Best Global Hr Legal Solutions Podcasts (2025)

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680: House v. NCAA Settlement: More Questions Raised Than Answered 23:40

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On June 6, 2025, a U.S. District Judge in the Northern District of California approved the long-anticipated and landmark $2.576 billion settlement in House v. NCAA, transforming the landscape of college sports. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Alston decision (which held that student-athletes were entitled to up to $5,980 in cash-equivalent educa…

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679: Unpaid, But Not Unscathed: A Legal Case Study of a Canadian Volunteer Organization 23:16

6d ago23:16

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In today's episode, we discuss the case of Wayne Hannan and Scouts Canada. Mr. Hannan had been a dedicated volunteer with Scouts Canada for 65 years, when he was unexpectedly rejected by the organization after his annual application to volunteer. Listen in as we talk about proper policy development for volunteer organizations to avoid such lawsuits…

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678: What to Know About Doing Business in Virginia 9:57

8d ago9:57

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In this episode, we discuss what makes Virginia a unique state to do business compared to other parts of the United States. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Steve Hirschfeld (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Tom Winn (email), Anne Bibeau (email) & Vic…

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677: Employment Law Developments in the Netherlands & Germany 26:24

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In this episode, we discuss Germany's new government, and what is on the agenda for them with regard to labour law. We also discuss changes in employment legislation in the Netherlands, including the consequences of the ending of the enforcement moratorium. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worl…

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676: Developments in the Canadian Legal Landscape & Pitfalls to Avoid 21:31

23d ago21:31

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In today's episode, we provide important advice for employers in Canada including what not to include in employment contracts, as well as recent developments in the law in Saskatchewan. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Guest…

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675: Recent Changes to the Labour Relations Act in Manitoba 29:00

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In today's episode, we discuss the Labour Relations Act changes that came into effect in November, 2024, including the certification changes and essential services, and the outcomes of these changes. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / M…

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674: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Wisconsin 9:34

1M ago9:34

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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 Wisconsin. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Steve Hirschfeld (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Scott Beightol (email) (Michael Best & Friedrich LLP / Wisco…

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673: The EU Pay Transparency Directive 21:44

1M ago21:44

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The EU Pay Transparency Directive will introduce gender pay gap reporting obligations across the EU. It also introduces pay assessments, as well as other measures to increase pay transparency in recruitment and in the workplace. The Directive aims to ensure equal pay between men and women for equal work or work of equal value. The Directive applies…

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672: Post-Crisis HR: Japan’s Legal & Cultural Approach to Earthquake Response 12:10

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Following the recent earthquake tremors in Bangkok, many companies—especially those in high-rise offices—have expressed confusion and concern about proper HR protocol and legal responsibility in the aftermath of natural disasters. While the physical impact was minimal, the emotional and operational aftershocks were widely felt. Given Japan’s extens…

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671: The Changing Tides of Title VI: Recent Developments for Higher Education Institutions 17:57

2M ago17:57

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On today's episode, we discuss recent developments in US Higher Education, including Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, and the new significance behind this case under the Trump Administration, as well as the "Dear Colleague" letters issued by the US Department of Education this year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on emplo…

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670: 2024 Employment and Labor Law in Israel and What to Expect From 2025 18:57

2M ago18:57

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In today's episode, we discuss the fact that Israel has been in a state of war for the past year, and how this has impacted work in labor law. 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: Ilan Winde…

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669: One on One with the ELA: A Conversation with Managing Director of Harmless Harvest Thailand 20:13

2M ago20:13

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Today, we're thrilled to have Mr. Simon Denye, Managing Director of Harmless Harvest Thailand with us. He is a dynamic leader and an expert in his field, known for his unique insights and innovative approach. With more than 11 years of experience in USA/UK and 21 years in South East Asia, Mr. Denye has worked on groundbreaking projects that have ha…

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668: ELA Podcast Feature: Parallels between Sports, Labor Economics and Labor Law in the United States 30:48

2M ago30:48

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In this podcast, we dive into the fascinating connections between sports, labor economics, and labor law. Why do labor economists study sports? Because professional sports provide a unique, measurable environment to test core economic principles. Through the lens of sports, we also look at race and gender biases in areas like the NBA MVP vote and e…

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667: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Kentucky 7:26

3M ago7:26

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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…

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666: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: South Africa 13:25

3M ago13:25

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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 Speaker: Sian Gaffney (email) (Bowmans / South Africa)…

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665: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Ghana 12:14

3M ago12:14

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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 (em…

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664: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Egypt 8:13

3M ago8:13

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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 Speaker: Laila Elibrachy (email) (Ibrachy & Dermarkar …

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663: Immigration Updates in the UK 9:32

3M ago9:32

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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 (emai…

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662: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Gabon & Mozambique 15:08

3M ago15:08

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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: Nuno Gouveia (email) (Miranda Alliance / Fátima Freitas Advogados / Angola) Guest Speakers: Silvia Mota Car…

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661: What to Expect from OSHA Under Trump 2.0 10:20

3M ago10:20

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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 S…

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660: The Current Landscape of Title IX and Title VI in US Higher Education 13:57

4M ago13:57

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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 DePa…

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659: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Rwanda 10:02

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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: Nuno Gouveia (email) (Miranda Alliance / Fátima Freitas Advogados / Angola) Guest Speaker: Patrick Okello (…

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658: Maternity Leave & Remote Work in Thailand 7:01

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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 worldwid…

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657: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: United Kingdom & Ireland 35:43

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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 Speakers: Chris Boyle (email) (Brodies LLP / Scotla…

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656: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Nordics Pt. 2 (Sweden, Denmark & Iceland) 24:49

