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This podcast episode hosted by Fasken South Africa Labour, Employment & Human Rights Partner Venolan Naidoo explores the impact of globalisation on employment and how legal principles, especially extra-territoriality, aims to shape the governance of cross-border work arrangements.  The episode covers: Transformation of global work: Employment has shifted towards flexibility with remote cross-border roles becoming common, including digital nomads and diverse remote employment setups involving South Africa and foreign entities.Trends and challenges: Some employees prioritise flexibility and international experience, while employers increasingly hire globally to fill critical roles, facing legal complexities in tax, immigration, and compliance.Legal principles of extra-territoriality: Venolan unpacks this concept which involves applying national labour laws beyond borders and focuses in on multiple jurisdictions.Insights from case law: Venolan covers what the South African courts have to say, and their consideration of whether foreign operations are extensions of South African entities, and which jurisdiction’s laws ought to apply (in light of key legal considerations).  

Welcome to this special episode of the Fasken Perspectives podcast, hosted by Labour, Employment & Human Rights partners Daphney Willem and Owethu Mbambo from our Johannesburg office. October marks Mental Health Awareness Month, hosts, Daphney and Owethu, explore the critical intersection of mental health and employment law in South Africa. With 15% of working adults globally affected by mental disorders, the impact on productivity and legal compliance is significant. The hosts unpack the legal obligations employers face under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment Equity Act, and the newly updated Code of Good Practice on Dismissals in South Africa. They also share practical strategies for prevention, support, and accommodation in the workplace. Whether you're an HR professional, business leader, or legal advisor, this episode offers essential insights into managing mental health responsibly and legally. Tune in to learn how to create safer, more supportive work environments while staying compliant with South African labour laws.

Copyright and AI is a three-part podcast series from Fasken’s Perspectives podcast, exploring how Canadian law is grappling with the rise of generative artificial intelligence. Jay Kerr-Wilson, who leads Fasken’s copyright practice, and McGill University student Amy Qi dive into complex questions around authorship, ownership, consent, and the legal lifespan of AI systems. Listen to this exclusive series as they unpack the legal and philosophical challenges shaping the future of copyright in Canada—and what it means for innovators, rights holders, and AI developers alike. If an AI creates something, who owns it? Can an AI system be considered an author under Canadian law? In this final episode in the series, Kerr-Wilson and Qi unpack the legal complexities of authorship and ownership in Canada, and what it means for AI users, businesses, developers, and rights holders.

Copyright and AI is a three-part podcast series from Fasken’s Perspectives podcast, exploring how Canadian law is grappling with the rise of generative artificial intelligence. Jay Kerr-Wilson, who leads Fasken’s copyright practice, and McGill University student Amy Qi dive into complex questions around authorship, ownership, consent, and the legal lifespan of AI systems. Listen to this exclusive series as they unpack the legal and philosophical challenges shaping the future of copyright in Canada—and what it means for innovators, rights holders, and AI developers alike. AI-generated deepfakes are raising new legal and ethical questions around consent and defamation. In this second of three episodes, Kerr-Wilson and Qi dive into the copyright implications of synthetic images and video, and how Canadian courts and policymakers are responding to this fast-moving challenge.

Welcome to the first episode of "The New World of Work," hosted by Venolan Naidoo. In this episode, Venolan introduces key topics that are changing how organisations and employees work today. He will explore the changing workplace landscape both in South Africa and globally (especially how this may eventually impact South Africa). Venolan will also delve into topics on the challenges of navigating labour laws. Particularly in a rapidly changing environment. He will explore the role of artificial intelligence on the workplace (its benefits and legal risks) and some of the new forms of work emerging. This episode is perfect for business leaders, legal professionals, or anyone interested in the future of work. Tune in to gain insights and strategies for adapting to these changes.

Copyright and AI is a three-part podcast series from Fasken’s Perspectives podcast, exploring how Canadian law is grappling with the rise of generative artificial intelligence. Jay Kerr-Wilson, who leads Fasken’s copyright practice, and McGill University student Amy Qi dive into complex questions around authorship, ownership, consent, and the legal lifespan of AI systems. Listen to this exclusive series as they unpack the legal and philosophical challenges shaping the future of copyright in Canada—and what it means for innovators, rights holders, and AI developers alike. Can AI legally learn from copyrighted works? What rights do creators retain when their work trains large language models?  In this first episode, Kerr-Wilson and Qi explore how Canadian copyright laws applies to the data used to train large language models, and what it means for creators, platforms, and policymakers.

