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AI Lawyer Talking TechDecoding Legal Tech: AI and the Evolving Legal LandscapeWelcome to today's episode of AI Lawyer Talking Tech, where we explore the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal profession. Today's briefing synthesizes a range of crucial updates, highlighting the increasing impact of AI on various aspects of legal practice, from document processing and client service to ethical considerations and data privacy. We'll examine how law firms are strategizing in this age of innovation, the role of legal technology in enhancing efficiency and access to justice, and the emerging legal and ethical dilemmas posed by these advancements. Get ready for an insightful look at the forces shaping...2025-03-1321 min
"This Is Fine" with Hunter StrategyRecall on Windows 11: Implications for Privacy and SecurityOn this episode of "This Is Fine," we dive into the controversial Windows 11 recall feature and its implications for privacy and security. Our host, Matt Triner, CEO of Hunter Strategy, along with expert guests Jake Williams, VP of Research & Development at Hunter Strategy, Jennifer Lee, Partner at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP, and Andrew King, CISO at Hunter Strategy, dissect the legal and security concerns surrounding a feature that takes screenshots of users' work every five seconds and stores them locally.
We'll explore...
Privacy Laws,
Incident Response Discoverability,
the Impact on...2024-10-2441 min
SHRM All Things WorkNavigating Leave Policies: Understanding FMLA and ADARobin Shea, attorney at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, shares the intricacies of coordinating leave policies in the workplace. Shea outlines that while the FMLA is structured with specific eligibility requirements and designated reasons for leave, the ADA offers a more flexible framework, encouraging reasonable accommodations for disabilities without a set duration of employment.Rate/review All Things Work on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
2024-10-1022 min
Sports Law ExpertA visit with Sports Lawyer Christopher Deubert, of ConstangyA visit with Sports Lawyer Christopher Deubert, of Constangy2024-05-0610 min
Heads UpData Privacy Lawyer: Breakdown of BIPA, GIPA, and More for EmployersSome states, such as California, have a reputation for strict business regulations to protect workers’ rights, as workplace technology develops, these can be misused and prompts proactive rules. Illinois is a close second in employee protection regulations, where the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act is coming back on employers and racking millions of dollars in class action lawsuits. In this episode, we dive into the rise of BIPA, GIPA, and other laws that could have exponential consequences on businesses in Illinois, California, and other states.“If you're running a business, you can't also be keeping up to spe...2024-03-0436 min
LMA PodcastBeyond the Content: Using AI to Deliver Value to ClientsIn this SIG Share-Out episode, LMA Client Value SIG Co-Chair Jennifer Griffin Scotton is joined by Tony DeSimone, president of You're the Expert Now, LLC, to discuss the revolutionary capabilities of ChatGPT and how legal marketers can leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver value to their clients. Tune into this discussion about the revolutionary impact of ChatGPT on the legal marketplace, ways to leverage the tool beyond content generation, current use cases in the legal sector and ethical considerations to keep top of mind.
Speakers:
Tony DeSimone, President, You're the Expert Now
Jennifer Griffin Scotton, Chief Marketing Officer, Constangy
Series...2024-01-1128 min
Off the Clock (Legal Value Network)Shawn Gross (Constangy), Justin Ergler (GSK) and Keith Maziarek (Katten) on the Intersection of Legal Project Management With Marketing & Finance and the Importance of Understandable Pricing Concepts LVN Board Members Justin Ergler (GSK) and Keith Maziarek (Katten), have a conversation with Shawn Gross, Director of Pricing and Legal Project Management at Constangy, about the evolution of pricing and legal project management roles and how they now intersect with marketing and finance. The trio also examine the importance of making financial and pricing concepts easy to understand and why showing calculations is important for transparency. They also delve into the importance of developing strong relationships with key players in law firms, especially rainmakers. 2023-12-0753 min
onSecurityonSecurity - Episode 16: Responding to RansomwareResponding to cybersecurity incidents is no longer merely the responsibility of the IT team at a business. There are legal and financial actions that must be taken and the ability of a business to respond smartly and with speed can determine the fate of the organization after an attack.
