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We get work®
by Jackson Lewis P.C.
In the face of evolving challenges in labor and employment law, Jackson Lewis attorneys identify issues dominating the modern workplace and answer the question on every employer's mind – how will my business be impacted? Stream episodes of our podcast program on the platform of your choosing.
Episodes
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Wage + Hour Compliance in Healthcare: Particular Problems, Practical Solutions
Recent federal and state requirements are creating compliance pitfalls and costly exposure around worker classification, timekeeping, meal break deductions and travel time. Drawing on their experience advising healthcare organizations, Jackson Lewis Wage and Hour Group Co-Chair Justin Barnes and...
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We Get Contracting: Episode 4 — Despite Dramatic Changes, Affirmative Action Obligations Still Exist
As OFCCP's new rules and elimination of key disability data collection requirements take effect, significant affirmative action obligations remain in place. Government Contracts and Compliance Group Co-leader Scott Pechaitis speaks with Principal Laura Mitchell to discuss the changes' impact on...
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The Next Wave of AI Regulation: What Employers Should Know About State-Level Activity
The growing patchwork of AI laws makes maintaining consistent hiring practices and complying with notice, transparency and governance requirements more challenging for multistate employers. In this episode, We Get AI co-hosts Eric Felsberg and Joe Lazzarotti address how the latest AI laws in...
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New UK Dismissal Rules: What Raised Protections Mean for Global Employers
Expanded "unfair dismissal" protections that could significantly increase potential liability for multinational employers with operations in the United Kingdom are coming. In this We Get Work episode, Jackson Lewis Principal John Sander and Rob Hill, head of employment at Clyde & Co London…
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AI-Powered Employee Monitoring: Navigating Privacy, Bias + Compliance
Measuring what matters with AI-driven monitoring and processing tools is becoming fertile ground for legal risks in the workplace. In this We Get AI episode, co-hosts Eric Felsberg and Joe Lazzarotti examine how AI-driven productivity tools can trigger New York City's Automated Employment…
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When AI Sets the Bargaining Table
Like any form of workplace automation, AI is accelerating employee concerns over displacement, surveillance, bias, productivity measuring and more. In this We Get AI episode, hosts Eric Felsberg and Joe Lazzarotti speak with their Jackson Lewis colleague and former NLRB Chair Marvin Kaplan to get...
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Healthcare Arbitration Agreements: The Good, the Bad and the Enforceable
Between renewed judicial scrutiny and increased state skepticism, arbitration agreements for healthcare workforces face a number of considerations. In this episode, Healthcare Industry Co-Leader Stephanie Peet and Arbitration Principal Joe Wientge discuss ways employers can design and execute...
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We get Contracting: Episode 3 — EO 14398 and Federal Contractor DEI Discrimination
President Trump's Executive Order 14398 is being called "the most aggressive step" taken to target federal contractors' assumed engagement in race discrimination via DEI programs. Jackson Lewis Government Contracting and Compliance Group Co-leader Scott Pechaitis and Principal Matt Camardella...
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The Privacy Playbook: Navigating CCPA, GDPR & Risk Assessments
California and the EU's frameworks for protecting personal information and assessing related high-risk practices raise compliance complexity for employers. In this episode, Jackson Lewis' Mary Costigan and Michael Witteler of Pusch Wahlig Workplace Law contrast the definitions and processes in…
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Welcome to the We Get Privacy Podcast Channel
Thanks to intense listener interest, the We Get Privacy podcast series now has its own dedicated channel. This new channel makes it easier to find, follow and stay up to date on all things privacy, data protection, AI and cybersecurity. Going forward, all new episodes of We Get Privacy will be...
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Pay Transparency + the Power of Preventive Strategies: Episode 6 – Welcome Considerations for Hospitality Concerns
Workforce mobility, wage compression, and a complex patchwork of state and local disclosure laws can create pitfalls for employers in guest-accommodation sectors. But they also offer potential. Host Laura Mitchell speaks with principal Diana Lerma from our Hotels and Leisure groups about…
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International Employment — Episode 2: Global Employers' Guide to U.S. RIF Compliance
Foreign-headquartered companies looking to reduce their workforce in the States face a complex web of U.S. operational, regulatory and reputational risks. Jackson Lewis' Workforce Restructuring Leader Jeff Brody joins host Maya Atrakchi to provide practical guidance on WARN Act compliance,...
