not or cannot enforce.4. Conflict Avoidance – no one likes conflict but failing to address issues, even issues that don't seem to violate workplace rules, often leads to litigation.5. Being a Jerk – technically, it is not illegal to be a jerk but even an equal opportunity jerk with no discriminatory animus will land you in court. Listen to the new episode of The Practical Employment Law Podcast for insights on these issues and more.Comments or questions: Contact Mark Chumley at mchumley@kmklaw.com or visit www.kmklaw.comMusic :Jamming with Leon by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasradiofish/61983 Ft: Scomber
This week, Terrence Reed, Managing Director of Employment Litigation for Federal Express Corporation and President of the Center for Excellence in Decision Making, joins us to continue our topic on code switching. The Center for Excellence in Decision Making is a non-profit organization that partners with the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and the Memphis Bar Association to educate and train community stakeholders in addressing factors that inhibit equitable decision-making in the delivery of services. Baker Donelson is a proud sponsor of the Center.During this episode, we discuss what is implicit bias, whether there is a correlation between implicit bias and code switching, the fine line between code switching and “corporate hygiene,” and much more.Hosts:Jerrick Murrell, Associatehttps://www.bakerdonelson.com/jerrick-murrellNakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholderhttps://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-PrimerSpecial Guest:Terrence Reed, Managing Director of Employment Litigation for Federal Express CorporationTerrence O. Reed has been litigating since 2000. He manages a team of employment litigation attorneys who represent FedEx in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals throughout the United States and in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Terrence has tried numerous jury trials in various jurisdictions including Memphis, Nashville, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Rafael, Manhattan, Long Island, Newport News, and Norfolk. He has also litigated appeals in all the Circuit Courts of Appeal. In addition to employment litigation, Terrence specializes in class action litigation.Prior to joining FedEx's legal team, Terrence was in private practice at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis in Nashville, Tennessee where he specialized in complex commercial civil litigation. Terrence was a faculty member of the 2019 International Association of Defense Counsel's Trial Academy, conducted on Stanford Law School's campus, and serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Memphis law school teaching Fair Employment Practices.Terrence has also served as President for the Memphis chapter of the American Inns of Court, President for the Center for Excellence in Decision-Making, and a Board member of the Memphis Bar Association and Memphis Bar Foundation. Terrence also serves on the University of Memphis Law Alumni Board and the law school dean's advisory council. For four years, Terrence also served as the Chairman of the Nashville Bar Association's Minority Opportunities Committee. He is a frequent presenter on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. He earned his juris doctorate from the University of Memphis law school, where he served as the Chief Justice of the Moot Court Board and an articles editor on the Law Review Board.Terrence earned his undergraduate degree from Tennessee State University, graduating summa cum laude.Reach Us:Learn more about Diversity & Inclusion at Baker Donelson at https://www.bakerdonelson.com/diversitySend your feedback and topic ideas to D&ISocialCommunications@bakerdonelson.com
In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss employment litigation with Kayla Ernst, an attorney in Ice Miller's Labor and Employment Group. Topics include an overview of the litigation process, what makes litigation burdensome on employers, and steps employers can take to avoid litigation. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-119-employment-litigation-lessons-learned-shrm-credit/ for full show notes and links. This episode offers 0.25 hour of SHRM recertification credit. To get SHRM credit for listening to this episode, fill out the evaluation here: www.getjoypowered.com/shrm This episode's sponsors: The JoyPowered® Shop www.getjoypowered.com/shop The JoyPowered® Leadership Program www.purpleinkllc.com/joypoweredleadership Follow us on social media: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter Sign up for our email newsletter at www.getjoypowered.com/newsletter
Gail is the head of the employment law practice at Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd. Gail works a range of employment disputes related to race, gender, and other forms of workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Before Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd, Gail worked for Sowell & Friedman, Ltd., at Dentons, and as a Staff Law Clerk to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. She has also taught appellate advocacy at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Gail has received several honors and accolades. Leading Lawyers named her as an Emerging Lawyer in Employment Law, and the Illinois Super Lawyer's Magazine has named Gail as an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star in Employment Litigation every year since 2017. She was also recognized as a Rising Star in Class Action Litigation. And Gail was named to the 2015 Chicago Jewish 36 under 36 List by the Jewish United Fund. In addition to legal accomplishments, Gail was elected as New Trier Township Trustee in 2017 on a four year term. She also currently sits on the Administrative and Government Affairs Committees of the Jewish United Fund, co-chairs the Legislative Committee of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers, serves on the Quality Jobs Council for Women Employed, on her school district's Community Review Community, on her synagogue's board, and as a Girl Scout Brownie Leader, and on the Triage Cancer Legal Advisory Council. And she serves on the March of Dimes' North Suburban Leadership Council and Illinois Government Affairs Committee. She received her M.A./B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and her J.D. from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. Learn More: https://www.loftusandeisenberg.com/
