Podcasts about labor laws

State laws are rapidly stepping in to regulate AI in the absence of federal legislation, with at least 45 states introducing AI-related bills this year. Hear from Epstein Becker Green attorney Frances M. Green as she outlines how employers can navigate this evolving landscape by developing governance policies and providing clear training and guidelines to ensure the safe, transparent, and accountable use of AI tools. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw385 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.

In our Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at Kentucky. Stay tuned for more episodes!Host: Steve Hirschfeld (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California)Guest Speaker: Carmine Iaccarino (email) (Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC / Kentucky)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

This week, we highlight new guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related discrimination. We also examine the Acting EEOC Chair's letters to 20 law firms regarding their DEI practices, as well as the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Director's orders to retroactively investigate affirmative action plans. EEOC and DOJ Warn DEI Policies Could Violate Title VII  The EEOC and the DOJ jointly released guidance on discrimination in DEI policies at work, warning that these policies could violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Although the guidance does not define DEI, it provides clarity on the EEOC's focus moving forward. Acting EEOC Chair Targets Law Firms Acting Chair Andrea Lucas sent letters to 20 law firms warning that their employment policies intended to boost DEI may be illegal.  OFCCP Plans Retroactive DEI Enforcement A leaked internal email obtained by The Wall Street Journal reveals that newly appointed OFCCP Director Catherine Eschbach has ordered a review of affirmative action plans submitted by federal contractors during the prior administration. These reviews will be used to help determine whether a federal contractor should be investigated for discriminatory DEI practices. - Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw384 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.

This week's topics:Tropicana Field Roof Repair up in the airLawmakers work to reconcile condo safety lawsNew Bill would rollback child labor lawsWith guests:Darryl Paulson, Professor Emeritus of Govt. & Politics, USF- St. PetersburgVictor Dimaio, Political Consultant, Dimaio and Associates, DemocratDeborah Tamargo, Past President, Florida Federation of Republican WomenDr. Susan MacManus, Distinguished Professor Emerita USF-Tampa/ABC Action News Political Analyst

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. 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.

Mark and Ryan talk about how no one has claimed Gene Hackman's body, a new labor proposal in Florida, and baseball.

Florida lawmakers are advancing a bill to ease child labor restrictions to fill the unemployment gaps left behind from the deportations. The new proposal would allow children as young as fourteen work overnight shifts on school nights. Greg and David discuss the proposal.

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President Trump's executive orders against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are back in effect after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit stayed a nationwide injunction, posing new compliance challenges for federal contractors. In this week's episode, Epstein Becker Green attorneys Nathaniel M. Glasser and Frank C. Morris, Jr., outline the implications for employers, focusing on the False Claims Act, whistleblower risks, and the need for certification of compliance with anti-discrimination laws. Tune in to learn what steps your organization can take to mitigate potential penalties and retaliation claims. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw383 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.

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Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. 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 Speakers: Gwendy Bannerman (email) & Lilian Kodjoe (email) (n. Dowuona and Company | ALN Ghana)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

AI is unavoidable these days. In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter delve into what employers need to know about it, joined by their Troutman Pepper Locke partner, Brett Mason, who hosts The Good Bot podcast focusing on the intersection of AI, health care, and the law. They discuss the transformative potential and inherent risks of AI in the workplace, along with some lessons from the movie I, Robot, including how employers (and their employees) are using AI, as well as the potential legal risks associated with it, including discrimination, attorney-client privilege, and data privacy considerations. Tune in to learn about the latest developments in AI, the importance of understanding AI systems, and how to mitigate risks associated with their use in employment settings.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. 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: Laila Elibrachy (email) (Ibrachy & Dermarkar / Egypt)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Husch Blackwell's Tracy Wolf and Rufino Gaytán continue their engaging discussion with Labor Law Insider host Tom Godar regarding changes being initiated at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) under the Trump administration. The conversation explores questions about the viability of mandates under the NRLB's recent Cemex and Stericycle decisions. The discussion also tackles the impact of a more management-friendly NLRB on unions that are filing charges or seeking certification elections. The insiders also anticipate the practical, day-to-day changes in policies and practices that employers may consider given recent developments. For instance, should employers communicate differently with their employees under this new regulatory regime, and should handbooks and policies be revised? Jump into Part II of this fascinating discussion regarding the ever-changing world of labor law.

