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ABA Labor and Employment Law Podcast

ABA Labor and Employment Law Podcast

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ABA Labor & Employment Law Podcast is a thoughtful, balanced discussion with guests from two sides of a labor-related issue in the news. The podcast connects members with inclusive discussion across the negotiating table so listeners can explore newer concepts and balance their knowledge of the topic.This show is the property of the American Bar Association. Economics Political Science Politics & Government
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  • “Labour” with a “U”: Canadian vs. United States Labor Law

    “Labour” with a “U”: Canadian vs. United States Labor Law
    Sep 15 2026
    The relationship between Canada and the United States has made headlines over the summer, but the two countries also pose some unique, cross-border labor challenges. Guests Christopher Deehy and Cody Yorke are international labor and employment lawyers specializing in Canada/U.S. relations who deal with these differences daily. Independent of the political climate, interactions on the labor and employment front create their own issues. One big difference is that unlike the United States, in Canada each province has its own labor laws, and in some cases such as banking, federal rules may also apply. It’s imperative to understand these variances when dealing with cross-border labor relations. Oh, then there’s the French civil law code in Quebec and the use of the French language. Canada is not just “United States North,” it has its own laws and what may apply in the U.S. may not apply in Canada. For example, the “at-will” employment rules of the U.S. may not apply in Canada, where advance notice may be required. If you’re doing business across the border, this could be a factor. No podcast can fully explore every aspect of the differences in labor and employment law between the U.S. and Canada, but if you’re working with a client with employment issues across the border, this intriguing episode with get you thinking about the questions you’ll want to ask. REFERENCES MENTIONED: National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act, 1935) “Fast Facts About the At-Will Employment Doctrine,” Thomson Reuters “Reasonable Notice of Termination: Overview,” Practical Law Canada Employment, Thomson Reuters “Restrictive Covenant,” Government of Canada “FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes,” Federal Trade Commission “Successor Liability,” Practical Law, Thomson Reuters “Workplace Impairment Questions and Answers,” Government of Canada Association of Labor Relations Agencies The ABA Labor and Employment Law Section 2026 Annual Conference is scheduled for Nov. 4-7, 2026 in Washington, DC ABA Labor and Employment Law Section
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    41 mins
  • AI Tools and Labor Law: Legal Guardrails and Looming Minefields

    AI Tools and Labor Law: Legal Guardrails and Looming Minefields
    Aug 18 2026
    How is AI finding its way into the legal arena of labor and employment law, and how well do you understand this emerging field and the potential perils? Guests Nina T. Pirrotti and Daniel A. Schwartz are both experienced labor and employment attorneys who have encountered AI in the scope of their work and are sorting through the federal legal vacuum and emerging state laws. What they’ve found are AI programs that take inputs, analyze them, and provide recommendations in employment and labor relations. This can include scanning resumes, drafting job descriptions, performance reviews, summarizing documents, and even sending rejection letters. Are computers replacing human judgment? And it’s not just employers using AI. Job seekers are learning to use AI to create resumes and cover letters that match job descriptions, even burying coding inside applications designed to convince the AI screener to select them for an interview. “It truly is an AI arms race,” Pirrotti says. Job seekers use AI to flood the market with applications, and employers are so overwhelmed they use AI to screen them. But AI isn’t perfect. In a drive for efficiency, AI has the potential to discriminate against people who may be qualified but have a disability, be neurodivergent, or simply not meet the “norms” a program has been trained to see. There are legal minefields (and potential liabilities) out there. Is there a class action suit just itching to be filed? REFERENCES MENTIONED: “Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964” “Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and Disability Discrimination in Hiring,” U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division “Griggs v. Duke Power Co.” Wikipedia “Derek Mobley v. Workday Inc.,” Findlaw “Connecticut’s AI Responsibility and Transparency Act: Key Impacts on the Workplace,” Shipman & Goodwin “Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT),” New York City government “The Harper v. Sirius XM Lawsuit: What the US Legal Case Means for UK and EU Organizations” Hair.Ventures The ABA Labor and Employment Law Section 2026 Annual Conference is scheduled for Nov. 4-7, 2026 in Washington, DC
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    44 mins
  • Social Media and the Workplace: Free Speech Meets Employment Law

    Social Media and the Workplace: Free Speech Meets Employment Law
    Jul 16 2026
    Social media is everywhere today. Ever wonder how the role social media plays into the employer/employee relationship? In this episode, guests Aaron Holt and SaNni M-K Lemonidis, both experienced labor and employment attorneys, join host Matt Greer for a deep dive into the murky waters of who said what where and to whom. Can employers regulate what an employee says on a social media channel – say Facebook or X? It depends. The “manner and method” of our free speech outside of work still matters. It’s about content and context. Harassment and discrimination matter still matter. Try the “water cooler principle,” if a comment was made on social media, ask if the same comment was made at work around the water cooler, would the boss feel obligated to act. If the answer is yes, then action is likely required. This is a fascinating field, nuanced and sometimes dependent on the size of a company and capacity for control as well, as the company’s own use of social media in outreach and marketing. The laws, and EEOC guidance, haven’t changed. But the environment we live and work in has. Basic principles still apply. For employees, be nice to each other. For employers, do your best to ensure no one is being harassed or bullied. If someone says there’s a problem, employers can protect themselves by investigating complaints and developing and adhering to consistent policies. REFERENCES MENTIONED: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 NLRB v. Pier Sixty, Justia Law Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Okonowsky v. Garland, Justia Law Connick v. Myers, Justia Law The ABA Labor and Employment Law Section 2026 Annual Conference is scheduled for Nov. 4-7, 2026 in Washington, DC ABA Labor and Employment Law Section
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    48 mins
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