Employers large and small in Ohio have been caught up in a tidal wave of employment litigation following an overhaul of the state’s employment discrimination laws. Join Chaz Billington, partner in Vorys’ labor and employment group, and Angela Simmons, associate general counsel for Parker-Hannifin Corporation, as they discuss best practices to help your organization prepare to defend itself after being sued. For employers unfamiliar with employment litigation, this episode will provide a checklist of critical steps to take after being sued. For employers familiar with employment litigation, this episode will provide best practices and protocols for saving time and defense costs. Related publications: The Employment Litigation Tidal Wave: Critical Steps Employers Need to Take After Being Sued (April 19, 2021): https://www.vorys.com/publications-2910.html Ohio Enacts Important Changes to the Civil Rights Law (January 14, 2021): https://www.vorys.com/publications-2845.html
In celebration of Mediation Week starting October 19, Attorney-Mediator Kristin Rizzo joins Dr. D on MINDSET Mondays to explore workplace disputes and resolutions that range from micro-aggressions to unconscious and/or subconscious biases. Workplace cultures can either foster (non-retaliatory) or hinder (retaliatory) reporting and investigating concerns | complaints. Kristin's brings to the table some fascinating topics... 1) Are you a Bystander or an Upstander? 2)What are the options for dispute resolution from a continuum perspective? 3) How an open mindset and communication are critical at every stage of the process to uncover underlying, sometimes hidden, contributors to conflict. 4) What are the benefits of the "mediation" approach? What else might be involved. Kristin is a power-house of knowledge and experience as a full-time legal neutral. She is the Owner/Founder of Rizzo Resolution and specializes in employment neutral services, including mediation and independent workplace investigation. As an employment attorney who spent years specializing in the strategic representation of employees and businesses in a wide range of employment law and civil litigation matters, Kristin understands both employee and management perspectives, and offers a specialized approach to the work she performs. Having helped many people and companies in workplace disputes, Kristin supports the goal of others seeking to resolve disputes efficiently and productively providing answers to people and companies by finding and delivering facts underlying workplace conflict. Kristin has been recognized as a San Diego Super Lawyer in Employment Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, and by the San Diego Metro Magazine as a top leader under 40. Kristin values service to the San Diego community and volunteering her time to helping others thrive. She served as the President of the San Diego County Bar Association, a multi-million-dollar organization representing approximately 10,000 attorneys and legal community members; and she currently sits on the University of San Diego School of Law’s Board of Visitors and is a Commissioner on the San Diego City’s Human Relations Commission. You can learn more about Kristin here: https://rizzoresolution.com/news/ https://rizzoresolution.com/media/
Labor and employment attorney Gerald Maatman Jr. is tasked with advising clients on avoiding potential legal pitfalls that may arise in the workplace because of the coronavirus.However, he admits that nothing in his 40-plus years specializing in labor law has prepared him for the challenges employers face because of the coronavirus, which has infected more than 6 million people in the U.S. and killed more than 196,000 people since January.“I thought I had seen everything and then COVID-19 occurred,” said Maatman, senior partner of Chicago-based Seyfarth Shaw LLP, on Thursday at the virtual American Shipper Global Trade Tech summit to FreightWaves; John Kingston. “I’ve worked harder and longer hours to assist employers with all of the challenges and the changing playing field that they find themselves on today. It’s been extraordinary times.” Apple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
Labor and employment attorney Gerald Maatman Jr. is tasked with advising clients on avoiding potential legal pitfalls that may arise in the workplace because of the coronavirus.However, he admits that nothing in his 40-plus years specializing in labor law has prepared him for the challenges employers face because of the coronavirus, which has infected more than 6 million people in the U.S. and killed more than 196,000 people since January.“I thought I had seen everything and then COVID-19 occurred,” said Maatman, senior partner of Chicago-based Seyfarth Shaw LLP, on Thursday at the virtual American Shipper Global Trade Tech summit to FreightWaves; John Kingston. “I’ve worked harder and longer hours to assist employers with all of the challenges and the changing playing field that they find themselves on today. It’s been extraordinary times.” Apple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts
Have you ever looked at the people more senior than you at your firm, the partners and senior associates, and thought, "I don't want your life!" So did today's guest, Helynn Nelson. Helynn landed a coveted employment litigation associate role in Biglaw, but the lifestyle of a Biglaw lawyer was simply not how she imagined spending the rest of her working life. When she got pregnant with her first daughter, she decided to make some big changes that ultimately led her to her current role as an HR professional at Google. Show notes at formerlawyer.com/057.
