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Employment Law Now

Michael Schmidt
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Department Of Labor
EEOC
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Labor and Employment Law
Artificial Intelligence
Donald Trump
Immigration Policy
OSHA
Federal Trade Commission
Texas Federal Court
Executive Orders
Trump Administration
NLRB
Labor Day
State and Local Regulations
Title VII
Union Activity
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
AI Regulation

Michael Schmidt, Vice Chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, discusses current employment law news, trends, developments and guest analysis.

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Today, I am joined by Jonathan Berry, the new Solicitor of Labor for the United States Department of Labor, to discuss Solicitor Berry's new Enforcement Memo that identifies a significant shift in policy and priorities for this DOL administration.

In this second part of my new mini-series "What's Now With...", I am joined by my Cozen colleague Tamara Hinton to talk about What's Now (new) With . . . Corporate Messaging and Crisis Communications. This episode provides important takeaways for emp... more

In this first part of my new mini-series "What's Now With . . .", I am joined by my Cozen colleagues Dan Johns and Kelly Kindig to talk about What's Now (new) With . . . Union Organizing and Developments. Whether you are in a non-union facility or a ... more

In this episode, I discuss important labor and employment developments, including the EEOC's new technical guidance on remote work as an accommodation; the NLRB's new directive on handbook rules and new joint employment rule, the DOL's new independen... more

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Jonathan Berry
Solicitor of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor
Episode: X-173 - A Conversation With U.S. DOL Solicitor Jonathan Berry on New DOL Enforcement Priorities
Tamara Hinton
Head of Communications for Cozen O'Connor's Public Strategies
Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
Episode: X-172 - What's Now With . . . Corporate Messaging and Crisis Communications
Dan Johns
Partner, Cozen O'Connor
Cozen O'Connor
Episode: X-171 - What's Now With . . . Union Organizing and Developments
Kelly Kindig
Partner, Cozen O'Connor
Cozen O'Connor
Episode: X-171 - What's Now With . . . Union Organizing and Developments
Andrea Lucas
Chair of the EEOC
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Episode: IX-167- A Conversation With EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas
Claudio Martinez Santistevan
Labor & Employment lawyer with De La Vega & Martinez Rojas
De La Vega & Martinez Rojas
Episode: IX-163 - Trump 2.0: The Mexico Perspective
Howard Schweitzer
CEO of Cozen O'Connor's Public Strategies and a nationally recognized attorney and lobbyist.
Cozen O'Connor
Episode: IX-159 - 8th Anniversary Special: The Current State of Politics for Employers
Donna Hughes
Founder of Hughes Solutions and former Chief People Officer
Hughes Solutions
Episode: VIII-158 - DEI Developments and Executive Coaching
Jason Marsilli
Founder of Marsilli Mediation, a mediator specializing in labor and employment disputes.
Marsilli Mediation
Episode: VIII-156 - The Art, Skill, and Strategy of Mediation

Host

Mike Schmidt
Host of Employment Law Now; Cozen O'Connor, Labor & Employment Department

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Just stellar

    As an HR leader I have been listening to this podcast for years. I find it objective, sharp, and timely.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Workforce Consultant
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast!!

    I’m a labor and employment attorney and I swear this podcast was a good addition to all the books I was reading when I was studying for the board certification in L&E in Texas. Now it helps keep me up to date! Thanks so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebeccas262
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good info, bad audio

    Useful information, but difficult to listen to because the audio is bad. Hoping for an equipment or recording room update for this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    QuickDogLazyFox
    United Statesa year ago
  • Just okay.

    Production value is low. Not much balance in perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    B649bs
    United States2 years ago
  • From an employment attorney

    Keeps me up to date and spot on information that can be used on a daily basis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MeOnInternet
    United States5 years ago

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Great for staying up to date as an attorney
Thoughtful and timely on current employment law topics.
Production value noted as an area for improvement by a few listeners
High-quality guests with practical insights for HR and legal teams

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IX-167- A Conversation With EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas
Q: What can employers expect regarding harassment guidance and PWFA rulemaking going forward?
Harassment guidance faces potential revision or rescission consistent with executive orders and court decisions; PWFA regulations will require revisiting to align with statutory mandates, and major changes will come through formal rulemaking processes.
IX-167- A Conversation With EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas
Q: What is the role of DEI initiatives under the new leadership, and how does the EEOC distinguish between lawful DEI efforts and unlawful discrimination?
DEI programs should promote equal opportunity and non-discrimination without relying on race or sex as motive; the key is the program's structure and its operations, not the label, ensuring that protected characteristics do not drive employment actions.
IX-167- A Conversation With EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas
Q: How does the EEOC's approach differ under the current administration compared with prior administrations, especially in terms of enforcement and regulatory scope?
The EEOC remains an executive branch agency, aligned with the administration's priorities, using a conservative, principled civil rights enforcement approach that emphasizes actual statutory compliance, rulemaking where appropriate, and avoiding overreach beyond what the law permits.
X-171 - What's Now With . . . Union Organizing and Developments
Q: My first question is whether there is a direct reaction to the past 14 months of the Trump 2.0 administration, or has this trend started prior to this administration re-assuming the White House?
The guests argue that the rise in union activity is a longer-term trend that began during the pandemic and intensified with a pro-union NLRB under the Biden administration, not a direct reaction to the Trump era. They emphasize macro factors like fear, economic uncertainty, health concerns, and social/political organizing as drivers, with policy changes making organizing easier rather than the sole cause.
VIII-144 - Current AI Regulatory Landscape and Employer Best Practices
Q: What are the guiding principles of the Biden administration's executive order on AI?
The principles focus on ensuring safety and security of AI technology, promoting innovation, supporting workers, advancing equity and civil rights, protecting consumers, and strengthening American leadership abroad.

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What is Employment Law Now about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, practitioner-focused show that covers current employment law news, enforcement priorities, and workplace trends with in-depth guest analysis. Episodes frequently explore regulatory shifts, union activity, DEI policy implications, and crisis or corporate communications in labor contexts, often featuring top legal minds and policy experts. Notable strengths include timely, policy-forward briefs and candid discussions about how laws translate into real-world employer and employee impacts, as well as strong guest lineups from law firms, government agencies, and public strategies teams. The format is well-suited for listeners such as HR leaders, in-house counsel, and labor/employment practitioners seeking actionable guidance and up-... more

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1. Jonathan Berry
2. Tamara Hinton
3. Dan Johns
4. Kelly Kindig
5. Andrea Lucas
6. Claudio Martinez Santistevan
7. Howard Schweitzer
8. Donna Hughes

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