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Welcome to the Ogletree Deakins podcast page. Here, you can expect to hear timely and conversational discussions on labor and employment law topics covering the latest developments and trending issues impacting employers. We encourage you to subscribe and also rate and review if you find the podcast useful. Contact us with topics you’d like to hear, questions, and feedback at client.services@ogletree.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter (@OgletreeDeakins).

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Welcome to the Ogletree Deakins podcast page. Here, you can expect to hear timely and conversational discussions on labor and employment law topics covering the latest developments and trending issues impacting employers. We encourage you to subscribe and also rate and review if you find the podcast useful. Contact us with topics you’d like to hear, questions, and feedback at client.services@ogletree.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter (@OgletreeDeakins).

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English

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Episodes

Cross Border Catch-Up: Digital Nomad Visa Trend in East Asia

3/18/2024
In this episode of our new Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Patty Shapiro (San Diego) and Eric Lee (New York) discuss the recent trend in East Asia to use digital nomad visas, which allow individuals to work remotely in a country for foreign employers. These nomad visa programs were specifically designed to permit eligible foreign nationals to live in a country while working remotely for a foreign employer—while also avoiding the typical hurdles and headaches involved with work authorization and taxes. Eric and Patty cover the various digital nomad visa programs in East Asia, the eligibility requirements of these programs (such as income thresholds, health insurance coverage, and criminal history certificates), the duration of visa application processes, and the approaches various Asian countries have towards the use of these visas.

Duration:00:15:54

Cross-Border Catch-Up: Legislative Updates From Singapore

3/15/2024
In this installment of Ogletree Deakins’ Cross-Border Catch-Up series, Patty Shapiro (San Diego) and Eric Lee (New York) discuss recent legislative updates from Singapore, which may have implications on employer handbooks or policies. Patty and Eric cover three major updates: government paid paternity leave benefits, unpaid and infant care leave for working parents, and the new workplace fairness legislation in Singapore. The speakers also comment on the protected characteristics under Singapore’s new discrimination law, which include age, nationality, sex, marital status. pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, and disability and mental health conditions—making Singapore one of the first countries to provide protection on the status of mental health.

Duration:00:12:18

Safety Perspectives From Region 6: OSHA Inspections at Your Workplace, Part 1

3/5/2024
In this episode of the Safety Perspectives From Region 6 podcast, shareholders John Surma (Houston) and Frank Davis (Dallas) discuss workplace investigations and the importance of having a plan for when an OSHA compliance officer arrives at your door to conduct an inspection. Frank and John address the significance of building the right internal team for these workplace investigations, tips for listening and responding to the compliance officer’s questions appropriately, and how cooperating and extending professional courtesy can make for a smoother inspection process.

Duration:00:17:23

Multistate Monday: Workplace Romance, Love Contracts, and Sexual Harassment Prevention

3/4/2024
In this episode of our Multistate Monday podcast series, Lucas Asper (co-chair of the firm’s Multistate Advice and Counseling Practice Group), Stacy Bunck, and John Stretton review issues related to dating in the workplace and best practices for implementing harassment and non-fraternization policies. Lucas (shareholder, Greenville), Stacy (shareholder, Kansas City), and John (shareholder, Stamford) discuss real-life examples from their litigation experiences and how these situations have informed their recommendations regarding go-to policy provisions (including offering employees multiple harassment reporting channels) and best practices on training programs . The speakers also discuss “love contracts,” which require employees to disclose relationships with co-workers and to acknowledge employer policies.

Duration:00:20:58

Avoiding Discrimination Under Export Control Laws: The DOJ’s Latest Guidance

3/4/2024
In this podcast, Jamey Petri and Jeffrey Thomas discuss recently-issued guidance provided in a fact sheet from the Department of Justice (DOJ) on avoiding discriminatory employment practices when complying with U.S. export control laws. Jeff and Jamey unpack the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), focusing on their anti-discrimination provisions as they relate to issues affecting employers, including hiring and retention practices, Form I-9 documentation and processes, and employee training.

Duration:00:14:31

Cross-Border Catch-Up: Addressing Requests to Work Remotely Abroad

3/4/2024
In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Patty Shapiro and Lina Fernandez discuss key considerations for both U.S. and global employers that receive requests from employees to work remotely abroad. From potential conflicts in immigration requirements to digital nomad visas that may be available in non-U.S. countries, Patty and Lina, both of whom are attorneys in the firm’s Cross-Border Practice Group, review the risks to which employers are exposed in the context of remote work abroad. The speakers also address tax compliance requirements, the varying benefits and protections to which employees may be entitled abroad (such as variations in at-will employment, workers’ compensation, Social Security benefits, and medical insurance benefits), and compliance with local employment laws.

