Policy issues often have long term widespread and pervasive impact on businesses. Not only can new governmental policies significantly affect the climate for business innovation and growth, they create precedents that affect future legislation and potentially spread across jurisdictions.

Each installment of the Policy Matters Podcast will provide timely updates regarding potential adverse impacts on benefits that policy changes can have on industry growth and offer a preview of what’s next in the competitive marketplace.

On this episode of the Immigration Lens, Seyfarth attorneys Dani Mayer and Leon Rodriguez will discuss the Trump administration’s latest travel ban. With the travel ban now in effect for nationals of 19 countries. Tune in for the details around the travel restrictions, including impacted countries, and the scope, to plan ahead for your employment needs.

Read the full transcript of this episode here: https://www.seyfarth.com/dir_docs/podcast_transcripts/PolicyMatters_ImmigrationLens_Episode7.pdf

On this episode of the Immigration Lens, Seyfarth attorneys Dani Mayer, Mahsa Aliaskari, and Alison Silveira will discuss the challenges and opportunities for international student athletes in college sports amidst evolving immigration laws and recent changes in compensation regulations in Name Image Likeness (NIL) deals. Tune in to catch up on the status of the shifting landscape of immigration for international student athletes.

Read the full transcript of this episode here: https://www.seyfarth.com/dir_docs/podcast_transcripts/PolicyMatters_ImmigrationLens_Episode6.pdf

On this episode of The Immigration Lens, Seyfarth attorneys Mahsa Aliaskari and Jake Campbell will discuss the changes to visa stamping, travel, and re-entry, and how to prepare for this shift.

Read the full transcript of the episode here: https://www.seyfarth.com/dir_docs/podcast_transcripts/PolicyMatters_ImmigrationLens_Episode5.pdf

Join Seyfarth Immigration attorneys Leon Rodriguez and Dani Mayer as they unpack the complexities of F-1 visas. Learn more about F-1s, SEVIS records, the lifecycle of students, and the impact of SEVIS termination or visa revocations on students and employers. Tune into the discussion on how employers can prepare for impact on their employees and understand the background of the F-1 visa classification. Since recording this episode, many international students have had their F-1 status restored; updated guidelines for status revocation is being issued.

Read the full transcript of this episode here: https://www.seyfarth.com/dir_docs/podcast_transcripts/PolicyMatters_ImmigrationLens_Episode4.pdf

On this episode of the Immigration Lens, Seyfarth attorneys Leon Rodriguez and Dani Mayer will discuss the background of sensitive locations, who is impacted by the recent policy changes, and how employers should prepare for this shift. Tune in to catch up on the status of the policy shift around sensitive locations.

Read the full transcript of this episode here: https://www.seyfarth.com/dir_docs/podcast_transcripts/PolicyMatters_ImmigrationLens_Episode3.pdf

On this episode of the Immigration Lens Podcast, Seyfarth attorneys Leon Rodriguez and Dani Mayer will discuss the background of birthright citizenship, who is impacted by the recent Executive Order, the constitutional challenges playing out in court, and how employers should prepare. Tune in to catch up on the status of the Birthright Citizenship Executive Order.

Read the full transcript of today's episode here: https://www.seyfarth.com/dir_docs/podcast_transcripts/PolicyMatters_Immigration%20Lens_BirthrightCitizenship.pdf

On this episode of the Policy Matters Podcast, Seyfarth attorneys Daniela Mayer and Leon Rodriguez are joined by special guest Stephanie Oestreich, Managing Director, Myeloma Investment Fund, to discuss international political economy and business immigration implications– how national policy impacts economic growth, and how business immigration plays a role in corporate strategy.

In this episode, host Leon Rodriguez is joined by Lauren Parris Watts to discuss the potential impacts of President-elect Trump’s administration on corporate DEI initiatives. Leon and Lauren explore how past policies may resurface, the challenges businesses could face in compliance and reporting, and the strategies employers can adopt to advocate for robust DEI programs amidst shifting political landscapes. Tune in for insights on maintaining a commitment to diversity while navigating a changing federal environment.

In this episode of the Policy Matters podcast, Seyfarth attorneys A. Scott Hecker and Bradley D. Doucette delve into expected wage and hour priorities in the next presidential administration, depending on which candidate takes office. Scott and Brad provide insights into what these priorities could mean for employers, particularly regarding the Department of Labor’s enforcement activities. Their discussion covers the potential implications of a second Trump Administration on wage and hour rules presently being pursued by President Biden. Additionally, Scott and Brad address significant legal ramifications from the recent Loper Bright v. Raimondo decision and its potential effects on wage and hour – and other – regulations. Tune in to hear their analyses and perspectives.

Last year on the Policy Matters podcast, the team explored the fundamentals of non-compete agreements and examined what the adoption of the FTC’s proposed non-compete rule could mean for employers. Today, host Leon Rodriguez is joined by Daniel Hart and Dawn Mertineit to discuss the groundbreaking rule set to shake up non-compete agreements in the workplace, slated for enforcement starting September 4, 2024. Join the speakers as they unpack the rule's broad implications, mounting legal challenges it faces, and constitutional uncertainties looming over its implementation.