05/19/2022 Attracting & Retaining Talent in the New World Remote working, flex schedules, and the increase in unconventional employee contracts are just a few of the many shifts in the workforce that impact successful hiring efforts across the globe. In this session, in-house counsel and HR executives will discuss creative strategies for recruiting and retaining talent in the new world.
05/19/2022 AI & Talent Management in the Workplace Artificial Intelligence and Talent Management in the Workplace In this opening presentation of our ELA global conference, we have two knowledgeable presenters discussing the role of artificial intelligence in the workplace. In this broad ranging conversation, Commissioner Keith Sonderling of the United State Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Renzo Parodi Guastavino, General Counsel and the Head of Legal at Tata Consultancy Services in Latin America, will discuss the various ways art
05/20/2022 The Hybrid Workplace Hybrid work is here to stay and employers are grappling with how to determine 'where' the remote employees are physically located when working. When hybrid work crosses borders, there are many considerations for employers to be in compliance with local, state and federal laws, in the various states and countries where employees work. In this session, ELA strategic partners, Globalization Partners and the Global Tax Network, will walk through real life scenarios that their clients are fa
05/20/2022 Unionization Efforts in a Global Economy Join us for this roundtable discussion featuring ELA lawyers that specialize in labor and trade unions around the world. With the growing trend of unionization moving into new market segments and industries, there are many issues around the world that face global companies as they try to navigate the needs of an ever-changing workforce. Topics to be discussed include: How have unions been impacted by the pandemic Unions vs. works councils - similarities and differences. Refugee rights
05/20/2022 Cannabis: Coming to a Jurisdiction Near You With cannabis legalization happening around the world, employers are facing new challenges with regard to employee rights, workplace dynamics, safety, and drafting company policies to meet these challenges. Our panelists from the US, Canada and Latin America will walk through certain scenarios and how to manage them from an employment law perspective. Our moderator, Manendra Bhugra from CCA will also offer practical guidance in managing employees where performance has been affected by subst
05/21/2022 Compliance, whistleblowing and a safe corporate culture: a presentation by FaceUp The ELA is proud to present to organizations around the world a safe, secure and effective tool for whistleblowing and corporate communication, to avoid significant legal exposure, financial loss and brand damage. As the EU Whistleblowing Directive continues to unfold, companies are feeling pressure to implement secure technology that not only provides compliance and security, but is easily customizable, scalable and simple to use. Our moderator will team up with the co-founder of FaceU
05/13/2022 394: Restrictive Covenants in Hawaii Restrictive covenants, which include non-compete, non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements, are an important piece in many employment practices. Legal trends, including a recent Hawaii Supreme Court Ruling, are narrowing their usage. Our guest was interviewed recently by Hawaii Business Magazine about this ruling and is here to talk more with us about what it means for employers in Hawaii. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Susan Deniker (Steptoe & Johnson PLLC / West Virginia) Guest Speaker: Bryan Andaya (ES&A / Hawaii) Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law.