Episodes
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In this episode, Chris and Jeremy analyze a recent Supreme Court decision affecting anti-discrimination laws, Muldrow v. City of St. Louis case. They discuss how this ruling expands the scope of "adverse actions" in the employment context and its impact on workplace policies and diversity efforts. The episode offers crucial insights for employment lawyers and human resource professionals alike, highlighting the need for adapting to new legal challenges.
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In this episode, James and Heather discuss the recent updates to Washington state's non-competition laws, which took effect on June 6, 2024. They explore the implications for employers and employees and consider the impact of an FTC rule that bans most non-competes. Key topics include the stricter scrutiny and enforcement of non-competes, revised definitions, and the effects on employee mobility and business practices.
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Earlier this year, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Final Rule, which has recently gone into effect. In this episode, Emily and Lara discuss the PWFA, covering the background, provisions, and implications of the law.
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The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council recently issued a Proposed Rule that would require pay transparency in federal contracting. In this episode, Chris and Jeremy discuss the proposed rule in detail. They cover the implications of the rule, the current landscape of pay equity law, and the steps federal contractors may want to take to prepare for this rule.
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In this episode, Shylah and Kristie discuss the implications of “no-poach” agreements from an antitrust perspective. They explore the U.S. Department of Justice’s approach toward such agreements, the criminal consequences attached, and how companies have been reacting. Further, they delve into the importance of antitrust compliance training for human resources professionals and other employees.
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In this episode, Chris Wilkinson updates listeners on federal and state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). Chris discusses his article published in Bloomberg Law titled "Employers, Take Notice as the DOL Crafts White House AI Mandates," in which he explains the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new responsibilities under President Biden’s AI executive order addressing such issues as discrimination, immigration, and worker displacement. In addition, Chris speaks about AB 331, California’s landmark proposal to regulate AI.
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In part two of our series on how Americans' views of corporations are changing, Senior Counsel Chris Wilkinson is joined by Perkins Coie's persuasive communications advisor, Senior Litigation Consultant Karen Lisko, to discuss how these views are playing out in the courtroom. Karen provides insights into the impact of public perception of corporations on jury decisions, shares strategies for corporations to use when defending a case, and describes her own experience educating lawyers and judges in presenting their best case at trial.
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A new law recently took effect in Washington that changes the way employers should conduct drug tests. In this Episode, Emily and Margo explain the new law, who is affected, and what steps employers may want to consider to ensure they are complying with this new law.
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a final rule imposing stricter criteria for companies to classify workers as independent contractors. This rule, effective as of March 11, 2024, deviates from the previous administration's interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and may result in more lawsuits related to misclassification. These lawsuits, if filed as collective actions under the FLSA, can have significant implications for companies. Listen to learn more about the final rule, how companies may be affected, and steps that companies should consider to ensure that they are complying with the new developments in the law.
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Get a preview of the fifth edition of Perkins Coie’s Labor Law Today—Year in Review report in this latest podcast episode. The speakers delve into the National Labor Relations Board and its general counsel’s aggressive employee-friendly actions; explore summaries of influential decisions like McClaren McComb, Cemex, and Stericycle; and unravel the notable uptick in strike activity. Listen to this insightful episode for analysis on the evolving landscape of labor law.
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Join Kristie, Paul, and Jill as they discuss several recent employment law developments in Arizona and how they may impact employers.
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Certain employers may feel the impact of recent modifications to the I-9 process, while all employers will be affected by the introduction of a new I-9 form. Eligible employers have the option to use an alternative verification method to virtually authenticate I-9 documents for their employees who were previously onboarded remotely due to COVID-19 accommodations. In addition, a new edition of Form I-9 has been released, incorporating the alternative verification process and other revisions. In this episode, KoKo and Eryne discuss important changes that employers should be aware of regarding I-9 compliance.
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In this episode, Heather and Matt discuss Senate Bill 699 and provide tips on what actions employers may want to take to best serve their companies. The law, which takes effect on January 1, 2024, prohibits employers from enforcing contracts that are void under California Business and Professions Code Section 16600, even if the contracts were signed outside of California. The law also establishes a private right of action, allowing employees to sue for injunctive relief, actual damages, and attorneys fees.
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Increasing adoption of video and automated technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), in employment practices has prompted regulatory efforts. Lawmakers are now addressing growing concerns that these technologies, including advanced resumé screening software, interview video analysis algorithms, and employee surveillance devices, may perpetuate bias and lead to unfair outcomes. In this episode, Chris and Dorthy discuss the effects of AI on the labor and employment space.
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In addition to ensuring returns for investors, American corporations are tasked with navigating a host of social, political, and economic hot button issues—and polls have reflected some success on this journey. In this episode of Workplace Rules, Senior Counsel Chris Wilkinson and Ani Huang, CEO of the Center On Executive Compensation and senior vice president at the HR Policy Association, discuss that success along with recent polling that forecasts choppier waters ahead. The discussion ranges from how strong corporate values can enhance engagement with customers to how workers inside businesses are affecting the overall landscape. Chris and Ani also delve into what’s keeping many in the C-suite up at night as we head into the 2024 national election cycle.
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In the latest episode of Workplace Rules, Dana Svendsen and Alex Pratt discuss a proposed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule. This potential new rule would give a designated union representative right to accompany an OSHA inspector onto an employer worksite. Dana and Alex address the possible implications for employees and what compliance might mean for them.
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In the United States, the use of noncompete agreements has been prolific and the law regarding the enforcement and use of noncompetes has been fairly steady and noncontroversial—until now. In January 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed regulations that would, with only very limited exceptions, ban employers from imposing noncompete clauses on their workers and invalidate all existing noncompetes currently in effect. According to the FTC, this will affect 30 million, or one in five, American workers currently covered by a noncompete agreement. In addition, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) general counsel put out a memo suggesting noncompete agreements may violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
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The Response of Organized Labor to Artificial Intelligence in the WorkplaceDescription: With the explosion of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, employers are coming up against challenges with organized labor that many employers may not have previously considered. Listen to learn how unions are reacting to the use of AI in both unionized and non-unionized workplaces.
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