Best Ogletree Deakins Podcasts (2024)

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Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, Episode 25: OSHA’s New Proposed Heat Standard and What It Means for Employers 31:39

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In this episode of Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, Phillip Russell (shareholder, Tampa) is joined by Dee Anna Hays (shareholder, Tampa) to discuss the proposed heat standard that the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued in July 2024. Dee Anna and Phillip discuss key definitions of the new proposal—including heat index and heat il…

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Retail Details in California and Beyond: Key Workplace Safety Issues for the Retail Industry 20:05

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In this podcast, Kevin Bland (a shareholder in Ogletree’s Orange County office) and Karen Tynan (the West Coast chair of the firm’s Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group and a shareholder in the Sacramento office) unpack the unique challenges and operational considerations encountered by employers in the retail industry in California, includin…

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Cross-Border Catch-Up: Activities Triggering Permanent Establishment Tax Obligations 28:57

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In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Diana Nehro (shareholder, New York/Boston) and Carlos G. Colόn-Machargo (of counsel, Atlanta) discuss common employment practices that may trigger “permanent establishment” tax obligations abroad. Carlos and Diana, who is chair of the firm’s Cross-Border Practice Group, provide an overvie…

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Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region: 2024 OSHA Mid-Year Update 25:42

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In this installment of our Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region podcast series, shareholders Frank Davis (shareholder, Dallas) and John Surma (shareholder, Houston) discuss the new walkaround rule, its implementation and impact, and the current appeal against the rule’s enforcement that has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Wester…

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Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2024: When Workplace Investigations Uncover Potential Crimes 22:03

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In this podcast recorded at Ogletree Deakins’ national Workplace Strategies seminar, Lisa Burton (shareholder, Boston/Portland (ME)) and Lisa Hamasaki (shareholder, San Francisco) discuss what employers can do when they discover evidence of serious criminal activities during a workplace investigation. Covering issues ranging from evidence of illega…

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Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, Episode 24: Conducting the Informal Settlement Conference 25:32

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In this episode of Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, Phillip Russell (shareholder, Tampa) is joined by Lauren Lenhart (associate, Tampa) to continue their conversation about OSHA informal settlement conferences. Lauren and Phillip remind employers about the importance of identifying companies’ goals and priorities in order to achieve an optimal outcome. They …

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Solving problems through service, strategy and serendipity – Aviva Ajmera | Founder & CEO at SoLVE KC 20:04

17d ago20:04

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For our 19th episode, President & CCO Ethan Whitehill chats with Aviva Ajmera, Founder & CEO of SoLVE KC, about how trust and transparency topple team challenges, and why leaders must get comfortable with crucial conversations. Get to the point with us on the last Tuesday of each month!By Crux KC

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Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2024: Building Team Effectiveness—Understanding and Applying DISC at Work 24:22

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In this podcast recorded at Ogletree Deakins’ national Workplace Strategies seminar, Director of Career Development Marcia Stokes, Ph.D., and Board Member Diana Nehro discuss how “behavioral styles” can impact trust and communication in addition to how employees and managers can leverage their styles and those of their team to minimize conflict and…

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TECHPLACE™ Talk: OFCCP Guidance on Federal Contractors’ Use of AI 23:05

19d ago23:05

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In this episode of our TECHPLACE™ Talk podcast series, Jenn Betts, who is co-chair of the firm’s Technology Practice Group, is joined by Scott Kelly and Lauren Hicks to discuss the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) first detailed guidance on federal contractors’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems. Scott …

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Cross-Border Catch-Up: Preparing for Key Workplace Changes in Japan 22:22

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In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Shirin Aboujawde (New York) and Eric Lee (New York) discuss significant amendments to Japan’s discretionary labor system. The amendments require employers to specify, in their employment agreements, whether there will be changes to the location and scope of employment and to state renewal…

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Cross-Border Catch-Up: Legal Updates From Around the World— Pay Equity, Hiring, and More 23:33

