When should employers be liable for the hostile work environment created by supervisors’ sexually harassing conduct? This episode examines the legal saga that untangled this question and the United States Supreme Court’s extraordinary decision to create the two-part Faragher-Ellerth affirmative
Ogletree Deakins Podcasts
Ogletree Deakins Podcasts, published by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., focus on labor and employment law topics with an emphasis on workplace safety and health compliance. The podcasts cover practical issues such as OSHA and Cal/OSHA inspections, abatement of workplace hazards, accident case studies, certification fraud impacts, and crisis management plans. They provide insights into regulatory enforcement, employer obligations, and strategies to navigate investigations and legal challenges in various industries. The content is designed to assist employers and legal professionals in understanding and managing workplace safety risks and compliance requirements.
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Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, Episode 8: OSHA’s Attorneys (Podcast)
When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts an inspection, issues a citation, and seeks enforcement of a contested citation, it has its own attorneys. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of the Solicitor represents OSHA and provides the…
Third Thursdays With Ruthie: Recent Developments in the Student-Athlete Versus University-Employee Debate (Podcast)
In this edition of our Third Thursdays podcast series, Ruthie Goodboe is joined by Elizabeth Soveranez and Bethany Wagner to discuss the evolving legal landscape in the debate over the status of college athletes as students or employees. The speakers…
Pay Disclosure Laws on the Rise (Podcast)
In this podcast, Sarah Platt and Kelly Cardin discuss the latest legal trend in pay equity and pay transparency initiatives in the United States: city and state laws requiring employers to proactively disclose pay scale information. The speakers cover the…
Colorado’s COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Sick Leave Requirements (Podcast)
In this podcast, Rebecca Lindell and Abbey Wallach discuss Colorado employers’ paid sick leave obligations and related requirements under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), which has wide-ranging implications for Colorado employers of all sizes. The speakers focus on…
Cybersecurity in the Remote Workplace in International Workplaces During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Podcast)
In this podcast, Stephen Riga and Andre Appel discuss cybersecurity in the remote workplace, including what information remote employees handle, how to protect electronic information, and both employers’ and employees’ legal obligations to protect sensitive information from data breaches and…
Dirty Steel Toe Boots, Episode 7: The Supreme Court’s Decision on OSHA’s ETS (Podcast)
In this episode of Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, host Phillip Russell is joined by Eric Hobbs, the chair of Ogletree Deakins’ Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group. Phillip and Eric take a first look at the Supreme Court’s decision staying the…
Global Solutions, Episode 29: Remote Work and Telework Rules in EMEA (Podcast)
In this episode of our Global Solutions series, Chris Andersen and Andre Appel address laws regarding remote work in Europe, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates that were implemented as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The speakers focus…
Oregon Employment Law, Episode 4: Key Considerations for Remote Workforces (Podcast)
In this episode of our Oregon Employment Law podcast series, Paul Cirner and Florence Mao discuss several Oregon employment laws that are relevant to remote workforces. The speakers cover antidiscrimination provisions under the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act, leave laws under…
Global Solutions, Episode 28: Remote-Work Considerations for Employers Doing Business in the Asia-Pacific Region (Podcast)
In this episode of our Global Solutions series, Mami Kato and Skye Hao provide an overview of the latest trends and requirements related to remote-work arrangements in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with a particular focus on China, Japan, Korea, and…