Employment Matters

The Republic of Angola celebrated fifty years of independence on November 11, 2025. On this episode, we analyze the evolution of the labor and employment laws of the country, as well as the challenges that Angola faced and currently faces as an independent nation. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Host: Nuno Gouveia (email) (Miranda Alliance)

Guest Speaker: Adail Cardos...

On today's episode, we discuss notable issues and cases the Supreme Court is deciding this term. These cover topics like conversion therapy, transgender athletes, voting rights, tariffs 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 Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP)

Guest Speaker: Elaine McCafferty (email) (Woods Rogers /...

In today's episode, we continue our discussion from episode 688. Today, we discuss redundancy as a ground for termination of employment in Oman, Qatar & the UAE. Stay tuned for a future podcast on performance improvement plans and investigations. 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...

On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing pay equity with our strategic partner, BRG. BRG is a global consulting firm that helps leading organizations advance in three key areas: disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and performance improvement. 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 Speakers: Elizabeth A...

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)

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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)

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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...