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Employment Matters680: House v. NCAA Settlement: More Questions Raised Than AnsweredOn June 6, 2025, a U.S. District Judge in the Northern District of California approved the long-anticipated and landmark $2.576 billion settlement in House v. NCAA, transforming the landscape of college sports. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Alston decision (which held that student-athletes were entitled to up to $5,980 in cash-equivalent education related compensation per year), the House settlement resolves three consolidated antitrust lawsuits brought by student-athletes against the NCAA. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Read Ashley's article here. Host: Susan Deniker (email) (Steptoe & Joh...2025-06-2623 minEmployment Matters644: Business Immigration Changes Under Trump 2.0In today's episode, we discuss the viability of the H-1B program, in preparation for our upcoming US Immigration Year in Review webinar on January 16th. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Register for our US Immigration Year in Review webinar here.Host: Susan Deniker (email) (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia) Guest Speaker: Todd Photopulos (email) (Butler Snow LLP)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 2025-01-1421 minEmployment Matters612: The Interplay of AI and Intellectual Property: Considerations in Creating, Use and Enforcing IP Rights for Employers and BeyondGenerative AI has supercharged our ability to create and use information and art, testing the limits of our intellectual property legal system. In this episode, we discuss how businesses, creators, and regulators are adapting – and still defining - the rules of creating, protecting, and using IP in an LLM-enabled world. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Susan Deniker (email) (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speakers: Samantha Sneed (email) (ES&A, Inc., A Law Corporation / Hawaii) & Thomas McThenia (email) (GrayRobinson, P.A. / Northern & Ce...2024-08-2342 minEmployment Matters585: Disaster Planning as It Relates to the Lahaina Fires in HawaiiIn today's episode, we discuss lessons learned from the tragic Lahaina wildfires that took place in August 2023. This includes the steps employers can take before a natural disaster, their obligations from a health & safety perspective, contractual obligations and more. Host: Susan Deniker (email) (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speaker: Trisha Gibo (email) (ES&A, Inc., A Law Corporation / Hawaii)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 2024-05-2229 minEmployment Matters537: Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European UnionStarting January 1st, 2024, Belgium assumes the final rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union. This ultimate presidency within the current institutional cycle will not be insignificant, as it aims to contribute to a smooth transition towards the next term. With the European Parliament elections scheduled for June 2024, Belgium has announced its ambition to facilitate the adoption of the 2024-2029 strategic program and to prepare discussions on the future of the European Union. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Susan Deniker (email) (Steptoe & Johnson...2024-01-2318 minEmployment Matters519: Artificial Intelligence in the US WorkplaceIn today's episode, we discuss the benefits of using AI for recruiting, hiring & performance management, as well as potential problems employers should be aware of when using AI. We also discuss the EEOC’s enforcement of employment law in situations involving AI in the workplace. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Register for the ELA's webinar on this topic here.View Baker Donelson's on-demand webinar on this topic here. Host: Susan Deniker (email) (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speakers: Be...2023-09-2516 minEmployment Matters516: US Employers – The NLRB Has Just Made Many Common Work Rules UnlawfulIn today's episode, we discuss the National Labor Relations Board’s conclusion on the Stericycle case, addressing evaluation of workplace rules and whether they violate the NLRA. Read Chad's article on this topic here. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Susan Deniker (email) (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speaker: Chad Horton (email) (Shawe Rosenthal LLP / Maryland)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 2023-08-2417 minEmployment Matters512: SCOTUS Addresses Workplace Religious Accommodations: Title VII Compliance in the USIn this episode, we discuss the US Supreme Court's recent decision in the Groff v. DeJoy case regarding religious accommodations and what employers need to do to ensure compliance with Title VII. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Susan Deniker (email) (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speaker: Parker Thoeni (email) (Shawe Rosenthal LLP / Maryland)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 2023-07-2616 minEmployment Matters507: The Federal Government Takes Another Shot at Non-Compete AgreementsIn this episode, we discuss the recent memo issued by the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on May 30th. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Read Crowe & Dunlevy's article on this topic here. Host: Susan Deniker (email) (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speakers: Allen Hutson (email) & Adam Childers (email) (Crowe & Dunlevy / Oklahoma)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 2023-06-2718 minEmployment Matters498: Updates to the PWFA & the PUMP Act in the United StatesIn early February, we discussed the expanded protections for pregnant and nursing employees in the US under the PWFA and the PUMP Act. Today we continue our discussion on this topic, based on recent guidance released by the EEOC and DOL, as employers prepare to comply with the requirements of each of these laws. Listen to our February episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/223251/12218937Host: Susan Deniker (email) (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speaker: Veronica Yu Welsh (email) (Shawe Rosenthal LLP / Maryland)Support the showRegister on the ELA...2023-04-2812 minEmployment Matters469: Employer Background Checks Dos and Don’ts in the USIn this episode, we discuss why employers use background