Employment Law This Week Podcast
213 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsEmployment Law This Week® tracks the top developments in employment and labor law and workforce management in a matter of minutes every #WorkforceWednesday. This is the audio podcast version of the video series launched in October 2015 by law firm Epstein Becker Green.
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Spilling Secrets: How to Secure Key Employees in Health Care M&A Transactions
May 17, 2023 14:04 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBHuman capital often drives the value of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the health care industry. Buyers involved in these deals must retain key employees to secure that value. Epstein Becker Green’s Spilling Secrets hosts Erik W. Weibust and Katherine G. Rigby join forces with the Diagnosing Health Care podcast hosts Daniel L. Fahey and Timothy J. Murphy to talk about strategies to retain these employees. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw....
#WorkforceWednesday: What the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Means for Employers
May 10, 2023 13:56 - 3 minutes - 5.12 MBThis week, we turn our focus to the conclusion of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. Epstein Becker Green attorneys Brianna Richardson and Eric I. Emanuelson Jr. describe the challenges employers may encounter as they navigate crucial decisions regarding policies, procedures, and benefits during the ongoing transition process. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw301 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https:/...
#WorkforceWednesday: Mental Health Awareness Month in the Workplace
May 03, 2023 13:55 - 3 minutes - 5.43 MBThis week, we’re highlighting Mental Health Awareness Month and the importance of mental health in the workplace. Epstein Becker Green attorney Shira M. Blank tells us more about the role employers can play in promoting and supporting mental health in the workplace. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw300 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. This podcast is ...
#WorkforceWednesday: Major Updates to New York State’s Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy
April 26, 2023 13:54 - 4 minutes - 6.36 MBThis week, we unpack the major updates the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) incorporated into its model sexual harassment prevention policy. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw299 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 ...
Spilling Secrets: Inside the Most Famous Trade Secrets Case of All Time
April 19, 2023 13:56 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBThe inevitable disclosure doctrine, expected to be a widely used tool to protect trade secrets after the famous PepsiCo, Inc. v. Redmond case in 1995, has not been as commonly employed as anticipated. But is the legal landscape about to change? Epstein Becker Green’s all-star panel of attorneys, Peter A. Steinmeyer, Katherine G. Rigby, A. Millie Warner, and special guest James J. Oh, delve into the most famous trade secrets case of all time. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights ...
#WorkforceWednesday: ACA Preventive Coverage Mandate Blocked, Another No-Poach Loss for DOJ, and Employers Prepare for the End of the COVID-19 Emergencies
April 12, 2023 14:09 - 4 minutes - 5.95 MBThis week, we examine the decision of a Texas district court to strike down an Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandate on preventive medical services and the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ’s) third trial loss in prosecuting wage-fixing and no-poach agreements. We also discuss the recent termination of the COVID-19 national emergency and the upcoming end of emergency benefits for employers on May 11, 2023. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw29...
#WorkforceWednesday: NLRB Agenda Puts Pressure on Union and Non-Union Employers
April 05, 2023 14:16 - 4 minutes - 6.55 MBThis week, we examine how several recent pronouncements and actions by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and its General Counsel’s office are creating new challenges for employers, both union and non-union. Epstein Becker Green attorneys Steve Swirsky and Neresa De Biasi outline some of the challenges employers are facing. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw296 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/....
#WorkforceWednesday: NLRB Issues Memo on Severance Agreement Restrictions, Illinois Rolls Out Paid Leave for Any Reason, New Jersey Prepares for Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights
March 29, 2023 14:03 - 3 minutes - 4.84 MBThis week, we’re showcasing the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel’s memo on non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions in severance agreements, Illinois’ new law permitting Illinois employees to take paid leave “for any reason,” and New Jersey's upcoming implementation of the “Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights.” Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw295 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subsc...
#WorkforceWednesday: What Employers Should Know About ChatGPT
March 22, 2023 13:56 - 4 minutes - 6.4 MBThis week, we're taking a closer look at ChatGPT, exploring the opportunities and risks associated with this artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and providing valuable insights for employers who are looking to stay ahead of the curve. Epstein Becker Green attorney Brian G. Cesaratto explains how critical it is for employers to think through the workplace-related risks. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw294 Subscribe to #WorkforceWe...
Spilling Secrets: Trade Secrets on Film and TV
March 15, 2023 13:53 - 31 minutes - 44.1 MBThe 2023 Academy Awards are over, but we’re keeping the awards season alive with our very own Trade Secrets Fail Awards, highlighting Hollywood’s biggest missteps in depicting trade secret issues on-screen. Panelists Peter A. Steinmeyer, Katherine G. Rigby, A. Millie Warner, and Daniel R. Levy discuss their picks for the worst trade secret theft and misappropriation in the movies and on television. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/elt...
