04.23.2024 | Navigating Compliance: Understanding the Davis-Bacon Act and Service Contract Act for Federal Contractors
In this episode, Chris and Shannon explore the Davis-Bacon Act and the Service Contract Act. Listen as they cover the implications of these regulations for federal contractors and gain valuable insights into the crucial considerations that contractors must be aware of to maintain compliance.

04.19.2024 | Update: Proposed Rule Would Impose Pay Transparency and Salary History Requirements for Federal Contractors
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council recently issued a Proposed Rule that would require pay transparency in federal contracting. In this episode, Chris and Jeremy discuss the proposed rule in detail. They cover the implications of the rule, the current landscape of pay equity law, and the steps federal contractors may want to take to prepare for this rule.

04.12.2024 | Can You Use a No-Hire to Stop Competitors From Stealing Your Stars?
In this episode, Shylah and Kristie discuss the implications of “no-poach” agreements from an antitrust perspective. They explore the U.S. Department of Justice’s approach toward such agreements, the criminal consequences attached, and how companies have been reacting. Further, they delve into the importance of antitrust compliance training for human resources professionals and other employees.

03.15.2024 | Update: Employers, Take Notice as the DOL Crafts White House AI Mandates
In this episode, Chris Wilkinson updates listeners on federal and state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). Chris discusses his article published in Bloomberg Law titled "Employers, Take Notice as the DOL Crafts White House AI Mandates," in which he explains the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new responsibilities under President Biden’s AI executive order addressing such issues as discrimination, immigration, and worker displacement. In addition, Chris speaks about AB 331, California’s landmark proposal to regulate AI.

03.07.2024 | Part 2: How Americans' Views of Corporations Are Changing—for Better or Worse
In part two of our series on how Americans' views of corporations are changing, Senior Counsel Chris Wilkinson is joined by Perkins Coie's persuasive communications advisor, Senior Litigation Consultant Karen Lisko, to discuss how these views are playing out in the courtroom. Karen provides insights into the impact of public perception of corporations on jury decisions, shares strategies for corporations to use when defending a case, and describes her own experience educating lawyers and judges in presenting their best case at trial.

03.06.2024 | Update: New Washington Law Protects Job Applicants’ Off-Duty Marijuana Use
A new law recently took effect in Washington that changes the way employers should conduct drug tests. In this Episode, Emily and Margo explain the new law, who is affected, and what steps employers may want to consider to ensure they are complying with this new law.

02.22.2024 | Update: Five Questions Companies Are Asking About DOL's New Independent Contractor Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a final rule imposing stricter criteria for companies to classify workers as independent contractors. This rule, effective as of March 11, 2024, deviates from the previous administration's interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and may result in more lawsuits related to misclassification. These lawsuits, if filed as collective actions under the FLSA, can have significant implications for companies. Listen to learn more about the final rule, how companies may be affected, and steps that companies should consider to ensure that they are complying with the new developments in the law.

02.06.2024 | Labor Law Today—2023 Year in Review
Get a preview of Perkins Coie’s Labor Law Today—Year in Review report in this latest podcast episode. The speakers delve into the National Labor Relations Board and its general counsel’s employee-friendly actions; explore summaries of influential decisions like McClaren McComb, Cemex, and Stericycle; and unravel the notable uptick in strike activity. Listen to this insightful episode for analysis on the evolving landscape of labor law.

01.29.2024 | Update: Recent Arizona Developments
Join Kristie, Paul, and Jill as they discuss several recent Arizona employment law developments and how they may affect employers.

01.18.2024 | Update: 2023 California Labor, Employment, and Independent Contractor Legislative Update
With the 2023 California legislative year closed, we are ready to summarize the new legislation that will affect businesses operating in the state and highlight related action items. Join us as Heather, Brittany, and Katelyn discuss key labor and employment topics from the 2023 legislative session.

