The Performance Review: Recent Episodes
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
GT's The Performance Review - California Labor & Employment Podcast is a discussion on the latest trends and developments in California Labor & Employment law.
California employment lawyers Brian Kelly and Michael Wertheim dive into the twists and technicalities of predictive scheduling laws i.e. local ordinances enacted to protect hourly workers from last minute shift changes. (Plus, if an adult Peter Pan in Hook had only made it to his son's baseball game instead of working late, would he never have returned to Neverland?)
In this episode of Performance Review, hosts Brian Kelly and Michael Wertheim welcome their first guest, benefits attorney Stephanie Ahmad, for a deep dive into the world of employee benefits. From health coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act to retirement savings through 401(k) plans and California’s CalSavers program, Stephanie breaks down what employers need to know to stay compliant while supporting their teams. Plus, in true Performance Review style, the conversation adds a pop culture twist: what the cult classic Bring It On can teach us about competition in benefits for top talent.
Employment attorneys Brian Kelly and Michael Wertheim run through a tasting menu of California’s wage and hour laws, including exempt vs. non-exempt classifications, time tracking, wage statements, and much more. (Plus, they discuss if Batman is employed by Gotham and if so, does his compensable time start the moment he suits up?)
GT Shareholders Brian Kelly and Michael Wertheim consider the legal requirements and regulations surrounding parental leave in California. (Plus, what can the movie Prometheus from the Alien franchise teach us about child bonding and pregnancy disability leave? A lot, it turns out.)
GT Shareholders Brian Kelly and Michael Wertheim discuss changes in California's employment arbitration landscape and its integration with federal law. (Plus, would Col. Nathan Jessup's famous courtroom soliloquy have the same impact bouncing off the four corners of a conference room at an arbitration proceeding?)
GT Shareholders Brian Kelly and Michael Wertheim discuss a pivotal document that starts the employment relationship: the offer letter. (Plus, they talk about two small words in Dwight's offer letter that could have changed the course of history at Dunder Mifflin.)
Join our new hosts, GT Shareholders Brian Kelly and Michael Wertheim, as they discuss the impact of new California employment laws in 2025. From PAGA reform, notice requirements, and a new Freelance Worker statute, this episode of The Performance Review will cover the important issues California employers will face in the new year. (Plus, we discuss whether E.T.’s absence from work while stowing away at Elliot’s house might have been job-protected.)
Ryan Bykerk and Philip Person talk to Brian Kelly, Global Head of Employment Law at WeWork, about the legal issues that crop up in remote work arrangements.
Ryan Bykerk and Philip Person host a three-part series on Reductions in Force (RIFs). In part three of the series they discuss non-WARN legal requirements and adverse impact studies.
Ryan Bykerk and Philip Person host a three part series on Reductions in Force (RIFs). In part two of the series they discuss federal and state WARN Acts.
Ryan Bykerk and Philip Person host a three-part series on Reductions in Force (RIFs). In part one of the series they provide an overview of reductions in force and the legal framework and outline steps employers should take when preparing for a Reduction in Force.
Join Ryan Bykerk and Philip Person as they recap the important 2023 California employment cases, legislation, and policy that businesses should heed going into 2024
Nikki Dobay, GT Tax Shareholder and host of GT’s “GeTtin’ SALTy” podcast, joins Ryan Bykerk and Philip Person to discuss the tax implications of remote work in California and around the country. Listen in as Nikki identifies the pitfalls and potential solutions to tax issues for employers.
Joe Krock, Managing Director at Stout and one of the country’s leading experts in wage and hour class action litigation, joins Ryan Bykerk and Philip Person to discuss what employers need to know when retaining and working with expert witnesses.
Sue Ann Van Dermyden, co-founder and senior partner at one of the nation’s top investigations law firms, joins Greenberg Traurig's Philip Person and Ryan Bykerk to discuss the ins and outs of employee investigations.
In this episode, Philip Person and Ryan Bykerk review the Ninth Circuit’s recent updated decision on AB 51 and its effort to ban arbitration agreements as a condition of employment, Chamber of Commerce v. Bonta.
Join Philip Person and Ryan Bykerk as they interview Ashley Hoffman, a Policy Advocate with California Chamber of Commerce, about the status of upcoming legislation.
In this episode, hosts Philip Person and Ryan Bykerk are joined by guest Chris Ramos, General Counsel of Time by Ping, to discuss the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Viking River Cruises decision on California’s unique Labor Code Private Attorney General Act.
In this episode, hosts Philip Person and Ryan Bykerk are joined by guest Chris Ramos, General Counsel of Time by Ping, to discuss the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Viking River Cruises decision on California’s unique Labor Code Private Attorney General Act.
Join Philip Person and Ryan Bykerk as they discuss employee privacy with Lauren Green, internal counsel at global boutique fitness brand Barry’s Bootcamp.
Join Philip Person and Ryan Bykerk as they discuss employee privacy with Lauren Green, internal counsel at global boutique fitness brand Barry’s Bootcamp.
Join Philip and Ryan as they interview plaintiffs’ attorney Marcus Bradley about PAGA manageability.
Ryan and Philip interview Greenberg Traurig attorney Jonathan Sack about labor unions and discuss why every California employer needs a baseline understanding of the rules governing unions.
Ryan and Philip interview Department of Fair Employment and Housing Counsel and Mediator, Brandon Coen, to discuss recent employment litigation trends and the basics of mediation with the DFEH.
Join Ryan and Philip as they discuss tips for the employee onboarding process with Johanna Kent, Head of People & Culture at Virgin Orbit.
Join Ryan and Philip as they discuss the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion laws and policies with Cherise Latortue, Associate General Counsel at Flynn Restaurant Group.
Join Ryan and Philip as they discuss the impact diversity, equity, and inclusion laws and policies with Melynnie Rizvi, Deputy General Counsel and Senior Director of Employment, Inclusion and Impact at SurveyMonkey.
Join Ryan and Philip as they discuss Cal/OSHA inspections with Michael Taylor, former General Counsel to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission and current Chair of GT’s OSHA Group
Join Ryan and Philip as they discuss workplace investigations with Mike Mason, Global Head Workplace Relations for PayPal.
Join Ryan and Philip as they explore the intersection of employment and white collar crime with Todd Pickles, former Assistant U.S. Attorney and current of Counsel here at Greenberg Traurig.
Join Ryan and Philip as they talk all things arbitration with Amir Vonsover, head of Global Employment & Ethics at eBay.
In this episode, Ryan and Philip discuss employee handbooks with policy and compliance specialists and GT attorneys Ellen Bandel and Vanessa Krumbein.
Greenberg Traurig labor & employment attorneys Ryan Bykerk and Philip Person interview guest Rina Wang, Head of Legal at Silvaco, Inc., and discuss all things independent contractors: AB 5, recent changes to independent contractor legislation, the latest case law, and Prop 22, the ballot measure that could change it all.
Greenberg Traurig labor & employment attorneys, Ryan Bykerk and Philip Person, provide their review on the major California employment topics so far in 2020, including COVID-19, upcoming legislation, and other important subjects that impact the workplace.