Todd Rowe of Constangy Law joins Stel to talk about his experience practicing law in the cybersecurity space, how his work has evolved, and lessons learned on how to respond to ransomware and other cybersecurity incidents.
2023-06-0628 min
Policy ChatsThy Bui: Dissecting the Mindset of an Accomplished AttorneyIn this episode, Attorney Thy Bui talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the challenges, intricacies, and tips on the legal profession.
About Thy Bui:
Thy represents employers in single-plaintiff and multi-plaintiff lawsuits in state and federal court. She regularly defends employers in lawsuits alleging causes of action for discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour violations, and other statutory and common-law claims arising from the employment relationship. In addition to her litigation practice, Thy also performs workplace investigations and provides day-to-day counseling advice to employers.
Learn more abo...2023-03-1723 min
Emerging Litigation PodcastThe Cannabis Employment Law Patchwork with Keya DennerMaryland and Missouri are the latest states to legalize recreational cannabis for people 21 and older. Voters came out in favor of legalization in the November 2022 midterms, bringing the total recreational jurisdictions to 22 states and the District of Columbia. Voters in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Arkansas, however, decided against recreational marijuana. It remains legal for medical reasons in all five states. In the employment context, both recreational and medicinal uses raise questions about protections for employees who use the drug legally. Which states are enacting those protections? What do multi-state employers need to do? What...2023-03-1358 min
The SERMAPodThe SERMAPod Ep. 6 | Josh Lambo Lawsuit and its ImpactSERMA CEO and founder Rich Lenkov is joined by attorney Chris Deubert of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP to discuss a lawsuit filed by former Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo for an alleged incident with head coach Urban Meyer, as well as the unique legal theory asserted and the case's potential outcome.SERMA on the Web: www.theserma.org2022-07-0524 min
Work and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#37 - Part 2: Cybersecurity and the Role of ManagementCybersecurity has long been viewed as a “tech” issue that only concerns a company’s IT department. Not anymore! In this episode, Ron Sarian, Chair of Constangy's Digital Workplace & Data Privacy Practice Group, shares his unique background in handling cybersecurity issues as both in-house and now outside counsel, discusses emerging threats to businesses of all sizes in this area, and explains how cybersecurity requires management from different departments within a business – even Human Resources - to work together cohesively.This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general...2022-04-1228 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#36 - Part 1: Cybersecurity and the Role of ManagementCybersecurity has long been viewed as a “tech” issue that only concerns a company’s IT department. Not anymore! In this episode, Ron Sarian, Chair of Constangy's Digital Workplace & Data Privacy Practice Group, shares his unique background in handling cybersecurity issues as both in-house and now outside counsel, discusses emerging threats to businesses of all sizes in this area, and explains how cybersecurity requires management from different departments within a business – even Human Resources - to work together cohesively.This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a genera...2022-03-1627 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#35 - Trade Secret Two-Step: Part 2In this two-part podcast, Jackie Johnson, Co-Chair of Constangy’s Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition Practice Group and Partner in Constangy’s Dallas, Texas, office, visits with Bill McMahon about the ins-and-outs of trade secret law. The first part focuses on the trade secret law basics, while the second part looks at best practices for trade secret protection and unfair competition prevention. You will find this Trade Secret Two-Step from our Dallas subject matter expert to be both helpful and informative.2021-12-1419 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#34 - Trade Secret Two-Step: Part 1In this two-part podcast, Jackie Johnson, Co-Chair of Constangy’s Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition Practice Group and Partner in Constangy’s Dallas, Texas, office, visits with Bill McMahon about the ins-and-outs of trade secret law. The first part focuses on the trade secret law basics, while the second part looks at best practices for trade secret protection and unfair competition prevention. You will find this Trade Secret Two-Step from our Dallas subject matter expert to be both helpful and informative.This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general inform...2021-11-1731 min