01.02.2024 | Update: DHS Introduces Alternative Remote I-9 Verification Procedure and New Form I-9
Certain employers may feel the impact of recent modifications to the I-9 process, while all employers will be affected by the introduction of a new I-9 form. Eligible employers have the option to use an alternative verification method to virtually authenticate I-9 documents for their employees who were previously onboarded remotely due to COVID-19 accommodations. In addition, a new edition of Form I-9 has been released, incorporating the alternative verification process and other revisions. In this episode, KoKo discusses important changes that employers should be aware of regarding I-9 compliance.

12.28.2023 | Update: New California State Law Addresses Noncompete Agreements
In this episode, Heather and Matt discuss Senate Bill 699 and provide tips on what actions employers may want to take to best serve their companies.

The law, which takes effect on January 1, 2024, prohibits employers from enforcing contracts that are void under California Business and Professions Code Section 16600, even if the contracts were signed outside of California. The law also establishes a private right of action, allowing employees to sue for injunctive relief, actual damages, and attorneys fees.

12.27.2023 | Update: The Growing Regulation of AI-Based Employment Decision Tools
Increasing adoption of video and automated technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), in employment practices has prompted regulatory efforts. Lawmakers are now addressing growing concerns that these technologies, including advanced resumé screening software, interview video analysis algorithms, and employee surveillance devices, may perpetuate bias and lead to unfair outcomes. In this episode, Chris and Dorthy discuss the effects of AI on the labor and employment space.

12.18.2023 | How Americans' Views of Corporations Are Changing—for Better or Worse
In addition to ensuring returns for investors, American corporations are tasked with navigating a host of social, political, and economic hot button issues—and polls have reflected some success on this journey. In this episode of Workplace Rules, Senior Counsel Chris Wilkinson and Ani Huang, CEO of the Center On Executive Compensation and senior vice president at the HR Policy Association, discuss that success along with recent polling that forecasts choppier waters ahead. The discussion ranges from how strong corporate values can enhance engagement with customers to how workers inside businesses are affecting the overall landscape. Chris and Ani also delve into what’s keeping many in the C-suite up at night as we head into the 2024 national election cycle.

11.15.2023 | OSHA’s Proposed Rule Would Allow Union Representatives Access to Worksites
In the latest episode of Workplace Rules, Dana Svendsen and Alex Pratt discuss a proposed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule. This potential new rule would give a designated union representative right to accompany an OSHA inspector onto an employer worksite. Dana and Alex address the possible implications for employees and what compliance might mean for them.

11.09.2023 | Noncompetes to the North: What US Employers Should Know About Using Noncompete Agreements in Canada
In the United States, the use of noncompete agreements has been prolific and the law regarding the enforcement and use of noncompetes has been fairly steady and noncontroversial—until now. In January 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed regulations that would, with only very limited exceptions, ban employers from imposing noncompete clauses on their workers and invalidate all existing noncompetes currently in effect. According to the FTC, this will affect 30 million, or one in five, American workers currently covered by a noncompete agreement. In addition, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) general counsel put out a memo suggesting noncompete agreements may violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

11.09.2023 | The Response of Organized Labor to Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
With the explosion of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, employers are coming up against challenges with organized labor that many employers may not have previously considered. Listen to learn how unions are reacting to the use of AI in both unionized and non-unionized workplaces.

10.20.2023 | Update: California Supreme Court Limits Utility of Arbitration Agreements for PAGA Claims
Join Heather and Matt to learn more about the current state and utility of arbitration under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). If an employer commits Labor Code violations against a current or former employee, PAGA authorizes the employee to bring a representative action for civil penalties on behalf of the state against the employer. Questions regarding the application of class-action waivers and arbitration agreements to PAGA claims have remained a source of litigation for years.

10.16.2023 | Update: NLRB Returns to the Obama-Era Standard for Independent Contractors
A recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) decision reverts to an Obama-era standard used to determine a worker’s status as an employee or an independent contractor under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA or the Act). This is important, as employees have rights under the NLRA, while independent contractors do not. In this episode, Jill and Alex discuss the decision, events that led up to it, and how it may affect employers.

10.16.2023 | Update: DOL Issues Guidance on PUMP Act for Nursing Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2023-2 to provide guidance to its field staff regarding enforcement of the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act), passed in 2022. Now in effect in all states, the PUMP Act expands the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) workplace protections for all employees, not just nonexempt workers, who need to express breast milk. In this episode, Heather and Emily discuss the new guidance and how the DOL interprets and may enforce the PUMP Act, including available remedies for violation of any provision of the Act.