While Texas is considered pro-employer, the state has seen a significant increase in Fair Labor Standards Act employment litigation so far in 2020. Labor & Employment partner Jamila Brinson joins to explain the rise in litigation cases – particularly in the Southern District of Texas. Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic has played a significant role in the rise, but employees are finding creative approaches to bringing their lawsuits, which employers should understand in order to reduce their overall risk to these suits. To learn more about the rise in FLSA lawsuits, check out The Texas Lawbook article "Wage and Hour Litigation Back on the Rise in Midst of COVID-19" (subscription required), which features Jamila discussing the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis that arbitration provisions can be included in employment contracts with respect to collective action claims. For additional JW Fast Take podcasts and webinars, visit JW.com/Fast. Follow Jackson Walker LLP on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The music is by Eve Searls. This podcast is made available by Jackson Walker for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and is not a substitute for legal advice from qualified counsel. Your use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Jackson Walker. The facts and results of each case will vary, and no particular result can be guaranteed.
Julie Baker is Sr. Counsel, Employment Litigation for Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). JLL is a Fortune 500 professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. In her role, Julie manages the Company’s employment litigation across the United States. This includes developing case strategy, managing outside counsel in lawsuits and agency charges, conducting internal investigations, and advising business partners to mitigate litigation risk. Prior to working at JLL, Julie worked at Jones Day representing a wide variety of employers in labor and employment matters. She graduated with her B.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and a J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Although she has returned to her beloved Chicago (or at least a nearby suburb), Julie bounced around for a number of years – almost 5 years in London as a kid, a semester abroad in Santiago, Chile during college, and 2 years living and teaching fourth grade in Brownsville, Texas as a Teach for America corps member. Julie and her husband, John, are busy raising their two daughters to be adventurous, open-minded, and empathetic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freeman-means-business/support
Having seen her parents struggled with their business, Cynthia Hackler Flynn decided to become a lawyer to help small and medium-sized businesses.Tune in this episode to hear Attorney Cynthia Hackler Flynn of Hackler Flynn & Associates, APC. walks through steps that entrepreneurs can take to prevent potential disputes and lawsuits raised by employees:Employment HandbooksEmployee Training (Anti Sexual Harassment Training, Sensitivity Training,...)Timekeeping Procedure Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification & implications for Employer and Managers in courtCompany Structure: Hierarchy for Incident/Harassment Reporting COVID19 reopening procedureAt-will Employment Law in California vs. Employment Agreement and Termination ProcedureAnti Discrimination LawCynthia also has a COVID19 "Reopening Your Business – Playbook" that is available for free to download. The link to download and full show notes are available on our website at vitalitous.com.To support this show, please become a patron and get access to early and exclusive content at our Patreon page.The host of this episode was Dr. Petra Deeter.
In this episode of our California COVID-19 series, Joe Beachboard and Linda Claxton discuss the state of employment litigation in California and the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. They address the current landscape for handling mediations, discovery, and motions, as well as tips for managing the many litigation-related challenges that have arisen due to remote work, court closures, and shifting business needs.
