Category Archives: Business

Third Thursdays with Ruthie: A Preview of Labor Law Policies Under President Biden

January 22, 2021Business, Legalogletreedeakinspodcasts

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In the January edition of our Third Thursdays series, Ruthie Goodboe and Tom Davis examine the impact on labor issues of the newly inaugurated president and the Democratic-controlled 117th United States Congress. The speakers address the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) vacancies, case decisions, and pending regulations. They also address the NLRB’s possible agenda and the Biden administration’s potential legislative priorities, including the reintroduction of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2019.

Global Solutions: The One in the New Year—A 2020 Recap

January 8, 2021Business, Legalogletreedeakinspodcasts

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In this recap episode of our Global Solutions podcast series, Ethan Isaac and Bonnie Puckett reflect on episodes and developments from 2020, including mobile applications relating to COVID-19, remote working, and global mobility. They also discuss the top five areas of interest for employers in 2021.

Global Solutions, Episode 22: Key Considerations for Employers as the COVID-19 Vaccines Become Available

December 31, 2020Business, Legalogletreedeakinspodcasts

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In this episode of our Global Solutions podcast series, Rebecca Emery and Katie Krouse discuss the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States and across Europe. The speakers address key considerations for employers, including vaccination policies, responding to employee concerns regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, and access to employee health information.

Third Thursdays With Ruthie: What to Expect From Organized Labor in 2021

December 18, 2020Business, Legalogletreedeakinspodcasts

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In the December edition of our Third Thursdays series, special guests Tom Davis, Tim Kamin, and Elizabeth Soveranez discusses recent trends and predictions for organized labor in 2021. The speakers address the impact of the 2020 elections, appointments by the Biden administration, and the Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019.

Global Solutions, Episode 21: Can Employers Fire Workers who Refuse the COVID-19 Vaccine and Other Conundrums

December 18, 2020Business, Legalogletreedeakinspodcasts

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In this episode of our Global Solutions podcast series, Stephen Shore and Michael Comartin discuss factors that Canadian employers may need to consider as distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine nears fruition. The speakers will address the pros and cons of employer policies mandating vaccinations and considerations related to implementation of mandatory and voluntary policies.

Global Solutions, Episode 20: There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays

December 8, 2020Business, Legalogletreedeakinspodcasts

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In this episode of our Global Solutions podcast series, Curtis Chow and Ethan Isaac address the impact of COVID-19-related restrictions on holiday travel. The speakers discuss considerations for employers, including country-specific entry restrictions, work visas, and how to protect the workplace following travel by employees.

Global Solutions, Episode 20: Puerto Rico’s Reporting Requirement

December 4, 2020Business, Legalogletreedeakinspodcasts

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In this episode of our Global Solutions podcast series, Enrique Del Cueto-Pérez discusses reporting requirements for confirmed and suspected positive cases of COVID-19 for employers with employees in Puerto Rico.

Global Solutions, Episode 19: To Party or Not to Party? That is the Question

November 25, 2020Business, Legalogletreedeakinspodcasts

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In this episode of our Global Solutions podcast series, Rebecca Marks and Jean Kim discuss whether employers can host workplace holiday parties during the COVID-19 pandemic and the gathering restrictions in a number of jurisdictions. The speakers also provide alternatives to in-person gatherings to aid employers in maintaining employee morale.

Third Thursdays With Ruthie: NLRB Election Procedures During COVID-19

November 20, 2020Business, Legalogletreedeakinspodcasts

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In the November edition of our Third Thursdays series, special guest Tom Davis discusses about the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) election procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Davis reviews the new guidelines from the November 9, 2020, NLRB’s decision regarding the use of manual- and mail-ballot elections.

TECHPLACE™ Talk: The Future of Work—A Global Perspective on the Impact of the Pandemic

November 17, 2020Business, Legalogletreedeakinspodcasts

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In this podcast, Danielle Ochs, Jenn Betts, Bud Bobber, and Simon McMenemy discuss the global shift to remote work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The speakers explain recent strategies regarding telework, including digital collaboration tools, robotics and automation, cybersecurity advances, data collection and privacy, and technological solutions that facilitate remote productivity, among other recent trends.