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
537 episodes
637: Dos and Don'ts for Employers in Finland to Check Whether a Worker’s Sick Leave is Legitimate
In this episode, we will discuss whether an employer in Finland can visit a worker at home to check on them. This could be a situation where the worker has called in sick, and the company wants to verify whether he or she is actually sick. This...
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Episode 637
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7:07
636: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island. Stay tuned for more episodes!Host:
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Episode 636
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9:41
635: The Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Its Implications for US Employers
In this episode, we discuss when a private-sector employer is considered a covered employer under the FMLA, once an employer is a covered employer, which employees are eligible for FMLA leave, and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up...
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Episode 635
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18:46
634: The Ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) and Its Implications in the Angolan Legal System
In today's episode, we discuss how Angola will be implementing the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), which sets global standards for seafarers' working conditions. It was finally ratified by Angola on September 23rd, 2024. Subscribe to our podc...
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Episode 634
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13:07
633: Examining the US Department of Labor's 2024 Final Overtime Rule
In this episode, we discuss the background on the DOL's April 2024 Rule, as well as recent developments on Friday, November 15th, 2024, from a federal district court in Texas, invalidating the entirety of the DOL's overtime final rule. Subscrib...
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Episode 633
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12:55
632: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Connecticut
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 Connecticut. Stay tuned for more episodes!Host:
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Episode 632
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15:34
631: Pay Transparency Laws in the US
In this episode, we discuss pay transparency laws in the United States, and what employers should do with regard to job postings and application materials when recruiting nationwide. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employme...
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Episode 631
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9:52
630: The Restriction of the Use of AI Tools to Answer Interview Questions and Relevant Laws in Thailand
In today's episode, we discuss Thailand's regulations on the use of AI in interviews that companies should be aware of, and relevant forthcoming legislation. We will be focusing on the following key areas: (1) Labour Law (2) Personal Data Prote...
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Episode 630
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7:30
629: Political Discussion & Discourse in the US Workplace
On today's episode, we discuss the practical effects of political discussions in the workplace, whether employers can restrict or prohibit their employees from discussing politics in the workplace, and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to st...
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Episode 629
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13:48
628: US Employee Voter Leave & Obligations for Employers
With the United States presidential election right around the corner, people are expected to vote in record numbers this year. For employers, this raises the issue of what obligations employers have to provide with regard to voting leave for em...
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Episode 628
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9:35
627: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Spain
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 Spain. Stay tuned for more episodes!Host:
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Episode 627
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9:48
626: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Mexico
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 Mexico. Stay tuned for more episodes!Host:
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Episode 626
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13:45
625: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania. Stay tuned for more episodes!Host:
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Episode 625
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12:30
624: Whistleblowing in the Isle of Man
In today's episode, we outline whistleblowing laws in the Isle of Man, requirements for making a successful claim for whistleblowing, whether employers are required to have a whistleblowing policy, and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to st...
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Episode 624
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15:27
623: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Utah
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 Utah. Stay tuned for more episodes!Host:
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Episode 623
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13:21
622: Whistleblowing Regulations in Poland
In 2019, the EU issued the European Parliament and Council Directive (EU) 2019/1937 on the protection of persons who report breaches of EU law. This directive has obliged all member states to implement comprehensive whistleblower protection reg...
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Episode 622
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17:26
621: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in the District of Columbia
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 the District of Columbia. Stay tuned for more episodes!Host:
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Episode 621
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15:57
620: Navigating Free Speech on Campus: Tips for Conflicts and Protests
Student protests radically transformed campuses across the United States during the past academic year before petering out in late spring/early summer. In today's episode, we discuss how universities can best manage conflicts and protests on ca...
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Episode 620
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33:07
619: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Nevada
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 Nevada. Stay tuned for more episodes!Host:
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Episode 619
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13:55
618: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Bermuda
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 Bermuda. Stay tuned for more episodes!Host:
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Episode 618
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15:34
617: Indonesia’s New Law No. 4 of 2024 on Maternal and Child Welfare
In this episode, we discuss Indonesia's new Law No. 4 on Maternal and Child Welfare, and the significant changes that employers need to understand and act upon. Listen as we explore what this means for businesses in Indonesia. Subscribe to our ...
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Episode 617
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7:34
616: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in West Virginia
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 West Virginia. Stay tuned for more episodes!Host:
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Episode 616
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14:13
615: Data Protection Regulation and Data Breach Response in Taiwan
In this episode, we discuss the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) in Taiwan, the obligations it imposes on personal data collectors, a company's legal obligations in the event of a data breach & more. Subscribe to our podcast today to sta...
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Episode 615
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19:41