Best Eeoc Podcasts (2026)

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Defensible Decisions: EEOC’s Pattern-or-Practice Priorities and What Employers Should Expect

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In this inaugural episode of Ogletree Deakins’ Defensible Decisions podcast, Scott Kelly (shareholder, Birmingham) sits down with Nonnie Shivers (office managing shareholder, Phoenix) to unpack the EEOC’s renewed emphasis on systemic, pattern-or-practice enforcement in the wake of a restored quorum and recent leadership moves. This shift highlights…

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December 23rd, 2025 9:08

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Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida: Lesko v. United States (Fed. Cir. Dec. 12, 2025) (FEPA overtime requirements) Buy Dewey books at deweypub.comBy Peter Broida

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Starbucks strike | Jobs report | TSA contract | UPS wage theft | Casino hands join Teamsters | Merry SCFL Christmas 28:11

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The national Starbucks strike led by Starbucks Workers United continues at four stores in the Madison area, the Labor Department is back to issuing a monthly jobs report and Labor Radio takes a closer look, the Trump Administration again unilaterally voids the collective bargaining agreement covering Transportation Security Administration workers a…

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Defensible Decisions: Section 503 and VEVRAA Updated Thresholds Explained

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In this episode of our Defensible Decisions podcast, shareholders Scott Kelly (Birmingham) and Chris Near (Columbia) unpack the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’s (OFCCP) updated jurisdictional thresholds for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 503) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). Effecti…

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Cross-Border Catch-Up: Unpacking Singapore’s Workplace Fairness (Dispute Resolution) Bill

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In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Goli Rahimi (Chicago) and Kate Thompson (New York, Boston) unpack Singapore’s new Workplace Fairness (Dispute Resolution) Bill to explain how the new grievance and dispute resolution process will work, and what procedural safeguards and employee protections will come into effect. The spea…

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Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region: Challenging OSHA’s Authority in the Fifth Circuit

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In this episode of our Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region podcast series, shareholders John Surma (Houston) and Frank Davis (Dallas) break down a new Amarillo federal lawsuit that challenges OSHA’s authority to issue safety standards as an unconstitutional delegation of legislative power. The speakers analyze how the case intersects with re…

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#WorkforceWednesday: Top Employment Law Changes of 2025 8:10

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2025 reshaped the employment law landscape, bringing sweeping changes at both the federal and state levels. In this year-end special episode, Epstein Becker Green attorneys break down the most impactful developments for employers. Key Issues for Employers: DEI rollbacks: Companies are scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, wi…

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Dirty Steel-Toe Boots: Developing and Implementing Effective OSHA Inspection Protocols

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In this episode of Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, Phillip Russell (shareholder, Tampa) and Lance Witcher (shareholder, St. Louis), discuss how to empower your workforce through developing, training on, and executing effective OSHA inspection protocols. From definitions of rights and responsibilities, to how to handle document requests and employee intervie…

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Cross-Border Catch-Up: 2026 Employment Law Changes in Poland, Belgium, and the Netherlands

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In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Shirin Aboujawde (New York) and Goli Rahimi (Chicago) discuss major employment law changes in Poland, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Goli and Shirin, both of whom are members of the firm’s Cross-Border Practice Group, highlight a Polish Labor Code provision that significantly impacts how l…

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Payroll Brass Tax: Holiday Gifts, Gift Cards, and the Taxable Truth 21:03

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Holiday gifts feel generous—but for payroll they’re often taxable. In this episode of Payroll Brass Tax, Mike Mahoney (shareholder, Morristown/New York) and Stephen Kenney (associate, Dallas) break down when gifts, gift cards, and raffle prizes count as wages, and how the de minimis fringe benefit rules really work. The speakers also discuss the me…

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Ep146: The Best of 2025 25:41

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Send us a text As we all prepare to wrap up our 2025 and head into 2026, we take a moment to reflect on some of the most important issues that have faced Human Resources professionals this year. It has been quite the year for everyone as we adjust to a new administration putting unprecedented policy changes in place. As you plan for the start of yo…

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JCOER jokers | Dairy strike? | Starbucks strike grows in Madison, legal win in New York | Ed vouchers | Holiday in Lights 28:01

