Explore every episode of the podcast Employment Matters
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| 697: 2026 Employment Law Year in Review: South Africa | 31 Dec 2025 | 00:13:03 | |
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Chloë Loubser (email) (Bowmans / South Africa) Guest Speaker: Sian Gaffney (email) (Bowmans / South Africa) Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 696: Celebrating Fifty Years of Independent Labor and Employment Laws in Angola | 21 Nov 2025 | 00:12:39 | |
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 Cardoso (email) (Miranda Alliance - Fátima Freitas Associados / Angola) Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 687: The Adoption of Paid Sick Leave Through the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:13:23 | |
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 on employment issues from law experts worldwide. View the Cline Williams on-demand webinar on this topic here. Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP) Guest Speakers: Lily Amare (email) & Maddie Hasley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP) Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 597: Drafting & Negotiation of IT Contracts in the US | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:39:12 | |
In this episode, we discuss four main topics about IT contracts, including:
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| 596: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Panama | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:12:18 | |
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 Panama. Stay tuned for more episodes! Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 595: Gender Inequality in the Egyptian Workforce | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:12:47 | |
In this episode, we discuss the legal protections that Egyptian Law provides against discrimination at the workplace, what Egypt is doing to reduce the gender pay gap, recent development of representation of women in the government, and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 594: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in France | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:15:02 | |
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 France. Stay tuned for more episodes! Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 593: How the AI Evolution is Reshaping the Future of Legal Systems | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:21:25 | |
In this episode, we discuss technological advancements in AI and the impact of these advancements on our current legal systems and how they might need to be reshaped to cope with the changes. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 592: Recent Updates to OSHA Enforcement Regulations in the US | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:26:43 | |
In today's episode, we discuss recent OSHA updates, including to the Worker Representative Walk-Around Rule, the Hazard Communications Rule, the Emergency Response Rule, and how employers should prepare for the upcoming summer months. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 591: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Nicaragua | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:07:27 | |
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 Nicaragua. Stay tuned for more episodes! Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 590: MANDARIN: 2024年中国大陆、香港和台湾劳动法的关键发展 | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:26:37 | |
这期节目同时汇集了兩岸三地雇佣法领域的专家，包括的近律师行商业事务部合伙人陈艾姿（Elsie Chan）、理慈国际科技法律事务所的资深律师庄薇馨（Elva Chuang）和君合律师事务所的合伙人白洪娟（Hongjuan Bai）。他们共同深入探讨了中国大陆、香港和台湾的最新劳动法发展。讨论的主题涵盖了性别平等、性骚扰、裁员和独立承包商等问题。 Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 589: Remote Working Clauses in Thailand | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:12:27 | |
In this episode, we discuss how the implementation of remote work in Thailand has become regulated to avoid potential legal disputes between employers and employees. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 588: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Alberta | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:12:39 | |
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 Alberta. Stay tuned for more episodes! Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 686: Next Gen at Work: Empowering Youth Through Employment Law | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:20:35 | |
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, how to avoid legal pitfalls, and what the future holds. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Kulnisha Srimontien (email) (Price Sanond Limited / Thailand) Guest Speakers: Parvathy Tharamel (email) (Trilegal / India) & Wong Kian Jun (email) (Shearn Delamore & Co. / Malaysia) Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 587: Anticipated Changes to the Employment Landscape in Ghana | 30 May 2024 | 00:34:07 | |
In today's episode, we discuss the new provisions in the Labour Bill for Private Employment Agencies in Ghana, and how they differ from the current regime. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 586: Protecting Trade Secrets in Colombia, Guatemala & Venezuela | 30 May 2024 | 00:29:54 | |
In today's episode, we discuss what an employer in Colombia, Guatemala or Venezuela should do when a disgruntled employee either resigns or is being terminated. This includes the steps that should be taken to prevent the employee from using trade secrets after the end of his/her employment. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 585: Disaster Planning as It Relates to the Lahaina Fires in Hawaii | 22 May 2024 | 00:29:41 | |
In today's episode, we discuss lessons learned from the tragic Lahaina wildfires that took place in August 2023. This includes the steps employers can take before a natural disaster, their obligations from a health & safety perspective, contractual obligations and more. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 584: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Idaho | 21 May 2024 | 00:13:58 | |
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! Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 583: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and What it Means for US Employers | 16 May 2024 | 00:18:44 | |
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. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 582: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Belgium | 14 May 2024 | 00:17:00 | |
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! Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 581: The New EU Artificial Intelligence Act | 14 May 2024 | 00:17:25 | |
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. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 580: The US Department of Labor's New Overtime Rule and What It Means for Employers | 07 May 2024 | 00:14:48 | |
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 comply and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 579: California Workplace Violence Program Requirements | 06 May 2024 | 00:17:48 | |
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. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 578: Employee Profit Sharing (PTU) in Mexico | 01 May 2024 | 00:15:23 | |
In this episode, we discuss a recent resolution by the Second Chamber of the Mexican Supreme Court regarding profit sharing (PTU). A reform was passed during 2021 that prohibited subcontracting in Mexico, and to limit the economic impact, it also introduced a cap to the employers’ obligation to share its profit among the employees. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 685: Breaking Down the Fine Print: Hot Issues in Canadian Employment Contracts | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:20:20 | |