22d ago23:33

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In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Shirin Aboujawde and Eric Lee highlight recent labor and employment developments from around the globe. Shirin and Eric, both of whom are members of Ogletree Deakins’ Cross-Border Practice Group, review the new mandatory leave entitlements in Italy and comment on the challenge for cross-b…

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Cross-Border Catch-Up: Top 5 International Jurisdictions for Employment Law 14:32

22d ago14:32

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In this episode of the Cross-Border Catch-Up, Shirin Aboujawde (of counsel, New York) is joined by Skye Hao (associate, Atlanta) for a fast-paced review of Shirin’s 5 favorite jurisdictions worldwide for employers. Shirin offers a synopsis of the employment law landscape in Switzerland, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab …

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Cal/OSHA Condensed: Agency Structure, Practices, and Mission 25:15

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In this podcast, shareholders Kevin Bland (Orange County) and Karen Tynan (Sacramento) discuss California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). Karen, who is the West Coast chair of Ogletree’s Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group, and Kevin have a wide-ranging conversation touching on all aspects of Cal/OSHA, from organizat…

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Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region: How First Aid May Become a Recordable Injury Under OSHA’s New Interpretation 26:01

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In this installment of our Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region podcast series, Frank Davis (shareholder, Dallas) and John Surma (shareholder, Houston) are joined by Milwaukee shareholder Eric Hobbs, who is the chair of the firm’s Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group. The speakers discuss the Occupational Safety and Health Administratio…

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Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2024: Religious Discrimination—A New Day for Claims? 25:02

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In this podcast recorded at Ogletree Deakins’ national Workplace Strategies seminar, Michael Eckard (office managing shareholder, Charleston) is joined by Bonnie Martin (office managing shareholder, Indianapolis) and Andy Tanick (shareholder, Minneapolis) to discuss recent legal developments in the area of religious accommodations under Title VII o…

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Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2024: The Latest From OSHA and Cal/OSHA 26:54

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In this podcast recorded at Ogletree Deakins’ national Workplace Strategies seminar, Eric Hobbs, who is chair of the firm’s Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group and a shareholder in the firm’s Milwaukee office, leads a discussion of the latest news from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), including the expanded electroni…

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Safety Basics III: The Employer’s Duty to Comply 33:41

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In this installment of Ogletree Deakins’ Safety Basics podcast series, John Surma (shareholder, Houston) sits down with Jennifer Yanni (of counsel, Orange County) to discuss employers’ duty to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) standards and regulations. Jennifer and John cover both the general and special duty s…

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Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2024: The Complicated Web We Weave in Complying With Accommodation and Leave Laws 15:10

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In this podcast recorded at Ogletree Deakins’ national Workplace Strategies seminar, Sheri Giger (shareholder, Pittsburgh) and Charles Thompson (shareholder, San Francisco) identify gaps that employers may have in their reasonable accommodation and leave of absence processes. Sheri and Charles, who is co-chair of the firm’s Leaves of Absence/Reason…

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Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, Episode 23: Preparing for an OSHA Informal Settlement Conference 25:09

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In this episode of Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, Phillip Russell (shareholder, Tampa) is joined by Lauren Lenhart (associate, Tampa) to discuss how to prepare for an OSHA informal settlement conference. Lauren and Phillip cover the aftermath of an OSHA citation, including the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission’s (OSHRC) analysis of the citat…

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Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2024: People Problems—Strategies for Dealing With Problem Employee Situations 32:24

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In this podcast recorded at Ogletree Deakins’ national Workplace Strategies seminar, Burton Garland (shareholder, St. Louis) sits down with Trina Ricketts (shareholder, Kansas City) to discuss strategies to effectively deal with the ten types of toxic employees that can be found in the workplace—including the bully, the narcissist, the back stabber…

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Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2024: Out of Office—Managing a Remote Work Environment 12:28