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Wisconsin state workers unions rally as the Joint Committee on Employment Relations legislative committee continues to hold up their compensation, Wisconsin dairy workers have authorized a strike as milk companies pull back on safety and compensation, a fourth Madison area Starbucks store joins the nationwide strike and Starbucks workers get a lega…

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Spilling Secrets: 2025 Non-Compete Year in Review 32:08

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The landscape of restrictive covenants transformed in 2025, driven by a new administration's approach to federal oversight and decisive legislative action at the state level. Employers now face a complex environment where broad federal bans have stalled, but state-specific regulations—and opportunities—are rapidly evolving. Key Takeaways for Employ…

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Ep145: Hot Topics - Rolling Layoffs and reduced trust. Are you ready for 2026? 33:28

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Send us a text This week on Hot Topics, the team touches on the following topics and more: Rolling layoffs are becoming more of a trend. Reducing the workforce 50 or fewer employees at a time could be a way for companies to save face and avoid reporting requirements. What are the implications of this on the remaining workforce? Studies show increas…

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Starbucks strike reaches Madison | Union and WORT board | Striking baristas film | PLEDGE WEEK 29:30

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Labor Radio hears from the picket line as the national Starbucks strike for a good faith bargained contract reaches Madison, the president of IBEW Local 2304 talks to Labor Radio after meeting with the WORT board of directors in the wake of the firing of two unionized staff collective members, and a filmmaker behind Baristas vs. Billionaires on the…

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Ep144: Moldy Misery - The Importance of Tracking Your Efforts 30:34

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Send us a text After an employee asks for an accommodation of working from home due to mold concerns, things get complicated. But in this instance, you'll see how important it was that the employer recorded all of their efforts taken along the way when they say that working from home is not a reasonable accommodation. Follow along with the team as …

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Ep143: Q&A - Do I have to let ICE in? 25:42

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Send us a text Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: 1. We’ve had a couple of sexual harassment complaints that don’t seem serious. Do we HAVE to investigate all of them? 2. A male says that he has a religious belief that he cannot work alone with a woman. Is this an accommodation th…

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Holiday music show 0:17

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Labor Radio for Friday, November 28, 2025, was an all-music show. The show is at the WORT archive for three months at archive.wortfm.org. Look for Labor Radio for Friday, November 28, listed at 5:30 p.m.By WORT-FM Labor Radio

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#WorkforceWednesday: New Tips and Overtime Guidance, NLRB Circuit Split, and Stalled Nomination 3:34

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This week, we're covering new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance on reporting tips and overtime, a widened circuit split on National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) authority, and a delayed Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee vote on an NLRB nominee. No Fines for Incorrect Reporting of Tips and Overtime in 2025 New guid…

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Data center | Milwaukee Forge | Amazon to gut jobs, faces Teamsters in Kentucky | Anti-labor law, pro-fed labor bills in Congress | Wage workshops in Madison 28:17

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The Building Trades Council and community members speaking at a public meeting are on opposite sides on building a data center in the DeForest area and Labor Radio hears from both side, new owners of Milwaukee Forge agree to keep the company open and retain union jobs, leaked documents detail how Amazon intends to slash jobs within three years usin…

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#WorkforceWednesday: New Leadership and Priorities for the EEOC 4:12

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The EEOC, now under the leadership of Chair Andrea Lucas and with a full quorum for the first time in years, is signaling shifts in enforcement priorities that could have significant implications for employers. What Employers Should Know: New Leadership: Chair Lucas has emphasized a commitment to "upholding merit-based, colorblind equality" in work…

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Update with EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas 38:24

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As the federal government shutdown ends, join David Fortney’s wide-ranging conversation with EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas as they discuss her new status as Chair and what to expect from the EEOC now that the agency has a quorum. Contact Fortney & Scott: Tweet us at @fortneyscott Follow us on LinkedIn Email us at [email protected] Thank you for liste…

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Ep142: A Six Million Dollar Mistake 17:38

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Send us a text When two sisters who own a Dairy Queen are on the receiving end of a pay violation lawsuit, they are stunned. They’ve worked hard to create a “second chances” work environment and always paid their employees on time - even giving employees advances when they need it. They quickly learned that the lawsuit wasn’t for neglecting to pay …

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ayroll Brass Tax: Unemployment Tax Rate Season, Part 2—Claims, M&A Activity, and Successor Issues 20:38