08.22.2023 | Update: Race-Related Hair Discrimination Is Now Prohibited in Texas
A new law recently went into effect in the State of Texas called the Texas CROWN Act, which prohibits employers, labor unions, and employment agencies from discriminating against Texas employees because of hairstyles associated with race. Listen to learn more about who the Texas CROWN Act protects, how it has changed anti-discrimination laws that existed before it was passed, and how it will affect employers in the state of Texas moving forward.

08.22.2023 | Update: NLRB Reinstates Setting-Specific Standards To Evaluate Employee Abusive Conduct
A recent decision made by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) reinstated setting-specific standards to determine whether employers have violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA or the Act) by disciplining employees for engaging in “abusive conduct” when that behavior occurred in connection with activities protected by Section 7 of the Act. Listen to learn about the decision and how it may affect employers’ abilities to discipline employees in the future.

08.21.2023 | Update: NLRB General Counsel Opines Noncompete Agreements May Violate the National Labor Relations Act
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) General Counsel Jennifer A. Abruzzo recently issued a memorandum, opining that noncompete agreements contained in employment agreements and severance agreements violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) except in limited circumstances. Listen to learn about the General Counsel’s rationale for concluding that noncompetes violate the NLRA, who this affects, and how it may impact employers.

08.14.2023 | Update: New EEOC Guidance Clarifies Employer Responsibility for Discrimination in AI Employment Tools
Employers are increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) tools supplied by third-party vendors. Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provided guidance indicating that, in its view, employers are generally liable for the outcomes of using selection tools to make employment decisions. Listen to learn about the EEOC’s new technical guidance titled, “Assessing Adverse Impact in Software, Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence Used in Employment Selection Procedures Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,” and how the EEOC understands Title VII to apply to the use of algorithmic decision-making tools in employment decisions.

08.14.2023 | Update: Washington State Issues New Rules for Paid Family and Medical Leave
The Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) recently adopted new rules for the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFML) regarding employer reporting requirements, child placement, and self-employment elective coverage requirements. The new rules went into effect on July 1, 2023. Listen to learn more about these new rules and what steps employers may want to consider taking to ensure they are complying with the new requirements.

05.25.2023 | Update: OFCCP Finalizes Rescission of the 2020 Religious Exemption Rule
This spring, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published its final order rescinding the Trump-era Religious Exemption Rule for federal contractors. This recession, which went into effect on March 31, 2023, has made it easier for religiously affiliated federal contractors and subcontractors to make employment decisions based on religion. Listen in to learn more about how this recession affects covered contractors. In this episode, we will also discuss the recent departure of the OFCCP’s director and what that could mean for the agency.

05.16.2023 | Update: New York City Adopts Final Rules for Law Governing Automated Employment Decision Tools
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) adopted final rules for Local Law 144. This landmark law prohibits employers from using automated employment decision tools (AEDTs) to evaluate job candidates or employees when making employment decisions, unless certain bias audit and notice requirements are met. Enforcement of the law will begin on July 5, 2023. Listen to learn more about the final rules, who is covered by the law, which technology is implicated in the law, the law's notice and bias audit requirements, and steps employers should take to comply.

05.11.2023 | Update: Illinois Adopts Paid Leave for Any Reason
Illinois Governor Jay Pritzker signed into law the Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLFAW) on March 13, 2023, which guarantees all Illinois workers at least 40 hours of paid leave (or a pro rata amount, depending on the number of hours worked) in a 12-month period starting January 1, 2024. Employees may use the leave for any reason and are not required to provide the employer with the reason for leave, documentation, or certification as proof in support of the leave. Listen to learn more about this law, who is excluded, and other logistical requirements that employers should consider to ensure that they are complying with the new developments in the law.

