This episode discusses kneeling in the NFL/workplace, indefinite leave entitlement, and sufficient consideration for non-competes, provides an update from DC on OT exemptions and class action waivers, and questions whether "pretty" is a new protected class.
Download Podcast »I-15 - Turning the Table: An Interview with the Podcast Host on Protected Employee Activity
This episode replays an interview of the podcast host, Mike Schmidt, that was originally aired on SiriusXM Channel 111, The Business Channel. Mike discusses the nature of adverse actions taken by employers due to employee statements and conduct.
Download Podcast »I-14: Update on EEO-1 and I-9 Forms, Employer Obligations After a Hurricane or Other Natural Disaster, and Attorney Jason Barsanti on Meal and Rest Breaks
This episode provides an update on required EEO-1 and I-9 Forms, and addresses Employer Obligations to Employees After a Hurricane or Other Natural Disaster. Joining this episode is Cozen O'Connor attorney Jason Barsanti, who will discuss the nature of meal and rest break requirements for employers with any employees in California.
Download Podcast »I-13 - Policies, Policies, Policies, and Microchips Embedded in Employees
This episode addresses recent trends and noteworthy developments on certain employment policies related to political activity, confidential customer information, FMLA retaliation, and maximum leave entitlement, and also asks whether a new trend is really beginning with microchips being embedded in employees.
Download Podcast »I-12: Update on the DOL's New OT Rules, and Part 2 of My Interview with Former EEOC General Counsel David Lopez
This episode provides an update on the DOL's significant Request for Information on next steps for the OT exemption rules, as well as Part 2 of my sit-down interview with former EEOC General Counsel David Lopez, who continues with his thoughts on a wide range of issues, such as how the EEOC selects cases to bring, the appropriate company response when the EEOC knocks on your door, and the EEOC's thinking on transgender discrimination, corporate "look" policies, the OFCCP, and age discrimination.
Download Podcast »I-11 - Part 1 of 2: My Sit-Down Interview With Former EEOC General Counsel David Lopez
This episode presents the first of two parts of a timely and topical interview with former EEOC General Counsel David Lopez, who offers his thoughts on a wide range of issues, such as how the EEOC selects cases to bring, the appropriate company response when the EEOC knocks on your door, and the EEOC's thinking on transgender discrimination, corporate "look" policies, the OFCCP, and age discrimination.
Download Podcast »I-10- Independent contractors, age discrimination, performance reviews, web site accessibility, and ducks, ties and chimps
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.
Download Podcast »Episode I-9: Hiring Bias Claims, Predictive Scheduling Update, and Artificial Intelligence in the HR World - Featuring Special Guest Dennis Kennedy
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.
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