Best Nlrb Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 281 - No NLRB? No Problem 1:23:17

12d ago1:23:17

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We start with headlines from Starbucks, Amazon, MIT, Ohio University, Harvard, UPS, Fairfax County, Allina Healthcare and Tunisia. In a possible major shift, Saudi Arabia announced the end to their system of contract slave labor known as the Kafala system, we discuss how that may play out in reality. A recent piece from In These Times spoke with un…

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#WorkforceWednesday: H-1B Enforcement Tightened, Fertility Benefits Expanded, Gender Identity Protection Setback 3:57

23h ago3:57

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This week, we're covering the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL's) launch of Project Firewall to enforce H-1B visa compliance and new guidance on stand-alone fertility benefits, as well as a federal court ruling voiding gender identity protections. Project Firewall: An H-1B Enforcement Initiative The DOL has introduced Project Firewall, an initiative…

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Ep 282 - "Notwithstanding" My Ass 1:39:19

2d ago1:39:19

1:39:19

We're back with another packed episode as John returns and people everywhere are talking about general strikes. First we start with headlines from Volkswagen, Breakthrough Beverages, Minneapolis Public Schools, Texas State University, Microsoft, Uber, and the FAA. The Trump Administration has rolled out another policy to attack workers, this time a…

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695: Key Cases from the US Supreme Court 24:38

6d ago24:38

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On today's episode, we discuss notable issues and cases the Supreme Court is deciding this term. These cover topics like conversion therapy, transgender athletes, voting rights, tariffs and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright John…

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Ep. 101: College Coaching Buyout Madness, with former Penn State QB and coach, Jay Paterno. 44:51

6d ago44:51

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Send us a text On this episode, I’m joined by Jay Paterno, former Penn State QB, longtime Penn State assistant coach, son of college football legend Joe Paterno, and now a college sports and NIL consultant. Jay joins to talk about the college coaching carousel and buyouts, including the recent firing of James Franklin, the impact of the NIL era, an…

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694: Restructuring and Redundancy: The Legal Landscape of Termination in the GCC 23:58

7d ago23:58

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In today's episode, we continue our discussion from episode 688. Today, we discuss redundancy as a ground for termination of employment in Oman, Qatar & the UAE. Stay tuned for a future podcast on performance improvement plans and investigations. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host…

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#WorkforceWednesday: Top Employment Insights: 44th Annual Workforce Management Briefing 5:24

8d ago5:24

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This week, we discuss highlights from Epstein Becker Green's 44th Annual Workforce Management Briefing, which covered some of the most pressing issues for employers today. Top Employment Insights: 44th Annual Workforce Management Briefing Epstein Becker Green attorneys and clients from across the nation gathered in New York City this past week to s…

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Eric Hanushek on what test scores indicate about teacher effectiveness and national growth, and more 31:00

16d ago31:00

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Eric Hanushek, Paul and Jean Hanna Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, discusses his significant contributions to educational policy, his work on the economic returns to educational quality, the impact of No Child Left Behind, and how teacher effectiveness is best measured by student outcomes.Read a transcript of the pod…

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#WorkforceWednesday: State Law Trends, "Captive Audience" Ban Clash, Rhode Island Menopause Law 3:43

16d ago3:43

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This week, we're covering an uptick in state-level employment law activity, federal court decisions on "captive audience" bans, and Rhode Island's new menopause accommodation requirements. State Legislative Activity Increases California has introduced new laws on paid sick leave, artificial intelligence, pay equity, and protections for tipped worke…

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Ep 280 - Kaiser Clown Car 1:38:57

19d ago1:38:57

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With millions of people taking to the streets this weekend, we've got a packed episode for you. We start with headlines from Republic Services, Blizzard Entertainment, Starbucks, Microsoft, the Royal College of Nursing, Tata, and the nation of Spain. Tens of thousands of workers just wrapped up a historic week long strike at Kaiser Permanente, we d…

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The Working Class Has No Border Ep 9: Mexican Workers Organize The Factories (1920-1950) PREVIEW 28:25

24d ago28:25

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If you're not a patron, subscribe at patreon.com/workstoppage to get full access to the episode. For the final episode in our series, we finally discuss the struggle of Mexican workers in the factories of the southwest. We've covered farmworkers, miners, oil workers, and by the 1920s, more and more jobs began to open up for Mexican workers in more …

