This episode addresses independent contractor misclassification, performance reviews affecting age discrimination cases, and a novel case on web site accessibility. Also: how ducks, TIEs and chimps are relevant to employment law.
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This episode discusses the recent uptick in hiring bias claims, provides an update on predictive scheduling legislation, and answers questions about artificial intelligence. Joining this episode is Mastercard counsel and technology attorney Dennis Kennedy, who will discuss the role of artificial intelligence in the HR world.
Download Podcast »Noteworthy Harassment and Disability Cases, and Will Certain Current Employment Law Principles Stay or Go
This episode provides an update on the newly-appointed chairman of the NLRB, addresses noteworthy decisions and the appropriate corporate mindset in harassment and disability cases, and predicts whether certain current employment law principles will stay or go.
Download Podcast »Update on DOL Confirmation and OSHA's Impact on Workplace Issues
This episode provides an update on Senate confirmation of the new head of the US Department of Labor, and features OSHA attorney John Ho to discuss OSHA's impact on workplace issues from the general health and safety duty to violence in the workplace.
Download Podcast »ELN's One-On-One Sit-Down Interview With NLRB General Counsel Richard Griffin
This special episode presents an interview with current NLRB General Counsel Richard Griffin, who answers questions about employer perception of the NLRB as a pro-employee agency, as well as the thinking behind recent NLRB action on social media policies and joint employment.
Download Podcast »DC Update, Punctuation and Overtime Claims, and Social Media and Legal Activities Laws - Featuring Two Corporate HR Professionals Discussing Issues That Keep Them Up At Night
This episode provides an update on DC issues, and addresses how punctuation affects overtime claims, as well as the latest trends on social media and legal activities laws. Joining this episode are two corporate human resources professionals to discuss what issues keep them up at night.
Download Podcast »Internal Whistleblowers, Predictive Schedules and "Clopenings", and FMLA Abuse
This episode addresses noteworthy decisions concerning internal whistleblowers and employee FMLA abuse, as well as a significant nationwide trend involving predictive scheduling and "clopenings."
Download Podcast »Trump Cabinet Update, Joint Employment Standards, and New Restrictive Covenant Concerns – Featuring Immigration Law Attorney Scott Bettridge
This episode provides an update on President Trump’s DOL cabinet appointment, and addresses a new joint employer test and potentially significant employment and antitrust concerns about restrictive covenants. Joining this episode is immigration attorney Scott Bettridge, who will discuss current immigration initiatives in Washington and action items for employers.
Download Podcast »Applicant Salary Inquiries, DOL / SCOTUS Nominees and Cybersecurity Concerns - Featuring FBI Special Agent Austin Berglas
This episode addresses the recent trend on regulating applicant salary inquiries, and noteworthy developments with the DOL and Supreme Court nominees, job attendance policies, and a new form of damages under the FLSA. Joining this episode is former FBI Special Agent Austin Berglas, who will discuss the latest cybersecurity and data breach concerns for employers.
Download Podcast »The Inaugural Episode on the Inauguration and Other Hot Employment Law Issues
This inaugural podcast episode addresses noteworthy developments with sexual harassment, age discrimination, and class action waivers. Joining this episode is guest Howard Schweitzer, who will discuss how the new Trump administration is expected to impact employers.
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