#WorkforceWednesday: NLRB Focuses on Severance Agreements, Supreme Court Opens Overtime to HCEs, Ninth Circuit Rejects CA's Mandatory Arbitration Ban
March 08, 2023 14:47 - 3 minutes - 5.69 MBThis week, we're highlighting the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB's) crackdown on confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions in severance agreements, a U.S. Supreme Court decision opening overtime to high-earning daily-rate workers, and a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decision in favor of mandatory arbitration in California. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw292 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: ...
#WorkforceWednesday: New York City Employers Prepare for AI Bias Law
March 01, 2023 15:05 - 3 minutes - 5.12 MBThis week, we’re mapping out how Local Law 144 applies to every employer with employees in New York City using artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, or a similar computational process to screen candidates for employment or employees for promotion within the city. Epstein Becker Green attorney Nathaniel M. Glasser has more about the law, which will be effective April 15. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw291 Subscribe to #Workf...
Spilling Secrets: FTC Proposes Ban on Non-Competes
February 15, 2023 15:08 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBOn January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed rule that would ban employers from using non-compete clauses. Panelists Peter (Pete) A. Steinmeyer and Erik W. Weibust and featured guest attorney Stuart M. Gerson discuss the proposed rule and next steps for employers. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw290. Subscribe - https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMP...
#WorkforceWednesday: SEC Settles with Activision for $35 Million
February 08, 2023 15:16 - 3 minutes - 5.3 MBActivision Blizzard has agreed to pay the SEC $35 million to settle charges of improper disclosure of misconduct complaints and violation of the whistleblower protection rule. Epstein Becker Green attorney Gregory (Greg) Keating has more. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw289 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® and DIAGNOSING...
#WorkforceWednesday: Whistleblower Risks in an Economic Downturn
February 08, 2023 15:02 - 4 minutes - 6.83 MBMany employers are forced to downsize, often through layoffs, during an economic downturn. This opens up health care employers and others to whistleblower retaliation lawsuits. What can employers do? Epstein Becker Green attorneys Gregory (Greg) Keating and Melissa L. Jampol tell us more. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw289 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek....
#WorkforceWednesday: SECURE Act 2.0: What 401(k) Plan Sponsors Need to Know
February 01, 2023 14:55 - 3 minutes - 5.63 MBThe SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE Act 2.0”) is a sweeping piece of retirement legislation with complex new provisions. This week, we highlight a few of the SECURE Act 2.0’s key changes for employer-sponsored 401(k) plans. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw288 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® and DIAGNOSING HEALTH CARE podc...
#WorkforceWednesday: New Jersey’s WARN Act to Become Strictest in Nation
January 25, 2023 13:50 - 4 minutes - 5.59 MBThis week, we explain how New Jersey’s WARN Act (officially known as the “Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act”) is set to become the strictest and most punitive in the nation. Epstein Becker Green attorney Marc Mandelman tells us more. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw287 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WE...
Spilling Secrets: What to Do When a Star Employee Decamps to a Competitor
January 18, 2023 15:05 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBThe holidays are over, and year-end bonuses are being paid, making January and the first quarter a common time for employees to jump ship to work for a competitor. Our all-star panel of attorneys—Pete Steinmeyer, Kate Rigby, Millie Warner, and Erik Weibust—discuss more. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw286 Subscribe - https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLOYMENT...
#WorkforceWednesday: FTC Proposes Ban on Non-Competes, NY Expands Breastfeeding Protections, and CA Releases Guidance on Pay Transparency
January 11, 2023 14:58 - 3 minutes - 5.35 MBThis week, we take a closer look at the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) proposed nationwide ban on non-compete agreements, New York State’s expansion of breastfeeding accommodations, and pay transparency guidance released by the California Labor Commissioner. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw285 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLOYMENT LAW THI...
#WorkforceWednesday: Forecasting Employment Law in 2023
January 04, 2023 14:59 - 4 minutes - 6.44 MBIn 2023, we expect to see a renewed focus on pay transparency, with several states expanding existing regulations to require salary ranges in job postings. New paid leave and time-off requirements for employers are being introduced, including bereavement leave and paid family leave by virtue of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, attention grows on discrimination and harassment in the workplace, including the expansion of protected categories and regulations targeting bias in automated deci...
#WorkforceWednesday: 2022 – A Year in Review
December 21, 2022 15:02 - 6 minutes - 8.92 MBThis week, we’re recapping some of the most significant changes that impacted employers in 2022. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw283 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® and DIAGNOSING HEALTH CARE podcasts are presented by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights are reserved. This audio recording includes information about leg...