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 / Atlantic Canada) Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 577: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Finland | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:13:14 | |
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 Finland. Stay tuned for more episodes! Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 576: Key Employment Law Developments in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan in 2024 | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:18:33 | |
In today's episode, we discuss recent employment law developments in Mainland China, Hong Kong & Taiwan, including in the area of gender equality and sexual harassment, layoffs, independent contractors & more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 575: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Bolivia | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:10:20 | |
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 Bolivia. Stay tuned for more episodes! Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 574: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in England & Wales | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:32:33 | |
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 England & Wales. Stay tuned for more episodes! Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 573: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in New Jersey | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:16:59 | |
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 New Jersey. Stay tuned for more episodes! Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 572: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Oklahoma | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:13:21 | |
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 Oklahoma. Stay tuned for more episodes! Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 571: Student Athletes in the United States (NIL & Athletes as Employees) | 28 Mar 2024 | 00:32:52 | |
In today's episode, we discuss changes in Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) compensation for college athletes, as well as the student-athlete employment debate. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 570: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Malta | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:16:51 | |
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 Malta. Stay tuned for more episodes! Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 569: Immigration Updates in the United Kingdom | 21 Mar 2024 | 00:18:31 | |
In this episode, we discuss some very significant immigration changes coming into force in April to one of the main visa routes in the UK used by employers to bring staff to work. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 568: New Leave Rights for Reproductive Loss in California | 21 Mar 2024 | 00:09:40 | |
In this episode, we discuss eligibility for reproductive loss leave in California, including 'qualifying events,' the required timeframe for the leave, and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 684: The Effect of Shifting US Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Policies on Global Employers - An African Perspective | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:23:24 | |
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. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Nuno Gouveia (email) (Miranda Alliance) Guest Speakers: Patrícia Carril (email) (Miranda Alliance - Fátima Freitas Associados / Angola), Silvia Mota Carvalho (email) (Miranda Alliance – Cabinet Nguia / Gabon) & João Pires Teixeira (email) (Miranda Alliance – Pimenta & Associados / Mozambique) Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 567: 2024 Employment Law Year in Review: Angola, Gabon & Mozambique | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:26:30 | |
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2023 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 566: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Guatemala | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:07:46 | |
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 Guatemala. Stay tuned for more episodes! Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 565: 2024 Employment Law Year in Review: Kenya | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:15:00 | |
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2023 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 564: 2024 Employment Law Year in Review: Oman | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:11:45 | |
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2023 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 563: Layoffs, Mental Health & Social Media in the Vietnamese Workplace | 07 Mar 2024 | 00:14:55 | |
In this episode, we discuss Vietnam's legal culture, new developments regarding layoffs, policy changes surrounding mental health & remote work, and legal developments related to the use of social media in the workplace. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 562: 2024 Employment Law Year in Review: Ghana | 07 Mar 2024 | 00:13:11 | |
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2023 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 561: 2024 Employment Law Year in Review: South Africa | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:15:07 | |
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2023 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 560: Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Law and Its Impact on Employment Documents | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:14:51 | |
In this episode, we discuss Indonesia's data privacy law, which becomes effective in October 2024, at which time companies will have to comply. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 559: Non-Compete Clauses for Employees in France | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:16:31 | |
In this episode, we discuss the main conditions for non-competes to be valid & binding in France, including legitimate interest for the employer & employee’s position, scope, duration & compensation. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 558: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in Malaysia | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:21:45 | |
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 Malaysia. Stay tuned for more episodes! Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 683: The EU AI Act and Its Impact on the US | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:17:25 | |
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 US companies may be impacted by the EU AI Act. 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 Speakers: David van Boven (email) (Plesner / Denmark) & Derek Ishikawa (email) (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 557: 2024 Employment Law Year in Review: Bolivia | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:08:54 | |
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2023 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 556: 2024 Employment Law Year in Review: Uruguay | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:12:04 | |
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2023 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||
| 555: 2024 Employment Law Year in Review: Venezuela | 23 Feb 2024 | 00:10:05 | |
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2023 and forecast what employers can expect in the current year. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. | |||