On today's episode, we discuss a new immigration development that impacts some nationalities travelling to the UK called the Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme (ETA). 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: Elaine McIlroy (email) & Erin McLafferty (email) (Brodies LLP / Scotland)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

This week, we're covering a change in leadership at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the reinstatement of National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) member Gwynne Wilcox (restoring a crucial quorum), and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC's) focus on new enforcement priorities. New Leadership at the DOL Lori Chavez-DeRemer was sworn in as the U.S. Secretary of Labor on March 11, 2025, after receiving bipartisan support from the Senate. Secretary Chavez-DeRemer, a former congresswoman with strong backing from organized labor, is generally viewed as a centrist figure. NLRB Quorum Restored—for Now President Trump made waves when he fired NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox shortly after taking office. However, on March 6, a federal judge in the District of Columbia held that Wilcox was “illegally” fired and instructed the NLRB Chair to restore Wilcox's access to the Board and allow her to serve out the remainder of her five-year term. EEOC's New Enforcement Priorities  While many had anticipated a reduction in EEOC enforcement under the new administration, a series of announcements indicate that the agency is instead shifting its priorities and stepping up investigations in new areas, such as anti-American bias, antisemitism, and binary sex and related rights. Additionally, the EEOC has recently issued letters to 20 major law firms, raising concerns about their diversity and inclusion programs. The agency is investigating whether these programs may involve unlawful disparate treatment or classification based on race, sex, or other protected characteristics, in potential violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Employers should take note, as this development may signal a broader enforcement strategy. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw382 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.

