Employment Law This Week Podcast

Oct 30 2024 100 ep. 11 mins 8
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Employment Law This Week® tracks the top developments in employment and labor law and workforce management in a matter of minutes every #WorkforceWednesday. This is the audio podcast version of the video series launched in October 2015 by law firm Epstein Becker Green.

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Spilling Secrets: Wizarding and the World of Trade Secrets

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Prepare to be spellbound this Halloween as we cast a magical twist on the realm of trade secrets and restrictive covenants! Whether you're a Gryffindor at heart or more of a Slytherin, there's something for every magical mind seeking to safeguard their organization’s trade secrets. In this episode of Spilling Secrets, Epstein Becker Green attorneys A. Millie Warner, Jill K. Bigle

#WorkforceWednesday: Mental Health Parity Rules, NLRB Restrictions, New York's Workplace Violence Prevention Law

Oct 23 2024 3 mins  
This week, we’re examining the final mental health parity rules, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) memo on restrictive covenant limitations, and New York State’s recently enacted workplace violence prevention law. Final Mental Health Parity Rules Released The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury recently issued final rules implementing ne

#WorkforceWednesday: NLRB’s Expanding Power—Pushback and Legal Challenges Ahead

Oct 16 2024 3 mins  
The NLRB is facing significant legal challenges from employers after a series of controversial rulings. Could the NLRB’s structure be at risk? Epstein Becker Green attorneys Stuart M. Gerson and Laura H. Schuman discuss how the NLRB’s broad interpretation of their enforcement authority under the National Labor Relations Act has invited legal challenges. Additionally, they exami

#WorkforceWednesday: FTC Exits Labor Pact, EEOC Alleges Significant Underrepresentation in Tech, Sixth Circuit Affirms NLRB Ruling

Oct 09 2024 3 mins  
This week, we’re spotlighting the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) decision to withdraw from a federal labor pact; the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) report on alleged underrepresentation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related jobs; and an appellate court’s affirmation of the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB’s

#WorkforceWednesday: New DOL Guidance: ERISA Plan Cybersecurity Update

Oct 02 2024 4 mins  
The DOL recently clarified that its 2021 cybersecurity guidance applies to all ERISA-covered employee benefit plans, including health and welfare plans. This clarification raises important questions for employers regarding compliance and security. Epstein Becker Green attorneys Brian G. Cesaratto and Samuel C. Nolan provide their analysis of the key cybersecurity considerations and

#WorkforceWednesday: DOL Authority Challenged: Key Rulings on Overtime and Tip Credit

Sep 25 2024 3 mins  
The Fifth Circuit recently struck down the DOL’s tip credit rule, finding that the agency had exceeded its authority under the Fair Labor Standards Act. However, that same court later upheld the DOL’s authority to set a minimum salary threshold for overtime exemption. Epstein Becker Green attorney Paul DeCamp, who represented the restaurant plaintiffs in the tip credit case alo

Spilling Secrets: After the Block: What’s Next for Employers and Non-Competes?

Sep 18 2024 17 mins  
On August 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas invalidated the FTC’s non-compete ban, deeming it arbitrary and capricious and beyond the scope of the agency’s statutory authority. In this episode of Spilling Secrets, Epstein Becker Green attorneys Peter A. Steinmeyer, Erik W. Weibust, and Paul DeCamp tell us more about the court’s decision to b

#WorkforceWednesday: Staples Sued Over MA’s Lie Detector Notice, NJ’s Gender-Neutral Dress Code, 2024 Voting Leave Policies

Sep 11 2024 3 mins  
This week, we’re highlighting a few state-level employment issues, including the legal challenges faced by Staples, Inc., regarding the Massachusetts lie detector ban; New Jersey’s implementation of a gender-neutral dress code for businesses; and the varying voting leave policies across states in preparation for the November election. Staples Sued Over Massachusetts’s Lie Det

#WorkforceWednesday: What the FTC Non-Compete Ban Block Means for Employers

Sep 04 2024 3 mins  
On August 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas blocked the FTC’s ban on non-compete agreements nationwide. What does this mean for employers? Epstein Becker Green attorney Peter A. Steinmeyer tells us what employers should be doing now and outlines the implications of this decision on existing and future non-compete agreements. Download Our Free Su

#WorkforceWednesday: New DOJ Whistleblower Program: What Employers Must Know

Aug 21 2024 3 mins  
The DOJ’s new Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program introduces significant changes for employers, particularly those in private health care and financial institutions. So, what details do employers need to be aware of? Epstein Becker Green attorney Gregory Keating describes how employers can protect their businesses and stay ahead of potential legal challenges. Visit our s