4M ago24:49

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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: Simon Söderholm (email) (Advokatfirman Vinge / Sweden) Guest Speakers: Camilla Cuculiza (email) (Plesner / …

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655: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Nordics Pt. 1 (Sweden, Norway & Finland) 20:05

4M ago20:05

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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: Simon Söderholm (email) (Advokatfirman Vinge / Sweden) Guest Speakers: Mikko Hanni (email) (Castrén & Snell…

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654: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Spain 18:09

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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) (Góme…

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653: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Greece 24:49

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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: Kelly Papadaki (email) (Kyriakides Georgop…

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652: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Italy 10:45

5M ago10:45

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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: Kato Aerts (email) (Lydian / Belgium) Guest Speakers: Francesca Pittau (email) & Michele Bignami (email) (A…

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651: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Bolivia 10:19

5M ago10:19

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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: Noelia Sanjinés (email) (Moreno Baldivieso Law Offices / Bolivia) Guest Speakers: René Claure Veizaga (emai…

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650: 2025 Immigration Law Year in Review: Panama 11:24

5M ago11:24

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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) (Morga…

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649: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Puerto Rico 9:40

5M ago9:40

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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: Alexandra Aguilar (email) (BLP / Costa Rica) Guest Speaker: José R. González-Nogueras (email) (Pizarro & Go…

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648: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Australia 19:14

5M ago19:14

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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: Jamie Goh (email) (Shearn Delamore & Co. / Malaysia) Guest Speakers: Bruce Heddle (email) & Katie Kossian (…

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647: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Thailand 10:57

5M ago10:57

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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: Jamie Goh (email) (Shearn Delamore & Co. / Malaysia) Guest Speaker: Kulnisha Srimontien (email) (Price Sano…

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646: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Norway 17:00

5M ago17:00

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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 Norway. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speakers: Siri Falch-Olsen (email) & Ragnhild Nakling (email) (Selmer / Norway) Support …

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645: 2025 Employment Law Year in Review: Philippines 12:32

5M ago12:32

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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: Kulnisha Srimontien (email) (Price Sanond Limited / Thailand) Guest Speakers: Easter P.U. Castro-Ty (email)…

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644: Business Immigration Changes Under Trump 2.0 21:49

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In today's episode, we discuss the viability of the H-1B program, in preparation for our upcoming US Immigration Year in Review webinar on January 16th. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register for our US Immigration Year in Review webinar here. Host: Susan Deniker (email) (Steptoe …

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643: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Macau 18:19

6M ago18:19

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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 Macau. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Helena Kok (email) (MdME / Macau) Support the show Register on the ELA website h…

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642: NLRB Developments: Stay-or-Pay, Non-Competition and Moonlighting Provisions, Employer Communications During Organizing and What to Expect During the Trump Presidency 19:37

6M ago19:37

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In this episode, Francine Esposito of Day Pitney explored the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel's recent recommendations that stay-or-pay, moonlighting and non-competition agreements be deemed unlawful under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), a pivotal federal labor law that applies to unionized and non-unionized workplace…

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641: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in New York 18:19

6M ago18:19

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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 New York. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Steve Hirschfeld (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speakers: Robert Holtzman (email) (Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP…

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640: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Oman 17:45

6M ago17:45

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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 Oman. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Gorvinder Pannu (email) (Addleshaw Goddard / Oman) Support the show Register on t…

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639: The Constitutional Court Ruling on Employment Termination in Indonesia 7:59

7M ago7:59

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In today's episode, we discuss a major shift in Indonesia’s employment termination regime. A recent Constitutional Court ruling has reinstated the requirement for court approval for employee terminations, undoing key changes introduced by the Job Creation Law. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts w…

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638: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in the Philippines 13:36

7M ago13:36

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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 the Philippines. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) Guest Speaker: Easter Princess U. Castro-Ty (email) (SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmai…

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637: Dos and Don'ts for Employers in Finland to Check Whether a Worker’s Sick Leave is Legitimate 7:07

7M ago7:07

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In this episode, we will discuss whether an employer in Finland can visit a worker at home to check on them. This could be a situation where the worker has called in sick, and the company wants to verify whether he or she is actually sick. This recently happened at a Tesla factory in Germany. The factory management had paid home visits to workers t…

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636: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Rhode Island 9:41

7M ago9:41

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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 Rhode Island. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Steve Hirschfeld (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Sean Fontes (email) (Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP / Rhode Is…

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635: The Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Its Implications for US Employers 18:46

7M ago18:46

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In this episode, we discuss when a private-sector employer is considered a covered employer under the FMLA, once an employer is a covered employer, which employees are eligible for FMLA leave, 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 Wrig…

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634: The Ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) and Its Implications in the Angolan Legal System 13:07

7M ago13:07

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In today's episode, we discuss how Angola will be implementing the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), which sets global standards for seafarers' working conditions. It was finally ratified by Angola on September 23rd, 2024. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Nuno Gouveia (email) (…

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633: Examining the US Department of Labor's 2024 Final Overtime Rule 12:55

7M ago12:55

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In this episode, we discuss the background on the DOL's April 2024 Rule, as well as recent developments on Friday, November 15th, 2024, from a federal district court in Texas, invalidating the entirety of the DOL's overtime final rule. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Tara Stin…

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632: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Connecticut 15:34

7M ago15:34

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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 Connecticut. Stay tuned for more episodes! Host: Steve Hirschfeld (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Guest Speaker: Jimmy Leva (email) (Day Pitney LLP / Connecticut) Support …

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631: Pay Transparency Laws in the US 9:52

7M ago9:52

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In this episode, we discuss pay transparency laws in the United States, and what employers should do with regard to job postings and application materials when recruiting nationwide. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Holly Goodman (email) (Gunster / Southern Florida) Guest Speak…