Employees in China may get a chance to take a breath from the grueling "996 work culture", where people work from 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week, after several Chinese companies issued internal reminders to prevent formalistic overtime working and workplace rat race.在多家企业发布内部通知，要求遏制形式主义加班和职场内卷后，中国职场人士或将迎来“996”工作文化的缓解。“996工作文化”指的是员工每天从早上9点工作到晚上9点，每周工作6天的工作模式。The central government has also shown greater determination to regulate the unwholesome "work culture".与此同时，中央政府也展现出更加坚定的决心，规范这种不良的“职场文化”。In an action plan released recently by the State Council, China's Cabinet, local authorities have been urged to better protect workers' right to rest and tighten supervision of employers' behavior of illegally lengthening employees' working hours.中国国务院近日发布的一项行动方案敦促地方当局更好地保护员工的休息权利，并加强对雇主非法延长员工工时行为的监管。Before the release of the action plan, several Chinese companies sought to relax their tiring working schedules.在该方案出台前，已有多家中国企业尝试放宽紧张的工作时间安排。Shenzhen-based drone manufacturer DJI became a trending topic on social media platform Sina Weibo recently after some of its employees posted their experiences of not being allowed to work overtime after 9 pm.深圳无人机制造商大疆创新（DJI）近期登上社交媒体微博的热搜，原因是该公司部分员工发布了自己晚上9点后不准加班的经历。The posts said that DJI's human resources managers patrolled around the building and asked the employees to leave by 9 pm.帖子称，大疆创新的人力资源经理在大楼周围巡逻，并要求员工晚上9点前离开。Midea, a home appliance manufacturer, issued an internal notice in late January, asking its staff members to streamline their working patterns. Midea confirmed the existence of the notice, according to Shanghai-based news outlet The Paper.家电制造商美的在1月底发布内部通知，要求员工简化工作模式。据上海媒体《澎湃新闻》报道，美的方面证实了该通知的存在。The group asked the employees not to have meetings or work overtime, reduce the number of work-related WeChat groups and prohibit any formalistic behavior.集团要求员工减少会议和加班时间，精简工作相关的微信沟通群组，并杜绝形式主义工作方式。As employees have seen increased working hours in recent years, even longer than the length regulated by the nation's Labor Law, their complaints about the unreasonable schedules intensified after the "996 work culture" was promoted by some large companies or industrial titans.近年来，随着“996”工作文化被部分大型企业和行业巨头推崇，员工工作时长普遍延长，甚至超出《劳动法》规定，使得员工对不合理工作时间的不满愈演愈烈。"My colleagues and I usually joke that we get a 'sense of shame' by leaving the office at 6 pm sharp. It has become a stereotype that you are not hardworking if you don't stay very late to work in the office," said Wang Xiaofeng, a telecommunications engineer in Beijing, who works from 9 am to 8 pm and on Saturday every other week.“我和同事们经常开玩笑说，晚上6点准点下班会让人有‘羞耻感'。大家普遍认为，如果不加班到很晚，就会被认为不够努力。”北京的一名电信工程师王晓峰表示，他的工作时间是上午9点到晚上8点，并且每隔一周还需要在周六上班。The 30-year-old said he was happy to see this news and hopes that his company can relax its working schedules, as the job has almost taken all of his time so far. However, he expressed his concerns that it may be hard to quantify the overtime work and overtime fees if an employee has to continue work after returning home.这位30岁的年轻人说，他很高兴看到这个消息，并希望公司能放宽工作时间安排，因为到目前为止，这项工作几乎占据了他所有的时间。然而，他也担忧如果员工回家后仍需继续工作，如何量化加班时长及加班费可能成为一大难题。Figures from the National Bureau of Statistics show that employees at domestic companies have had longer working hours in recent years—reaching 49 hours a week in 2024, up from 47.9 hours in 2022.国家统计局的数据显示，近年来国内企业员工的工作时间持续增长，2024年已达每周49小时，高于2022年的47.9小时。However, based on the Labor Law, employees should work no more than eight hours a day and a maximum of 44 hours a week. Employers can lengthen the working day by one hour at most after negotiating with trade unions and employees.然而根据《劳动法》规定，员工每天工作时间不得超过8小时，每周工作时间不得超过44小时。用人单位在与工会和员工协商后，最多可将每日工作时间延长1小时。Experts and industry insiders said the measures taken by companies to shorten working hours or optimize working patterns will help protect employees' rights and their physical and psychological health.专家和业内人士表示，企业缩短工时或优化工作模式的举措，有助于保护员工权益和身心健康。"As job seekers' views about careers, labor relations and working patterns have changed in the new era, employers may find that the employees are losing their passion for or loyalty to the job after being asked to work overtime," said Li Qiang, vice-president of recruitment portal Zhaopin.招聘平台智联招聘副总裁李强表示，随着新时代求职者对职业发展、劳动关系和工作模式的观念发生变化，企业如果长期要求员工加班，可能会导致员工对工作失去热情和忠诚度。Noting that work schedules like"996" have hurt people's working rights, Li Chang'an, a professor at the Academy of China Open Economy Studies at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, said that employees find it hard to achieve a work-life balance and may have health or marriage problems because of those unreasonable schedules.北京对外经济贸易大学的国家对外开放研究院教授李长安指出，“996”这样的工作模式损害了人们的劳动权益，使得员工难以实现工作与生活的平衡，甚至可能引发健康或婚姻问题。He said that steps taken by these companies to improve their working schedules will help promote high-quality employment, with their working hours being more in line with the national regulations.他认为企业改善工作安排，使员工的工作时间更符合国家规定，将有助于促进高质量就业。"The companies themselves can also improve their attractiveness to workers, as corporate social responsibility and sound protection of workers' right to rest have become an important part of their competitiveness in the market," Li said.“这样的话，企业也可以提升对求职者的吸引力，如今，企业社会责任以及对员工休息权的保障，已成为企业市场竞争力的重要组成部分。”李长安补充道。He said he hopes that more companies can adopt a reasonable and humanistic work culture to ease the workload, which can help create harmonious working relationships, expand consumption and increase the marriage rate.他表示，希望更多企业能够采取合理、人性化的工作文化，以减轻员工的工作负担，这样不仅能营造和谐的工作关系，还能促进消费，提高结婚率。