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In part two of this two-part Payroll Brass Tax podcast series, Mike Mahoney (shareholder, Morristown/New York), who is the chair of the Employment Tax Group, and Stephen Kenney (associate, Dallas) continue their conversation about unemployment tax rate notices. The speakers discuss managing claims to protect employers’ rates and different strategie…

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WORT layoffs | Fed shutdown and unions | Striking Pitt journos legal win | Boeing deal approved | Red Cup Rebellion | KFC labor ruling 28:46

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WORT lays off two union members and Labor Radio talks to the president of IBEW Local 2304, writer Eric Blanc says the the deal to end the federal government shutdown shows fissures in organized labor and a missed opportunity to exercise worker power, a federal court ruling gives a big win to NewsGuild workers who have been on strike for over three …

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Inside the Exclusive: Highly Sensitive Sexual Harassment and Assault Investigations 23:39

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n this podcast recorded at our 2025 Corporate Labor and Employment Counsel Exclusive® seminar, Tiffany Stacy (office managing shareholder, San Antonio) and Lisa Burton (office managing shareholder, Boston, Portland, ME) explore the complexities of conducting investigations of highly sensitive issues. Lisa and Tiffany offer insights and tips for han…

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Payroll Brass Tax: Unemployment Tax Rate Season, Part 1—Best Practices and Avoiding Pitfalls 22:54

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In part one of this two-part Payroll Brass Tax podcast series, Mike Mahoney (shareholder, Morristown/New York), who is the chair of the Employment Tax Group, is joined by Stephen Kenney (associate, Dallas) to demystify unemployment tax rate notices—the one piece of mail that can swing your payroll costs by thousands or even millions. The speakers u…

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#WorkforceWednesday: What Restoring a Quorum at the NLRB Could Mean for Employers 3:54

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This week, we examine what employers should anticipate as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)—which currently has only one active member, a Democrat, and four vacancies—moves closer to regaining a quorum and resuming full operations. What Restoring a Quorum at the NLRB Could Mean for Employers For the first time in more than 10 months, the NL…

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Cross-Border Catch-Up: Practical Insights on Spain’s Short-Term Work Permit Exemptions 5:46

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In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Shirin Aboujawde (New York) and Patty Shapiro (San Diego) discuss Spain’s new Royal Decree 1155/2024, which clarifies when non-European Union (EU) nationals holding a valid work permit in another EU member state can perform short-term, project-based work in Spain without securing a separa…

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Cross-Border Catch-Up: Global Background Checks—Overcoming Legal Hurdles 6:22

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In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Patty Shapiro (shareholder, San Diego) and Shirin Aboujawde (of counsel, New York) discuss the complexities of conducting background checks from an international employment law perspective. The speakers review the varying regulations and practices across different jurisdictions, including…

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Fain speaks | RoJo no! | Starbucks strike on? | Settlement at Mercy Health | UE for Palestine | No US jobs report | Teen Vogue cuts 27:49

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UAW President Shawn Fain gives a nationwide town hall to members and the public, labor marches at US Senator Ron Johnson's Madison office to protest his role in the federal government shutdown, unionized Starbucks workers in Madison vote to authorize a national unfair labor practices strike and hold an early picket, UAW Local 95 settles its strike …

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Cross-Border Catch-Up: Italy’s New Fixed-Term Employment Rules 6:37

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In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Lina Fernandez (Boston) joins Julie Brooks (New York) to discuss Italy’s fast-evolving rules on fixed-term contracts, from the 12- and 24-month thresholds to the new grounds introduced by Law 85/2023. The speakers also explain caps on headcount, fresh prohibitions, heightened damages expo…

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Benchmarking –Top Issues for Employers 26:46

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In this episode, we discuss the current top issues for employers – AI, DEI and Pay Equity – that were highlighted at multiple employment conferences that David Fortney and FortneyScott attorneys Liz Bradley and Nita Beecher recently attended. For each, we explore the issues and share the key strategies that employers are following to address these …

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Inside the Exclusive: DEI Developments: What Every Employer Needs to Know 22:29