checks in the hiring process, why types of background checks can be done, employer requirements and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Read Evan's article here. Host: Susan Deniker (email) (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speaker: Evan Way (email) (Crowe & Dunlevy / Oklahoma)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 2023-02-2416 minEmployment Matters467: Expanded Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Employees in the US Under the PWFA & the PUMP ActOn this episode, we discuss the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 and two important laws included in that act. On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed this Act into law, which in addition to addressing government funding, included two laws that provide greater protections for pregnant and nursing employees in the workplace: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, or the PWFA, and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act, or the PUMP Act. Today’s discussion will focus on how these new federal laws expand protections for pregnant and nursing employees, and how employers can adapt...2023-02-0914 minEmployment Matters421: Where the US Constitution Meets the Campus: The Academic Scholar PerspectiveToday, we are connecting with two academic scholars who will be sharing their insights about Title IX as well as the impact of constitutional issues for higher education communities. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Find Bill & Charlie's book here. Host: Susan Deniker (email) (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speakers: William Thro (University of Kentucky) & Charles Russo (University of Dayton)Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law.Support the showRegister on the ELA...2022-08-1938 minEmployment Matters420: Title IX 50th AnniversaryIn this episode, we reflect on Title IX – what it has meant to higher education and gender equity, how it has evolved, the 2022 proposed changes and where it might be headed in the future. The ELA is hosting an interactive webinar on Thursday, September 8, where we welcome our audience to submit thoughts on the 2022 proposed changes to Title IX. These ideas will be considered for the ELA Higher Education Council's formal response to the Department of Education on (or before) September 12. Click here to register to the webinar and submit your thoughts. Subscribe to our podcast today to...2022-08-1821 minEmployment Matters394: Restrictive Covenants in HawaiiRestrictive covenants, which include non-compete, non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements, are an important piece in many employment practices. Legal trends, including a recent Hawaii Supreme Court Ruling, are narrowing their usage.Our guest was interviewed recently by Hawaii Business Magazine about this ruling and is here to talk more with us about what it means for employers in Hawaii. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Susan Deniker (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia) Guest Speaker: Bryan Andaya (ES&A / Hawaii) Visit t...2022-05-1319 minEmployment Matters391: Important New Legislation in Mississippi and Implications for EmployersIn this episode, we discuss two recent legislative updates in Mississippi, including a bill banning workplace vaccine mandates for public employers, as well as the state's first Equal Pay Act. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Read Robin's article on the bill banning workplace vaccine mandates for public employers here. Read Mackin's article on Mississippi's first Equal Pay Act here. Host: Susan Deniker (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speakers: Robin Banck Taylor & W. Mackin Johnson (Butler Snow LLP / Mississippi)2022-05-0414 minEmployment Matters355: Teaser for COVID-19 in the US: One Step Beyond WebinarIn this episode, we provide an overview of topics to be discussed on our upcoming webinar: COVID-19 in the US: One Step Beyond. Leading employment lawyers from the ELA Occupational Safety & Health group will offer legal insights to help employers navigate all of the recent guidelines, mandates, court decisions, etc. The webinar is scheduled for February 22, 2022 at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Click here to register. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Susan Deniker (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speaker: Hayley...2022-02-1108 minEmployment MattersEpisode 303: NLRA Employee Status of Players at Academic InstitutionsIn this episode, we discuss the memo received by the NLRB's General Counsel on student athletes and their possible status as employees. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Moderator: Susan Deniker (Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speakers: Neil Goldsmith (Lathrop GPM LLP / Minnesota) & Peter Jones (Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC / Upstate New York)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 2021-10-1425 minEmployment MattersEpisode 291: Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Regarding College AthletesIn this episode, we discuss what NIL is and new laws that now allow student athletes the potential to earn money from their name, image and likeness. We delve into restrictions on licensing, the role of universities, risks, and much more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Moderator: Susan Deniker (Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speakers: Scott Cole (GrayRobinson, P.A. / Northern & Central Florida) & Jean Paul Bradshaw (Lathrop GPM LLP / Missouri)Support the showRegister on the ELA website...2021-09-1628 minEmployment MattersEpisode 283: President Biden’s Recent Executive Order on Non-Competition Agreements and the Potential Impact on US EmployersIn this episode, we provide some updates on President Biden’s recent Executive Order on non-competition agreements (EO 14036), what effects it will have on employers, and what employers can do to protect their businesses. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Find Kellen's article on employee noncompete agreements here.Moderator: Susan Deniker (Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speaker: Kellen Hade (Miller Nash LLP / Washington)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to fut...2021-08-2322 minEmployment MattersEpisode 261: OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard Has Finally Been Released: What Does It Mean for US Employers?In this episode, we follow-up on Episode 252, where we predicted what to expect from OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard. Now that the guidance has been released, we chat about key requirements & deadlines, legal challenges, and its focus on the healthcare industry. