The Estate of The Union Podcast – Labor & Employment Law: What Business Owners Need to Know is out now.
Think employment law only matters for big corporations? Think again. In this episode of The Estate of the Union, host Zach Wiewel sits down with Brian Aslin, a labor and employment attorney at Jackson Lewis, to break down what every business owner — from family shops to growing companies — needs to know to stay protected. These issues can put your assets at risk – and jeopardize your estate planning.
We cover:
- Why “at-will employment” doesn’t mean “do whatever you want”
- What happens to a business when an owner or key employee becomes incapacitated or passes away (and why good record-keeping matters)
- Navigating family and closely-held businesses when personal relationships and employment collide
- The big federal laws every employer should know: Title VII, the ADA, FMLA, ADEA, and the NLRA
- Trade secrets, non-competes, and the risks of AI tools like ChatGPT exposing confidential business info
- Why an outdated employee handbook could cost you six figures in litigation
- Settlement vs. trial: what businesses should really expect
Whether you’re a small business owner, part of a family enterprise, or managing HR for a growing team, this conversation is packed with practical insight to help you avoid costly employment law landmines.
📩 Connect with Brian Aslin: 512-362-7403 or brian.aslin@jacksonlewis.com
In each episode of The Estate of The Union podcast, hosts and lawyers Zach Wiewel and Brad Wiewel will give valuable insights into the confusing world of estate planning, making an often daunting subject easier to understand. It is Estate Planning Made Simple! The Estate of The Union Podcast – Labor & Employment Law: What Business Owners Need to Know is out now. The episode can be found on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or anywhere you get your podcasts. Please click on the links to listen to the new installment of The Estate of The Union podcast. We hope you enjoy it.
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