2M ago12:28

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In this podcast recorded at Ogletree Deakins’ national Workplace Strategies seminar, Kristin Higgins (office managing shareholder, Dallas) is joined by Mike Mahoney (shareholder, Morristown/New York) to discuss the unique challenges employers face when managing a remote or hybrid work environment. Kristin and Mike, who is chair of the firm’s Payrol…

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Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region: Proposed Warehouse Worker Protection Act 28:15

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In this installment of our Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region podcast series, John Surma (shareholder, Houston) and Frank Davis (shareholder, Dallas), discuss S. 4260, The Warehouse Worker Protection Act (WWPA), which was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate. The WWPA would limit production requirements for warehouse workers and the disci…

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The Next Level: How the NAIA helps small colleges create sustainable performance on the field and in financials – Jim Carr | President & CEO at NAIA 14:50

2M ago14:50

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For our 18th episode, President & CCO Ethan Whitehill chats with Jim Carr, President and CEO of NAIA, about the business of college athletics, the rise of emerging sports, and a new resource designed to maximize a schools’ Return on Athletics. Get to the point with us on the last Tuesday of each month!…

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Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2024: Using Mediation in Employment Cases 17:22

2M ago17:22

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In this podcast recorded at Ogletree Deakins’ national Workplace Strategies seminar, Sam Fulkerson (shareholder, Oklahoma City), Maria Danaher (shareholder, Pittsburgh), and Mike Sexton (shareholder, Orange County) reflect on the pros and cons of mediation—given the high cost of litigation and the fact that fewer than 2 percent of employment law ca…

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Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2024: Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Download: Updates, Trends, and Risk Mitigation Techniques 16:42

2M ago16:42

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In this podcast recorded at Ogletree Deakins’ national Workplace Strategies seminar, Ben Perry (of counsel, Nashville) Hera S. Arsen (Ph.D.) discuss the latest cybersecurity and privacy issues, risks, and challenges that employers are facing. In addition to reviewing what to do in the face of a data breach, Ben discusses how data privacy laws, such…

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Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2024: California Lite? Expanding Employee Protections in Activist States 32:12

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In this podcast recorded at Ogletree Deakins’ national Workplace Strategies seminar, Jennifer Colvin (shareholder, Chicago), David Zwisler (shareholder, Denver), and Larry Shapero (shareholder, Seattle) discuss state law changes and trends expanding employee protections and employer obligations from CROWN Acts, rules regarding lawful off-duty condu…

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Cross-Border Catch-Up: Performance-Based Terminations in South Korea 15:52

2M ago15:52

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In this episode of Ogletree Deakins’ Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Eric Lee (New York) is joined by Skye Hao (Atlanta) to discuss performance-based terminations in South Korea. Skye and Eric cover the stringent requirements and objective evaluation criteria mandated by the Labor Standards Act of Korea for an employer to discharge an employe…

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TECHPLACE™ Talk: The EU AI Act, Part I 21:29

2M ago21:29

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In this installment of Ogletree Deakins’ TECHPLACE™ Talk series, Jenn Betts, who is co-chair of the firm’s Technology Practice Group, sits down with Justin Tarka and Patty Shapiro to talk about the European Union’s AI Act—which is the first comprehensive law in the world regulating artificial intelligence (AI). The speakers discuss how the new law …

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Cross-Border Catch-Up: The Trend Away From Lifetime Employment in Japan 19:31

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In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Komlavi Atsou (Cleveland) and Eric Lee (New York), both of whom are members of Ogletree Deakins’ Cross-Border Practice Group, discuss the trend away from the traditional concept of lifetime employment in Japan. Eric explains the traditional model that has been highly protective of employe…

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Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2024: The Legal Department’s Role and Responsibilities in a Crisis 20:23

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In this podcast recorded at Ogletree Deakins’ national Workplace Strategies seminar, Phillip Russell (shareholder, Tampa) and Stephen Quezada (shareholder, Houston) discuss the critical role in-house counsel play in responding to and managing potential crisis situations employers are often forced to face. Stephen and Phillip explain the ways in whi…