Conversations with ChandaUnleashing Human Magic: A Conversation with Hubert Joly and Piyumi SamaratungaHubert Joly, former CEO of Best Buy, and Piyumi Samaratunga , a partner at the law firm Constangy, believe that diversity is a business imperative. In this episode, Chanda connected with these two business leaders to talk about the importance of diverse and inclusive teams, the dangers of tokenism, and the power of leading with purpose.2021-11-051h 11
Building Birmingham TogetherEpisode 27: Pamela Phipps, Executive Director at Grace HouseThis week we interviewed Pamela Reed Phipps on Building Birmingham Together. Pamela became the Executive Director at Grace House in 2010. At Grace House she is responsible for managing the day to day operations as well as raising awareness and funds to support the ministry. Prior to joining Grace House, Pamela worked in executive level administrative positions at several companies including the Birmingham law office of Constangy, Brooks and Smith, AmSouth Investment Services, and Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama. Notable is her 10 year professional modeling career, which was the key that unlocked her passion for mentoring young girls. The Birmingham...2021-10-2633 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#33 - Noncompete Agreements - Traps for the Unwary: Part 2This is a two-part series where we are doing a deep dive into noncompete agreements and traps for the unwary. Noncompete agreements have a reputation for being technical, but what is it exactly that makes them so tricky? Join host Bill McMahon and guest Ken Carlson as they cover the most common drafting and enforcement traps with noncompete agreements and the best ways to avoid them.
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship...2021-09-0823 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#32 - Noncompete Agreements - Traps for the Unwary: Part 1This is a two-part series where we are doing a deep dive into noncompete agreements and traps for the unwary. Noncompete agreements have a reputation for being technical, but what is it exactly that makes them so tricky? Join host Bill McMahon and guest Ken Carlson as they cover the most common drafting and enforcement traps with noncompete agreements and the best ways to avoid them.
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice o...2021-08-3130 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#31 - Demystifying Immigration LawImmigration Law has a reputation for being something only multinational companies are concerned with, but is that true? How can companies use immigration law to identify the best talent for their organizations? Join host Bill McMahon and guest Piyumi Samaratunga as they break down what immigration law is really about and how it is more accessible than it may seem at first glance.
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client r...2021-07-0819 min
The Zemar PodcastEmployment Law Topics with Laura Balson, Managing Partner of the Chicago office at ConstangyLaura Balson with Constangy discusses what employers should be looking at as we have employees return to work, vaccinated or not. Check it out here!
What to do when your employees return to work
CDC VS OSHA?
Steps employers should go through with covid and their employees
1099 vs W2 with employees returning to work
Noncompetes for previous employees
Find a good attorney to fit your needs and budget
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...2021-06-1726 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#30 - Understanding what's at “The Heart of Business"Can business be a force for good? What happens when you have a noble purpose, put people at the center, embrace all stakeholders, treat profit as an outcome, and push your suppliers, vendors and partners to embrace key values along the way? Join Susan Bassford Wilson and guests Piyumi Samaratunga and Hubert Joly for this enlightening discussion. Piyumi is co-chair of Constangy's Immigration Practice, Partner and head of Constangy’s Minneapolis office. Hubert is former Chairman and CEO of Best Buy credited with the company’s overwhelmingly successful transformation and sustained success, Additionally, he is the author of The Heart of...2021-05-1123 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#29 - COVID-19 Vaccine Q&ACan employers mandate COVID-19 vaccinations? Should they? Do employees’ sincerely held religious or moral beliefs alter that analysis? What about employees’ pre-existing medical conditions or pregnancy? How should employers communicate with employees about vaccinations? What litigation can employers expect related to COVID-19? Join Susan Bassford Wilson and Guest Jon Yarbrough for a discussion of your vital vaccination questions!
