Our podcast series features AGG attorneys discussing challenges they’ve encountered when assisting clients on business and legal issues related to the employment relationship. HR professionals, in-house counsel, and business owners can stay updated on key employment law topics and trends affecting the workplace.
Title VII in Transition: What Employers Need to Know About Disparate Impact and Affirmative Action
In this episode, AGG Employment partners Theresa Kananen and Rick Mitchell discuss significant changes in the federal government’s approach to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and what this means for employers. The conversation examines DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel’s recent position on disparate impact liability and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s decision to rescind its longstanding affirmative action guidelines. They also analyze recent decisions from the Supreme Co...
7 May 2026
Inside the EEOC’s Telework Guidance: What Private Employers Should Know Under the ADA
In this episode, AGG Employment partners Ed Cadagin and Megan Mitchell unpack new Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") guidance on telework and reasonable accommodations. Although the guidance is directed at federal agencies under the Rehabilitation Act, it offers important insight into how the EEOC is likely to evaluate similar issues under the ADA for private employers. Ed and Megan discuss when telework may be required, how employers can reassess pandemic-era remote work arrang...
10 Mar 2026
Navigating Political Speech in the Workplace: What Employers Can (and Can’t) Do
In this episode, AGG Employment attorneys Ashley Kelly, Theresa Kananen, and Lindsey Locke share what employers need to know about political speech in today’s workplace. They address common misconceptions about the First Amendment, explain how the NLRA can protect certain employee discussions — even when politically charged — and highlight how discrimination laws and state protections may come into play. Through practical examples, the team shares smart, balanced strategies for managing work...
30 Oct 2025
Florida’s CHOICE Act: A New Direction for Non-Compete Agreements
In this episode, AGG Employment partners Ashley Kelly and Theresa Kananen explore Florida’s CHOICE Act, new legislation that takes a distinctly different approach to non-compete agreements. While most states have recently moved to restrict or ban non-competes, Florida has made them easier to enforce under specific conditions. Ashley and Theresa break down what the law means for employers, including which employees and agreements are covered, the expanded time limit, and the law’s mandatory i...
3 Sept 2025
Illness, Disability, and Workplace Performance: A Guide for Employers
In this episode, AGG Employment partners Henry Perlowski and Theresa Kananen tackle one of the most prevalent workplace challenges: managing employee performance issues when illness or disability is a factor. While every situation is unique, Henry and Theresa outline legal principles and considerations to help employers balance performance management with compliance under the ADA, FMLA, and other laws. They share strategies for recognizing risks, avoiding retaliation claims, and devel...
22 Jul 2025
Non-Compete Compliance in 2025: State Trends and Employer Strategies
In this episode, AGG Employment attorneys Megan Mitchell, Rick Mitchell, and Lindsey Locke discuss the current state of non-compete agreements and what employers should keep in mind when using them. While the FTC’s proposed ban in 2024 garnered a lot of attention, it remains stalled and the real action is now happening at the state level. Megan, Rick, and Lindsey walk through key questions employers should ask before entering into restrictive covenants, highlighting the wide var...
9 Jul 2025
When DEI Meets the FCA: What Employers Need to Know About the DOJ’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative
In this episode, AGG Employment partner and co-chair, Ashley Kelly, speaks with leaders of the firm's new Civil Rights & False Claims Act Risk & Response Team, Gabe Scannapieco and Sara Lord, about the DOJ’s recent move to expand False Claims Act ("FCA") enforcement to include diversity, equity, and inclusion ("DEI") initiatives. The conversation covers the structure of the FCA, takeaways from the DOJ’s May 19 memo, and how whistleblower incentives and public reporting may fuel increa...
8 May 2025
Navigating Employee Leave and Reasonable Accommodation Requests Under the FMLA, ADA, and PWFA
Employment partners Ed Cadagin and Megan Mitchell examine how employers navigate employee leave and accommodation requests under FMLA, ADA, and PWFA, focusing on the interactive process.
5 Mar 2025
What Employers Need to Know About DEI Policy Changes Under the Trump Administration
Attorneys Ashley Kelly, Theresa Kananen, and Tenley Carp examine the Trump administration's DEI policy changes, focusing on executive orders, enforcement, and compliance for federal contractors and private companies in this interview.
8 Sept 2021
Health Plan Premium Surcharges for the Unvaccinated: Are They Legal and How Do They Work?
Attorneys Ashley S. Kelly, Theresa Y. Kananen, and Tia L. Martarella examine health plan premium surcharges for unvaccinated employees, navigating legal regulations and potential obstacles in this interview.
25 Jun 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act’s COBRA Subsidy: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Theresa Y. Kananen and Tia L. Martarella explain the American Rescue Plan Act's mandate for employers to subsidize COBRA benefits for eligible individuals between April and September 2021.
15 Jun 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines and the Workplace
Attorneys Megan P. Mitchell and Edward P. Cadagin analyze COVID-19 vaccine policies for employers, covering mandatory vaccinations, incentives, and EEOC guidance in this interview episode.
7 Jun 2021
How to Address Employees Who Do Not Want to Return to the Workplace
Attorneys Ashley S. Kelly and Theresa Y. Kananen examine scenarios where employees resist returning to the workplace, offering strategies for employers to navigate these challenges effectively.
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