In response to the alarming rise in workplace violence, particularly in the retail industry, states have begun implementing laws requiring employers to actively address this potential threat via policies and training. 

On this episode of We get work®, we unpack the different state requirements for workplace violence prevention plans, and what employers can do to help keep their employees safe.

Lured by the promise of better productivity and compliance with company policies, employee monitoring tools are gaining a lot of traction among employers.  

On this episode of We get Privacy for work, we discuss the important privacy and legal implications that organizations must consider before implementing employee monitoring tools. 

As remote work remains the new norm, employers face obstacles in creating compliant multinational workplace policies addressing basic workplace law issues like discrimination, leaves and accommodations, and harassment.  

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Global Remote Work Compliance 02:34 Understanding Employment Law Implications 05:39 The Role of Family Medical Leave Act 08:07 Digital Nomad Visas and Their Impact 10:55 Employment Risks and Territoriality Principles 13:40 Contractor Misclassification Risks 16:46 Mitigation Strategies for Employers

The recently decided landmark class action antitrust lawsuit, House v. NCAA, is expected to restructure the landscape of collegiate athletics.  

On this episode of We get work®, we explore the case, the settlement and the potential long-term impact on collegiate athletic departments.  

Today's hosts are Bernie Dennis, principal in the Washington D.C. region office of Jackson Lewis, Dani Bland and Jason Kaner, associates, respectively, in the firm’s Raleigh and Philadelphia offices.    

Bernie, Dani and Jason, the question on everyone’s mind today is: What changes will collegiate athletics departments be required to make pursuant to the House settlement, and how will that impact my business?     

From timekeeping technologies to dash cams, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) is now being used to challenge a number and variety of time-saving programs and tools.  

On this episode of We get privacy for work, we discuss the factors leading to the rise in BIPA cases.  

Today's hosts are co-leaders of the Privacy, AI and Cybersecurity Group.  

Damon Silver and Joe Lazzarotti, principals, respectively, in the New York City and Tampa offices of Jackson Lewis. They are joined by Jody Mason and Jason Selvey, principals in the Chicago office.   

Damon, Joe, Jody, and Jason, the question on everyone’s mind today is: What BIPA compliance risks should you consider before adopting new technologies, and how will that impact my organization?     

For U.S. companies that allow employees to temporarily work abroad, it is critical from a compliance perspective that employment policies take into account these flexible work arrangements.  

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains new, temporary laws, including available tax deductions for earnings on tips for tipped employees and overtime wage earnings of all employees. 

From work authorization revocation to TPS expiration, the Trump administration is rapidly altering the landscape of immigration laws, and employers are struggling to keep up and remain compliant.  

Class action lawsuits in response to data breaches have skyrocketed as plaintiffs look to take advantage of courts’ perceived leniency regarding standing. 

Employers are increasingly faced with requests from employees to work abroad for a short period for personal reasons. These arrangements present complex legal issues.