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used as a s...2021-03-1625 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#28 - Reasonable minds can differ: Part 2Should every employee sign an arbitration agreement? When are non-competition and non-solicitation agreements appropriate? Do you really need to hire an employment lawyer to respond to a charge of discrimination or wage claim? Are annual performance reviews on the way out the door? Join us as we talk through more scenarios where reasonable minds and reasonable companies can differ!
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not...2021-02-0222 min
BarBuzzJanuary 2021New year? Same show! Constangy Brooks attorney Marcia McShane co-hosts the first show of the new year and helps bring you the latest in bar association and legal news. Plus, Memphis attorney Parke Morris stops by to talk about his upcoming CLE program.2021-01-1224 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#27 Reasonable minds can differWhat the best progressive discipline plan? Is unlimited PTO a good or a bad idea? What should your handbook cover? Is teleworking great or grim? What’s the best legal TV show of all time? Join us as we talk through scenarios where reasonable minds and reasonable companies can differ!
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advic...2021-01-0521 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#26 - Slamming the door on 2020 and looking ahead to 2021
Join us as we count down and recap some of the big developments in 2020, impart some critical public service announcements, and share a few predictions about what 2021 may hold for employers!
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed attorney in your state.
2020-12-1525 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#25 - Never (in the Workplace) Have I EverBy a show of hands: Ever sent an email you immediately regretted? Ever seen something at work that you wished you could unsee? In this game show, you earn a point for every regrettable or awkward situation that you’ve experienced at work. “Never (in the Workplace) Have I Ever” will have you laughing and playing along at home!
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used a...2020-12-0118 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#24 - Deck the Halls (with a lawsuit-free holiday season!)Holding the company holiday party in an adult venue – yes or no? How can we serve booze while minimizing risk? What reasonable religious accommodations might be available to an employee under Title VII? Do we need to pay employees for attending the holiday party? Bonus material: Listeners, let us know if you want us to talk about YOUR favorite musical group or TV show in an upcoming episode!
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or t...2020-11-1720 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#23 - Politics in the workplace: A volatile combination!On the eve of Election Day, what can employers do to keep their workplaces from exploding? What workplace speech is protected by the First Amendment or the National Labor Relations Act? When do political social media posts or comments cross the line? Is buying voters booze a valid campaign strategy? Join us for a discussion of these burning questions!
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This po...2020-10-3021 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#22 - Hiring 101: Arrests, cornrows, and FCRA actions, oh, my!Is asking about applicant arrests or convictions a good practice? Should you grade an applicant based on his or her hairstyle during the interview? What does the Fair Credit Reporting Act require of employers running a third-party background check?
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed attorney in your state. 2020-10-2021 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#21 - A history of the decline and rise of the marijuana empireJoin us for a brief discussion of the history of marijuana legislation in the United States, and learn where the current developments and trends “leaf” employers as it relates to drug testing employees and accommodating medical marijuana use.
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed attorney in your state.2020-10-0617 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#20 - Illegal or ill-mannered? Title VII meets Ms. MannersIs it discriminatory to discipline employees for wearing #BLM face masks? When does Supervisor Karen cross the line from rude into discrimination? And join us to count down the top eight things you should never, ever say in the workplace – particularly to a pregnant woman. Spoiler alert: Animal-related comparisons are rarely welcome.
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for...2020-09-2222 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#19 - Teleworking: Amazing or amazingly complex?COVID-19 forced many companies to quickly jump into the realm of teleworking or to drastically expand existing programs. What policies should employers institute and enforce to discourage off-the-clock work? Do employers need to reimburse remote workers for reasonable business expenses like cell phones and internet? When is teleworking a reasonable accommodation? And how many times should you check that the video is turned off before taking your Zoom meeting into the bathroom?
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific...2020-09-0826 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#18 - Handbooks ‘R’ UsDoes size matter? Should your handbook cover underwear and love notes? Does using a random handbook you found online create problems? This episode delves into the good, the bad, and the ugly of employee handbooks.
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed attorney in your state.