In this episode of From the Lobby, host Dan Brock is joined by Fasken Government Relations and Political Law group Alex Steinhouse, Andrew House, and Guy Giorno, along with special guest David Lametti, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. Against the backdrop of a growing tariff war between the US and a number of other countries, the discussion delves into the unfolding political landscape leading up to the Canadian federal election. With the Conservative Party of Canada previously leading the polls, recent data now shows a solidifying national lead for the Liberal Party of Canada. The panel examines the key factors and events that have influenced this shift in public opinion. Visit Fasken’s Canada-Trump Administration 2.0 page for more insights.

This week on From the Lobby, Prime Minister Mark Carney pauses his election campaign to address the escalating crisis caused by global tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Join us as we discuss this unique situation where a federal party leader, never before elected to office, steps into his prime ministerial role amidst an election. With no sitting parliament and no parliamentary opposition, how does the Canadian government navigate these extraordinary circumstances? Join host Dan Brock, along with our expert panel, Guy Giorno, Claudia Feldkamp, and Alex Steinhouse, as they discuss the implications and mechanics of governance in these unprecedented times. Visit Fasken’s Canada-Trump Administration 2.0 page for more insights on this topic.

In the latest episode of Fasken’s From The Lobby series, we dive into the Liberal leadership race, featuring front runners Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland. We explore the implications for Parliament and the next Prime Minister. Join hosts Guy Giorno, Alex Steinhouse, and Andrew House for an insightful discussion. (Recorded March 7) Visit Fasken's Canada-Trump Administration 2.0 page for in-depth insight and analysis.

In this episode, Daniel Brock delves into the legal and political uncertainty related to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to prorogue the federal parliament at a critical time for Canada. The move has sparked some criticism, particularly given the potential crisis posed by the Trump administration 2.0. The episode also explores the legal and constitutional challenges to prorogation, highlighting a federal court case initiated by two Canadians from Nova Scotia aiming to overturn the decision. Daniel is joined by Claudia Feldkamp and Alex Steinhouse, senior counsel at Fasken Government Relations and Political Law team, who provide insights into the intricacies of prorogation and discuss their recent bulletins on the topic. Visit Fasken's Canada-Trump Administration 2.0 page for in-depth insight and analysis.

In this episode, Daniel Brock discusses Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement to resign and the subsequent race to replace him as the Liberal leader. The episode delves into the political uncertainty created by Trudeau’s decision to prorogue the federal parliament at a critical time for Canada. The move has sparked criticism, particularly given the potential crisis posed by the Trump administration 2.0. The episode also explores the legal and constitutional challenges to prorogation, highlighting a federal court case initiated by two Canadians from Nova Scotia aiming to overturn the decision. Daniel is joined by Claudia Feldkamp and Alex Steinhouse, senior counsel at Fasken Government Relations and Political Law team, who provide insights into the intricacies of prorogation and discuss their recent bulletins on the topic.

Our immigration lawyers, Stephanie Heinsohn-Spiropoulos and Daniel Lee, discuss the recent immigration measures announced by the federal government and how they will impact Canadian businesses.

Daphney Willem and Lesley Morphet discuss the Competition Commission’s requirements for employee share ownership plans (ESOPs) in merger cases, and how they align with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) codes.

Our business and human rights colleagues, Claudia Feldkamp and Brian Burkett, explore the critical intersection of business and human rights in a compelling podcast episode, focusing on forced labour and child labour within economic globalisation. In a timely and insightful discussion relating to corporate human rights behaviour in today’s world, they explore recent developments, international trends and the Canadian experience of the corporate response to the changing legislative and regulatory environment.

Fasken’s South Africa Product Liability team provides valuable insights on consumer rights and the necessary steps for filing complaints in terms of the Consumer Protection Act. This information is especially relevant to businesses dealing with consumer complaints. The team discusses the various dispute resolution bodies outlined in the Consumer Protection Act and the circumstances in which the respective bodies can be approached businesses should understand the complexities of product liability issues and recalls in order to navigate consumer complaints and recalls effectively.