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Tune in to our fourth episode of our 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 Greece, what you should be doing now and how approaches to implementation are shaping up across Europe. Host: Aoife Brady (email) (Travers Smith LLP / England & Wales) Guest Speaker: Kelly Papadaki (email) (Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm / Greece) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Angola has replaced its 2013 gender equality framework with a new National Policy for Gender Equality and Equity, approved by Presidential Decree No. 157/26 and in force since 1 September 2026. Listen in as we explain what the policy says, who it binds, and what employers in Angola should be doing now. Host: Nuno Gouveia (email) (Miranda Alliance) Guest Speaker: Nádia Ferreira (email) (Miranda Alliance) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

On this episode we unpack the EEOC's newly adopted Strategic Plan for FY 2026–2030 and the National Enforcement Plan for FY 2025–2029. Listen in as we explain the shift away from monetary benchmarks toward "targeted equitable relief," the new 10-person definition of systemic investigations, and the 90% litigation success goal - plus 15-day position statement deadlines, the retreat from disparate-impact litigation, and the new priorities, from DEI-related practices and religious liberty to protecting American workers. The episode closes with concrete steps for employers: privileged legal audits of DEI, recruiting, and hiring practices, and federal-contractor certifications under Executive Orders 14173 and 14398. Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP) Guest Speaker: Nita Beecher (email) (Fortney Scott, LLC / District of Columbia) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Listen in as we break down hot topics in U.S. immigration law — the H-1B fee fight and Project Firewall, the end of duration-of-status, CPT and OPT changes, consular updates, and a new enforcement climate employers can't ignore. Recorded on August 27, 2026. Host: Susan Deniker (email) (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia) Guest Speakers: Melanie Keeney (email) (Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan Jackstadt P.C. / Missouri - Eastern) & Chris Thomas (email) (Holland & Hart LLP / Colorado) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Three recent Singapore Employment Claims Tribunal decisions offer important lessons for employers across Asia on probationary dismissals, termination without stated reasons, and the treatment of employees returning from serious illness. In this ELA podcast, employment law practitioners discuss the Tribunal’s findings in JIW v JIX, JJF v JJG, and JJH v JJI, including the importance of clearly communicated performance standards, contemporaneous documentation, and individualized workplace accommodations. The discussion also considers how these developments compare with the legal framework and practical considerations for employers in Thailand. Host: Kulnisha Srimontien (email) (Price Sanond Limited / Thailand) Guest Speaker: Qi-Yang Chang (email) (WongPartnership / Singapore) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

In this episode, we explore the changing immigration compliance landscape in the US, Qatar and the UK. Chris Thomas of Holland & Hart and Emma Higham of Clyde & Co join us to discuss employer obligations, enforcement trends, recent regulatory changes and the key risks businesses need to consider when moving talent and business visitors across borders. Host: Elaine McIlroy (email) (Brodies LLP / Scotland) Guest Speakers: Chris Thomas (email) (Holland & Hart LLP / Colorado) & Emma Higham (email) (Clyde & Co / Qatar) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Tune in to our third episode of our 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 Lithuania, what you should be doing now and how approaches to implementation are shaping up across Europe. Host: Aoife Brady (email) (Travers Smith LLP / England & Wales) Guest Speaker: Kamilė Skrupskytė (email) (Ellex Valiunas LLP / Lithuania) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

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.

Tune in to our second episode of our 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 Malta, what you should be doing now and how approaches to implementation are shaping up across Europe. Host: Aoife Brady (email) (Travers Smith LLP / England & Wales) Guest Speaker: Pamela Dingli (email) (GVZH Advocates / Malta) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In today's episode, we will focus on two legislative instruments that deserve close attention: the proposed revision of the Basic Law on Social Protection and the Code of Procedure for Payment and Enforcement of Social Security Debts, the so-called CPEDSS. The purpose of this discussion is to understand what is already changing, what may change next, and where companies should begin paying closer attention from now on. Host: Nuno Gouveia (email) (Miranda Alliance) Guest Speaker: Nádia Ferreira (email) (Miranda Alliance) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

What can employers learn from the employment lawsuit filed against MrBeast and the infamous “How to Succeed” guide? In this episode, we explore why neutrality in HR practices, employee handbooks, and workplace policies is critical to managing legal risk and fostering a fair workplace culture. Drawing lessons from some of the best and worst employee handbooks in corporate America, we discuss how policy language can shape employee expectations, influence workplace behavior, and create unintended liability. Tune in for practical guidance on drafting clear, consistent, and legally sound workplace policies.  Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP) Guest Speakers: Jackie Staple (email) & Ariel Perez (email) (Jackson Walker) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.