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Welcome to the Ogletree Deakins podcast page. Here, you can expect to hear timely and conversational discussions on labor and employment law topics covering the latest developments and trending issues impacting employers. We encourage you to subscribe and also rate and review if you find the podcast useful. Now that you’re a listener, here’s a little bit about us. Ogletree Deakins is an international labor and employment law firm representing management in every aspect of labor and employment-related legal matters. We represent employers of all sizes and across many industries, from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies. We provide coverage throughout the United States, and in Canada, Mexico, and Europe. You can learn more by visiting us at www.ogletree.com. Contact us with topics you’d like to hear, questions, and feedback at client.services@ogletree.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter (@OgletreeDeakins). Thank you!

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    DEI Executive Orders: Back Door Enforcement After the Injunction

    In this podcast, shareholders Nonnie Shivers and Scott Kelly delve into the enforcement activities after a preliminary injunction blocked key provisions (including the certification requirement) of two executive orders (EOs) issued to eliminate “illegal” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives. Scott (who co-chairs the firm’s Government Contracting and Reporting Practice Group) and Nonnie (who co-chairs the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Compliance Practice Group) discuss the implications of the national injunction recently issued by a federal judge, the ongoing enforcement activities not halted by the injunction, and the broader impact on federal contractors and DEI programs across all employers. Nonnie and Scott also highlight the importance of staying informed and assessing risk tolerance in light of the evolving legal landscapes, which employers can do with Ogletree’s New Administration Resource Hub.

    22 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Cross-Border Catch-Up: Remote Work Updates from New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates

    In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Goli Rahimi (Chicago) and Kate Thompson (New York/Boston) discuss recent developments in remote work regulations, with a focus on New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Kate and Goli highlight New Zealand’s relaxed visa requirements, which now allow digital nomads to work remotely from the country for up to nine months. They also cover the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s introduction of new employment regulations designed to facilitate remote work, including provisions for necessary tools, cybersecurity measures, and fair treatment of remote employees in the UAE

    11 min

  3. 5 MAR

    Cross-Border Catch-Up: Employer Considerations for International Secondments

    In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Shirin Aboujawde (New York) and Maya Barba (San Francisco) discuss an important global mobility topic: international secondments. Maya and Shirin focus on key issues for employers to consider, including immigration compliance, employment law considerations in both the home and host countries, as well as obligations related to income tax, social security, and corporate taxation.

    19 min

  4. 5 MAR

    Cross-Border Catch-Up: USAID’s Stop-Work Order—Strategies for Global Employers

    In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Patty Shapiro (shareholder, San Diego) and Maya Barba (associate, San Francisco) discuss the effect of the recent United States Agency for International Development (USAID) stop-work order on global employers. Patty and Maya delve into the challenges that impacted organizations are facing as a result of the stop-work order and discuss strategies to manage workforce disruptions in compliance with local labor and employment laws. The speakers explore options such a furloughs, pay reductions and terminations, and also touch on the ongoing legal developments related to the USAID stop-work order. [The legal developments discussed in this episode are current as of February 21, 2025.]

    12 min

  5. 4 MAR

    Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region: Understanding the New Two-Step OSHA Settlement Process

    In this episode of our Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region podcast series, shareholders John Surma (Houston) and Frank Davis (Dallas) discuss the new settlement process implemented by the Dallas Regional Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Dallas Regional Solicitor’s Office. John and Frank emphasize that this process now includes a second round of negotiations following the contesting of citations. This change could lead to more favorable outcomes for employers, including reductions in penalties and the possibility of having citations withdrawn. The speakers also touch on the potential reasons behind this new approach, such as reducing the workload for the Solicitor’s Office and addressing recent legal challenges faced by administrative bodies.

    25 min

  6. 18 FEB

    Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region: Trump Executive Orders and Their Impact

    In this inaugural episode of 2025 for our Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region podcast series, shareholders John Surma (Houston) and Frank Davis (Dallas) discuss President Trump’s new executive orders and their impact on the Dallas region. Frank and John address staffing issues arising from the hiring freeze, explore the “fork in the road” email regarding deferred employee resignations, and examine the return-to-work executive order, among other topics.

    22 min

  7. 12 FEB

    H-1B Lottery Insights Part 2: Filing Options and Key Strategies for FY2026

    In the second part of our two-part podcast series on H-1B visa applications, Kara Lancaster (shareholder, Raleigh) and Meagan Dziura (of counsel, Raleigh) begin with a deep dive into the process of how individuals selected in the H-1B lottery file petitions (including related travel restrictions) the filing options for those selected (including change of status and consular notification), and the timeline for when individuals can enter the United States. Kara and Meagan touch on special provisions for F-1 students, the importance of considering L-1 visa holders, and other visa categories that may also benefit from entering the lottery. The speakers also cover recent updates from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the impact of increased fees, and strategies for managing various employee visa situations.

    19 min

  8. 11 FEB

    H-1B Lottery Insights Part 1: From Basics to Registration

    In part one of this two-part podcast series on H-1B visa applications, Kara Lancaster (shareholder, Raleigh) and Meagan Dziura (of counsel, Raleigh) discuss recent updates from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and provide valuable insights on how to prepare for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B lottery. Meagan and Kara cover the basics of the H-1B visa, its benefits, and why it is a popular choice among employers. They share practical tips on what steps you can take now to prepare for the registration window, which typically opens in early March, including updates from USCIS and the importance of early planning. The conversation also covers the benefits of the H-1B visa, recent changes to the registration process, and the impact of increased fees on employers.

    19 min
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    Welcome to the Ogletree Deakins podcast page. Here, you can expect to hear timely and conversational discussions on labor and employment law topics covering the latest developments and trending issues impacting employers. We encourage you to subscribe and also rate and review if you find the podcast useful. Now that you’re a listener, here’s a little bit about us. Ogletree Deakins is an international labor and employment law firm representing management in every aspect of labor and employment-related legal matters. We represent employers of all sizes and across many industries, from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies. We provide coverage throughout the United States, and in Canada, Mexico, and Europe. You can learn more by visiting us at www.ogletree.com. Contact us with topics you’d like to hear, questions, and feedback at client.services@ogletree.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter (@OgletreeDeakins). Thank you!

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    • Creator
      Ogletree Deakins
    • Years Active
      2018 - 2025
    • Episodes
      99
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © 2018, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
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