Ogletree Deakins Podcasts

Ogletree Deakins Podcasts


Latest Episodes

This Is Labor in California, Episode 6: Where Safety Meets Labor
May 17, 2021

In this episode of our California labor law podcast series, Maria Anastas and Daniel Adlong are joined by Karen Tynan to discuss the impact of the proposed revisions to Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards on traditional labor.

Global Solutions, Flash Briefing: Argentina Permits Employers to Require Vaccinated Employees to Return to the Workplace
May 06, 2021

In this Global Solutions flash briefing, Carlos Colón-Machargo discusses Argentina’s recent joint resolution allowing employers to require certain vaccinated employees to return to the workplace. Ogletree Deakins’ Global Solutions podcast series includ...

False Positives in Drug Testing
April 27, 2021

In this podcast, Mike Clarkson discusses claims arising from employee disputes regarding positive drug test results. He also addresses employer considerations related to employees’ use of cannabidiol (CBD) products and prescription drugs,

Workplace Safety in California: 2021 Decisions and Trends
April 19, 2021

In this episode of our Workplace Safety in California podcast series, Kevin Bland and Karen Tynan discuss recent Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board decisions and enforcement trends. The speakers also address Cal/OSHA’s continued prioritizatio...

This Is Labor in California, Episode 5: Current Hot Topics
April 16, 2021

In this episode of our California labor law podcast series, Maria Anastas and Daniel Adlong discuss recent union organizing by professional employees. The speakers also review a recent memorandum from the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) acting ...

New York’s COVID-19 Vaccination Leave Law: The Latest on the Paid Time Off Requirement
April 15, 2021

In this podcast, Kelly Cardin and Jessica Schild discuss the requirements of the recently enacted state law requiring New York employers to provide paid time off to employees receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Finally … COVID-19 Vaccines Are Widely Available: What Should Employers Do Now?
April 15, 2021

On April 6, 2021, President Joe Biden moved up his deadline for all American adults to be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine to April 19, 2021. In this podcast, Jim Paul, Jimmy Robinson, and Bret Daniel discuss key considerations for employer policies t...

Workplace Safety in California: Cal/OSHA Inspector Interviews
April 12, 2021

In this episode of our Workplace Safety in California podcast series, Kevin Bland and Karen Tynan discuss Cal/OSHA inspectors’ interviews of employees, including the rights of employees, the agency, and counsel. The speakers also address tactics,

COVID-19 Vaccinations: The Top Issues Facing California Staffing Agencies
April 09, 2021

In this podcast, Charles Thompson, Patty Matias, and Christian Keeney discuss vaccination policies for temporary employees in California. The speakers address the unique challenges for staffing agencies and employers with temporary workers regarding ma...

Global Solutions, Episode 25: Diversity Data Beyond Borders
April 08, 2021

In this crossover episode of our Global Solutions podcast series and our newly-launched DE&I@Work series, Bonnie Puckett and Justin Tarka provide an overview of the use of diversity surveys as part of an employer’s diversity and inclusion program.