#WorkforceWednesday: Speak Out Act Takes Effect, Enhanced Data Privacy Obligations for California Employers, and SEC Releases Whistleblower Annual Report
December 14, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 4.59 MBThis week, we discuss how the Speak Out Act pays homage to the fifth anniversary of the #MeToo movement, outline the enhanced implications of the California Privacy Rights Act, and note the record-breaking numbers set by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) whistleblower program. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw282 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek...
Spilling Secrets: Top Trade Secret and Non-Compete Developments of 2022
December 07, 2022 14:58 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBThe year is coming to a close, and it was a big one in the world of trade secrets and non-competes. In this episode, we’re running down the key trends of 2022. Our all-star panel of attorneys—Pete Steinmeyer, Kate Rigby, Millie Warner, and Erik Weibust—discuss more. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw281 Subscribe - https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLOYMENT LAW...
#WorkforceWednesday: EEOC Targets Abortion Travel, Midterm Results, and SCOTUS Declines COVID-19 WARN Act Case
November 23, 2022 14:51 - 3 minutes - 5.42 MBThis week, we break down the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) recent commissioner charges surrounding abortion travel benefits, potential changes to employer policies due to midterm election results, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS’s) decision not to review whether COVID-19 justifies a violation of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw280 Subscribe to #W...
Spilling Secrets: When Trade Secret Misappropriation Goes Criminal
November 16, 2022 14:20 - 31 minutes - 43 MBWhen faced with trade secret misappropriation, employers must decide how to proceed. In this episode of Spilling Secrets, hear some tips on how and why employers might choose to refer the matter for criminal investigation. Our all-star panelists Pete Steinmeyer and Millie Warner and our featured guest attorney—Dan Levy—discuss more. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw279. Subscribe - https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://ww...
#WorkforceWednesday: Potential for NLRA Expansion, EEOC Disavows Former GC’s Comments, California Adds Marijuana Employment Protections
November 09, 2022 15:03 - 3 minutes - 5 MBThis week, we shed light on the growing issues surrounding electronic employee monitoring, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) disavowal of comments by a former General Counsel (GC) regarding abortion travel benefits, and California’s latest marijuana employment protection law. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw278 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThi...
#WorkforceWednesday: California Privacy Exemptions Set to Expire
November 02, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 6.3 MBThe California Consumer Privacy Act and the California Privacy Rights Act exemptions for employee, applicant, and business-to-business data are set to expire on January 1, 2023. How can employers prepare? Epstein Becker Green’s Brian Cesaratto has more. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw277 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® ...
#WorkforceWednesday: 2022 Pay Equity Trends and Strategies
October 26, 2022 14:12 - 3 minutes - 5.61 MBWelcome to #WorkforceWednesday, a quick-browse rundown featuring Employment Law This Week® and other resources. This week: Salary Range Disclosure Laws, Pay Data Reporting, Employers Prepare For Compliance. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw276. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® and DIAGNOSING HEALTH CARE podcasts are prese...
Spilling Secrets: Non-Compete Agreements for In-House and Outside Lawyers
October 19, 2022 13:49 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBNon-compete agreements are generally unenforceable against lawyers, but there are some exceptions. In this episode, hear about employer options for restrictive covenants, including non-competes, non-solicits, and confidentiality agreements, for both in-house and outside lawyers. Our all-star panel of attorneys—Pete Steinmeyer, Kate Rigby, Millie Warner, and Erik Weibust—discuss more. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw275. Subscribe - ...
#WorkforceWednesday: EEOC’s LGBTQ+ Guidance Blocked, Employer COVID-19 Update, NYC Prepares for Pay Transparency Law
October 12, 2022 15:09 - 3 minutes - 5.15 MBWelcome to #WorkforceWednesday, a quick-browse rundown featuring Employment Law This Week® and other resources. This week: Federal Judge Blocks EEOC's LGBTQ+ Guidance, COVID-19 Update for Employers, NYC Employers Prepare for Pay Transparency Law. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw274. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® and DI...
#WorkforceWednesday: What to Do About “Quiet Quitting”
October 05, 2022 12:49 - 4 minutes - 5.77 MBAn increasing number of employees are becoming so-called “quiet quitters,” who do only the minimum required for their job. What legal concerns are related to the trend, and what steps can employers take to address “quiet quitting” among their workforce? Attorneys Jill Bigler and Alex Franchilli tell us more. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw273. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday - https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.Em...
