Asked & Answered is a Greenberg Traurig podcast focused on labor and employment law as it affects the workplace and the workforce. The podcast aims to inform its audience about current, hot button issues in employment law.

Asked & Answered: GT’s Labor & Employment Podcast
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Podcast Overview
Asked & Answered is a Greenberg Traurig podcast focused on labor and employment law as it affects the workplace and the workforce. The podcast aims to inform its audience about current, hot button issues in employment law.
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8/27/2021
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Recent Episodes

September 16, 2025
Groff v. DeJoy and Beyond: Religious Accommodation Requests and Employer Obligations
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"> In this episode, Kelly Bunting and Mikaela Masoudpour dive deep into the evolving landscape of religious accommodation requests in the workplace. </span><span style= "mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"> With a significant increase in these requests following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Groff v. DeJoy, employers now face a higher standard for proving undue hardship when considering such accommodations. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"> Kelly explains the details of the Groff case, how the legal standard has changed, how the landscape has evolved since, and why employers must be more creative and thorough in exploring accommodation options. </span><span style= "mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"> Their discussion also covers the impact of COVID-19, recent court cases—including those involving pronoun usage and workplace training—as well as a new executive order permitting greater religious expression in the federal workplace. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"> They also share practical tips for HR professionals, highlight emerging legal trends, and outline the documentation and interactive processes required to navigate these complex issues.</span></p>

August 26, 2025
Episode 10: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Need to Know Now
<p>In this episode of Asked & Answered, Greenberg Traurig’s Labor & Employment podcast, host Kelly Bunting is joined by Mikaela Masoudpour from GT’s Denver office to unpack the evolving Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which went into effect in June 2023.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph">Mikaela explains how the PWFA differs from existing protections under the ADA and discusses its companion law, the PUMP Act.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt;">Their conversation covers employer obligations, what triggers the interactive process, examples of reasonable and unreasonable accommodations, best practices for HR professionals, and the importance of empathy and documentation.</p>

July 9, 2024
Episode 9: Navigating the New Frontier: Pay Transparency Laws in Minnesota and Beyond
<p class="MsoNormal">In this episode of Asked and Answered, GT's Labor and Employment Podcast, host Kelly Bunting is joined by GT colleague Mikaela Masoudpour to delve into the intricacies of newly passed pay transparency laws in Minnesota and several other states. Mikaela shares her experience in the equal pay space, offering a historical overview and practical guidance on compliance. The discussion covers the specifics of Minnesota's job posting requirements effective January 1, 2025, the implications for multi-state employers, and the broader impact of pay transparency on litigation risk, company culture and employee trust. Additionally, the episode explores the role of pay equity audits, the evolving legal landscape at both state and federal levels, and proactive steps employers can take to navigate these changes effectively. Tune in to learn about how these laws are shaping the future of labor and employment practices.</p>
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