Employment Matters

An Employment Law podcast series for human resource executives and in-house counsel which features conversations with labor and employment lawyers with global expertise on key employment law topics and trends, immigration news and other important HR legal solutions for global and multinational companies.

Employment Matters is a business podcast hosted by Employment Law Alliance, with 644 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #743

  743: Mexico's Workweek Reform: What Employers Need to Know

  Jul 29, 202614 min

  Mexico's proposed workweek reduction marks one of the most significant labor law developments in recent years. In this episode, we examine the key changes under the reform, discuss whether additional legislative developments are expected, and explore the practical challenges HR and labor relations teams may face as they prepare for implementation. Host: Alexandra Aguilar Garcia ( email ) ( BLP / Costa Rica) Guest Speaker: Samuel Flores ( email ) ( Santamarina + Steta, S.C. / Mexico) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

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  Episode #741

  741: A New Era for Layoff Notices: Understanding the Nebraska WARN Act

  Jul 8, 202611 min

  Nebraska has adopted its own WARN Act, creating significant new obligations for employers facing business closures and mass layoffs. In this episode, we break down the law's expanded 90-day notice requirement, new notice content and language obligations, covered employers, enforcement, key exceptions, and practical compliance steps before the Act takes effect on July 18, 2026. Host: Tara Stingley ( email ) ( Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP ) Guest Speaker: Maddie Hasley ( email ) ( Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP ) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

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  Episode #740

  740: The EEOC's New National Enforcement Plan (2026–2029): What US Employers Need to Know

  Jul 2, 202633 min

  The EEOC has replaced its Strategic Enforcement Plan with a new National Enforcement Plan for 2026–2029, signaling important shifts in federal workplace enforcement priorities. In this episode, we discuss what employers need to know about the EEOC's renewed focus on intentional discrimination, DEI initiatives, religious accommodations, "anti-American" discrimination, workplace investigations, and the compliance fundamentals that remain essential. Learn the practical steps organizations should take now to prepare for the evolving enforcement landscape. Host: Tara Stingley ( email ) ( Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP ) Guest Speakers: Mike Gardner ( email ) & Victor Cardwell ( email ) ( Woods Rogers ) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

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  Episode #739

  739: EU Pay Transparency Directive Series: Italy

  Jun 22, 202633 min

  Today, we are kicking off a brand new ELA Podcast Series on the Pay Transparency Directive, where we speak with leading employment lawyers across Europe about when and how the EU Pay Transparency Directive is being implemented in their country and what it really means for employers on the ground. We hope today’s discussion will help you understand the status of Pay Transparency legislation in Italy , what you should be doing now and how approaches to implementation are shaping up across Europe. Host: Marianne Parkinson ( email ) ( Travers Smith LLP / England & Wales) Guest Speaker: Francesca Pittau ( email ) ( ADVANT Nctm Studio Legale / Italy) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

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  Episode #738

  738: OSHA at 55: From Workplace Basics to Modern Safety Challenges

  Jun 15, 202626 min

  More than 55 years after the Occupational Safety and Health Act transformed workplace safety in the United States, OSHA remains a central force in protecting workers and shaping employer responsibilities. In this episode, we explore OSHA’s evolution from its early focus on industrial hazards to its current priorities in a rapidly changing workplace. We discuss the agency’s successes, the role of the General Duty Clause, the realities behind recent debates about OSHA’s future, and what employers should expect from OSHA enforcement and policy initiatives today. We also examine the role of OSHA counsel in helping organizations navigate compliance, investigations, and emerging workplace safety risks. Host: Holly Goodman ( email ) ( Gunster ) Guest Speaker: Taylor Johnson ( email ) ( Pierce Atwood LLP ) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

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