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118: Employers and HR professionals are often looking for practical guidance they can apply immediately, especially when navigating complex employment law issues. In this episode of What’s the Tea in L&E?, Leah Stiegler and Victor Cardwell share Victor’s top three "hot takes" drawn from years of experience advising employers on workplace challenges. Victor weighs in on common wage and hour pitfalls under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), how to tackle employee terminations, and managing workplace accommodations for employees with disabilities. Tune in for this quick-hitting episode as Leah and Victor unpack these three important topics, share lessons learned from years in employment law, and provide actionable takeaways for employers and HR professionals alike. Learn more and register for these complimentary webinars, podcasts, and vlogs: https://webinars.ela.law
What does the future of DEI in higher education look like under Title VI? Tune in for a fast-paced, thirty-minute briefing on Title VI discrimination claims in higher education — where the law stands, how the administration is enforcing it, and what colleges and universities should do now. Host: Marcia DePaula ( email ) ( Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / Western Pennsylvania) Guest Speakers: Derek Ishikawa ( email ) ( Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California) & Mica McKinney ( email ) ( Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C. / Utah) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
On this episode we unpack the EEOC's newly adopted Strategic Plan for FY 2026–2030 and the National Enforcement Plan for FY 2025–2029. Listen in as we explain the shift away from monetary benchmarks toward "targeted equitable relief," the new 10-person definition of systemic investigations, and the 90% litigation success goal - plus 15-day position statement deadlines, the retreat from disparate-impact litigation, and the new priorities, from DEI-related practices and religious liberty to protecting American workers. The episode closes with concrete steps for employers: privileged legal audits of DEI, recruiting, and hiring practices, and federal-contractor certifications under Executive Orders 14173 and 14398. Host: Tara Stingley ( email ) ( Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP ) Guest Speaker: Nita Beecher ( email ) ( Fortney Scott, LLC / District of Columbia) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
Listen in as we break down hot topics in U.S. immigration law — the H-1B fee fight and Project Firewall, the end of duration-of-status, CPT and OPT changes, consular updates, and a new enforcement climate employers can't ignore. Recorded on August 27, 2026. Host: Susan Deniker ( email ) ( Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia) Guest Speakers: Melanie Keeney ( email ) ( Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan Jackstadt P.C. / Missouri - Eastern) & Chris Thomas ( email ) ( Holland & Hart LLP / Colorado) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
112: Speakers: Caroline Molloy ( caroline.molloy@mcinnescooper.com ) & Abigail Companion ( abigail.companion@mcinnescooper.com ) - McInnes Cooper / Atlantic Canada Minimum wage rates are changing across Atlantic Canada in 2026, with some increases already in effect and others still to come. In this vlog, we highlight the key changes in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, and what employers should keep on their radar as they plan for the year ahead. Learn more and register for these complimentary webinars, podcasts, and vlogs: https://webinars.ela.law/2026-year-in-review
In this episode, we explore the changing immigration compliance landscape in the US, Qatar and the UK . Chris Thomas of Holland & Hart and Emma Higham of Clyde & Co join us to discuss employer obligations, enforcement trends, recent regulatory changes and the key risks businesses need to consider when moving talent and business visitors across borders. Host: Elaine McIlroy ( email ) ( Brodies LLP / Scotland) Guest Speakers: Chris Thomas ( email ) ( Holland & Hart LLP / Colorado) & Emma Higham ( email ) ( Clyde & Co / Qatar) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
Nebraska has adopted its own WARN Act, creating significant new obligations for employers facing business closures and mass layoffs. In this episode, we break down the law's expanded 90-day notice requirement, new notice content and language obligations, covered employers, enforcement, key exceptions, and practical compliance steps before the Act takes effect on July 18, 2026. Host: Tara Stingley ( email ) ( Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP ) Guest Speaker: Maddie Hasley ( email ) ( Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP ) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
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.
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.
736: Neutral by Design: What MrBeast’s Lawsuit Teaches Us About HR, Handbooks, and Workplace Culture
What can employers learn from the employment lawsuit filed against MrBeast and the infamous “How to Succeed” guide? In this episode, we explore why neutrality in HR practices, employee handbooks, and workplace policies is critical to managing legal risk and fostering a fair workplace culture. Drawing lessons from some of the best and worst employee handbooks in corporate America, we discuss how policy language can shape employee expectations, influence workplace behavior, and create unintended liability. Tune in for practical guidance on drafting clear, consistent, and legally sound workplace policies. Host: Tara Stingley ( email ) ( Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP ) Guest Speakers: Jackie Staple ( email ) & Ariel Perez ( email ) ( Jackson Walker ) Support the show Register on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.