Compliance Stuff

In this episode of our  Defensible Decisions  podcast, Scott Kelly (Birmingham/Washington, D.C.), who is chair of the firm’s Workforce Analytics and Compliance Practice Group, is joined by Kiosha Dickey (Columbia) and Jay Patton (Birmingham) to discuss the increasingly complex landscape of workforce reporting requirements for 2026 and beyond. The speakers cover essential federal obligations like the EEO-1 and VETS 4212 reports, while exploring the expanding state-level requirements in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New York City that are adding new layers of compliance challenges for multistate employers. The speakers provide practical guidance on California’s enhanced reporting fields, mandatory penalties, upcoming transition to SOC codes, and critical action items employers should prioritize now to ensure accurate, timely filings and avoid costly enforcement consequences. Transcript Announcer: Welcome to the Ogletree Deakins podcast, where we provide listeners wit...

Transcript Matt Camardella Principal, Long Island Welcome to the latest installment of the We get work® podcast. My name is Matt Camardella, and I am a principal in the Long Island office of Jackson Lewis. Joining me today is my partner and colleague, Monica Khetarpal, who is in the firm’s Chicago office.  Today, we are going to discuss the disparate impact theory of employment discrimination and recent developments that may affect the way organizations view their risk of such claims. Monica, I have some great news to share. Employers can no longer be sued for disparate impact. Isn't that great? Monica Khetarpal Principal, Chicago Well, that would be great, but not so fast, Matt. It wasn't that employers can no longer be sued. It's just that the EEOC has announced that they've declined to pursue disparate impact claims. It's a little bit different.  Do you want to take a minute to explain what disparate impact is and why it's important? Camardella Happy to. Un...

Transcript INTRO To effectively and immediately respond to cybersecurity data breaches – and remain compliant with the constant bevy of new data privacy laws – you need to know what data your organization is collecting and from whom.   On this episode of We get Privacy for work, we discuss data mapping, the most efficient way to keep track of the information your organization is collecting and storing .   Today's hosts are Damon Silver and Joe Lazzarotti, co-leaders of the firm’s Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Group and principals, respectively, in the firm's New York City and Tampa offices.   Damon and Joe, the question on everyone’s mind today is: What is data mapping, how do I implement it and how does that impact my organization?     Damon Silver Principal, New York City  Welcome to the We get privacy podcast. I'm Damon Silver, and I'm joined by my co-host, Joe Lazzarotti. Joe and I co-lead the Privacy Data and Cybersecurity Group at Jackson Lewis. In ...