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Employment Matters Employment Law Alliance
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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.
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584: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Idaho
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 Idaho. Stay tuned for more episodes!Host: Steve Hirschfeld (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California)Guest Speaker: Alex Grande (email) (Holland & Hart / Idaho)Support the Show.Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
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583: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and What it Means for US Employers
The EEOC issued regulations that provide employers with guidance on how to implement the PWFA, and they go into effect on June 18, 2024. In this episode, we discuss the types of limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions that employees may face, as well as how employers should handle requests for accommodation. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright J...
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582: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Belgium
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 Belgium. Stay tuned for more episodes!Host: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global)Guest Speaker: Kato Aerts (email) (Lydian / Belgium)Support the Show.Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
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581: The New EU Artificial Intelligence Act
In this episode, we discuss the AI Act, which will significantly reshape how businesses and organizations in Europe use AI. HR professionals must comply with the Act's provisions to avoid penalties and ensure that employees are treated fairly. 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: David van Boven (email) & Michael Hopp (email) (Plesner / Denmark)Support the Show.Register...
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580: The US Department of Labor's New Overtime Rule and What It Means for Employers
After a long wait and a great deal of speculation, on April 23, 2024, we received the highly anticipated final rule from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) salary-level threshold for the “white-collar” exemptions to overtime requirements. The DOL’s final rule expands overtime pay protections to over 4 million workers by changing the FLSA’s exemptions to overtime eligibility. Listen in as we discuss what this means for employers, how they can com...
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579: California Workplace Violence Program Requirements
In this episode, we discuss Senate Bill (SB) No. 553, which requires virtually every California employer (large and small) to implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan with very specific requirements by July 1, 2024. 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 Speaker: Hieu Williams (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California)Support the Show.Register ...