05.11.2023 | Update: Deadline Looms Under California Pay Data and Disclosure Law
California’s enhanced pay data reporting requirement under SB 1162 for 100 or more employees or 100 or more workers hired through labor contractors is due May 10, 2023, for reporting year 2022. Listen to learn more about the background of the law, the new pay data reporting requirements, and what steps employers with California employees may want to take to ensure that they are complying with the new developments in the law.

05.11.2023 | Update: Day-Rate Rules Result in Overtime Pay for Exempt Highly Compensated Employee
Recently, in Helix Energy Solutions Group v. Hewitt, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a daily-rate worker who earned more than $200,000 annually was not exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) overtime requirements. In an opinion authored by Justice Elena Kagan, the Court held that compensation based on a daily rate did not satisfy the “salary basis test,” which is required for an employee to be exempt from overtime compensation. Listen to learn more about the Helix Energy Solutions Group v. Hewitt case and how employers can comply with the FLSA moving forward.

05.11.2023 | Update: NLRB Rules Employee Severance Agreement With Overbroad Confidentiality and Nondisparagement Provisions Violates NLRA
In February 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled in McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58 (2023), that employee severance agreements with overly broad confidentiality and nondisparagement provisions violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Although often overlooked, the NLRA’s protections apply to most private sector union and nonunion workforces alike. Since the NLRB’s ruling, employers have scrambled to understand the impact of the decision on severance agreements, offer letters, and proprietary information and inventions agreements, among others. Listen to learn more about what the decision means, who is affected, and what steps employers may want to take to ensure that they are complying with the new developments in the law.

05.11.2023 | Update: Labor Law Today—2022 Year in Review
Perkins Coie published the fourth edition of Labor Law Today—Year in Review, offering a summary of the past year’s most noteworthy and influential developments in traditional labor law. It was anticipated that the aggressive employee-friendly actions from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the general counsel that we saw in 2022 would continue into 2023. So far, that has been the case along with many more new developments. Listen to learn more about these developments, the surprises that we've seen already seen, and a glimpse into what the future of labor law may hold.

04.20.2023 | Update: Compliance Next Steps: Employment and B2B Data in California
The exemption for employment-related and business-to-business (B2B) data under California’s privacy law expired on January 1, 2023. Without this exemption, information previously allowed to be excluded now falls within the scope of California’s extensive privacy requirements, including notice and transparency, data minimization, and data subject rights requests. Listen for an overview of the now-expired exemptions and next steps on the new requirements that pertain to employment and B2B data.

04.12.2023 | Federal Government Expands Protections for Employees With Pregnancy-Related Conditions
U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) into law on December 29, 2022. This combined legislation aims to bridge the gap in federal legal protections for employees who are affected by pregnancy or related conditions or who are breastfeeding. Listen to learn more about the requirements for employers under the PWFA and PUMP Act.

03.30.2023 | Update: NLRB General Counsel: Workplace Discussions of Race Are Protected Under the NLRA
Employees alleging racism in the workplace received favorable guidance from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in a recent general counsel memorandum. The NLRB’s Office of the General Counsel (the general counsel) released a previously confidential advice memorandum setting forth its position that workplace discussions about racial discrimination are protected as concerted activity under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and, therefore, employees who engage in such discussions are protected from employer retaliation under the NLRA. The NLRB’s position applies not only to union organizing activity but also to a broad range of activities that frequently occur in the workplace. Listen to learn more about the general counsel’s memo, examples from the case, and facts that led to this memo.

03.29.2023 | Update: Governor Hochul Signs Amendment to New York State Pay Transparency Law
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed an amendment to the New York State Pay Transparency Law (NYSPTL). The law, which Governor Hochul first signed on December 21, 2022, requires employers to list compensation ranges for certain job, promotion, or transfer opportunities. The amendment clarifies some aspects of the original law, which is scheduled to go into effect on September 17, 2023. With the passage of this law, New York state joins a list of other jurisdictions, including New York City, that have recently enacted pay transparency laws. Listen to learn more about the NYSPTL, recent amendments related to this law, and answers to some of the compliance questions that may be affecting employers.

