The EEOC has replaced its Strategic Enforcement Plan with a new National Enforcement Plan for 2026–2029, signaling important shifts in federal workplace enforcement priorities. In this episode, we discuss what employers need to know about the EEOC's renewed focus on intentional discrimination, DEI initiatives, religious accommodations, "anti-American" discrimination, workplace investigations, and the compliance fundamentals that remain essential. Learn the practical steps organizations should take now to prepare for the evolving enforcement landscape. Host: Tara Stingley ( email ) ( Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP ) Guest Speakers: Mike Gardner ( email ) & Victor Cardwell ( email ) ( Woods Rogers ) Support the show  Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Today, we are kicking off a brand new ELA Podcast Series on the Pay Transparency Directive, where we speak with leading employment lawyers across Europe about when and how the EU Pay Transparency Directive is being implemented in their country and what it really means for employers on the ground. We hope today’s discussion will help you understand the status of Pay Transparency legislation in Italy , what you should be doing now and how approaches to implementation are shaping up across Europe. Host: Marianne Parkinson ( email ) ( Travers Smith LLP / England & Wales) Guest Speaker: Francesca Pittau ( email ) ( ADVANT Nctm Studio Legale / Italy) Support the show  Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

More than 55 years after the Occupational Safety and Health Act transformed workplace safety in the United States, OSHA remains a central force in protecting workers and shaping employer responsibilities. In this episode, we explore OSHA’s evolution from its early focus on industrial hazards to its current priorities in a rapidly changing workplace. We discuss the agency’s successes, the role of the General Duty Clause, the realities behind recent debates about OSHA’s future, and what employers should expect from OSHA enforcement and policy initiatives today. We also examine the role of OSHA counsel in helping organizations navigate compliance, investigations, and emerging workplace safety risks. Host: Holly Goodman ( email ) ( Gunster ) Guest Speaker: Taylor Johnson ( email ) ( Pierce Atwood LLP ) Support the show  Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.