This episode discusses kneeling in the NFL/workplace, indefinite leave entitlement, and sufficient consideration for non-competes, provides an update from DC on OT exemptions and class action waivers, and questions whether "pretty" is a new protected class.

This episode replays an interview of the podcast host, Mike Schmidt, that was originally aired on SiriusXM Channel 111, The Business Channel. Mike discusses the nature of adverse actions taken by employers due to employee statements and conduct.

This episode provides an update on required EEO-1 and I-9 Forms, and addresses Employer Obligations to Employees After a Hurricane or Other Natural Disaster. Joining this episode is Cozen O'Connor attorney Jason Barsanti, who will discuss the nature of meal and rest break requirements for employers with any employees in California.

This episode addresses recent trends and noteworthy developments on certain employment policies related to political activity, confidential customer information, FMLA retaliation, and maximum leave entitlement, and also asks whether a new trend is really beginning with microchips being embedded in employees.

This episode provides an update on the DOL's significant Request for Information on next steps for the OT exemption rules, as well as Part 2 of my sit-down interview with former EEOC General Counsel David Lopez, who continues with his thoughts on a wide range of issues, such as how the EEOC selects cases to bring, the appropriate company response when the EEOC knocks on your door, and the EEOC's thinking on transgender discrimination, corporate "look" policies, the OFCCP, and age discrimination.

This episode presents the first of two parts of a timely and topical interview with former EEOC General Counsel David Lopez, who offers his thoughts on a wide range of issues, such as how the EEOC selects cases to bring, the appropriate company response when the EEOC knocks on your door, and the EEOC's thinking on transgender discrimination, corporate "look" policies, the OFCCP, and age discrimination.

This episode addresses independent contractor misclassification, performance reviews affecting age discrimination cases, and a novel case on web site accessibility. Also: how ducks, TIEs and chimps are relevant to employment law.

This episode discusses the recent uptick in hiring bias claims, provides an update on predictive scheduling legislation, and answers questions about artificial intelligence. Joining this episode is Mastercard counsel and technology attorney Dennis Kennedy, who will discuss the role of artificial intelligence in the HR world.

This episode provides an update on the newly-appointed chairman of the NLRB, addresses noteworthy decisions and the appropriate corporate mindset in harassment and disability cases, and predicts whether certain current employment law principles will stay or go.

This episode provides an update on Senate confirmation of the new head of the US Department of Labor, and features OSHA attorney John Ho to discuss OSHA's impact on workplace issues from the general health and safety duty to violence in the workplace.