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693: Closing the Gap: What Employers Need to Know About Pay Equity 27:07

21d ago27:07

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On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing pay equity with our strategic partner, BRG. BRG is a global consulting firm that helps leading organizations advance in three key areas: disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and performance improvement. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwid…

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#WorkforceWednesday: How to Stay Compliant with 2026 State Family and Medical Leave Laws 3:43

22d ago3:43

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This week, we explore the latest changes in state-level family and medical leave laws and how employers can stay compliant. How to Stay Compliant with 2026 State Family and Medical Leave Laws A wave of changes to state-level family and medical leave laws, set to take effect in 2026 and beyond—along with recent expansions—is adding to the already-co…

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Ep 279 - Frogs Against Fascism 1:11:21

26d ago1:11:21

1:11:21

The government may be shut down, but labor never stops, so neither do we. We open with some headlines at Mauser Packaging Solutions, Hilton Hotels, Canada Post, Microsoft, the nation of Greece, and the LA Times. Home healthcare workers in Michigan won a huge union victory this week, with tens of thousands winning union representation for the first …

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Judy Gueron on "never quitting" as a female economist and her groundbreaking work at MDRC 33:55

30d ago33:55

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Judy Gueron, President Emerita at Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation (MDRC), discusses her education at Radcliffe and Harvard, her pioneering work utilizing randomized field trials at the MDRC, her research on welfare reform, and the challenges of pursuing a career in economics as a woman. Read a transcript of the podcast here: https://irs…

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692: Getting Past the Stigma of Mental Health: An EAP Conversation 25:20

27d ago25:20

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In recognition of World Mental Health Day on October 10th, we are proud to partner with CCA on this podcast to discuss how employers can help support their employees who may be dealing with mental health issues. We also discuss how EAPs (Employee Assistance Programs) support workplaces in dealing with disasters. Subscribe to our podcast today to st…

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691: Beyond the Timecard: Employer Accountability in Off-the-Clock Work 27:57

29d ago27:57

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On today's episode, we discuss what employers need to know about off-the-clock work, including common scenarios in which employees work off-the-clock, and how to help prevent off-the-clock work in the future. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Susan Deniker (email) (Steptoe & Joh…

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#WorkforceWednesday: New H-1B Visa Fee, EEOC Shutters Disparate Impact Cases, Key Labor Roles Confirmed 4:21

1M ago4:21

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This week, we're covering the new H-1B visa fee, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC's) closure of disparate impact cases, and recent key labor appointments. New Fee for H-1B Visas Employers must now pay $100,000 for each first-time H-1B petition filed on or after September 21, 2025. Current visa holders are not affected. Exceptions…

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Ep 278 - Blocchiamo Tutto! 1:37:20

1M ago1:37:20

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Ep. 100! Jon Gruden's Battle with the NFL & Roger Goodell, with Jon Gruden's Lawyer, Adam Hosmer-Henner, and ESPN Investigative Reporter, Don Van Natta 50:16

1M ago50:16

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Send us a text On this episode, we go back to the NFL, where one of the biggest stories off the field is Jon Gruden’s ongoing lawsuit against the NFL and Roger Goodell, where he alleges that the NFL and Goodell “engaged in a malicious and orchestrated campaign to destroy the career and reputation of Jon Gruden.” To break down the big new developmen…

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The Working Class Has No Border Ep 8: The Real Salt of the Earth PREVIEW 17:59

1M ago17:59

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If you're not a patron, subscribe at patreon.com/workstoppage to get full access to the episode. Even as the Mexican Revolution was winding down, the struggle for equal rights in their own country by Mexican miners and oil workers was still heating up. In the late 1910s and early 1920s, spurred by the forces of change in the revolution and the stau…

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#WorkforceWednesday: FTC Backs Off Non-Compete Ban, Warns Health Care Employers 4:25

1M ago4:25

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This week, we examine the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC's) decisions to drop its appeal of a federal court ruling striking down its proposed non-compete ban and to issue warnings to health care employers about using unreasonable restrictive covenants in employment agreements. FTC Backs Off Non-Compete Ban, Warns Health Care Employers Although the…

