Employment Claims in the UK and US, A Comparison of Two Common Law Regimes with Lisa Patmore and Matt Durham

How do liabilities arising from employment relationships differ between the U.K. and U.S. legal systems?

The U.S. and U.K. legal systems share many similarities rooted in their common law heritage. However, important differences have developed over time, including those related to liabilities that arise from employment relationships.

In this episode, I interview Dorsey Partners Lisa Patmore, based in London, and Matt Durham, based in Salt Lake City. They address employment litigation and discuss how HR professionals, lawyers, and others responsible for managing these claims must understand the distinctions between the U.S. and U.K. legal structures.

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Heightened Employment Litigation Risks in the Era of Social Backlash with Nisha Verma and Aaron Goldstein

How should employers address workplace claims in today’s divided social climate?

In the current volatile environment, societal and political shifts have resulted in increased uncertainty about how employers are to respond to issues ranging from the reversal of DEI standards and norms, changes in EEOC guidance, and more claims of reverse discrimination. We are seeing greater division employees on social and political issues with social media providing everyone a platform to speak, espousing diverse viewpoints. In this episode, Dorsey labor and employment partners, Nisha Verma and Aaron Goldstein offer practical guidance on how HR professionals and others responsible for employment claims can address the risks of employment claims in a new era of social backlash.

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f you have any comments or feedback on this episode, drop me a line at schmidt.kent@dorsey.com.

This podcast is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship or create any duty of Dorsey & Whitney LLP or those appearing in this podcast to anyone. Although we try to assure that the content of this podcast is accurate, comprehensive, and reflects current legal developments, we do not warrant or guarantee those things. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the opinions of those appearing in the podcast only and not those of Dorsey & Whitney. This podcast is considered attorney advertising under the applicable rules of certain states.

Key Strategies for Employers to Avoid Pitfalls in Employment Law

What can companies learn about wage and hour claims to avoid putting themselves at risk of litigation?

Wage claims make up a significant portion of employment litigation, often presenting unique challenges for companies. In this episode, I interview Dorsey Partners Aaron Goldstein and Nisha Verma on wage and hour claims. They discuss effective litigation strategies, common pitfalls for employers, and the distinct issues that arise in these cases.

If you have any comments or feedback on this episode, drop me a line at schmidt.kent@dorsey.com.

This podcast is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship or create any duty of Dorsey & Whitney LLP or those appearing in this podcast to anyone. Although we try to assure that the content of this podcast is accurate, comprehensive, and reflects current legal developments, we do not warrant or guarantee those things. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the opinions of those appearing in the podcast only and not those of Dorsey & Whitney. This podcast is considered attorney advertising under the applicable rules of certain states.