03.27.2023 | 2023 Illinois Employment Law Changes
Illinois employers will face a host of new requirements in 2023, including the CROWN Act, the Family Bereavement Leave Act (FBLA), the One Day Rest in Seven Act Amendment (ODRISA), an Illinois Equal Pay Act (IEPA) update, and Enhanced Chicago Sexual Harassment training. Listen to this episode to learn more about the updated labor and employment landscape in Illinois.

03.27.2023 | Update: FTC Announces Proposed Ban on Noncompete Agreements
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced its proposal of a new rule that would ban employers from imposing noncompete agreements on their workers and invalidate existing noncompetes currently in effect. The FTC stated the rule would affect 30 million, or one in five, American workers currently covered by a noncompete agreement. Listen to this episode to learn more about the proposed rule and what actions employers can take, both now and after the final rule is potentially published.

02.13.2023 | Update: NLRB Returns to Obama-Era Microunit Standard
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) recently issued a decision in American Steel Construction, Inc., in which a 3-2 Board majority threw out the Trump-era standard used to determine whether a microunit (i.e., a small, discrete subset of employees at a larger worksite) is appropriate and reinstated the Obama-era standard which held that petitioned-for units would be found appropriate unless there was an “overwhelming” community of interest between the petitioned-for unit and excluded employees. Listen to learn more about what this change in the law means for employers and what they can do to combat the new challenges they may face in the workplace.

02.13.2023 | Update: Affirmative Action: Six Employer Questions After the Supreme Court Arguments
The U.S. Supreme Court held oral arguments in two landmark cases, Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina, arising out of the affirmative action policies of two elite university systems, Harvard University and the University of North Carolina (UNC). While these two interrelated cases focus explicitly on university admissions, employers have also been watching these matters closely, wondering whether the outcome of these cases will affect current company policies and practices, especially those focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Listen for insights on how employers should be thinking of these issues.

02.13.2023 | Update: Seattle’s New Independent Contractor Protections
Seattle’s new Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance (the Ordinance) requires certain hiring entities to provide independent contractors with disclosures both before entering a contract and at the time of payment. These disclosures include three different kinds of notices: a notice of rights, a pre-work written notice, and a notice of specific payment information. Listen to learn more about the new requirements for employers and the independent contractors they work with.

02.13.2023 | Update: Washington State Releases Guidance on New Job Posting Requirements
Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (EPOA) amendments require most employers who engage in business in Washington state to include pay ranges and benefits information in their job postings. Unlike some other jurisdictions’ pay disclosure laws, which are enforced by state agencies rather than by private lawsuits, the EPOA allows applicants to sue for damages, penalties, and attorneys’ fees. Listen to learn more about these amendments and the recently released administrative guidance, published by The Washington Department of Labor and Industries.

08.30.2022 | An Inside Look at Avoiding Employment Pitfalls in the Cannabis Industry
What is it like to be the head lawyer in an industry that was, until recently, largely illegal? In the flourishing cannabis industry, employers must continuously readjust their policies and procedures to meet evolving standards for cannabis use and regulation by federal, state, and local legislatures. Partner Mike O’Brien is joined by Jane Wright-Mitchell, principal and general counsel at Lecar Consulting, to discuss how to navigate the workplace cannabis landscape.

06.29.2022 | Today’s Pay Equity Landscape
Legal, political, and social movements have pushed pay equity to the top of many organizations’ priorities. Activist shareholder proposals, changes in state laws, Biden administration efforts, and calls from employees regarding greater transparency have spurred employers to find out where they stand. In this episode of Workplace Rules, Senior Counsel Chris Wilkinson, who previously served as associate solicitor for civil rights and labor management at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), is joined by Cary Elliott, director at Resolution Economics, and Tammy Dowley-Blackman, CEO of Tammy Dowley-Backman Group, LLC to discuss the latest on pay equity topics.

11.15.2022 | An Interview With the Great Resignation
Employers across the country are scratching their heads, wondering why the labor market remains painfully tight, and talented employees are looking elsewhere for work. Is this temporary or a permanent shift in the employment landscape? To find out, Workplace Rules interviews Julian Sarafian, an attorney with a sterling pedigree who has become a spokesperson for a wave of disaffected millennial employees who, like a generation of Bartleby, The Scriveners, have turned their back on the modern workplace. A podcaster, social media influencer, and mental health champion, Julian provides an in-depth look at why this generation of employees has taken their grandparent’s advice to tune in, turn on, and drop out.

