ABA Labor and Employment Law Podcast

ABA Labor and Employment Law Podcast

ABA Labor & Employment Law Podcast is a thoughtful, balanced discussion with guests from two sides of a labor-related issue in the news. The podcast connects members with inclusive discussion across the negotiating table so listeners can explore newer concepts and balance their knowledge of the topic.

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September 15, 2026 41 mins
The relationship between Canada and the United States has made headlines over the summer, but the two countries also pose some unique, cross-border labor challenges. Guests Christopher Deehy and Cody Yorke are international labor and employment lawyers specializing in Canada/U.S. relations who deal with these differences daily. Independent of the political climate, interactions on the labor and employment front create their own is...
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How is AI finding its way into the legal arena of labor and employment law, and how well do you understand this emerging field and the potential perils? Guests Nina T. Pirrotti and Daniel A. Schwartz are both experienced labor and employment attorneys who have encountered AI in the scope of their work and are sorting through the federal legal vacuum and emerging state laws. What they’ve found are AI programs that take inputs...
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Social media is everywhere today. Ever wonder how the role social media plays into the employer/employee relationship? In this episode, guests Aaron Holt and SaNni M-K Lemonidis, both experienced labor and employment attorneys, join host Matt Greer for a deep dive into the murky waters of who said what where and to whom. Can employers regulate what an employee says on a social media channel – say Facebook or X? It depends. T...
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What are irreconcilable workplace differences, and are they on the rise? Trickier issues are coming up these days and are challenging the status quo. As how and where we work changes, when do misunderstandings become a disruption, and what do we do next?  Fact is, the workplace is a social situation as much as a labor issue, and learning how we interact with each other is more important than ever. Friendships, relationships, ...
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Religious organizations and their employees fall into a murky and often-overlooked area of labor and employment law. Guests James “Jim” Paul and Michael Subit practice in employment and labor law and are versed in the world of religious employers and their workers.  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act carves out some interesting exemptions in employment law regarding religion-based businesses, but some recent court ...
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Coming to us from the November ABA Labor and Employment Section’s annual conference, we bring together two employment law experts with unique perspectives on the nexus of immigration and employment law. Representing workers, guest Monica Guizar works with the Service Employees International Union, while Marcia Longdon of the firm Kingsley Napley brings an employer – as well as an international – perspective. ...
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Live from Denver and the ABA Labor and Employment Law Section Annual Conference, a conversation with guest Charlotte Burrows on gender discrimination and the status of the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission).  Host Matt Greer talks in person with Burrows, the former chair of the EEOC and a fellow at both the University of California Berkeley’s Applied Technology Policy group and the New York University School...
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The 2025 ABA Labor and Employment Section annual conference is scheduled for Nov. 12-15 in Denver. In this episode, get a preview of the conference from planning committee co-chair Jeremy Glenn, host committee co-chair Anne Shaver, and Section chair Jason Marsili.  This is the 19th annual signature conference for the Section. It’s a great chance for members to earn a year’s worth of CLE credit at one location and ...
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Diversity, equity, and inclusivity initiatives, DEI, have been under scrutiny in the past year. Is DEI “dead” or simply “evolving under pressure?” Guests Stephanie Jones and Joan Willaims – with decades of scholarship and experience in the field of inclusive, fair labor, and employment issues – dig into recent shifts in the landscape.  Executive orders, political agendas, and public opinion...
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The National Labor Relations Act recently turned 90 years old, but there appear to be a series of new “what’s old is new again” challenges to the constitutionality of National Labor Relations Board’s powers, a replay of arguments harking back to the New Deal.  Guests Eric Dreiband and Diana Reddy explore the current state of employment and labor law and recent challenges to NLRB oversight and the presi...
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When it comes to foreign workers inside the United States today, the world of immigration law has seemingly been upended. It can be hard to keep up with rapidly evolving events and rulings, but with clients and employers at risk, professionals who represent them can’t afford to fall behind. When do employers check work authorization, and how often can they? What do employers need to be looking for? And what industries are mo...
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Today we’re taking a closer look at a pivotal Supreme Court case that redefined workplace discrimination standards with distinguished attorneys Toni Jackson and Carolyn Wheeler. Together, they’re breaking down the impact of Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, a recent ruling that sets a new precedent in Title VII employment discrimination law, clarifying what level of harm an employee must demonstrate to challenge a transfer....
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From the FTC’s recent attempts to implement a nationwide ban on non-competes to the nuances of state-specific laws in California, Texas, and beyond, there are essential developments that every employment lawyer should know. That’s why Matt Greer is welcoming seasoned attorneys Eric Tate and Joe Ahmad to explore the evolving landscape of non-compete agreements and restrictive covenants. Eric and Joe share insights on the...
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Unpack the complexities of pay equity and transparency with esteemed attorneys Erin M. Connell, representing employers, and Anne B. Shaver, representing employees. Throughout the episode, we’ll explore the legal nuances of fair pay practices, explain the difference between “pay equity” and the “pay gap,” and examine how new pay transparency laws are transforming workplaces across the U.S. and beyond. E...
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Explore pressing issues like pay transparency, gig worker rights, non-compete clauses, and the impact of emerging AI tools on employment with host Matt Greer on ABA Labor and Employment Law Podcast. With insights from top attorneys on all sides of the issues, this show digs into the debates that define our working lives—around unionization, ethical hiring, and much more. Rethink what you know about labor law and workplace fa...
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