#WorkforceWednesday: Pay Range Disclosure Laws Spread Across New York and New Jersey
September 28, 2022 14:06 - 3 minutes - 5.07 MBAll employers in Jersey City, New Jersey, with more than five employees are required to include salary ranges in job postings and have been since June 15. A similar job-posting wage disclosure ordinance took effect on September 1 in Ithaca, New York, and employers in New York City and Westchester County are preparing for pay disclosure requirements to take effect in early November. In addition to these local requirements coming into effect, on the final day of this year’s session, the New ...
Spilling Secrets – Employers: Train on Trade Secrets
September 21, 2022 14:52 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBAn employer often overlooks training employees on what their restrictive covenant means and how to honor their confidentiality, non-competition, and non-solicitation obligations. But this type of training can be critical for employers in protecting trade secrets and avoiding litigation in the future. Our all-star panel of attorneys—Pete Steinmeyer, Kate Rigby, Millie Warner, and Erik Weibust—discuss more. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/e...
#WorkforceWednesday: The Union-Friendly Biden NLRB, California's FAST Act, and Pay Transparency in California
September 14, 2022 14:54 - 4 minutes - 5.68 MBWelcome to #WorkforceWednesday, a quick-browse rundown featuring Employment Law This Week® and other resources. This week: NLRB Continues Union-Friendly Direction, California Passes FAST Act, Pay Transparency in California. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw270 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® and DIAGNOSING HEALTH CARE pod...
Spilling Secrets: Restrictive Covenants in the Remote Work Boom
August 31, 2022 13:47 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBTwo and a half years into the pandemic, it appears that remote work is here to stay, to varying degrees, in virtually all industries. How do restrictive covenants work in this remote work era? In this episode of our special Spilling Secrets podcast series, hear how employers are addressing restrictive covenant concerns now that employees may be located anywhere. Our all-star panel of attorneys—Pete Steinmeyer, Kate Rigby, Millie Warner, and Erik Weibust—discuss more. Visit our site for ...
#WorkforceWednesday: Updated CDC Guidance, Monkeypox Outbreak, and EEO-1 Pay Data
August 24, 2022 14:24 - 3 minutes - 5.11 MBWelcome to #WorkforceWednesday, a quick-browse rundown featuring Employment Law This Week® and other resources. This week: Updated CDC Guidance, Monkeypox Outbreak, and EEO-1 Pay Data Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw268. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® and DIAGNOSING HEALTH CARE podcasts are presented by Epstein Becker & ...
#WorkforceWednesday: Managing Enforcement Risk in a Post-Roe World
August 17, 2022 14:02 - 4 minutes - 6.4 MBThe U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade, occurred on June 24, and the federal government and states are still introducing legislation and issuing new guidance almost daily. Meanwhile, employers are adjusting benefits offerings to address employee needs. How can employers navigate enforcement risk in this post-Roe world? Epstein Becker Green white collar attorneys Sarah Hall and Elena Quattrone tell us more. Visit our s...
#WorkforceWednesday: Pay Data Collection Study, Colorado Non-Compete Restrictions, D.C. Circuit Vacates Browning-Ferris
August 10, 2022 14:20 - 4 minutes - 5.73 MBWelcome to #WorkforceWednesday, a quick-browse rundown featuring Employment Law This Week® and other resources. This week: Study Finds EEOC's Pay Data Collection a “Useful Tool,” Non-Compete Restrictions in Colorado Take Effect, D.C. Circuit Vacates Browning-Ferris. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw266. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLOYMENT LA...
#WorkforceWednesday: Important Considerations for Remote and Hybrid Work Policies
August 03, 2022 14:36 - 4 minutes - 6.7 MBEmployers across the country are crafting new policies around remote and hybrid work environments, with some employers even adopting work-from-anywhere policies. What business, legal, and tax considerations should be factored in? Joel Eisenreich, Principal at Deloitte Tax LLP, and Epstein Becker Green attorney Adam Tomiak tell us more. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw265. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday - https://www.ebglaw.com/subsc...
#WorkforceWednesday: New COVID-19 Testing Guidance, NLRB Increases Use of Injunctive Relief, D.C. Amends Near-Universal Ban on Non-Competes
July 27, 2022 14:40 - 4 minutes - 5.92 MBWelcome to #WorkforceWednesday, a quick-browse rundown featuring Employment Law This Week® and other resources. This week: EEOC Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Testing of Employees, NLRB Steps Up Use of Injunctive Relief, D.C. Loosens Restrictions on Non-Competes. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw264. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLOYMENT LAW THI...
Spilling Secrets: Hiring from a Competitor? Don’t Get Sued.
