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2022 Health Care Employment Law Year in Review from 2023-03-29T14:12:11

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Silenced No More: A Survey Across Three States from 2022-08-19T13:49:29

Penny Chen, Jin To, and Jessica Kang, lawyers in K&L Gates’ Labor, Employment and Workplace Safety practice group, discuss California, Illinois, and Washington states’ various “silence no more” ...

2021 Health Care Employment Law Year in Review and a Look Forward from 2022-03-23T17:05:34

In this episode, Lou Patalano, Jacqueline Hoffman, and Spencer Hamer discuss employment law and the health care sector. They give a review of highlights from 2021, as well as developments that w...

Appropriate Costumes vs. Cultural Appropriation: A Halloween Guide for Employers from 2021-10-21T17:40:36

With Halloween creeping up, Rio Gonzalez and Claire Flowers offer various considerations employers should keep in mind as they plan any in-person or virtual holiday-related festivities for their...

COVID-19: K&L Gates Working Wise: Federal Government to Require Employers and Federal Contractors to Mandate Employee Vaccination or Weekly Testing from 2021-09-14T19:52:31

Bryan Cantrell summarizes the White House’s recent announcements directing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard requiring employers with 100...

K&L Gates Working Wise: OFCCP Enforcement in the Health Care Space from 2021-07-08T14:44:43

Health Care partners Sarah Carlins and Jackie Hoffman interview Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety partner Craig Leen in this episode of Working Wise, recorded in collaboration with our Tri...

K&L Gates Working Wise: Transitioning to the “New” Normal -- Strategic Considerations for Moving to Long-Term Work From Home from 2020-10-23T15:28:38

A number of businesses that historically operated in a traditional office environment have been forced into temporary work-from-home arrangements due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  These businesses ...

COVID-19: K&L Gates Working Wise: Navigating Your Business Through a Shifting Enforcement Landscape: Practical Advice in the Time of COVID-19 Workplace Safety Enforcement from 2020-07-29T16:32:47

In this podcast, Nicole Stockey, Megan Moore, and Melanie Stratton Lopez discuss potential government enforcement actions employers need to consider when returning to work, with a focus on OSHA’...

COVID-19: K&L Gates Working Wise: Reopening Resources for Business—Examining Employer Liability Series—Workers’ Compensation and Civil Liability Concerns from 2020-06-25T17:47:55

In this podcast, David Lindsay and Erinn Rigney explore the risks to employers of businesses operating during the COVID-19 pandemic and discuss workers’ compensation and civil liability theories...

COVID-19: K&L Gates Working Wise: Managing the Workplace when Employees Must Remain at Work With Increased Hours and/or Overnight from 2020-06-19T13:22:52

With the spread of COVID-19, employers across certain industries are seeing an increased need to keep employees at work for longer hours, and even overnight. In this podcast, Leann Walsh, Leah B...

COVID-19: K&L Gates Working Wise: COVID-19 and Workforce Reductions from 2020-04-06T13:01:21

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the economic and social fabric of the United States.  As more and more state and local jurisdictions are enacting stay at home policies that restrict individuals' a...

Working Wise: Coronavirus Concerns in the Workplace from 2020-02-11T17:00

The World Health Organization has declared the 2019 novel coronavirus a global health emergency. With thousands of confirmed cases of coronavirus in more than two dozen countries outside of Chin...

K&L Gates Working Wise: 2019 Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 Department of Labor Opinion Letter Updates from 2019-12-16T19:55:43

The U.S. Department of Labor released three opinion letters in 2019 regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA).  In this episode, Leann Walsh, Melanie Stratton Lopez, and Avery Mi...

K&L Gates Working Wise: New Oregon Legislation of Importance for Employers from 2019-12-10T17:43:04

The Oregon legislature was active in 2019. Several new laws were passed that impact employers, including a longer statute of limitations for employment claims, paid family leave...

K&L Gates Working Wise: Recent Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Ruling on Fluctuating Workweek Method of Calculating Overtime from 2019-11-26T21:31:05

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently held that the fluctuating workweek method of calculating overtime, which is permitted under the federal FLSA, is not permitted under Pennsylvania law. ...

Working Wise: New Jersey's Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act from 2019-11-14T19:53:55

In this episode, Meghan Meade discusses employer obligations towards disabled employees in light of New Jersey's recent amendments to the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act, finishing off w...

Working Wise: Recent New York Harassment and Discrimination Legislation from 2019-08-29T13:46:05

In this episode, Laura Scully discusses key legislation that the New York State Governor signed on August 12, 2019, as part of his 2019 Women's Justice Agenda.

Presenters: Laura Scully

Working Wise: Be Careful of Your Carrots and Sticks: Legal Pitfalls of Employer Wellness Incentives from 2019-08-19T19:38:06

In this episode, Scott Kobil discusses recent cases and EEOC action (and inaction) regarding employer wellness programs’ compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Genetic Informati...

Working Wise: New Pay-Data Reporting Requirements from 2019-06-03T19:36:59

In this episode of the Working Wise Podcast Series, K&L Gates Los Angeles Associate Jimmy Ma discusses recent developments in the EEOC’s reporting requirements for employee pay data.

