Human Recursos

In this episode of Human Recursos host, Jacob Monty, is joined by guest host and HR expert, Jorge Chalit, to discuss the evolution of Human Resources. Jorge Chalit who after 30 years of HR experience, has dubbed himself “The HR Anarchist”, adds valuable insight to the spirited conversation. Listen as Jacob and Jorge discuss recruiting tips, the growth of unions, the #MeToo movement, the balance a HR professional must achieve between management's goals and employee advocacy, and the future of HR.

In this episode host, Jacob Monty, discusses the recent union victories and outlines what steps employers can take now to avoid a costly union in their future. This episode dissects both Amazon and Starbuck's recent battles with union organizing campaigns. Host, Jacob Monty, uses his 30 years of knowledge in helping employers deal with employee unions to educates listeners on what signs employers should be on the lookout for and what steps employers should take now. An important episode for all employers in America.

Welcome back to Human Recursos. In the first episode of 2022 host, Jacob Monty, is joined by guest host, Rachelle Bordabehere, to discuss Naturalization & Citizenship and the citizenship exam. Rachelle and Jacob discuss our firm's approach to the citizenship classes we offer and the exam. Hosts cover the exam's format, difficult questions on the exam, and why employers should be educated on the citizenship exam and why it can play an important role in their employee's lives.

In this special holiday episode host, Jacob Monty, discusses The Do's and Don'ts of the Holiday Season. The holiday season is a great time to build company culture, reward employees, and boost employee morale, but the holiday season can also open the door to possible issues for employers. Host, Jacob Monty, educates listeners on the crucial do's and don'ts of the holiday season for your diverse workforce.

In this episode, host, Jacob Monty, discusses the troubling Employee Retention Rate during the Great Labor Shortage of 2020 - 2021. Why are so many employees leaving and what can employers do to be more effective, efficient, and attractive to employees? Monty answers theses vital questions that are on the forefront of all employers mind. An important episode for employers in America.

Host, Jacob Monty, is joined by special guest host and labor & employment attorney, Nallely Rodriguez. Nallely and Jacob discuss an essential topic for current employers during the Great Labor Shortage of 2021: Mandating the COVID-19 Vaccine. Listen as they discuss the details associated with mandating the vaccine for employees, who's exempt from the mandate, and how employers should handle mandating the COVID-19 vaccine to avoid legal pitfalls.

In this episode of Human Recursos we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Hosts Jacob Monty and Laura Hernandez discuss the different experiences those in the Latino community face and also share their personal heritage stories. Hosts Laura and Jacob discuss current statistics of Hispanics - including both statistics where Hispanics are excelling and statistics where Hispanics need improving and how to improve those statistics.

Host Jacob Monty is joined by special guest host, attorney, Nallely Rodriguez. Nallely and Jacob cover in great detail COVID-19 in 2020 and in 2021 and discuss what employers and HR professionals must do now to stay in compliance with COVID-19 mandates. Monty & Ramirez labor & employment attorney and guest host, Nallely Rodriguez, quickly became the point person of our firm's COVID-19 compliance team as we helped navigate our clients through this pandemic in 2020 and has continued to do so in 2021. Nallely provides critical insight on employer's responsibilities and the legal implications that may arise for employers during the pandemic. This episode is critical for employers seeking to keep their businesses compliant during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode host, Jacob Monty, is joined by special guest host, attorney, Laura Hernandez to discuss Latino Hate to commemorate the 2 year anniversary of the tragic El Paso Massacre. Laura and Jacob have a spirited conversation about the history behind the systematic racism Latino's face. Guest host, Laura Hernandez, provides unique perspective to the episode as a graduate of the country's only Critical Race Theory Program held at UCLA. In this episode listeners will learn the history behind Latino Hate and how to combat Latino hate to ensure it has no place in our nation's future. 

