Littler Labor & Employment Podcast

Nancy Johnson and Kimberly Doud of Littler’s Orlando office are back to discuss Florida’s new law relating to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and its interplay with the status of federal requirements. Nancy and Kimberly discuss how employers in Florida can understand if they need to comply with the new law, what the opt-outs are, and how the new law interacts with the three existing federal mandates.

Nancy Johnson and Kimberly Doud of Littler’s Orlando office are back to discuss the state of vaccine mandates in Florida including the impact of OSHA’s announced ETS. Nancy and Kimberly discuss considerations for Florida employers given the ETS mandates and potential Florida legislative action related to vaccine mandates generally.

Now that OSHA has released its long-awaited Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) relating to the COVID-19 vaccine, join Littler for a discussion about how it will impact hospitality employers. Shareholders Alka Ramchandani-Raj, co-chair of Littler’s Occupational Safety and Health Group, and Rachel Fendell Satinsky, discuss the OSHA ETS requirements and how hospitality employers can remain compliant.

Jenny Schwendemann and Gary Glaser discuss Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts and Gary’s work representing Off-Broadway theatres and producers. Littler attorneys provide pro bono services in a variety of areas, depending on the interests of individual attorneys. The firm values and encourages the community-minded and pro bono efforts of our lawyers and staff.

David Haase and Lavanga Wijekoon talk about cases referred from the National Immigrant Justice Center and Lavanga’s work representing asylum seekers in the United States. Littler attorneys provide pro bono services in a variety of areas, depending on the interests of individual attorneys. The firm values and encourages the community-minded and pro bono efforts of our lawyers and staff.

Breanne Martell and Nicole LeFave discuss Eight Million Stories and Nicole’s appellate work in criminal law. Littler attorneys provide pro bono services in a variety of areas, depending on the interests of individual attorneys. The firm values and encourages the community-minded and pro bono efforts of our lawyers and staff.

Michael McCabe, Matthew Hank, and Daniel Kim describe Matt and Dan’s work with the Veterans Consortium defending claims for veterans. Littler attorneys provide pro bono services in a variety of areas, depending on the interests of individual attorneys. The firm values and encourages the community-minded and pro bono efforts of our lawyers and staff.

Jennifer Schwendemann and Paul Sopher discuss the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) and their work to change laws and policies for racial justice. Littler attorneys provide pro bono services in a variety of areas, depending on the interests of individual attorneys. The firm values and encourages the community-minded and pro bono efforts of our lawyers and staff.

In this podcast, Kimberly Doud and Nancy Johnson of Littler’s Orlando office discuss how the COVID crisis is affecting Florida employers now. After a brief hiatus and the workplace starting to “normalize,” the rise of the Delta variant particularly in Florida is creating new questions for employers continuing to navigate the path to a safe work environment. Kimberly and Nancy remind listeners of vaccination strategies, workplace safety tips and how to deal with the latest CDC guidance recommending, in places like Florida, masking indoors once again regardless of vaccination status.

In this episode, Littler shareholders Bruce Sarchet and Bob Long discuss a common feature of many American workplaces: the “Open Door” policy. But adopting such a policy is just the first step. Bruce and Bob discuss the actual application of these policies, providing examples where managers and supervisors not only actively listen to employees, but take concrete action based on what they hear, and working together with employees to create win-win solutions.

Kimberly Doud and Nancy Johnson of Littler’s Orlando office are back to discuss recent developments in Florida – Florida’s new liability shield law relating to lawsuits claiming damages for COVID-related injuries, damages or death, and Florida’s latest executive order prohibiting state agencies from issuing “vaccine passports.” Kimberly and Nancy discuss the impact of these two state actions on employers in Florida and provide tips on what employers can do now in light of these actions.

Kimberly Doud and Nancy Johnson of Littler’s Orlando office discuss COVID-related updates affecting employers in Florida, including a notable executive order issued on March 10, 2021 by Governor DeSantis and recent federal OSHA announcements. Kim and Nancy also focus on the American Rescue Plan, addressing its provisions concerning unemployment insurance, employer-provided sick leave, and more.

In this podcast, Kimberly Doud and Nancy Johnson of Littler’s Orlando office discuss OSHA’s role in enforcement of various COVID-related safety regulations. The conversation also includes some insight into what to expect should OSHA issue an emergency temporary standard by March 15, and some tips on how to prepare for what is likely to come.

Kimberly Doud and Nancy Johnson of Littler’s Orlando office continue the discussion on COVID-19 vaccines. This episode covers employer concerns about employees voicing their vaccine opinions in the workplace and how to handle an anti-vaxxer movement. This conversation will help employers navigate the COVID-19 landscape to continue moving forward with each new day in America.

Kimberly Doud and Nancy Johnson of Littler’s Orlando office continue the discussion on COVID-19 vaccines, focusing this time on unionized workforces and answering a listener’s question regarding COVID-19 vaccinations in residential school settings. This conversation will help employers navigate the COVID-19 landscape to continue moving forward with each new day in America.

Kimberly Doud and Nancy Johnson of Littler’s Orlando office are joined by Miami shareholder Finn Pressly to continue the discussion on COVID-19 vaccines and to focus on the use of incentive plans as a tool to encourage employees to vaccinate. This conversation should help employers navigate the landscape to continue moving forward with each new day in America.

Kimberly Doud and Nancy Johnson of Littler’s Orlando office discuss how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting Florida workforces. In this second podcast, Kimberly and Nancy discuss vaccines – the availability in Florida, how Florida has distributed its vaccines and the issues employers need to start confronting with respect to vaccinations of workforces. While things may get worse before they get better on the COVID-19 front, these candid conversations will assist employers in moving forward with each new day in America.

Kimberly Doud and Nancy Johnson of Littler’s Orlando office discuss how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting Florida workforces. This first podcast recaps the 2020 landscape and takes a peek at some of the Biden administration’s new executive orders. Future episodes will tackle singular topics such as vaccines, unemployment issues, and more. While things may get worse before they get better on the COVID-19 front, these candid conversations will assist employers in moving forward with each new day in America.

What executive and regulatory actions might the Biden administration take with respect to DACA, travel bans, and H-1B visas? How might the ongoing pandemic affect plans for comprehensive immigration reform? In this podcast, Jorge Lopez, shareholder and chair of Littler’s Global Mobility and Immigration Practice Group, joins practice group members Sean McCrory and Michelle White to discuss possible immigration policy changes in the year ahead.

Anna Park, an attorney in Littler’s Los Angeles office, and Julie Stockton, an attorney in Littler’s San Francisco office, discuss the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which remains in effect despite the recent passage of Proposition 24 in California. Anna and Julie also explore the details of Prop 24, otherwise known as the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and how it will change the legal landscape for employers in California.