09.13.2022 | The Era of Disability as Superpower
Our country has entered a new era, in which disabilities are increasingly viewed as superpowers and informed employers recognize them as the keys to unlocking employee performance. But obstacles remain, especially at the intersection of race, poverty, and disability. Join Andy Imparato, executive director of Disability Rights California, and Janice Ta, senior counsel at Perkins Coie, as they discuss their own disability journeys and provide a look toward the future of disability law in the United States.

08.03.2022 | What to Expect When You’re Expecting Change in D.C.
Will the Biden administration be Obama 2.0 for employers, or could we see a more progressive agenda? Will the independent contractor rule be applied more broadly to the gig economy? How will Biden’s Department of Labor (DOL) regulate a post-COVID-19 workplace? What is the future of diversity and inclusion training for federal contractors? Join Perkins Coie Senior Counsel Christopher Wilkinson for a discussion of what it takes to actually get things done in D.C., based on experience gained as the associate solicitor for civil rights and labor management for the U.S. Department of Labor during the Obama administration.

05.27.2022 | Is the Future of AI Buddhist?
We live in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming omnipresent. How do we build AI that doesn’t simply replicate our biases and further perpetuate discrimination in hiring? Bill Duane, a tech leader, former Superintendent of Well Being and Sustainable Performance Development Programs at Google, and practicing Buddhist, serves as Strategy and Implementation Lead with the Center for the Study of Apparent Selves (CSAS). CSAS explores how Buddhist concepts hold the promise of addressing key AI issues, such as moral decisions, unexpected consequences, human flourishing, and comparing human and machine intelligence. Join Bill and Senior Counsel Michael O’Brien for a discussion of what AI is and how it can amplify the best of a company’s values.

04.20.2022 | Will Survivor-Centered, Trauma-Informed Techniques Revolutionize Workplace Investigations?
During the investigation process, survivor-centered, trauma-informed techniques are used to keep investigation participants empowered and safe—physically, emotionally, and economically. Arising from sexual abuse and domestic violence contexts, these techniques are now being recognized for their usefulness and success in more traditional corporate settings. Join Perkins Coie white collar investigation partner, Caryn Trombino, as she provides an overview of survivor-centered, trauma-informed techniques and how they can be a powerful tool in white collar investigations.

02.17.2022 | Why Corporate Ethics Helps the Bottom Line
Today, former Airbnb, Inc. General Counsel and Chief Ethics Officer Rob Chesnut joins Perkins Coie San Francisco Partner Heather Sager for a frank discussion addressing the realities of establishing a vibrant, accountable, corporate ethics program, and why integrity must start at the top and engage your entire workforce to be truly effective.

11.12.2021 | How New Title IX Regulations Affect Higher Ed Employers’ Ability to Rein in Harassment
In this Perkins Coie podcast, Senior Counsel Michael O’Brien discusses the effects of long-awaited regulatory changes to Title IX, the federal law that addresses sexual harassment in schools. Mike is joined by Amy Klosterman, a former attorney for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, who now advises colleges, universities, and school districts through Title IX compliance, and Alicia Arant, an attorney and Title IX coordinator at the University of Montana.

The podcast explores how substantial changes to Title IX’s jurisdiction and due process requirements are playing out at colleges and universities, as well as the challenge posed by complying with competing duties to Title VII, state law, and internal policies. This discussion with two Title IX experts provides a high-level look at the regulatory changes that went into effect in 2020, as well as real-world examples of employers’ attempts to rein in inappropriate employee conduct.

08.14.2021 | The Science Behind COVID-19 and Return to Work
Misinformation is rampant in our current COVID-19 world. On this episode, Perkins Coie partners Ann Marie Painter and Jill Louis are joined by Dr. Carolee Estelle, M.D., an infectious disease specialist at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas, who provides some straight answers about the COVID-19 virus, what we know about its transmission, its effect on the body, and how best to avoid spread in the workplace.