Date: 19.03.25 Join Aneeq ur Rehman and Tariq Bajwa for Wednesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'Money Worries: Coping with Financial Stress' and 'Slavery.' Money Worries: Coping with Financial Stress Financial stress is a common challenge that can impact mental and physical well-being. Whether it's debt, unexpected expenses, or job insecurity, money worries can lead to anxiety, sleep problems, and strained relationships. However, there are ways to manage financial stress effectively. Join us for a discussion on charity, gratitude, debts, ways to ease financial anxiety, and strategies for creating a more secure financial future. Slavery The West has faced criticism for centuries due to its deep-rooted history of colonialism. The debate remains ongoing, as many nations still feel stripped of their resources and left disadvantaged in the global race for economic power. Meanwhile, the lingering effects of racism continue to impact African communities in the West today, raising an important question—how fair was the abolition of slavery? Guests: Claire Donovan (Representative from the End Furniture Poverty Organisation) Helen Webb (Senior National External Partnerships Manager for the Christian against Poverty Organisation) Professor Kenneth Dau-Schmidt (Distinguished Academic who specialises in Labor Law, Economics and Legal History Imam Rabeeb Mirza  Producers: Rabeeta Khan, Maheda Neesir and Nuwaira Khalid

Date: 19.03.25 Join Aneeq ur Rehman and Tariq Bajwa for Wednesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'Money Worries: Coping with Financial Stress' and 'Slavery.' Money Worries: Coping with Financial Stress Financial stress is a common challenge that can impact mental and physical well-being. Whether it's debt, unexpected expenses, or job insecurity, money worries can lead to anxiety, sleep problems, and strained relationships. However, there are ways to manage financial stress effectively. Join us for a discussion on charity, gratitude, debts, ways to ease financial anxiety, and strategies for creating a more secure financial future. Slavery The West has faced criticism for centuries due to its deep-rooted history of colonialism. The debate remains ongoing, as many nations still feel stripped of their resources and left disadvantaged in the global race for economic power. Meanwhile, the lingering effects of racism continue to impact African communities in the West today, raising an important question—how fair was the abolition of slavery? Guests: Claire Donovan (Representative from the End Furniture Poverty Organisation) Helen Webb (Senior National External Partnerships Manager for the Christian against Poverty Organisation) Professor Kenneth Dau-Schmidt (Distinguished Academic who specialises in Labor Law, Economics and Legal History Imam Rabeeb Mirza  Producers: Rabeeta Khan, Maheda Neesir and Nuwaira Khalid

In today's episode, we discuss a variety of OSHA updates, including what changes at Federal OSHA we can expect in the New Administration, whether there any Federal OSHA rule-making efforts we should keep in focus moving forward, 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: Bill Wahoff (email) (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC)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 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Nuno Gouveia (email) (Miranda Alliance / Fátima Freitas Advogados / Angola)Guest Speakers: Silvia Mota Carvalho (email) (Miranda Alliance – Cabinet Nguia / Gabon) & Idérito Ngulela (email) (Miranda Alliance – Pimenta & Associados / Mozambique)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

In today's episode, we discuss two of the major federal statutes that relate to non-discrimination in higher education - Title IX and Title VI, including strategies that institutions can utilize during these shifting political winds. 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 Speaker: Kate Nash (email) (Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan Jackstadt P.C. / Eastern Missouri)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 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Nuno Gouveia (email) (Miranda Alliance / Fátima Freitas Advogados / Angola)Guest Speaker: Patrick Okello (email) (ALN Rwanda | K Solutions and Partners / Rwanda)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

In today's International Women's Day special episode, we discuss maternity leave in Thailand and how the benefits compare to other countries in the region, as well as key considerations for employers and employees when setting up remote work agreements. 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: Kulnisha Srimontien (email) (Price Sanond Limited / Thailand)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter dive into the intriguing intersection of reality TV and employment law. Joined by Troutman Pepper Locke Labor and Employment Partner Richard Reibstein (author of the popular Independent Contractor Misclassification & Compliance blog), they explore the lawsuit alleging that contestants on the hit Netflix reality series Love Is Blind have been misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees — and the real-life implications for other production companies as well as companies in other industries. Tune in for an insightful discussion that ‎blends legal expertise with the drama of reality television.‎Troutman Pepper Locke's Labor + Employment Practice Group provides comprehensive thought leadership through various channels. We regularly issue advisories that offer timely insights into the evolving employment law landscape, and maintain the HiringToFiring.Law Blog, a resource spotlighting best practices for employers. Our Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosted by Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter, delves into pressing labor and employment law topics, drawing unique parallels from pop culture, hit shows, and movies.

Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a proposal that would create tougher regulations around youth labor in Washington. HB 1644 would set minimum penalties for youth labor violations and prohibit companies with multiple serious safety violations from hiring minors.  In 2023, a Washington teen lost both of his legs working on a construction site through a school program. An investigation by Cascade PBS found that public officials and the construction company disregarded safety rules leading up to the injury. Lizz Giordano is an investigative reporter at Cascade PBS. She joins us with details of the bill and her reporting.   

This week, we're covering significant updates shaping workplace policies, including shifts in regulations and enforcement related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); evolving approaches to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) compliance; and recent changes in National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) guidance. Anti-DEI Executive Orders Blocked, but Employers Scale Back A Maryland district court temporarily blocked significant portions of two anti-DEI executive orders signed in the early days of President Trump's administration. This story is still developing, and last week, the Trump administration appealed the district court's decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Regardless of whether the executive orders survive, many federal contractors and private businesses are assessing and adjusting DEI policies, programming, and public statements. EEOC Cracks Down on DEI and Gender Identity Policies Acting EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas said in a recent statement that the agency will seek to root out “unlawful DEI-motivated race and sex discrimination.” Lucas noted that the EEOC will also target the Biden administration's “gender identity agenda” as well as anti-American bias at private businesses. NLRB Rescinds Biden-Era Guidance Acting NLRB General Counsel William Cowan recently rescinded a group of Biden-era memos from former General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo. With the firing of member Gwynne Wilcox in the first days of the Trump administration, the NLRB has no quorum and cannot currently issue decisions, but more reversals are likely coming. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw380 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.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. 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: Chris Boyle (email) (Brodies LLP / Scotland), Marianne Parkinson (email) (Travers Smith LLP / England & Wales), Johanna Cunningham (email) (A&L Goodbody / Northern Ireland) & Emer Murphy (email) (A&L Goodbody / Ireland)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

https://linktr.ee/doweknowthem  In today's episode, the girlies breakdown the drama around Tana Mongeau and Joey Graceffa after Tana revealed some concerning moments from her experience on set of the latest Escape the Night production, the series (and now movie) produced by Joey Graceffa. He had some things to say about her comments, which then led to Tana talking further about the entire situation. Then we move on to the backlash that TikToker Brittany Xavier and her family have been facing as people have been speculating that the reason for their recent move to Tennessee has something to do with the recent labor laws passed in California that require parents to financially compensate their children if they're featured in online content... but we think it has far more to do with something else.  We Love the Internets: https://www.tiktok.com/@jaxdomm/video/7474258068272844062 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGbNzcvSw1q 00:00 Introduction  4:53 - Tana Mongeau Calls Out Joey Graceffa  53:18 -  Brittany Xavier Leaving California 1:23:05 - We Love the Internet We hope you enjoyed this episode! Please let us know on Twitter or Instagram if you have any topic suggestions for next Sunday! (@lily_marston & @jessismiles__) Business Inquiries: doweknowthempodcast@gmail.com

The firing of National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo—and the rescission of many of the policies initiated under the Biden administration—is just the start of the new administration's overhaul of labor policy. Labor Law Insider host Tom Godar welcomes Husch Blackwell's Rufino Gaytán and Tracy Wolf for this fascinating discussion that takes stock of where we are now and, more significantly, what the next few months will bring as the Trump administration takes full hold of the NLRB machinery.The insiders discuss not only the expected pro-management changes to come, but the unexpected appointment of a union-friendly Department of Labor secretary and pro-union comments by the president regarding the longshoremen who threatened a strike in January. Please join us for this entertaining discussion of what we know about real or potential changes in policy, including how the administration will likely approach the National Labor Relations Act. The insiders offer predictions for what might happen and when. Part II of this podcast will assess how these changes will impact policies and processes of employers in every sector and industry.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. 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: Camilla Cuculiza (email) (Plesner / Denmark) & Ólafur Eiríksson (email) (LOGOS / Iceland)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

