Employment Matters

This episode focuses on the legal issues that arise as institutions of higher education examine necessary adjustments to their academic programs & operations in the face of our new reality. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Speakers: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global), James Thelen (The University of Maine), Naomi Haslitt (Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP / Oregon), James Erwin (Pierce Atwood LLP / Maine) & Leigh Cole (Dinse P.C. / Vermont)

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In this episode, experts from across Canada will discuss considerations for re-opening including:

• Federal and Provincial Rules & Requirements
• Employment Rights / Human Rights / Safety Considerations
• Modified Work Arrangements
• Return to Work Plan
• The New Normal

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Speakers: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global), George A. Green (McKercher LLP / Saskatchewan), James Kondopulos (Roper Greyell LLP / British Columbia), Shana French (Sherrard Kuzz LLP / Ontario), Jeff Palamar (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba), Gabriel Joshee-Arnal (Neuman Thompson / Alberta) & Jay Sandys, PhD (CCA, Inc. / New York)

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In this episode, we have gathered three employment law experts from Qatar, UAE & KSA to provide updates on returning to the workplace, government aid & more. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Speakers: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global), Rachael Smith (Clyde & Co - Qatar), Sabrina Saxena (Clyde & Co - UAE) & Samantha Ellaby (Clyde & Co - Saudi Arabia)

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The ELA is proud to partner with Keramida Global EHS & Sustainability Services to help ELA members and their clients understand the COVID-19 Re-Opening challenges and strategies for businesses, industry, schools and other entities. The session will be divided into four segments: Re-Opening Policy, Building Disinfection and Verification Testing, HVAC Considerations, and Training.

Speakers: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global), Jenifer M. Brown (Ice Miller LLP / Indiana) & Dan Engling, M.S., C.I.H. (Keramida)

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Join us in this episode as legal experts from across the US discuss highlights and key takeaways from the over 2,000 pages contained in the Title IX Final Rule, which takes effect on August 14, 2020. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Speakers: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global), Anne E. Mickey (Reed Smith / Virginia), Derek Ishikawa (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California), Stephen J. Vaughan (Lathrop GPM / Minnesota) & Tres Cleveland (Maynard Cooper & Gale, P.C. / Alabama)

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In this episode, we learn about the status of the pandemic in Brazil, current legislation & post-crisis procedures. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Also find our Spanish podcast, Asuntos Laborales on your favorite podcast streaming service.

Speakers: Renato Canizares (Demarest Advogados / Brazil) & Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global)

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Join us in this episode as we hear updates from Mexico, and how the country plans to prepare for the re-opening of businesses. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Also find our Spanish podcast, Asuntos Laborales, and stay tuned for the Spanish version of this podcast next week.

Speakers: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) & Juan Carlos de la Vega (Santamarina y Steta / Mexico)

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In this episode, we focus on helping schools identify common legal issues, projects, and problems that, while not created by the COVID-19 pandemic, were brought to the forefront by it. The session will be divided into four topics (student issues, employment issues, risk management issues, and corporate issues), and identify key issues such as:

• Hearing formats and logistics for Title IX proceedings
• Faculty handbook and contract issues (e.g., have you adequately addressed contingencies that may require furloughs or adjustments in pay)
• Health inquiries and assessments
• Contingencies in vendor contracts

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Speakers: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global), Kate Nash (Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan Jackstadt P.C. / Missouri - Eastern), Kathryn M. Nash (Lathrop GPM LLP / Minnesota), Michael Porter (Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP / Oregon), Joshua Salsburey (Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney / Kentucky) & Robert Zielinski (Miller Canfield / Michigan)

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In the final session of our Straight Talk series, our legal experts provide practical tips for organizations on how to protect your business from bankruptcy and navigate others who are in financial trouble. We review options when your company, vendor or customer is facing possible bankruptcy. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Speakers: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global), Steve Hirschfeld (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California), Sara C. Temes (Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC / New York - Upstate), Ellen Arvin Kennedy (Dinsmore & Shohl / Ohio), Brian D. Darer (Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP / North Carolina), Jeb Bailey (Butler Snow LLP / Tennessee) & Kristina Stanger (Nyemaster Goode, P.C. / Iowa)

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In the fourth episode of our Straight Talk series, our panel of experts address practical strategies and best practices for maintaining compliant benefit plans and avoiding costly mistakes during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as highlight significant changes made by recent federal legislation and departmental guidance. Subscribe today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Speakers: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global), Jamie L. Leary (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia), John C. Godsoe (Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC / New York - Upstate), Andrea Powers (Baker Donelson / Louisiana), Lori A. Basilico (Locke Lord LLP / Texas), & Michel Vanesse (Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP / North Carolina)

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