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
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...
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 extensive crisis preparedness culture and Rikisuke’s legal expertise, this episode will offe...
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 employment issues from law experts worldwide.
Host: Marcia DePaula (email) (...
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 Winder (email) & Noah Feller-Maman (email) (Naschitz Brandes Amir & Co Advocate...
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 had a real impact in the food and agriculture industry. His dedication to excellen...
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 even NCAA tournament selections. With the help of statistical models, we uncover surpri...
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, PLLC / Kentucky)
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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