Host, Jacob Monty, is joined by Dr. Laura Murillo to discuss the growth of affluent Latinos and the impact that growth is making.  Dr. Laura Murillo has been the CEO and President of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce since 2007. Under Dr. Murillo's leadership the Chamber has set unprecedented records in membership and revenue, which has led to the Chamber becoming one of the most influential Chambers in the nation. This episode's conversation between two of Houston's top Latino leaders, Monty and Dr. Murillo, is both educational and entertaining. Dr. Murillo educates listeners on why diversifying your team, aiming high, and being bold can pay dividends to your personal success. Dr. Murillo also shares her personal secret to success.  Listen to Episode 16 of Human Recursosto learn why the growth of Latino millionaires and billionaires will play an important role in the future of our nation.  

The Great Labor Shortage of 2021 has desperate employers considering the decision to rehire previously terminated employees. Is this one solution to the great labor shortage of 2021?   In this episode Host, Jacob Monty, discusses why rehiring a previously terminated employee is huge risk for employers. The episode discusses the differences between termination, furlough, and laid off employees. Monty shares the top 3 reasons why he believes a strict no rehiring policy should be put in place by employers and steps an employer should take before considering a rehire. To learn why rehiring a previously terminated employee could negatively affect your business listen to episode 15 of Human Recursos.

Host, Jacob Monty, joins safety expert and CEO of Blakeman & Associates, Lee Salazar, again in part 2 of their OSHA and safety discussion. Lee and Jacob discuss heat stress, COVID-19, and how the Biden Administration's focus on strengthen OSHA's enforcement efforts could affect employers. Employers must comply with OSHA not only because it's the right thing to do but to avoid costly fines, increase workplace productivity, and boost employee morale. An essential episode for all employers looking to keep their workforce safe and increase their profit margins.  

Latino employees suffer higher workplace injury and fatality rates than any other workers. Why? Host, Jacob Monty, teams up with safety expert and CEO of Blakeman & Associates, Lee Salazar, in this special two-part episode, to answer this question and discuss what steps employers can take to reduce the risk of injuries for their entire workforce. Special guest host, Lee Salazar, is a 30-year industry expert in all things safety. Lee and Jacob share stories while discussing OSHA's role in safety and how employers must comply with OSHA not only because it's the right thing to do but to avoid costly fines, increase workplace productivity, and boost employee morale. This episode is essential for all employers looking to keep their workforce safe and increase their profit margins. A safe workplace is a productive and profitable workplace.

In this week's episode, host, Jacob Monty discusses COVID-19's devastating impact on the Latino community. COVID-19 has hurt the Latino community more than any other group in America. One need only look at the statistics in California, where 70% of all COVID infections were Latino. Yet, the state is only 39% Latino.   The devastating trends regarding COVID-19 and Latino community are not limited to California. They mirror California in virtually every state in the union. Latinos are more likely to know someone that died from COVID-19 than any other group of people.   The main reason for COVID's devastating impact on Latinos is the fact that so many Latinos are essential workers and the fact that so many Latinos lack health insurance.   Listen as we discuss COVID-19 and its devastating impact on the Latino community and the strategies employers can take to increase Latino vaccinations. 

Host, Jacob M. Monty, and guest host, associate immigration attorney, Maricela Alvarado discuss the different types of alphabet visas, H-1Bs, H-2As, H-2Bs, TNs, and the lengths desperate employers are willing to go to hire employees from abroad. Hosts discuss the difficulties associated with our broken immigration system and why it cannot solve the labor shortage. Although, the TN or NAFTA Visas do offer a glimmer of hope for US employers needing professionals from Mexico and Canada.

On this episode, host Jacob Monty is joined by special guest host Roberto Morales Quintero, paralegal/intern at Monty & Ramirez LLP.  In honor of Pride Month, the month-long celebration of sexual and gender diversity during June, Jacob Monty and guest-host Mr. Morales Quintero , candidly discuss the unique and juxtaposed Latino LGBTQ+ experience within domestic, cultural/community, and workplace spheres, and further  advise employers on fostering welcoming environments  to align with rulings from the highest court in the land. As a Latino and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Mr. Morales Quintero's personal experiences help guide host Jacob Monty as they tackle this necessary dialogue.