Duration:00:21:10

Cross-Border Catch-Up: Where Digital Nomad Visas Miss the Mark

3/4/2024
In this installment of Ogletree Deakins’ Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Patty Shapiro and Lina Fernandez discuss the shortfalls of increasingly popular “digital nomad visas,” which allow foreigners to work in-country for a foreign employer. Patty and Lina discuss alternative solutions companies may entertain to enable their employees to work globally and their associated risks.

Duration:00:14:41

TITLE Immigration in the Life Sciences: Visa Categories in Groundbreaking Industries

3/1/2024
In this podcast, Amanda Goodman and Geeta Shah discuss the overlapping complexities and nuances of the U.S. immigration system and the dynamic world of the life sciences industry. The speakers cover visa categories and classifications uniquely suited to professionals in the life sciences industry and available H-1B cap exemption options for employers, as well as other considerations and challenges for employers operating in these crossover industries.

Duration:00:11:14

Safety Consultants and Workplace Safety Attorneys: Allies for Employers

3/1/2024
In this podcast, shareholders Karen Tynan (Sacramento) and Kevin Bland (Orange County) discuss how workplace safety and health professionals and attorneys can work together to best serve their employer-clients. Kevin and Karen, who is the West Coast chair of Ogletree’s Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group, offer best practices for employers in situations that have evolved from being preventative to potential litigation. The speakers provide real-world examples of attorneys and safety consultants working together, as well as identify key problem areas. They also review the circumstances under which the attorney work-product doctrine and privileged communications come into play.

Duration:00:22:07

Multistate Monday: The Top 6 Groundhog Day Compliance Issues From Onboarding to Terminations and Everything in Between

2/19/2024
In this episode of our Multistate Monday podcast series, Lucas Asper (co-chair of the firm’s Multistate Advice and Counseling Practice Group), Susan Gorey, and Alejandro Perez review the top compliance challenges that come up frequently for multistate employers. The discussion focuses on six areas that can be problematic during the lifecycle of employment: onboarding, leaves of absence, remote work, wage and hour, protective covenants, and separation. Our speakers discuss notices employers are required to provide to employees, pay transparency developments, classification challenges, minimum wage rates across states and localities, best practices on leave administration, and the latest on noncompete agreements.

Duration:00:23:14

Safety Perspectives From Region 6: OSHA’s Proposed Transformation of the Fire Brigade Rule

2/13/2024
In this episode of the Safety Perspectives From Region 6 podcast series, Frank Davis (shareholder, Dallas) and John Surma (shareholder, Houston) discuss OSHA’s comprehensive proposed rule on fire brigades that would update a 40-year-old standard to cover everything from training and personal protective equipment (PPE) to physical fitness and medical requirements to vehicle operation and vehicle standards. Frank and John cover details of the 250-page rule—which stands to significantly transform the fire brigade standard into an emergency response standard focusing not only on firefighting but also on emergency medical services (EMS), tactical rescue, and equivalent services provided by employers in workplaces. Finally, they discuss how this rule would change the face of emergency response across the country.

Duration:00:24:55

FMLA Case Studies: Lessons From Recent Leave Litigation

2/13/2024
In this podcast, Charles Thompson (co-chair of the firm’s Leaves of Absence/Reasonable Accommodation Practice Group), sits down with Stacy Bunck (shareholder, Kansas City), and John Stretton (office managing shareholder, Stamford) to discuss three new federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) decisions. The speakers cover the FMLA’s notice requirements and deadlines, the definition of a serious health condition, and the nuances involved with returning an employee to an equivalent position following a leave of absence.

Duration:00:20:46

Cross-Border Catch-Up: Considerations for Employers With Teleworkers Outside of the United States

2/2/2024
In the first episode of our new Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Patty Shapiro (San Diego) and Lina Fernandez (Boston), both of whom are members of Ogletree Deakins’ Cross-Border Practice Group, discuss a broad range of issues to consider when employers expand their businesses with remote workforces in new countries. Patty and Lina highlight the importance of balancing the desire to enter new markets with the hurdles that strict employment laws may present. Our speakers cover protections for pregnant workers and mothers returning to work after the birth of a child; challenges related to remote employment relationships; and the timing and notification requirements for conducting lawful layoffs.

