Key Strategies for Employers to Avoid Pitfalls in Employment Law

What can companies learn about wage and hour claims to avoid putting themselves at risk of litigation?

Wage claims make up a significant portion of employment litigation, often presenting unique challenges for companies. In this episode, I interview Dorsey Partners Aaron Goldstein and Nisha Verma on wage and hour claims. They discuss effective litigation strategies, common pitfalls for employers, and the distinct issues that arise in these cases.

If you have any comments or feedback on this episode, drop me a line at schmidt.kent@dorsey.com.

This podcast is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship or create any duty of Dorsey & Whitney LLP or those appearing in this podcast to anyone. Although we try to assure that the content of this podcast is accurate, comprehensive, and reflects current legal developments, we do not warrant or guarantee those things. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the opinions of those appearing in the podcast only and not those of Dorsey & Whitney. This podcast is considered attorney advertising under the applicable rules of certain states.

The New Trap Doors in Employment Litigation with Nisha Verma and Heather Dillion

What are some of the emerging litigation risks and employer obligations relative to cannabis legalization, violence in the workplace, controlling political turmoil in the workplace and other recent trends?

One of the most evolving and dynamic categories of litigation risks relates to a company’s employees. Crewmember litigation is what we refer to as the fifth C of the Five Litigation Risks. Each year, new legislation is signed into law and landmark decisions are issued, broadening this risk and the duties of employers to employees. Invariably, the scope and nature of the risk increases, as the trend is to provide employers more protections. Metaphorically, the trap door on which employers may unwittingly be standing may spring at any minute with a new litigation claim. In this encore episode, California partners, Nisha Verma and Heather Dillion return to SharkCast to highlight some trends on the horizon and offer practical insights on best practices navigate these litigation risks. Among other topics, we discuss cannabis in the workplace, workplace violence prevention, regulating debates among employees on political and social issues, and new trends in wage and hour litigation.

If you have any comments or feedback on this episode, drop me a line at schmidt.kent@dorsey.com.

This podcast is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship or create any duty of Dorsey & Whitney LLP or those appearing in this podcast to anyone. Although we try to assure that the content of this podcast is accurate, comprehensive, and reflects current legal developments, we do not warrant or guarantee those things. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the opinions of those appearing in the podcast only and not those of Dorsey & Whitney. This podcast is considered attorney advertising under the applicable rules of certain states.

Addressing Litigation Risks Unique to the New Realities of Remote Work with Nisha Verma and Heather Dillion

How can companies guard against litigation claims from employees working remotely in a post-COVID world?

In a post-pandemic environment, more people are still working from home than ever before.  In this episode, I interview my Southern California partners, Nisha Verma and Heather Dillion, to explore the types of claims we are seeing, and issues companies are facing in the brave new world of remote employment.

If you have any comments or feedback on this episode, drop me a line at schmidt.kent@dorsey.com.

This podcast is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship or create any duty of Dorsey & Whitney LLP or those appearing in this podcast to anyone. Although we try to assure that the content of this podcast is accurate, comprehensive, and reflects current legal developments, we do not warrant or guarantee those things. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the opinions of those appearing in the podcast only and not those of Dorsey & Whitney. This podcast is considered attorney advertising under the applicable rules of certain states.