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Ep. 99: Behind the Scenes of the NFL-NFLPA Battles, with De Smith, former NFLPA Executive Director, 1:01:45

1M ago1:01:45

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Send us a text On this episode, I’m joined by De Smith, the former longtime executive director of the NFLPA. De discusses his new book Turf Wars, his battles with Roger Goodell, the "petulant" NFL owners and their "diabolical general counsel," his perspective on the current NFLPA saga and the quest for guaranteed contracts, whether there might be a…

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Ep 277 - Defend the Post 1:23:01

1M ago1:23:01

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No Contract, No Coffee Pledge: https://starbucksworkersunited.controlshift.app/petitions/no-contract-no-coffee-pledge-to-act-in-solidarity-with-starbucks-workers-united We're back at full strength as John returns this week, and it was a busy one! We start with headlines from Microsoft, Apple, Volkswagen, Aricell, RISE, Northwell Health, Oklahoma Pu…

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690: The Impact of Political Speech in the US Workplace 11:23

1M ago11:23

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In today's episode, we discuss the limits of actions employers can take against employees due to political speech, as well as best practices employers should follow in making disciplinary decisions against an employee for their political activities. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. H…

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Morris Kleiner on the public policy effects of his work on labor migration & occupational licensing 33:45

1M ago33:45

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Morris Kleiner, professor and AFL-CIO Chair in Labor Policy at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, discusses his academic background, his research on state-to-state labor migration and occupational licensing, and his impact on public policy.Read a transcript of the podcast here: https://irs100.princeton.edu/sites/d…

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Ep. 98: The Room Where it Happens for College Sports, with Julie Roe Lach 48:24

1M ago48:24

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Send us a text On this episode, I'm joined by Julie Roe Lach, Commissioner of the Horizon League. Most of the talk about the new era of college sports has focused on the Power Four conference, but Julie helps break down what a group of non-FBS Division I conferences are doing to prepare for the future, how they aim to protect collegiate Olympic spo…

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#WorkforceWednesday: Social Media and Employee Firings: What Employers Need to Know 3:59

2M ago3:59

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This week, we examine how employers should address controversial employee social media activity, especially amid widespread social tension such as that seen after the murder of Charlie Kirk. Social Media and Employee Firings An employee's off-duty conduct can be grounds for termination, but disciplining employees always carries some risk. Recent on…

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Ep 276 - Palestina Libera! 1:27:26

2M ago1:27:26

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Support Palestinian Families: https://lifeline4gaza.com/ The news has been...a lot lately, but there have been a ton of labor stories that have been drowned out and we are here to bring them to you! We start with headlines from Texas State University, California Public Schools, Chicago day laborers, nurses at the VA, farm workers in upstate New Yor…

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689: The Importance of Employer Confidentiality and Data Protection Policies in the US 11:13

2M ago11:13

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In today's episode, we are talking today about a recent Third Circuit decision that addressed how an employer’s computer use policy might interact with state and federal laws that protect electronically stored confidential information. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Read Denise's a…

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688: Breaking Down Termination Laws in the GCC: UAE, Oman & Qatar 32:33

2M ago32:33

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In today's episode, we discuss the laws of termination of employment in the UAE, Oman & Qatar. This includes legal grounds for termination, limitations during the probationary period, employee rights upon termination and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Emma Higham (email…

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The Working Class Has No Border Ep 7: Mexican Miners Power The Second Industrial Revolution PREVIEW 18:56

2M ago18:56

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If you're not a patron, subscribe at patreon.com/workstoppage to get full access to the episode. For the first of two episodes focusing on the struggle of miners in the Southwest, we discuss the critical role played by Mexican miners in the growth of the US electrical industry at the turn of the 20th century. As demand for copper exploded, the mine…

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#WorkforceWednesday: AI in the Workplace: California Sets a New Compliance Standard 4:08

2M ago4:08

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This week, we examine new artificial intelligence (AI) regulations in California impacting employers. AI in the Workplace: California Sets a New Compliance Standard Starting October 1, 2025, new AI rules in California will change how businesses in the state use automated tools in hiring, promotions, and other workplace decisions. Key Takeaways for …

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