Practical Tips in Avoiding Whistleblower Retaliation Claims
In this podcast, Russ Adler, an of counsel in Pepper’s New York office, provides practical tips for human-resource professionals on how to avoid Whistleblower Retaliation Claims under the recent provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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What Your Company Needs to Know About Social Media Policies
In this podcast, Lisa Friesz, an attorney in our Philadelphia office who counsels employers on matters related to compliance with federal and state labor and employment laws, discusses what companies need to know about social media policies to reduce the risk of liability.
Lisa also discusses the complaint the National Labor Relations Board lodged against American Medical Response of Connecticut, Inc. for allegedly violating the National Labor Relations Act by interfering with an employee’s right to engage in protected concerted activity.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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Ban on Hiring Smokers
In this podcast, Susan Lessack, a partner in Pepper’s Berwyn office who counsels employers on matters related to compliance with federal and state labor and employment laws, discusses the trend of an increasing number of employers who are deciding not to hire smokers, and more who are trying to control or eliminate employees’ use of tobacco altogether.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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What CFOs Need to Know About the Changing Employment Picture and its Effect on Corporate Decision Making
Recently, Pepper Hamilton hosted a Breakfast Breakout Session in conjunction with the CFO Alliance. The roundtable topic was “What CFOs Need to Know About the Changing Employment Picture and its Effect on Corporate Decision Making.”
In this session, Amy McAndrew, discussed the latest developments in labor and employment law, including legislation in the pipeline; the focus of administrative agencies under the Obama administration; the newly enacted Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and recent amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Richard Reibstein then lead a discussion about the changing landscape of independent contractor misclassification law and aggressive government enforcement initiatives at both the national and state levels.
This podcast features both Amy’s and Richard’s presentation.
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Requiring Employees to Arbitrate Employment Disputes
In this podcast, Pepper attorney Kali Wellington, an attorney in the Berwyn Office of Pepper Hamilton and a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment Group, discusses mandatory arbitration provisions as an alternative dispute resolution and what listeners can do if they are thinking about including a mandatory arbitration provision in an employment contract or employee handbook.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment or independent contractor compliance, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper's alerts.
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Independent Contractor Compliance
In this podcast, Pepper attorney Richard Reibstein, a partner in the New York office and a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment Group and co-chair of the firm's Independent Contractor Compliance Practice, discusses the new bill in Congress dealing with misclassification of independent contractors and how companies can use freelancers, consultants, per diems, long-term temps, and other contingent workers within the parameters of the law and enhance compliance to avoid liability for an array of misclassification liabilities.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment or independent contractor compliance, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper's alerts.
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Top Ten Things to Do in 2010
As we embark upon a new year, Susan Lessack, a partner in the Berwyn and Philadelphia offices of Pepper Hamilton, shares a checklist of key “to dos” in order to minimize the risk of employment-related litigation.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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Holiday Parties: Eat, drink and be wary!
It’s that time of year again. Even with many employers cutting back during these difficult economic times, most still want to find special ways to thank their employees and celebrate the hard work they have put in over the last year.
In this podcast, Amy McAndrew, of counsel in the Berwyn office of Pepper Hamilton and a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment practice, discusses issues employers should be aware of during the holiday season, including holiday parties, employee gift giving and holiday bonuses.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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Are You Sad Summer is Over?
As the winter months set in, some people may notice that they feel more tired, experience weight gain, or struggle to get out of bed in the morning. While the majority of people who experience these symptoms have nothing more than the “winter blues,” others suffer from a potentially debilitating condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or “SAD”.
In this podcast, Susan Lessack, a partner in the Berwyn and Philadelphia offices of Pepper Hamilton who concentrates her practice in employment counseling and employment litigation, describes the symptoms of SAD and what an employer should do if one of its employees is suffering from the disorder.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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Reductions in Force: What About those Left Behind?
In this tough economy, many organizations have come to the conclusion that layoffs are necessary if the business is to remain afloat. Most companies try to come up with a plan for discharging those employees in a manner that maximizes their human dignity and minimizes disruption to your business operations.
In this podcast, Mike Canavan, an attorney in Pepper’s Princeton office concentrating his practice in labor and employment law, discusses how to get the most out of your remaining employees who are about to watch their friends and colleagues lose their jobs.
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