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In this podcast recorded at our recent Corporate Labor and Employment Counsel Exclusive® seminar, Nonnie Shivers (office managing shareholder, Phoenix) and Scott Kelly (shareholder, Birmingham) discuss the rapidly changing and increasingly complex legal landscape surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, focusing on recent enf…

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#WorkforceWednesday: H-1B Enforcement Tightened, Fertility Benefits Expanded, Gender Identity Protection Setback 3:57

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This week, we're covering the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL's) launch of Project Firewall to enforce H-1B visa compliance and new guidance on stand-alone fertility benefits, as well as a federal court ruling voiding gender identity protections. Project Firewall: An H-1B Enforcement Initiative The DOL has introduced Project Firewall, an initiative…

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Inside the Exclusive: The EEOC’s New Enforcement Priorities, Part 4—Gender Identity 11:05

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In this podcast recorded at our recent Corporate Labor and Employment Counsel Exclusive® seminar, Tae Phillips (shareholder, Birmingham), Jim Paul (shareholder, St. Louis/Tampa), and Scott Kelly (shareholder, Birmingham) continue their discussion of the EEOC’s evolving enforcement priorities—with a particular focus on gender identity issues. Scott …

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Ep141: Q&A - Tattoos and the Risks of Case-by-Case Policies 19:12

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Send us a text Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: Can you create a policy about tattoos and piercings? Can we leave details out of the handbook that we want to handle case-by-case? Can a anxiety from a workplace incident be considered a disability and require reasonable accommodat…

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Inside the Exclusive: The EEOC’s New Enforcement Priorities, Part 3—Disability Discrimination 5:54

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In this podcast recorded at our recent Corporate Labor and Employment Counsel Exclusive® seminar, Tae Phillips (shareholder, Birmingham), Jim Paul (shareholder, St. Louis/Tampa), and Scott Kelly (shareholder, Birmingham) continue their discussion of the EEOC’s evolving enforcement priorities—this time focusing on disability discrimination. Jim (who…

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Cross-Border Catch-Up: Germany’s Working Hours Recording Requirements 8:01

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In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Goli Rahimi (Chicago) and Tatjana Serbina (Berlin) break down Germany’s evolving requirements for recording employee working hours. The speakers discuss the 2019 European Court of Justice ruling mandating all EU member states to require employers to establish an objective system of record…

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Madison hotel picket | United Way and shutdown | Boeing workers reject agreement | Healthcare costs | Alberta teachers strike | Agreement on Broadway | Gaza protest at AFL-CIO 29:45

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UNITE HERE Local 1 invites the community to a picket demanding a first contract at the Madison Hilton Monona Terrace, the labor liaison to the Madison area United Way discusses how they are reaching out to workers facing dismissals and a federal shutdown, rank and file Machinists striking Boeing in the St. Louis area have rejected a tentative agree…

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Inside the Exclusive: The EEOC’s New Enforcement Priorities, Part 2—Religious Discrimination, Harassment, and Accommodations 12:41

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In this podcast recorded at our recent Corporate Labor and Employment Counsel Exclusive® seminar, Tae Phillips (shareholder, Birmingham), Jim Paul (shareholder, St. Louis/Tampa), and Scott Kelly (shareholder, Birmingham) continue their discussion of the EEOC’s evolving enforcement priorities—this time addressing religious discrimination, harassment…

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October 30th, 2025 9:08

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Topics discussed this week by Peter Broida: New DOW (nee DOD) procedures for actions against unacceptable performers Buy Dewey books at deweypub.comBy Peter Broida

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Inside the Exclusive: AI-Driven Hiring and Recruitment—Key Compliance Considerations for In-House Counsel 13:13

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In this podcast recorded at Ogletree’s recent Corporate Labor and Employment Counsel Exclusive® seminar, Kristin Higgins (office managing shareholder, Dallas) and Jenn Betts (office managing shareholder, Pittsburgh) discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by employers, including in hiring and recruiting. Jenn, who is co-chair of Ogletree De…

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#WorkforceWednesday: Top Employment Insights: 44th Annual Workforce Management Briefing 5:24

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This week, we discuss highlights from Epstein Becker Green's 44th Annual Workforce Management Briefing, which covered some of the most pressing issues for employers today. Top Employment Insights: 44th Annual Workforce Management Briefing Epstein Becker Green attorneys and clients from across the nation gathered in New York City this past week to s…