Duration:00:18:24

COVID in California in 2024? The Isolation Guidance and Cal/OSHA’s Regulations

2/1/2024
In this podcast, Kevin Bland and Karen Tynan discuss the latest news and guidance from California on COVID-19 protocols. Kevin, who is a shareholder in Ogletree’s Orange County office, and Karen, the West Coast chair of the firm’s Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group, cover the state’s break from federal CDC guidelines; Cal/OSHA’s non-emergency COVID-19 standards; and the new CDPH order changing protocols on outbreaks, the definition of “close contacts,” the duration of the infectious period, contact tracing, and more. Karen and Kevin also cover the shift in the definition of an outbreak from three cases in fourteen days to three cases during a seven-day period.

Duration:00:21:59

Safety Perspectives From Region 6: A Q&A on OSHA 300 Logs

1/30/2024
In this episode of the Safety Perspectives From Region 6 podcast series, Frank Davis (shareholder, Dallas) and John Surma (shareholder, Houston) answer common questions about what must be recorded in OSHA 300 logs. Frank and John review the recording criteria set forth in 29 CFR 1904.7 and related agency guidance. They also cover how to determine what constitutes a significant injury or illness and days away from work, as well as rules that apply in the event of restricted work or a job transfer after an employee returns to work. They conclude with an explanation of whether a workplace qualifies as an “establishment” requiring its own injury logs under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Duration:00:31:37

Multistate Monday: A 2024 Forecast Covering the Biggest Issues of the New Year

1/30/2024
In this installment of Multistate Monday, the co-chairs of the Multistate Advice and Counseling Practice Group, Dee Anna Hays (shareholder, Tampa), Lucas Asper (shareholder, Greenville), and Susan Gorey (of counsel, Indianapolis) provide an overview of the most pressing issues that multistate employers will be tracking in 2024. Our speakers tackle hot topics for the year, including OSHA’s amended recordkeeping and reporting requirements, OSHA’s national emphasis program on heat illness prevention, the NLRB’s final rule on joint employment, the DOL’s rule on independent contractors, the Supreme Court’s upcoming Chevron deference opinion, and federal and state developments in the area of noncompetition laws. Finally, Dee Anna, Lucas and Susan discuss the trend to legalize recreational marijuana use and various kinds of state paid leave requirements.

Duration:00:25:21

Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, Episode 22: The OSHA Buzz for 2024

1/30/2024
In this episode of Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, Phillip Russell (shareholder, Tampa) is joined by Jim Plunkett (shareholder, Washington, D.C.), who is chair of Ogletree Deakins’ Governmental Affairs Practice Group and author of our weekly Beltway Buzz, to discuss the political, regulatory, and legal landscape in Washington, D.C., in 2024 and, in particular, what employers can expect from OSHA. Phillip and Jim cover the forthcoming Supreme Court decision addressing court deference to executive agencies; leadership changes at the DOL and OSHA; the federal budget and OSHA’s 2024 budget; the impending walkaround, heat, and workplace violence rules; and the impact the 2024 elections may have on all things related to OSHA.

Duration:00:27:14

Reasonable Accommodation and the ADA: New Cases Highlight Compliance Tips for Employers

1/26/2024
In this podcast, Charles Thompson (co-chair of the firm’s Leaves of Absence/Reasonable Accommodation Practice Group) sits down with Stacy Bunck (shareholder, Kansas City) and John Stretton (office managing shareholder, Stamford) to discuss three new reasonable accommodation decisions brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They cover aspects of the litigation regarding remote work and whether applicants are qualified for a position. Charles, Stacy, and John also cover the courts’ emphasis on the duties and essential functions of the job in considering whether a requested accommodation is reasonable.

Duration:00:27:33

Safety Perspectives From Region 6: OSHA’s Expanded Electronic Injury and Illness Reporting Requirements

1/16/2024
In this episode of the Safety Perspectives From Region 6 podcast series, Frank Davis and John Surma discuss the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) new rule that requires some employers to submit injury and illness data electronically. Frank (shareholder, Dallas) and John (shareholder, Houston) review which employers are covered under the rule’s employee-count and industry definitions and where to find helpful information on the OSHA website. They also break down applicable deadlines, including the traditional February 1 posting deadline for the paper OSHA Form 300A and the new March 2 electronic submission deadline. John and Frank also cover the need to protect employees’ personally identifiable information and employers’ confidential and proprietary business information.

Duration:00:19:35

Safety Perspectives From Region 6: Practical Pointers for the New Year

1/2/2024
In the first episode of the Safety Perspective From Region 6 podcast series in 2024, shareholders Frank Davis and John Surma offer practical tips for starting the new year off right, including reviewing records for accuracy and completeness, confirming that all trainings are up to date, and examining the workplace for hazards. Frank and John discuss OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Form 300, Form 300A, and Form 301, and they address the importance of checking that the logs match, are certified and signed, include proper coding, and are posted at the required time.

Duration:00:22:04