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Workplace violence continues to be a critical issue for employers, and taking steps to prevent workplace violence is key. Recent legislation, if passed, would force the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue a rule on workplace violence requiring certain employers to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan. In this podcast, Dee Anna Hays and Shontell Powell discuss the significance of the pending bill and steps that all employers can take to minimize the threat of workplace violence.

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In this podcast, Kimya Johnson and Michelle Wimes discuss ways that employers can address diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace, including best practices for starting D&I programs or improving those already in existence. They will cover how companies can best structure their programs for success, general legal parameters, current trends in D&I programming, and challenges that companies may face.

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In this podcast, Byrne Decker and Steven Silver cover need-to-know basics on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), including when ERISA applies, common challenges for employers, and how ERISA claims are litigated. They also discuss issues that may come up for sports industry employers such as handling disability claims involving concussions.

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New temporary staffing apps like Tilr and Shiftgig match workers with jobs in the same way that popular ridesharing apps match passengers with drivers. These apps offer a more streamlined approach than the traditional temporary staffing model, but an employment relationship is more complex than a ride to the airport. Join Kevin Zwetsch and Jennifer Colvin as they as discuss the legal and practical considerations of a digitized temporary staffing model.

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Data breaches continue to be an unfortunate risk that companies face with increasing frequency. In this podcast, Rebecca Bennett, Stephen Riga, and Justin Tarka discuss data breaches from both a U.S. and EU perspective, including what constitutes a data breach, required notifications after a breach, legal consequences of a breach, and best practices for reducing legal risk.

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Design delegation—when a construction contractor assumes responsibility for project design—can expose contractors to increased liability. In this episode, Randy Ruff and Jonathan Mraunac discuss how design delegation can occur and best practices for managing the associated risks.

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Employee Affinity Groups—also known as Business Resource Groups—are groups of employees with common interests, concerns, or characteristics. Join Michelle Wimes, Ogletree Deakins’ Chief Diversity and Professional Development Officer, as she discusses the purposes they serve, best practices for starting them, risks to watch out for, and more.

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In this episode, Jamie Dietz and Tina Ho discuss the current business immigration landscape, from recent guidance and policy memos to practical insights for employers on understanding and preparing for this constantly evolving area.

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Join hosts Bud Bobber and Keith Kopplin for the second podcast in their series on important wage and hour topics for manufacturing industry employers. This podcast covers the important topic of overtime pay, including who is eligible for overtime, when it is owed, and how overtime pay is calculated.