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Pay Transparency and the Power of Preventive Strategies – Episode 5: How Manufacturers Can Manage Worker Equity Expectations
From labor shortages and wage competition to internal equity pressures, manufacturing employers face pay transparency issues that can quickly escalate into legal and employee relations risks. Host Laura Mitchell speaks with Emily Borna, co-leader of Jackson Lewis' Manufacturing Industry group,...
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We get Contracting: Episode 2 — Civil Rights Compliance Opens New Path to FCA Claims
DOJ's Civil Rights Fraud Initiative presents new risks for government contractors, using the FCA to pursue federal fund recipients who violate Title VII, Title IX and other federal civil rights laws. Jackson Lewis Government Contracting and Compliance Group Co-leader Scott Pechaitis speaks with...
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AI Exacerbates Data Minimization Challenges
As AI tools, workplace monitoring technologies, and data‑driven platforms expand, organizations face growing exposure from collecting, sharing, and retaining more data than they need for defined purposes. In this episode of We get Privacy for work, Jackson Lewis Principals Joe Lazzarotti and…
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Pay Transparency + the Power of Preventive Strategies Episode 4: Serving Up Compliance — Managing Pay Transparency Requirements in the Restaurant Industry
From high turnover and typically younger workforces to ever-shifting state and local laws, restaurants face a unique patchwork of pay transparency compliance risks. Denver office colleague Melisa Panagakos joins podcast host Laura Mitchell to share how to check these risks from becoming…
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We get Contracting: Episode 1 — Top Five Compliance Challenges for Government Contractors in 2026
Welcome to We get Contracting, a series about the employment and labor issues that matter most to federal contractors. In this inaugural episode, Government Contracts and Compliance Group co-leaders Scott Pechaitis and Jeremy Schneider present the top compliance challenges facing federal...
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A Year After the February 14, 2025 USDOE Dear Colleague Letter and Title VI Coordinator Best Practice Issues
One year after the DOE's Dear Colleague Letter, institutions are still wrestling with the shifts in federal enforcement priorities redefining what Title VI compliance means. Jackson Lewis' Carol Ashley and Dani Bland highlight the potential pitfalls and strategic considerations for schools…
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Student Athletes or Employees? The Constantly Changing State of Play
The business of college sports is accelerating. So are the legal questions. Labor Relations Group Co-leader Laura Pierson-Scheinberg and her colleagues, former NLRB chair Marvin Kaplan and Michael Bertoncini, discuss what college and university athletic programs can expect from increased NIL...
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We get AI for work™: Preparing Real-World Healthcare Environments for an AI-Driven Future
CIO of Vista Clinical Laboratory Nick DeMeo joins podcast co-hosts Eric Felsberg and Joe Lazzarotti, co-leaders of Jackson Lewis' Artificial Intelligence and Automation Group, to discuss the intersection of healthcare, cybersecurity and AI. The trio shares insights and tips on how to manage the…
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Pay Transparency + the Power of Preventive Strategies: Episode 3 — Pivoting Toward Preparation in the Life Sciences
Talent mobility, specialized roles, scarce market data and other competitive pressures create unusually complex pay transparency challenges for life sciences companies. Jackson Lewis' Life Sciences Group Co-leader Peggy Strange joins podcast host Laura Mitchell to discuss how moving from pushback...
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International Series Episode 1: Mastering Workforce Reductions and Restructuring for Global Companies
Restructuring across borders is a high-stakes challenge for multinational companies of any size. On this inaugural episode of the series, Maya Atrakchi joins L&E global colleague Florence Bacquet to break down the biggest misconceptions, risks, and best practices for U.S. companies navigating...
