Employment Matters
An Employment Law podcast series for human resource executives and in-house counsel which features conversations with labor and employment lawyers with global expertise on key employment law topics and trends, immigration news and other important HR legal solutions for global and multinational companies.
Episodes
In recognition of World Mental Health Day on October 10th, we are proud to partner with CCA on this podcast to discuss how employers can help support their employees who may be dealing with mental health issues. We also discuss how EAPs (Employee Assistance Programs) support workplaces in dealing with disasters. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.
Host: Tara Stingley (em...
On today's episode, we discuss what employers need to know about off-the-clock work, including common scenarios in which employees work off-the-clock, and how to help prevent off-the-clock work in the future. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.
Host: Susan Deniker (email) (Steptoe & Johnson)
Guest Speakers: Elizabeth Arnold (email) & Dr. Chester Hanvey (email...
In today's episode, we discuss the limits of actions employers can take against employees due to political speech, as well as best practices employers should follow in making disciplinary decisions against an employee for their political activities. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.
Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP)
In today's episode, we are talking today about a recent Third Circuit decision that addressed how an employer’s computer use policy might interact with state and federal laws that protect electronically stored confidential information. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.
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Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson &...
In today's episode, we discuss the laws of termination of employment in the UAE, Oman & Qatar. This includes legal grounds for termination, limitations during the probationary period, employee rights upon termination and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.
Host: Emma Higham (email) (Clyde & Co / Qatar)
Guest Speakers: Gorvinder Pannu (email) (Addleshaw ...
On today's episode, we’re talking about a big development under Nebraska law – the adoption of paid sick leave through the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. The Act takes effect on October 1, 2025, and employers have a lot of questions on the terms of the Act and how it impacts employers’ leave policies. Listen in as we dive into everything employers need to know. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date o...
On today's episode, we’re celebrating International Youth Day – a global moment to recognize the role of young people in shaping our societies, including the future of work. Whether you're a student entering your first job, an intern, a freelancer, or simply curious about your rights in the workplace – this episode is for you. We’re diving into what every young worker should know when stepping into the world of employment...
On today's episode, we discuss the hot issues in Canada when it comes to courts interpreting employment contracts, as well as particular decisions that listeners should be aware of. 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 Speaker: Nancy F. Barteaux, K.C. (email) (Barteaux Labour and Employment Lawyers / At...
On today’s episode, we will be diving into a timely and sensitive topic — the Executive Order signed by President Trump in January 2025 to terminate the DEI programs in the U.S. federal government workforce and in federal contracting and spending.
While this marks a significant shift domestically, we want to examine how this policy change may affect U.S. companies operating abroad — particularly in Angola, Mozambique, and Gabon. Sub...
Generative AI continues to drive conversation and concern, and not surprisingly, the focus on the promise of AI and how best to regulate it have created controversial positions. The EU has been one of those leaders in addressing regulation of AI, primarily through the EU AI Act. On today's episode, we will learn more from David about the EU AI Act, as well as a US perspective from Derek on the status of AI regulation, and how ...
In today's episode, we discuss the difference between the Workplace Health and Safety/Occupational Health and Safety regulatory regime and the Workers' Compensation regime in Canada. 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 Speaker: Jamie Jurczak (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)
In this episode, we discuss what makes Maryland 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: Kristy Eriksson (email) (Miles & Stockbridge / Maryland)
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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 education related compensation per year), the House settlement resolves three consolidated...
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. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from la...
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) & Victor Cardwell (email) (Woods Rogers / Virginia)
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 worldwide.
Host: Kato Aerts (email) (Lydian / Belgium)
Guest Speakers: Vera Schröder (...
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 Speaker: George Green (email) (McKercher LLP / Saskatchewan)
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 / Manitoba)
Guest Speaker: Ken Dolinsky (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)
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 / Wisconsin)
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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 to people working in the EU, irrespective of where their organisation is headquarter...
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