Women in the workplace are breaking the glass ceiling when it comes to entering jobs that have historically been considered taboo or only for men. In 2021 it is now common to have women in roles that historically were thought of as ‘male'. As an employer, it is essential to be prepared to accommodate and welcome all employees and all genders. Women in Nontraditional Workplaces is the topic we are discussing this episode of Human Recursos. Stay tuned to learn how you as an employer can prepare for every gender in your workplace.

On this episode, host Jacob Monty is joined by special guest host Brittney Quezada-Reed, Senior Associate at Monty & Ramirez LLP. They delve into a discussion about sensitive topics of race, color, stereotypes, discrimination, and how an employer should be aware of these issues and address them when they arise. Brittney Quezada-Reed practices at the intersection of immigration and labor and employment law and is a self-proclaimed “Blaxican.” As a mixed race attorney, Brittney helps to shape the episode through her legal expertise and personal experience.

En este episodio grabado en inglés y en español para aquellos que no hablan inglés-- El presentador Jacob Monty es acompañado por la presentadora invitada especial Carolina Ortuzar-Diaz, socia principal de Inmigración Familiar de Monty & Ramirez LLP. El episodio cubre nuestro sistema de inmigración roto y explica en detalle por qué aquellos que ingresaron sin inspección, la mayoría de los que están en los EE. UU. ilegalmente, no pueden hacer fila porque el sistema de inmigración actual no les permite legalizarse en los EE. UU. El episodio describirá en detalle cómo nuestro sistema de inmigración quebrado evita que cualquier persona que ingrese sin inspección o que haya estado fuera de estatus durante más de seis meses se vuelva legal. Para los 12 millones de estadounidenses indocumentados en el país, no hay esperanza de volverse legales hasta que se cambien nuestras leyes de inmigración. El episodio analiza en detalle mitos comunes de inmigración como "¿por qué no hacen fila?", Cómo los "bebés ancla" en realidad no ayudan a los indocumentados y otros conceptos erróneos que alimentan creencias erróneas de los políticos sobre la inmigración. Estén atentos a un maravilloso podcast.

This episode recorded in English, and in Spanish for those that don't speak English - Host Jacob Monty is joined by special guest host Carolina Ortuzar-Diaz, lead Family Immigration partner of Monty & Ramirez LLP. The episode covers our broken immigration system and explains in detail why those who entered without inspection, a majority of those in the US unlawfully cannot get in line because the current immigration system does not allow them to become legal in the U.S. The episode will describe in detail how our broken immigration system prevents anyone who entered without inspection or who has been out of status for more than six months from ever becoming legal. For the 12 million undocumented Americans in the country, there is no hope for ever becoming legal until our immigration laws are changed. The episode discusses in detail common immigration myths like “why don't they get in line?”, how “anchor babies” don't actually help the undocumented and other misconceptions that fuel politicians mistaken beliefs about immigration. Stay tuned for a wonderful podcast. 

Let's have a frank discussion about our broken immigration system. The current system offers no pathway to legalization for millions of undocumented people and puts a heavy burden on employers. Immigration reform is now more of a possibility than ever before but employers must still comply with the current law. On this episode we discuss how to stay compliant and how to be ready for the possibility of immigration reform.

With COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, businesses are now facing a new crisis. Finding employees to hire! Economists estimate that more than 7 million jobs will become available in the next 12 months. To help you stay ahead of the competition, in this episode we discuss how to hire the right staff for your team despite the current pandemic-related complications.   

An employee comes to you and shares that the identity you have on record for them is not correct. They previously misrepresented themselves, but now want to correct their information. This is what we call New Confessed Identity Scenarios or NCIS. In this episode, we cover all you need to know about your liability in an NCIS situation. 

What happens when an Innocent Bystander notifies you that their social security number is being used fraudulently by an employee at your company? Let me share with you what steps you should take to protect your business and your employee.  

No Match notices are now also known as Employer Correction Request Notices. If you are an employer and have ever received one of these notices, on this episode I will share what you should and should not do to meet the minimum requirements by law. 

Welcome to Human Recursos: The Lawyer's Guide to the Latino Workforce! This podcast is hosted by Jacob M. Monty, Managing Partner of the Houston-based law firm Monty & Ramirez LLP. Join Jacob for a brief conversation about what to expect in the podcast.