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Pay Transparency + the Power of Preventive Strategies: Episode 2 — Healthcare Compliance Crossroads
Fast-evolving challenges, including telehealth transitions and health system acquisitions, are redefining pay transparency/equity expectations. In this episode, we offer healthcare employers actionable insights for harmonizing compensation and boosting workforce morale amid industry-wide change.
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We get AI for work™: Analyzing "Brewer v. Otter.ai" — A Case Study of the Legal Risks of AI Note Takers
What if your next business call ended up training someone else's AI without you ever knowing? In this episode, we unpack the Brewer v. Otter.ai case and explore how automated note takers are reshaping privacy, legal compliance, and trust in today's workplace.
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The "Disparate" Dilemma in Employment Discrimination Litigation
Employers shouldn't overly rely on reports that the EEOC is no longer interested in disparate impact: private lawsuits and other entities bringing such claims, both in the traditional discrimination and the emerging "illegal DEI" contexts, still pose legal risks. In this episode, our attorneys...
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We get Privacy for work — Episode 13: Demystifying Data Mining
When an organization's data systems are compromised, they face the daunting challenge of sorting through mountains of sensitive data under intense regulatory pressure. In this episode of We Get Privacy for Work, hosts Joe Lazzarotti and Damon Silver are joined by Matt Morocco, Director and Cyber...
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Four Legal Trends Impacting Higher Education Institutions
From 'illegal DEI' to union activity to False Claims Act risks, the past year has been a flurry of activity and high-stakes changes for higher education institutions. It is critical for universities and colleges to strike a balance between compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and...
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We get AI for work™: New Efforts to Ensure a National AI Policy
A December 11, 2025 executive order marks the beginning of an aggressive federal push to short circuit growing state-level AI intervention with standardized AI regulation nationwide. Podcast hosts Joe Lazzarotti and Eric Felsberg discuss the substantial compliance, risk management and governance...
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Pay Transparency + the Power of Preventive Strategies: Episode 1 — Mitigating the Patchwork
With more states expected to adopt new laws, while others will be demanding more detail in existing regulations, employers are challenged to implement a unified, scalable compensation system that addresses cross-state inconsistency. In this first episode of our series, we survey the varied pay...
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We get AI for work™: Where to Start When Evaluating AI Tools
Although it is tempting to rush to implement the newest AI tools, taking inventory of what tools your organization uses, which laws you are subject to and which obligations flow from those laws are all critical steps to maintain legal compliance.
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We get Privacy for work — Episode 12: Managing Competing Priorities: Data Breach Notification Laws and Trade Secrets
In the event of the disclosure of business trade secrets, organizations are often so overwhelmed that they overlook potential data breach notification requirements. The potential exposure of trade secrets is increasingly becoming intertwined with the release of legally protected personal...
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We get AI for work™: Is your Tool really AI?
Employers face a patchwork of federal, state, and local laws, each with its own definitions and requirements for AI technologies in the workplace. Understanding these legal nuances and proactively evaluating each tool's function before deployment are essential for staying compliant and minimizing...
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Workplace Mental Health: Strategies for Stress and Anxiety Relief
From heavy workloads to news overloads and more, stressors everywhere can negatively impact the workplace. Understanding your legal obligations as an employer to accommodate mental-health-support requests and implementing proactive strategies are keys for healthy workplaces and mitigated…
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We get Privacy for work — Episode 11: Beyond the Checkbox: Engaging Your Workforce in Privacy and Data Security Training
Oftentimes, organizations view training simply as another obligation; however, tailored and hands-on privacy and cybersecurity training are essential to safeguard data and ensure operations run smoothly in the event of a breach.
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Tools to Address Workplace Violence in the Retail Sector
In response to the alarming rise in workplace violence, particularly in the retail industry, states have begun implementing laws requiring employers to actively address this potential threat via policies and training. On this episode of We get work®, we unpack the different state requirements for...
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We get Privacy for work — Episode 10: Employee Monitoring Tools: Too Good to be True?