2020-08-2519 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#17 - COVID-19: Where are we now?So far in 2020, COVID-19 has forced businesses to do everything from redesigning their facilities to taking the temperature of every employee on a daily basis, and from furloughing the workforce to shutting down the workplace entirely. But where are we now? Listen for a discussion of updated FFCRA regulations, changing CDC and OSHA recommendations, the advisability of mandatory vaccines and employee waivers, and the comic stages of COVID-19.
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal...2020-08-1127 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#16 - L&E TV: Who says TV isn’t educational?In this podcast, we examine examples from popular TV shows like NCIS, Gilmore Girls, and The Office to find the good, the bad, and the ugly of employment law on TV. Warning: May contain content that is painful to human resources professionals and employment lawyers.
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed attorney in y...2020-07-2822 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#15 - I’ll be watching you: The ins and outs of employee monitoringWhat happens if an employee drives the company car to a strip club for lunch? In the age of COVID-19, what privacy concerns does contact tracing raise? What do employers need to think about before implementing an employee monitoring, whether its via GPS chip or video surveillance? This episode delves into the where, when, why, and how of employee tracking and surveillance.
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. T...2020-07-1420 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#14 - Social Media + Employees = Hot MessCan you discipline or fire an employee because of his or her social media posts? Do employees have a constitutional right to say whatever they want online or at a protest? What blowback might companies face due to negative social media publicity? Join us as we discuss everything from the First Amendment to The Princess Bride.
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used as a sub...2020-06-3021 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#13 - Six Tips to Avoid Being Sued By Your EmployeesDo you want to get sued by your employees? Probably not. If you’ve ever pondered what steps you can take to reduce your company’s legal exposure, then this episode is for you. Join us as we discuss six practical tips that you can put into effect immediately at your company. You will thank us later!
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used as...2020-06-1619 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#12 - Work & Play: The only FLSA game show around
Game show fans everywhere will love “Work & Play,” the newest Fair Labor Standards Act game show to hit the air! We laugh, we answer common questions related to exempt and non-exempt employees, and we reminisce about ‘80s music. What’s not to love? Join our *imaginary* live studio audience and learn how you can ask Cherie to sing on the podcast!
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast sh...2020-06-0221 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#11 - “My coworker smells!” and other HR dilemmasHow should you handle the Mouthy Blogger? What’s the best approach for Body Odor Bobby? How do you keep up with all of Sensitive Sally’s complaints? Dedicated to our friends in human resources, this episode talks about some of the difficult personalities and situations that HR professionals may encounter, the potential employment law risks for each, and practical solutions worth exploring.
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relat...2020-05-1900 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#10 - Returning to Work after the ApocalypseWhat legalities and logistics do companies need to consider when returning employees to the physical workplace in a post-coronavirus world? Listen in for practical tips about minimizing your company’s potential liability, hypotheticals in the state of Disbelief, advice on COVID-19 testing, and nominations for the best coronavirus meme.
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a lice...2020-05-0100 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast# 9 - Data Privacy Legislation, Part 2 (and bonus tips on teleworking from two law mamas who feel your pain!)What is the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, and what does it mean for employers? And, because we can’t seem avoid discussing COVID-19 right now, practical tips for managing data security (like requiring passwords other than “password” or “Fluffy”) while working remotely.
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed attorney in your state.
2020-04-2800 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#8 - Data Privacy Legislation: Part 1As state, federal, and international laws protecting consumer data multiply, employers need to know about the applicable restrictions and obligations related to employee data. Part 1 of this miniseries will cover the Stored Communications Act and the California Consumer Privacy Act, as well as touching briefly on the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation.
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used as a subst...2020-04-1400 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#7 - The Friday and Monday Leave Act or the Family and Medical Leave Act: FMLA, Part 2Fact is often stranger than fiction. The last episode covered the logistics of the Family and Medical Leave Act – who, what, when, and how long – while this episode will discuss real cases in which employers faced some challenging (and sometimes funny) situations.
