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In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Skye Hao (associate, Atlanta) discusses some of the hottest cross-border topics of 2025, from the European Union’s (EU) pay transparency directive and non-compete clause reforms to the evolving gig economy and artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. Tune in to stay informed on legislative reforms, case law updates, and emerging trends that are reshaping employer obligations, workplace practices, and employment laws worldwide.

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n this episode of Ogletree Deakins’ Safety Basics podcast series, John Surma (shareholder, Houston) sits down with Frank Davis (shareholder, Dallas) to discuss OSHA’s imminent danger inspections. Frank and John explain what constitutes an imminent danger, the common scenarios that trigger these inspections, and the procedural steps involved. They also cover the rights and responsibilities of employers, including how to handle document requests and employee interviews, as well as the importance of immediate hazard abatement.

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In the first part of this three-part podcast series, Karen Tynan, a shareholder in the firm’s Sacramento office and co-chair of the Workplace Violence Prevention Practice Group, joins workplace violence mitigation consultant Dan Skoczylas to discuss the FBI‘s 2024 report on “Active Shooter Incidents in the United States.” Karen and Dan examine the data presented in the report but emphasize the importance of going beyond statistics to assess and mitigate risk. They explore the report’s nuances, including response times, the categorization of incidents, and the practical implications for businesses aiming to enhance their workplace safety protocols.

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In this podcast, Daniella McGuigan (partner, London) and Jim McGrew (Chief Client Services Officer, New Orleans) discuss the European Union’s (EU) pay transparency directive and its implications for employers. Daniella provides an overview of the directive, emphasizing its aim to enforce equal pay for equal work or work of equal value, and outlines the requirements and challenges employers will face in complying with this new legislation. The conversation also touches on the potential penalties for noncompliance and compares the directive to similar legislation in other parts of the world, highlighting the unique aspects of the EU’s approach. Daniella and Jim discuss some best practices for employers—such as evaluating job architecture and pay structures—as they start to prepare for the directive’s June 2026 effective date.

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In this podcast, Harris Freier (shareholder, Morristown) and Lauren Watson (associate, Raleigh) discuss the growing issue of misdirected wire transfers tied to data breaches. Lauren and Harris begin by addressing social engineering and phishing, and how these types of business email compromise scams by cybercriminals occur. The speakers also review the importance of having an incident response plan, the legal obligations for breach notifications, and strategies for recovering misdirected funds, emphasizing the need for swift action and thorough verification processes to prevent future incidents.

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In the second installment of Ogletree Deakins’ new podcast series, Payroll Brass Tax, Mike Mahoney (shareholder, Morristown/New York) and Stephen Kenney (associate, Dallas) discuss multi-jurisdictional tax issues for hybrid and remote employees. Stephen explains the complexities employers face with varying state and local income tax withholding rules, unemployment insurance contributions, and state-specific benefit programs, emphasizing the importance of a state-by-state analysis. Mike and Stephen explore the nuances of non-resident income tax withholding, reciprocal income tax agreements, and the “convenience of the employer” rule. They also address the impact of multi-jurisdictional employees on state benefit contributions and the registration obligations for employers with remote workers in new jurisdictions.

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In this episode of our podcast series, The AI Workplace, Sam Sedaei (associate, Chicago) and Hera Arsen (Director of Content) discuss recent developments in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its application in the workplace. Sam and Hera delve into a proposed federal regulation that aims to prevent states from regulating AI for the next decade. They also discuss a significant collective action, which alleges that an employer’s use of AI-based hiring tools resulted in age, race, and disability-related discrimination. The podcast wraps up with an overview of new regulations in California concerning employers’ use of AI and automated decision-making systems. The regulations, which may take effect as early as July 1, 2025, clarify that using this technology to make employment decisions may violate the state’s anti-discrimination laws and outline the limitations on such use.

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In this podcast, Scott Kelly (shareholder, Birmingham) sits down with Tim Fox, the Director of Ogletree’s Practice Innovation and Analytics team, to discuss the firm’s new Workforce Analytics and Compliance Practice Group. Scott, who chairs the practice group, and Tim explain how the new group utilizes the firm’s data analytics capabilities to help employers with compliance in a wide range of challenging areas, including equal employment opportunity, government reporting, and pay equity. They also discuss how a multidisciplinary approach enables legal and analytics professionals to collaborate in assisting employers throughout the employment life cycle, from hiring and compensation to benefits and retention.

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In part two of our Cybersecurity installment of our Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2025 podcast series, Ben Perry (shareholder, Nashville) and Justin Tarka (partner, London) discuss the steps to take after resolving and containing a ransomware incident. Justin and Ben, who is co-chair of the firm’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Practice Group, highlight several key areas, including preparing the response team, implementing training for relevant employees and regular reviews of cybersecurity measures; developing a comprehensive incident response plan and assembling a dedicated response team; identifying opportunities for long-term infrastructure improvements; and assessing other areas of external risk management, such as data mapping and retention processes, vendor due diligence, and notification obligations.

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In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Patty Shapiro (shareholder, San Diego) and Maya Barba (associate, San Francisco) discuss key considerations for short-term international business travel. Maya and Patty explore the distinction between “business activity” and “productive work”—a difference that can determine whether work authorization is required. They also touch on duty of care and what that means for employers supporting employees on international business travel.