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Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2024: Effective Collaboration Between HR and Other Business Leaders 19:49

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In this podcast recorded at Ogletree Deakins’ national Workplace Strategies seminar, Caren Marlowe (shareholder, Tampa) and Jim McGrew (chief client services officer, New Orleans) are joined by Sonya Granillo-Cathey (senior director and privacy officer, Arizona Tile) and Yvonne Taylor (chief human resources officer, Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, In…

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Cross-Border Catch-Up: Employment Law Considerations in Global Acquisitions 20:46

2M ago20:46

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In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Diana Nehro and Patty Shapiro discuss the employment law considerations that come into play during a global acquisition. Diana, chair of the firm’s Cross-Border Practice Group, and Patty review the important initial steps, including determining the makeup of the workforce, employee classi…

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Untitled 21:53

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In this installment of Ogletree Deakins’ Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region series, shareholders Frank Davis (Dallas) and John Surma (Houston) discuss OSHA’s national safety stand-down to prevent workplace falls. Frank and John specifically talk about assessing potential hazards, fall protection prevention, training and policies, and citati…

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Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2024: The Tea on Secret Recordings at Work 17:11

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In this podcast recorded at Ogletree Deakins’ national Workplace Strategies seminar, Karen Morinelli (shareholder, Tampa), Burt Garland (shareholder, St. Louis), and Mike Matula (shareholder, Kansas City) discuss the increasingly common scenario of employees and managers making secret recordings in the workplace. Our speakers review when surreptiti…

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Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2024: Handbook Considerations for Multistate Employers 18:08

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In this podcast recorded at Ogletree Deakins’ national Workplace Strategies seminar, our panel discusses the latest requirements for multistate employers’ handbooks and how employers can keep up with the patchwork of federal, state, and local laws. Dee Anna Hays (shareholder, Tampa), who is chair of Ogletree Deakins’ Multistate Advice and Counselin…

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Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2024: DEI Under Scrutiny—How the Affirmative Action Rulings Impact DEI Programs 22:29

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In this podcast recorded at Ogletree Deakins’ national Workplace Strategies seminar, Nonnie Shivers (shareholder, Phoenix) and Scott Kelly (shareholder, Birmingham) discuss what the Supreme Court’s ruling that race-based college admissions are unconstitutional means for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in the workplace. Scott and Nonn…

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Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2024: The EEOC’s Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace 21:06

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In this podcast recorded at Ogletree Deakins’ national Workplace Strategies seminar, Nonnie Shivers (shareholder, Phoenix) and Tiffany Cox Stacy (office managing shareholder, San Antonio) discuss the EEOC’s final guidance on harassment in the workplace. Tiffany and Nonnie cover the ways in which the new guidance, which the agency issued on April 29…

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Safety Basics II: The OSHA Rulemaking Process 26:00

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In this installment of Ogletree Deakins’ Safety Basics series, shareholders Frank Davis (Dallas) and John Surma (Houston) discuss the details of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) rulemaking process. Frank and John cover OSHA’s regulatory agenda and timeline for standards and regulations under development or review, the dist…

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The Pickleball Effect: Building a Brand on Backyard Community – Kelli Alldredge | President at Chicken N Pickle 24:03

2M ago24:03

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For our 17th episode, President & CCO Ethan Whitehill chats with Kelli Alldredge, President at Chicken N Pickle, about the rise of pickleball, the power of human connection through sports, and the key to localizing at scale. Get to the point with us on the last Tuesday of each month!By Crux KC

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Construction in California: The Unique Workplace Safety Challenges for Industry Employers 24:45

3M ago24:45

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In this podcast, Karen Tynan (shareholder, Sacramento) and Kevin Bland (shareholder, Orange County) discuss the construction industry in California, including top citations, how to avoid them, and what employers can expect to see in these unique workplaces. Karen (who is the chair of the Ogletree West Coast Workplace Safety Practice) speaks to Kevi…