Lured by the promise of better productivity and compliance with company policies, employee monitoring tools are gaining a lot of traction among employers. On this episode of We get Privacy for work, we discuss the important privacy and legal implications that organizations must consider before...
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Key Considerations for Companies Navigating Global Remote Work: Part 3 – Compliance with U.S. and Cross-Border Employment Laws
As remote work remains the new norm, employers face obstacles in creating compliant multinational workplace policies addressing basic workplace law issues like discrimination, leaves and accommodations, and harassment. Chapters 00:00 Navigating Global Remote Work Compliance 02:34 Understanding...
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Unpacking the "House" Settlement's Impact on Collegiate Athletics
The recently decided landmark class action antitrust lawsuit, House v. NCAA, is expected to restructure the landscape of collegiate athletics. On this episode of We get work®, we explore the case, the settlement and the potential long-term impact on collegiate athletic departments. Today's hosts...
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We get Privacy for work — Episode 9: The Explosion in BIPA Litigation
From timekeeping technologies to dash cams, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) is now being used to challenge a number and variety of time-saving programs and tools. On this episode of We get privacy for work, we discuss the factors leading to the rise in BIPA cases. Today's...
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Key Considerations for Companies Navigating Global Remote Work: Part 2 – Taxes and Benefits
For U.S. companies that allow employees to temporarily work abroad, it is critical from a compliance perspective that employment policies take into account these flexible work arrangements.
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The Federal Tax Deductions for Tips and Overtime Pay: Opportunities for Restaurants Employers
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains new, temporary laws, including available tax deductions for earnings on tips for tipped employees and overtime wage earnings of all employees.
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How Employers Can Adapt to Immigration Policy Shifts
From work authorization revocation to TPS expiration, the Trump administration is rapidly altering the landscape of immigration laws, and employers are struggling to keep up and remain compliant.
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We get Privacy for work — Episode 8: The Surge in Data Breach Lawsuits: Trends and Tactics
Class action lawsuits in response to data breaches have skyrocketed as plaintiffs look to take advantage of courts' perceived leniency regarding standing.
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Key Considerations for Companies Navigating Global Remote Work: Part 1 – Immigration
Employers are increasingly faced with requests from employees to work abroad for a short period for personal reasons. These arrangements present complex legal issues.
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We get Privacy for work — Episode 7: What Is a WISP and Why Your Organization Must Have One
Written Information Security Programs, commonly referred to as WISPs, are critical plans to have in place – not only to efficiently and effectively respond to ransomware attacks and data breaches when they occur – but to maintain compliant privacy practices for your organization. Chapters 00:00...
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We get Privacy for work – Episode 6: The Potential Privacy Risks Inherent to Mergers and Acquisitions
To say mergers and acquisitions present significant risk is an understatement; however, additional vulnerabilities are being exposed as bad actors threaten to exploit privacy and data security leaks during the transition. Chapters 00:00 Navigating Cybersecurity Risks in Mergers and Acquisitions...
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We get Privacy for work — Episode 5: The Privacy Pitfalls of a Remote Workforce
Remote work has given employers and employees pathbreaking flexibility, but it has also raised a host of data and employee privacy concerns.
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We get AI for work™: An Exclusive Interview with Bryon Bass, CEO at the Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC)
Evolving technology is changing the face of workplace law at a pace previously not contemplated, including in the area of leaves and accommodation.
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Live from Workplace Horizons 2025 - Workforce Analytics: Do Your Data-Driven Personnel Assessments Place You at Risk?
Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law…
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We get Privacy for work — Episode 4: Assessing the Risks of AI Tools
The widespread adoption of AI tools has the potential to increase efficiency in the workplace but can also create potential pitfalls if proper planning and processes are not in place. On this episode of We get Privacy for work, we discuss how leveraging the seemingly innocuous AI note taker...
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In the face of evolving challenges in labor and employment law, Jackson Lewis attorneys identify issues dominating the modern workplace and answer the question on every employer's mind – how will my business be impacted? Stream episodes of our podcast program on the platform of your choosing.
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