Key Points Lisa Maki, Employment Lawyer, in conversation with Naren Arulrajah Started practice out of Law School Trial and error The business side Positioning yourself as an authority Making time: work and for yourself Relationships More About Lisa Maki Her practice areas include Consumer Class Action Litigation, Employment Litigation for Employees, including Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, […] The post Making Time Personally And Professionally with Lisa Maki appeared first on Dominate LAW.
Episode 117 is live! This week, we talk with Chip Cavagnaro in Memphis, TN. Chip is an employment lawyer at Evans Petree. He represents clients in state and federal courts in all aspects of labor and employment law. He was selected by his peers for inclusion in the The Best Lawyers in America 2017 in the area of Labor and Employment Litigation for the second year. Chip is also a member of the Society of Human Resources Management and the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Memphis Bar Association. On today's episode, Chip shares his tips on employment law. Topics include: illegal interview questions, getting an offer in writing, and when to seek outside help. Note: This episode is meant to provide general tips. It does not offer specific advice for one situation. If you have a specific issue that you need help with, it is recommended that you contact an employment lawyer in your area. Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on iTunes or Stitcher. To learn more about Chip or to contact him for assistance, check out his website at http://evanspetree.com/professionals/charles-w-chip-cavagnaro-jr/ Thanks to everyone for listening! And, thank you to those who sent me questions. You can send your questions to Angela@CopelandCoaching.com. You can also send me questions via Twitter. I’m @CopelandCoach. And, on Facebook, I am Copeland Coaching. Don’t forget to help me out. Subscribe on iTunes and leave me a review!
Renee Phillips is a partner in Orrick's Employment Law Group and Co-Head of the firm's Whistleblower Task Force. Her practice includes a full range of employment litigation and counseling, with particular emphasis on Sarbanes-Oxley/Dodd-Frank whistleblower issues and internal investigations. Renee is also co-author of Corporate Whistleblowing in the Sarbanes-Oxley/Dodd-Frank Era, the leading treatise on corporate whistleblower law. She speaks and writes regularly on whistleblower law, internal investigations, and other employment law topics. Renee has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in Employment Litigation and by the American Society of Legal Advocates as a Top 40 Under 40 Employment Lawyers in New York State.
This episode is presented by The United States Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corp. Employment disputes are wrought with emotions and interesting facts. They pit people against their bosses when, for example, the employee feels they have been discriminated against at work. These parties then resolve their disputes through state agencies, arbitrations, trials, and settlement negotiations. Matt Parker, a 2009 graduate of Boston College Law School, represents management in these disputes. While he rarely finds himself in court, he often participates in adversarial proceedings like arbitration and administration hearings. In this episode, we'll hear about how he prepares for proceedings. We'll also learn about the finer details of employment litigation, such as burden shifting, different fee models, and venue shopping. This episode is hosted by Aaron Taylor, a law professor at St. Louis University. It is sponsored by Barbri and Top-Law-Schools.com. Episode Links Whelan, Corrente, Kinder & Siket LLP U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights
Originally aired on September 16, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio. We discuss how 25% of small businesses will engage in some type of litigation effort of one type […]
#TChat Radio is all new and live Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at 6:30 pm ET (3:30 pm PT), with the #TChat Twitter chat right after from 7-8 pm ET. Last week we talked about gaming and measuring talent, and this week we're talking about the rub of transparency and privacy in the workplace between employer and employee. The transparency movement has certainly solidified, particularly the fact that employees not just prefer but demand more transparency from their employers – for example, how much profit they’ve made, why they promote and fire certain individuals and not others. Truth be told, while many employment laws have an indirect "transparency" mandate like in the case of Title VII and Sarbanes Oxley, generally the law does not grant a "right" of transparency to employees. And it just gets more complicated when you add in privacy issues and the ability of an employer or an employee to prevent disclosures to the other. Join #TChat co-creators and hosts Meghan M. Biro and Kevin W. Grossman as we welcome our special guest: Mary Wright, a Shareholder and the former General Counsel of Ogletree Deakins, the US Powerhouse in Employment Litigation, and founding Editor of the HR Gazette, a daily on-line newspaper for HR Professionals and Employment Lawyers. This will be another important #TChat show about employment law, transparency and privacy.