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Cross-Border Catch-Up: Setting Up Shop in a New Country, Part 2—Employment Protections Around the World 25:12

3M ago25:12

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In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Lina Fernandez (Boston) and Shirin Aboujawde (New York) conclude a wide-ranging discussion of important issues to consider when companies are contemplating expanding their businesses outside of the United States and hiring abroad. Shirin and Lina, both of whom are members of the firm’s Cr…

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Safety Perspectives From Region 6: Programs and Program Enforcements 26:37

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In this episode of the Safety Perspectives From Region 6 podcast series, shareholders John Surma (Houston) and Frank Davis (Dallas) discuss OSHA programs and enforcement of those safety programs at the national, regional, and local levels. John and Frank specifically talk about managing inspections, including communicating with compliance officers,…

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Cross-Border Catch-Up: Setting Up Shop in a New Country, Part 1—Getting Started and Hiring 18:25

3M ago18:25

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In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Shirin Aboujawde (New York) and Lina Fernandez (Boston), both of whom are members of Ogletree Deakins’ Cross-Border Practice Group, discuss the myriad laws that govern the employment relationships in countries other than the United States and considerations for employers that may want to …

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California Pay Data Reporting: Key Updates to Prepare for May 8 Deadline 8:17

3M ago8:17

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The California Pay Data Reporting Portal opened on February 1, 2024, and private employers of 100 or more employees and/or 100 or more workers hired through labor contractors must submit their 2023 pay data reports on or before May 8, 2024. In this podcast, Jay Patton (shareholder, Birmingham) and Kiosha Dickey (of counsel, Columbia) review recent …

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Safety Perspectives From Region 6: OSHA’s New Walkaround Rule 28:15

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In this episode of our Safety Perspectives From Region 6 podcast series, shareholders John Surma (Houston) and Frank Davis (Dallas) discuss the new “walkaround” rule that the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued. John and Frank specifically cover the history and purpose of the rule, including whether third parti…

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Hot Topics in U.S. Immigration: Alternatives for Employees Not Selected in the H-1B Visa Lottery 27:11

3M ago27:11

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In this podcast, Meagan Dziura, a member of Ogletree Deakins’ Immigration Practice Group, covers alternatives for employees not selected in the H-1B lottery, given the stagnant number of USCIS selections made for H-1B visas despite an increased demand over the past few years. Meagan discusses potential options for visa applications, including speci…

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California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Requirements: Insights as the July 1 Deadline Approaches 32:15

4M ago32:15

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In this podcast, Karen Tynan, who is the West Coast chair of Ogletree Deakins’ Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group, is joined by former San Francisco Chief of Police Greg Suhr to discuss Senate Bill 553, which requires virtually all California employers to adopt comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans by July 1, 2024. Karen and Gre…

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Leaders flex first: Building an effective team through engagement and environment – Dr. Patrick Handley | Founder at Insight Institute 30:05

4M ago30:05

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For our 16th episode, President & CCO Ethan Whitehill chats with Dr. Patrick Handley, creator of INSIGHT Inventory and founder of Insight Institute, a resource that helps organizations transform teams and develop talent. Dr. Handley discusses the origins of his strengths-based personality assessment tool, how strong communicators impact company cul…

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Safety Basics I: Employer Duties and Enforcement Standards Under the OSH Act 29:41

4M ago29:41

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In this podcast, John Surma (shareholder, Houston) and Jeff Leslie (of counsel, Dallas) review the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) from the law’s origin and purpose to OSHA standards and citations—and the impact on employers. Jeff and John, both of whom are members of the firm’s Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group, also …

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California Workplace Safety: Lessons Learned From Heavy Equipment Accidents 23:36

4M ago23:36

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In this podcast, Kevin Bland (shareholder, Orange County) sits down with Karen Tynan (shareholder and West Coast chair of Ogletree’s Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group) to discuss serious accident-related citations, how to prevent them, and how to address issues that arise when they do occur. The speakers also cover the nuances of navigatin…

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