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed attorney in your state.2020-03-3100 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#6 - Coronavirus Q&A: But wait, there’s more!What does the Families First Coronavirus Response Act mean to employers? What federal agencies have issued guidance? Are there state- and locale-specific orders in place related to the coronavirus? Finally, what do employers need to know in order to furlough employees, reduce employee hours, or lay off employees?
Disclaimer: This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a lic...2020-03-2700 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#5 - Coronavirus Q&ACan an employer take an employee’s temperature at work? Would an employee with coronavirus qualify for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act? If companies prevent employees from working at the office and require them to work from home, do employers have to pay any employees who are unable to work from home? (Recorded on March 13, 2020.)
This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be us...2020-03-1700 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#4 - The Friday and Monday Leave Act or the Family and Medical Leave Act: FMLA, Part 1Navigating the intricacies of the Family and Medical Leave Act can be daunting. Who is an eligible employee and an eligible employer? How long does FMLA leave last? What does intermittent FMLA mean? How can you take steps to ensure that FMLA leave is being used appropriately?
Disclaimer: This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a...2020-03-1000 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#3 - The Gig Economy and YouThe gig economy is the future of the workforce, right? Or is it an old concept with a modern twist? After all, using workers on a “freelance” or “independent contractor” basis is not a new idea. Whether old or new, there are legal traps that businesses should be aware of and precautions they can take to minimize their liability.
Disclaimer: This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used as...2020-02-2400 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#2 - Conducting an Investigation in the WorkplaceIn the #MeToo era, accusations of workplace misconduct must be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. A good investigation can result in effective resolution of a harassment complaint, winning an unemployment claim, and even a successful defense of a discrimination charge or wrongful termination lawsuit. On the other hand, a bad investigation can have the opposite effect.
Disclaimer: This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship. This podcast should not be used as a...2020-02-2300 minWork and Play: A Constangy Employment Law Podcast#1 - Digital Workplace IssuesOur increasingly connected world presents tremendous opportunities for employers as well as considerable confusion and risk. Should you Google a job applicant? Allowing employees to use their own mobile devices for work (BYOD) has its benefits, but how can employers mitigate the risks to company data that it presents? Likewise, what can employers do to curb concerns presented by social media?
Disclaimer: This podcast is made available for educational purposes only, to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice or to establish an attorney-client relationship...2020-02-2200 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Stopping Pregnancy Discrimination Before It StartsMany employers continue to get tripped up with compliance issues involving pregnancy. That's why long-time employment attorney Robin Shea, of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, joins XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld on this podcast to discuss pregnancy discrimination pitfalls and how to avoid them. Light-duty programs are a real trap with pregnant employees, according to Shea. "I'm still seeing employers who offer "make-work" light duty for work-related injuries but do not offer it for anybody else. And that could be a problem under the [Supreme Court's] Young vs. UPS standard," she said. In that case, the employer accommodated...2019-08-0519 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Why Zero-Tolerance Policies Are a Bad IdeaMany companies trumpet their zero-tolerance discipline policies as evidence of their strong stance against bad workplace behavior. But this podcast examines how these policies might actually do more harm than good with Robin Shea, a partner with Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, and the author of the firm's Employment and Labor Insider blog. "They're way too strict," said Shea. "Most employees view these policies as meaning that if you commit an offense, you will be fired with no consideration of mitigating circumstances." According to Shea, the result is that some employees will not report certain misconduct because they d...2019-02-0916 min
Reinventing ProfessionalsThe Mindsets of Effective General CounselI spoke with Mike Maslanka, an employment law partner and head of the Dallas office for Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP, who recently published a great article in the Texas Lawyer called: Seven Mindsets of Effective General Counsel. In it, he highlights that “How lawyers think determines how we act. So, to be truly effective, the wise general counsel does not seek answers but rather seeks useful mindsets.” Those mindsets include: (1) All news is good news (“Because then you know where you stand.”); (2) Pick the hill you want to die on (“Make a stand where it matters, not on a useless cul-de-sac...2013-06-1907 min