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In the fourth episode of our Techplace Tickler series, Danielle Ochs and Spencer Skeen discuss the new world of regular remote depositions. They cover best practices for taking and defending depositions remotely, including videoconference admonitions, handling exhibits, making objections, and preparing witnesses.
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As state and local governments begin to lift restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are preparing for the various permutations of returning employees to work. In this podcast, John Merrell will discuss the legal implications of returning employees to pre-COVID-19 work conditions and provide employers with steps to minimize risk in the process.
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In this episode of our California COVID-19 series, Joe Beachboard and Linda Claxton discuss the state of employment litigation in California and the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. They address the current landscape for handling mediations, discovery, and motions, as well as tips for managing the many litigation-related challenges that have arisen due to remote work, court closures, and shifting business needs.
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In the third episode of our Techplace Tickler series, Danielle Ochs and Dani Vanderzanden discuss the importance of cybersecurity in the remote workplace. They cover best practices for securing your data and technology using physical, administrative and technical protective measures.
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In the second episode of our Techplace Tickler series, Danielle Ochs and Gus Suarez discuss the expanding importance of the use of electronic signatures (eSignatures) in the remote workplace and tips for evaluating your eSignatures process. They cover what constitutes an eSignature, which laws govern eSignatures, and best practices for enhancing compliance with those laws.
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In this podcast, Kelly Cardin discusses tips and strategies for employees working from home. She discusses several approaches to increase productivity, work with children in the home, and maintain connections with teammates.
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In this podcast, Tevis Marshall discusses recent guidance for employers provided by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on balancing concerns under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the midst of a pandemic. Topics include temperature checks and other health screenings, confidentiality of medical information, issues related to high-risk employees, and other frequently asked questions.
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In the first episode of our Techplace Tickler series, Danielle Ochs, Tom Lidbury, and Traer Cundiff discuss various eDiscovery-related issues that have arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic when many people are working remotely. They cover data security concerns while working from home, remote document review, and best practices for collecting, capturing, and transferring data remotely.
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In the first episode of our California COVID-19 series, Joe Beachboard and Charles Thompson provide answers to employers’ frequently asked questions based on our two recent California COVID-19 webinars. They discuss shelter in place orders, leaves of absence, furloughs and Cal-WARN Act obligations, payout of PTO and sick time, and cost-saving measures such as reducing the salary of exempt employees and reducing working hours.
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In this podcast, Ruthie Goodboe discusses the coronavirus (COVID-19) as it relates to labor law. She covers the key obligations and prohibitions under the National Labor Relations Act, including managing employees who refuse to work, union information requests, and other potential protected, concerted activity.