From Lawyer to Employer: A Shipman Podcast Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Today's podcast looks at some of the newest issues to populate the employment law arena - including the use of AI and DEI initiatives. Join host Dan Schwartz as he chats with guests Gabe Jiran and Sarah Niemiroski about these topics and more.

Join host Dan Schwartz and special guest Nina Pirrotti, a partner with Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti for our most recent episode of "From Lawyer to Employer”. Together, Dan and Nina engage in a dynamic conversation about employment law. This episode explores recent developments in the law, dissecting the current state of non-disclosure agreements, non-competes, and offering a glimpse into the potential hot topics of the new year, including the ever-evolving realm of Artificial Intelligence. Don't miss this vibrant discussion, filled with insightful reflections and a preview of what's to come in the world of employment.

Listen in as Thomas Mooney, our guest speaker, discusses free speech in the workplace with host Daniel Schwartz. This episode navigates the complexities of defining workplace free speech boundaries, examining balancing tests, exploring limits on protection, and emphasizing the impact of circumstances. Join us for a straightforward exploration of this ever-relevant issue.

Listen as guest speaker and Shipman & Goodwin partner, Peter Murphy and host, Daniel Schwartz chat about what employers should know when it comes to the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO).

In October, Peter hosted a webinar with Kimberly Jacobsen and Michelle Dumas Kueler from the CHRO’s legal office where they discussed what the commission has been focusing on, weaving in suggestions for employers on beneficial practices to follow when working with the CHRO. This podcast goes beyond the webinar as Dan and Peter discuss in more depth the CHRO as an organization, their case assessment review process, thoughts on position statements and more. After listening, head over to our website to watch Peter’s webinar with Kimberly Jacobsen and Michelle Dumas Kueler.

Scenarios that arise for employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act are often complex and without simple solutions. Oftentimes, these situations hinge on a particular fact that might be unusual or unique. In this podcast, we will present a brief overview of the ADA and FMLA, look at some of these scenarios, and answer some frequently asked questions such as: 


Do the federal FMLA qualifying guidelines trump state law? 
Who is considered a “healthcare provider” under these laws?
What are the notification requirements under the FMLA?

 

Listen as guest speakers, Keegan Drenosky and Claire Pariano, chat with our host, Dan Schwartz and tackle difficult fact patterns under the ADA and FMLA.

Listen as guest speaker, Sarah Niemiroski chats with host, Daniel Schwartz about the recent Stericycle Decision from the National Labor Relations Board and the far-reaching impacts this decision has for private-sector employers when creating workplace policies. What’s different about Stericycle as opposed to Boeing? What type of employers does this impact? Should employers review their policies? After listening, head over to our Employment Law blog to continue learning about the Stericycle decision in this recent article.