July 20, 2022 14:25 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBIf you’re hiring from a competitor amid the Great Resignation, one of your top priorities is not getting sued. In our first episode of Spilling Secrets, hear about the steps and tactics employers can use to mitigate non-compete and trade secrets litigation risks when hiring from a competitor. Our all-star panel of attorneys—Pete Steinmeyer, Kate Rigby, Millie Warner, and Erik Weibust—discuss. Spilling Secrets is our podcast series about the future of non-compete and trade secrets law. V...
Spilling Secrets: Meet Our Podcasters
July 20, 2022 14:14 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBSpilling Secrets is our podcast series about the future of non-compete and trade secrets law. In this overview episode, learn more about what listeners can expect to hear in this series. And meet our all-star panel of trade secrets, non-compete, and employee mobility attorneys who will be featured. Our panel of attorneys will include Pete Steinmeyer, Kate Rigby, Millie Warner, and Erik Weibust. Subscribe to the series - https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® ...
#WorkforceWednesday: Employers Respond to Dobbs, Implications of the Supreme Court’s EPA Ruling, and Pay Increases for CA Health Care Workers
July 13, 2022 14:38 - 4 minutes - 6 MBWelcome to #WorkforceWednesday, a quick-browse rundown featuring Employment Law This Week® and other resources. This week: Employers Respond to Dobbs, Supreme Court’s EPA Ruling Under Major Questions Doctrine Could Impact Employers, Pay Increases and Bonuses for CA Health Care Workers. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw262. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com....
#WorkforceWednesday: SCOTUS Overturns Roe v. Wade – What Employers Should Consider
June 29, 2022 14:25 - 3 minutes - 5.65 MBWelcome to #WorkforceWednesday, a quick-browse rundown featuring Employment Law This Week® and other resources. This week, we look at the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and the impact that the overturning of Roe v. Wade will have on employers. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw261. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday - https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.E...
#WorkforceWednesday: SCOTUS Rules on PAGA, Fifth Circuit Rules on COVID-19 Under WARN, Illinois Expands Bereavement Leave
June 22, 2022 14:34 - 4 minutes - 5.97 MBWelcome to #WorkforceWednesday, a quick-browse rundown featuring Employment Law This Week® and other resources. This week: SCOTUS: FAA Preempts California's PAGA Loophole, Fifth Circuit Rules COVID-19 Is Not a Natural Disaster Under WARN, Illinois Expands Bereavement Leave. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw260. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLO...
#WorkforceWednesday: Renewed Federal Focus on Mental Health in the Workplace
June 15, 2022 15:34 - 3 minutes - 4.39 MBTo coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the U.S. Department of Labor issued new Family and Medical Leave Act guidance, which explains when eligible employees can take leave to address mental health conditions. Attorney Shira Blank tells us more about how employers can navigate mental health-related requests for leave and accommodations. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw259. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday - https://www...
#WorkforceWednesday: Return-to-Work Behavior Policies, U.S. Soccer's Landmark Agreement, and Board Diversity in California
June 08, 2022 14:32 - 3 minutes - 5.44 MBWelcome to #WorkforceWednesday, a quick-browse rundown featuring Employment Law This Week® and other resources. This week: Return-to-Work Behavior Policies and Training, U.S. Soccer's Landmark Equal Pay Agreement, Board Diversity in California. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw258. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday - https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® and DIAG...
#WorkforceWednesday: The Future of AI Technology Regulations for Employers
May 25, 2022 15:00 - 4 minutes - 6.15 MBRegulations and enforcement are tightening for the use of AI technology in employment decisions, on both the state and federal level. What can employers do to ensure compliance? Attorneys Nathaniel Glasser and Sahar Shiralian tell us more. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw257. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday - https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® and DIAGNOSIN...
#WorkforceWednesday: CA COVID-19 Policies Get Updates, NYC Pay Transparency Law Postponed, DOL Targets Worker Retaliation
May 18, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 5.31 MBWelcome to #WorkforceWednesday, a quick-browse rundown featuring Employment Law This Week® and other resources. This week: California Employers Update COVID-19 Policies, NYC Mayor Signs Pay Transparency Amendment, DOL Targets Worker Retaliation. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw256. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday - https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® and DIA...
#WorkforceWednesday: Crafting Flexible Work Arrangement Policies
May 11, 2022 15:17 - 4 minutes - 6.53 MBWith offices reopening, the number of employees asking for flexible or remote work arrangements remains high. How should employers respond? Attorneys Greta Ravitsky and Eric Emanuelson discuss best practices for flexible work arrangement policies. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw255. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday - https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. The EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK® and D...