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It seems that even celebrities are not immune from workplace claims. In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter are joined by their Troutman Pepper Locke employment law partner, Sara Longtain, to discuss the movie It Ends With Us and the real-life lawsuits sparked by it. Tune in as the trio discusses alleged conduct that occurred on set and in the marketing of the film, resulting in lawsuits filed by Blake Lively for sexual harassment and Justin Baldoni for defamation. The conversation focuses on what employers can take away from this competing litigation, including the importance of harassment policies, best practices for avoiding retaliation claims, and how to combat the use of social media as a tool for misconduct. This episode is sure to be interesting for employers in all industries.Troutman Pepper's Labor + Employment Practice Group provides comprehensive thought leadership through various channels. We regularly issue advisories that offer timely insights into the evolving employment law landscape, and maintain the HiringToFiring.Law Blog, a resource spotlighting best practices for employers. Our Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosted by Tracey Diamond and new co-host Emily Schifter, delves into pressing labor and employment law topics, drawing unique parallels from pop culture, hit shows, and movies.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. 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: Mikko Hanni (email) (Castrén & Snellman / Finland) & Siri Falch-Olsen (email) (Selmer / Norway)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

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Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. 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.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. 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: Kelly Papadaki (email) (Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm / Greece)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

In this episode, Alex and Adrienne discuss Perkins Coie's newly published sixth edition of Labor Law Today—Year in Review, which summarizes the past year's most noteworthy and influential developments in traditional labor law. They delve into key topics such as the overturning of the captive audience ban, constitutional challenges to the NLRB's structure, the impact of artificial intelligence on labor laws, and the potential changes under the new Trump administration. Listen to learn more about these developments, the surprises we've already seen, and a glimpse into what the future of labor law may hold.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. 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: Francesca Pittau (email) & Michele Bignami (email) (ADVANT Nctm / Italy)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 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Noelia Sanjinés (email) (Moreno Baldivieso Law Offices / Bolivia)Guest Speakers: René Claure Veizaga (email) & Lilian Rodriguez (email) (Moreno Baldivieso Law Offices / Bolivia)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Austin Frerick is an economist, Yale Fellow, former Congressional Research Assistant, and author of Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry. He investigates how the U.S. food system became both outrageously expensive and dangerously toxic—not just for consumers, but for the farmers who grow our food. Instead of blaming deregulation alone, Frerick exposes the real culprits: the Big Ag monopolies that have spent billions to rig the system, buy politicians, and crush opposition to expand their hidden empires. We break down how these corporate Barons pulled off their silent coup, the devastating impact of monopolization on farming, food prices, and public health. Most importantly, we explore what can be done to take back control of the food system before it's too late. Don't miss the historic cosmology summit in Portugal this summer!!! DEMYSTICON 2025 ANNUAL MEETING June 12-16: https://demystifysci.com/demysticon-2025 PATREON: get episodes early + join our weekly Patron Chat https://bit.ly/3lcAasB MERCH: Rock some DemystifySci gear : https://demystifysci.myspreadshop.com/all AMAZON: Do your shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/3YyoT98 SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@UCqV4_7i9h1_V7hY48eZZSLw@demystifysci (00:00) Go! (00:07:05) Unanchored Elite and National Identity (00:13:18) Deregulation and Its Consequences (00:21:15) Economists and Societal Impact (00:30:20) Monopoly and Reform (00:41:35) Political Influence & Campaigns (00:50:10) Industrial Farming & Environment (01:01:44) Influence of Campaign Finance on Congressional Power (01:14:58) Evolving Congressional Power Struggles (01:25:45) Consumer Culture and Class (01:37:02) Labor Laws and Corporate Influence (01:51:09) Sustainable Practices and Cultural Knowledge (02:00:10) Patterns of Consciousness and Cultural Shifts (02:18:52) Language, Emotion, and Coalition Building (02:31:12) Importance of Storytelling in Addressing Systemic Issues (02:46:48) Intellectual Exploration and Theoretical Understanding (02:49:07) Restaurant Industry #monopoly, #FoodCrisis, #economics, #BigBusiness, #Finance, #FoodSupply, #Agriculture, #Farming, #Sustainability, #BigAg, #EconomicReform, #CorporatePower, #LocalEconomy, #GrassrootsActivism, #AgriculturalPolicy, #ConsumerRights, #PoliticalEconomy, #philosophypodcast, #sciencepodcast, #longformpodcast Check our short-films channel, @DemystifySci: https://www.youtube.com/c/DemystifyingScience AND our material science investigations of atomics, @MaterialAtomics https://www.youtube.com/@MaterialAtomics Join our mailing list https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S PODCAST INFO: Anastasia completed her PhD studying bioelectricity at Columbia University. When not talking to brilliant people or making movies, she spends her time painting, reading, and guiding backcountry excursions. Shilo also did his PhD at Columbia studying the elastic properties of molecular water. When he's not in the film studio, he's exploring sound in music. They are both freelance professors at various universities. - Blog: http://DemystifySci.com/blog - RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rss - Donate: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaD - Swag: https://bit.ly/2PXdC2y SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySci MUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

