Big Law Redefined: Immigration Insights Episode 23 | Top Cross-Border Employment And Immigration Law Issues For Employers To Consider In 2026 (Podcast)
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Host and co-chair of Greenberg Traurig's Global Immigration & Compliance Group, Kate Kalmykov, welcomes Kelly Bunting, GT colleague and labor and employment practice shareholder, to discuss the complex overlap between US immigration and employment law.
Host and co-chair of Greenberg Traurig's Global Immigration
& Compliance Group, Kate Kalmykov, welcomes Kelly Bunting, GT
colleague and labor and employment practice shareholder, to discuss
the complex overlap between US immigration and employment law.
They explore current challenges facing employers, including
social media issues, religious and disability accommodations, wage
and hour litigation, and heightened compliance in M&A
deals.
Kelly offers practical insights on drafting cross-border
employment agreements, managing restrictive covenants, and training
managers to avoid liability.
The episode highlights the importance of coordinated efforts
between immigration and employment counsel, especially when
onboarding foreign nationals and maintaining compliance.
Tune in to gain actionable tips for handling workforce issues in
a dynamic legal environment and the ongoing competition for global
talent.
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