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Employers' Legal Lounge

Employers' Legal Lounge

By: Michael Sullivan & Associates
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 Welcome to the Employers' Legal Lounge podcast – a valuable resource for employers, risk managers, human resources professionals, employment attorneys, and colleagues to stay informed about the ever-evolving landscape of California employment compliance laws. Tune in as Michael Sullivan & Associates attorney, Eric De Wames, and a rotating roster of guest experts discuss the most recent developments, emerging trends, and effective strategies within California's dynamic employment law environment. Each month, we dive deep into a specific topic to provide you with valuable insights and guidance for navigating the complex world of employment regulations in the Golden State. If you have any questions, topic suggestions, or would like to be a guest on our show, please reach out to podcast host Eric De Wames at https://msa.news/contacteric Podcast webpage: https://msa.news/podcastAll rights reserved Economics
Episodes
  • Episode 13: October 2025

    Episode 13: October 2025
    Oct 9 2025
    Special Guests: Christine Rodman (CEO - Lynx Employer Resources LLC) and Monique Akanbi (Membership Initiatives Director - SHRM) Topics covered in this month’s podcast: ✅ Legislative Updates ✅ Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ✅ Artificial Intelligence (AI) ✅ Workplace Surveillance ✅ Return to Work ✅ HR Industry Trends Links: 🔗 California Employment Law Update (CELU) Conferences - https://pihra.org/employment-law-update 🔗 PAGA 2025 Legal Updates Webinar Recording - https://msa.news/9-23-25-paga (Passcode: DFgVK@F8) 🔗 2026 SHRM CA Legislative & HR Leadership Summit - https://msa.news/shrm-ca26 🔗 2026 HR Cruise by PIHRA - https://hrcruise.org 🔗 Lynx Employer Resources - https://lynx-er.com
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    37 mins
  • Episode 12: February 2025

    Episode 12: February 2025
    Feb 20 2025
    Special Guest: Nathan Craig - President of Employee Benefits, Culture Insurance Group Topics covered in this month’s podcast: ✅ 2025 legislative updates ✅ Trends in the benefit plan ecosystem ✅ Recent executive orders ✅ Artificial Intelligence (AI) ✅ Consumer privacy news ✅ Arbitration updates ✅ Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Links: 🔗 CalSHRM 2025 California Legislative & HR Leadership Summit: https://www.calshrm.org/about-1-2 🔗 CalSHRM 2025 Case Competition: Anything is Possible: https://msa.news/4hNsoky 🔗 CalSHRM Wildfire Resources: https://www.calshrm.org/about-1-3 🔗 SHRM Background Check Survey on LinkedIn: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RJY9GRZ 🔗 2025 California HR (CAHR) Conference: https://cahrconference.org/
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    47 mins
  • Episode 11: January 2025

    Episode 11: January 2025
    Jan 23 2025
    Special Guests: Rafael Rivera: CEO, Professionals In Human Resources Association (PIHRA) and Dana Mayhew: Founder, TDC Consults | Adjunct Faculty, Claremont Graduate University | Faculty, El Camino Group LLC | Instructor, UCLA Extension Topics covered in this month’s podcast: ✅ Wildfire relief resources ✅ PIHRA’s CELU Riverside conference ✅ PIHRA resources & upcoming events ✅ PIHRA College Relations Committee news ✅ Legislative advocacy updates ✅ Overview of 2025 employment laws Links: 🔗 Ready LA County: https://msa.news/4h6Ob6p 🔗 DisasterAssistance.gov: https://www.disasterassistance.gov 🔗 Shelters Available for Communities Impacted by the Wildfires in Southern CA: https://msa.news/4ayUmxz 🔗 CA Dept. of Insurance - Mandatory One Year Moratorium on Non-Renewals: https://msa.news/3WznC1v 🔗 Wildfire Assistance for Small Businesses Available Through the Federal Small Business Administration (SBA): https://msa.news/4gbZB7G 🔗 Monitor Ongoing Fires: https://www.fire.ca.gov 🔗 Find Wildfire-Related Volunteer Opportunities: https://msa.news/4h7hNR3 🔗 List of Safe Ways to Donate: https://msa.news/3WxV2NX 🔗 SHRM Article - LA Wildfires Have Cost Some Workers Everything, Endanger Others: https://msa.news/40Nad8L 🔗 PIHRA’s Employer Tips for L.A. Wildfires webinar: https://msa.news/4hrz6fC 🔗 CalSHRM 2025 California Legislative & HR Leadership Summit: https://www.calshrm.org/about-1-2
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    47 mins
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