Alex MacDonald, a DC-based labor lawyer, touches on the historical roots of the right to work, the right's connection with natural-law principles, and its return to modern jurisprudence. Informed by JWI Co-Director Hadley Arkes's Mere Natural Law, Alex examines how that return could transform modern labor law, especially the concept of exclusive representation. This episode, adapted from a lecture he delivered to the James Wilson Institute and the Center on Religion Culture & Democracy in 2024, draws largely upon Alex's article published in the North Dakota Law Review.

The regulatory environment for employers is undergoing significant changes. President Trump's removal of an NLRB member, the NLRB's general counsel, and two EEOC commissioners has left those agencies without a quorum, delaying decisions and creating uncertainty for employers. Meanwhile, the repeal of Executive Order 11246 has ended affirmative action requirements for federal contractors and grantees. In this week's episode, Epstein Becker Green attorneys Erin E. Schaefer and Courtney McFate provide clarity amid these shifts. Employers should prepare for procedural delays from both agencies and reassess their compliance obligations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and state or municipal contracts in light of reduced affirmative action requirements. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw377 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.

Listen in as we discuss the most impactful immigration law regulations of 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment & immigration issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Alexandra Aguilar (email) (BLP / Costa Rica)Guest Speaker: Albalira Montufar (email) (Morgan & Morgan / Panama)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 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Alexandra Aguilar (email) (BLP / Costa Rica)Guest Speaker: José R. González-Nogueras (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 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. 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 Speakers: Bruce Heddle (email) & Katie Kossian (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 2024 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. 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: Kulnisha Srimontien (email) (Price Sanond Limited / Thailand)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

NO, COLORADANS DON'T WANT TO CHANGE LABOR LAW In Colorado we've been living under labor laws that were settled decades ago after violent labor strikes. One of those laws requires two votes for unionization. The first requires a simple majority to form a union, but the second requires a supermajority in order for unions to take dues from EVERYONE, even if they don't want to belong to the union. Now the Democrats are trying to do away with that second vote, and they are diametrically opposed to what most Coloradans think. I've got Rachel Beck, Executive Director of the Colorado Competitive Council joining me to talk about the results of their survey, but here are the high points:70% of voters oppose the removal of the second vote, including 46% who strongly oppose the changes. Only 25% support removing the second vote. 67% of voters oppose mandatory deductions of labor union dues from workers' paychecks, regardless of their union membership status. Only 27% support mandatory dues deductions. Opposition to SB25-005 transcends political boundaries: 87% of Republicans, 72% of Independents, and 50% of Democrats oppose the removal of the second vote.So why are Dems doing this? I'll let you guess but it probably starts with the fact that most unions donate exclusively to Democrats.