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Moderator: Susan Deniker (Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speaker: Sarah Reiner (GrayRobinson, P.A. / Florida - Northern & Central)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future...2021-06-1814 minEmployment MattersEpisode 257: Return to Work and Mandatory Vaccination Policies in the USIn this episode, we discuss COVID-19 restrictions that are still in place as employees begin returning to the workplace. We also chat about the EEOC's recent guidance on mandatory vaccination policies, and how employers can handle employee concerns. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Moderator: Susan Deniker (Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speakers: Henry Perlowski (Arnall Golden Gregory LLP / Georgia) & Holly Goodman (Gunster / Florida - Southern)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations...2021-06-0825 minEmployment MattersEpisode 252: What to Expect Regarding the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard in the United StatesIn this episode, we explain what employers can expect from the proposed OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard, what it is anticipated to cover, and what industries may see the greatest impact. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Moderator: Susan Deniker (Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speaker: Sarah Reiner (GrayRobinson, P.A. / Florida - Northern & Central)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 2021-05-2712 minEmployment MattersEpisode 247: Foreign Travel and the Issuance of Visas to Foreign Nationals Amidst COVID-19In this episode, we provide a general overview of what has transpired overseas with visa processing at US embassies and consulates around the world, and how that has affected the ability of certain folks to obtain a visa overseas and travel to the US. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Moderator: Susan Deniker (Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speaker: Nicolas Watkins (GrayRobinson, P.A. / Florida - Northern & Central)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive...2021-05-1831 minEmployment MattersEpisode 240: Beyond Students: Strategies for Managing Faculty & Staff Mental Health Issues Webinar TeaserIn this podcast, we outline some topics that will be discussed in greater detail on April 28th in our webinar: Beyond Students: Strategies for Managing Faculty & Staff Mental Health Issues. In this webinar, we will delve into the many challenges that the pandemic has brought to higher education, from both a legal and practical standpoint. Click the above link to register now! Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Moderator: Susan Deniker (Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC / West Virginia)Guest Speaker: Jay Sandys (CCA, Inc.)2021-04-2106 minEmployment MattersEpisode 231: NLRB Developments Impacting Higher EducationIn this episode, we discuss recent NLRB developments including the recently withdrawn proposed rulemaking that would have exempted from the NLRB's jurisdiction undergraduate and graduate students who perform services for financial compensation. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Moderator: Susan Deniker (Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC / West Virginia)Guests: Pete Jones (Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC / New York - Upstate) & Mark Swerdlin (Shawe & Rosenthal, LLP / Maryland)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 2021-03-2929 minEmployment MattersEpisode 227: Issues Arising with US Employees Working Remotely in Other CountriesIn this episode, we share some updates on issues in long-term working relationships with foreign citizens working remotely from their home countries. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Moderator: Susan Deniker (Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC / West Virginia)Guest: Christine Helwick (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 2021-03-1710 minEmployment MattersEpisode 223: Peeking into the Crystal Ball: Expert Predictions on Higher Education Policy InitiativesIn this episode, we discuss recent updates on Higher Education policy in the United States under the new Biden Administration, as well as predictions for the future. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Moderator: Susan Deniker (Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC / West Virginia)Guests: Sarah Flanagan (NAICU) & Jim Newberry (Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC / West Virginia)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 2021-03-0434 minEmployment MattersEpisode 213: Impact of the Biden Administration and Democratic Congress on Higher EducationIn this episode, we discuss our predictions for the Biden Administration's legislative agenda as it relates to higher education. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Speakers: Tara Stingley (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP / Nebraska), Susan Deniker (Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC / West Virginia) & Peter Lake (Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC / West Virginia & Stetson University)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 2021-02-0330 minEmployment MattersEpisode 197: Confronting Financial Challenges in Higher EducationDecreased funding sources and increased expenses were creating incredible financial challenges for institutions of higher education long before COVID-19, and the pandemic has only exacerbated these challenges. In this webinar to podcast, we address best practices and options for colleges and universities as they address financial pressures, including a discussion of the following topics:Endowment Spending and UPMIFA IssuesCollaboration OpportunitiesFinancial Exigency and Program Elimination OptionsMerger and Acquisition and Closure ConsiderationsSubscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Speakers: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global), Susan De...2020-12-0451 min