Pres...

Working Wise: Tips and Common Mistakes to Avoid for Employers in California from 2019-05-08T18:20:31

In this episode of the Working Wise Podcast Series, K&L Gates Los Angeles Associate Saman Rejali provides an overview of tips and common mistakes to avoid for employers doing business in Califor...

Working Wise: Proactive Strategies for Pay Equity Issues from 2019-01-09T20:35:39

In this episode of the Working Wise Podcast Series, K&L Gates Orange County Partner Spencer Hamer discusses recent trends in pay equity law, as well as proactive strategies employers can impleme...

Working Wise: Five Tips to Prepare for a Union Organizing Drive from 2018-12-18T15:45:54

In this episode, K&L Gates Seattle Of Counsel Catherine Smith discusses five key tips to help employers prepare for a union organizing drive and union representation election. Employers will lea...

Working Wise: Use of Credit Checks by Employers from 2018-11-19T21:15:15

In this episode, Suzanne Thomas discusses federal and state regulations regarding employers' use of credit checks, and offers some helpful practices for employers.

Presenter: Suzanne Thom...

Working Wise: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-9 from 2018-10-08T17:57:52

In this episode, Hayes Stover discusses the obligations of employers to complete and retain United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-9 for each of their new employee hires. 

Working Wise: Protecting Confidential Business Information and Trade Secrets; Enforcement Options from 2018-09-26T19:45:41

In this episode of the Working Wise Podcast Series, Sam Hernandez discusses trade secrets, key regulations governing them, and considerations for employers before, during, and after employment.<...

Working Wise: Tips for Avoiding Independent Contractor Misclassification from 2018-08-28T16:35:45

In this episode, Joshua Rinschler discusses misclassification of employees as independent contractors and provides tips to employers for avoiding misclassification.    

Presenters: Joshua...

Working Wise: Recent Anti-Harassment Measures in New York State and New York City from 2018-08-17T15:38:01

In this episode of the Working Wise Podcast Series, Laura Scully addresses some recent, key anti-harassment measures legislated in New York State and New York City. 

Presenters: Laura Scu...

Working Wise: Employer Responsibilities in a Natural Disaster from 2018-07-13T14:06:44

In this episode, Nickolas Spiliotis discusses employer responsibilities when a natural disaster hits. He covers wage and hour issues, employee protections, and tips for employers. 

Presen...

Working Wise: Workplace Considerations Related to the Opioid Epidemic from 2018-06-29T17:04:01

In this episode, Ryan Redekopp discusses some of the major workplace considerations related to the opioid epidemic, including potential signs that an employee might be suffering from addiction; ...

Working Wise: Age (Discrimination) Is More Than Just a Number: Job Applicants and the ADEA from 2018-06-08T18:48:13

In this episode, Erinn Rigney discusses a recent Seventh Circuit court decision that opens the door for job applicants to assert claims of disparate impact under the Age Discrimination in Employ...

Working Wise: United States Department of Labor, Wage&Hour Division – Pilot PAID Program from 2018-05-15T14:45:33

In this episode, Leann Walsh provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) new Payroll Audit Independent Determination Program (PAID). PAID is a six-month nationwide pilot program...

Working Wise: How the Supreme Court’s New Overtime Decision May Impact the Future of FLSA Exemptions from 2018-05-03T18:42:44

In this podcast, David Lindsay discusses the Supreme Court's recent decision in Encino Motor Cars v. Navarro et al., finding that auto service advisers are exempt employees and not cove...

Working Wise: Navigating State and Local Paid Sick Leave Laws from 2018-03-19T16:26:13

In this episode, we discuss issues employers should be aware of regarding the ever-increasing number of state and local laws that require employers to provide paid sick leave.

Pr...

Working Wise: Recent Developments at the NLRB from 2018-02-21T14:19:13

In this episode, we review recent transitions at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) under President Trump, discuss four significant Board decisions issued in late 2017, and highlight what...

Working Wise: Accommodating an Employee's Disability through Leaves of Absence from 2018-01-30T16:56:30

In this episode, we highlight the challenges of accommodating an employee's disability through leaves of absence. The podcast covers the background of the Americans with Disabilities Act, how le...

Working Wise: White Collar Exemptions to the Overtime Requirements of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act from 2018-01-22T13:57:23

In this episode, we highlight white collar exemptions to the overtime requirements of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) -- an overview of FLSA overtime requirements and the white colla...

Working Wise: Marijuana Laws and Employee Protections from 2017-12-28T20:17:57

In this episode, we highlight considerations for employers as marijuana laws continue to evolve around the country -- testing challenges; state protections from employer discrimination for off-d...

Working Wise: Internal Investigations of Employment Matters from 2017-12-01T21:29:17

In this episode, we discuss best practices in connection with conducting internal investigations -- what kinds of events trigger the need for an internal investigation; elements of an appropriat...

Working Wise: Tackling Risks Related to Forced Labor, Child Labor and Human Trafficking in Supply Chains from 2017-10-16T20:29:41

The Working Wise podcast series has been created by the K&L Gates Labor, Employment and Workplace Safety practice to provide updates and compliance tips to lawyers and HR professionals.

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