Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey features real conversations between employment and labor lawyers on the hot topics employers face on a daily basis. Listen in to Rebecca and Sarah as they discuss workforce issues from hiring, retention, safety and health to policy interpretations on PTO, leave, and personnel decisions. This podcast lets you be a part of the exchanges lawyers have when they’re sharing ideas and thoughts on the why’s and how’s of providing legal advice, before the clock starts ticking on the billable hour.
Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey break down a step-by-step process for managing reductions in force (RIF) while minimizing legal risks. From defining the selection criteria to navigating communication strategies, this episode provides valuable insights for HR professionals facing tough decisions. Tune in for advice on handling organizational changes with care and compliance.
In the first episode of our two-part series, Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey dive into ways organizations can reduce labor costs without cutting headcount. From adjusting compensation to optimizing work hours, this episode offers practical strategies to navigate economic uncertainties.
Join Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey as they discuss the legality of recording conversations in the workplace. Learn whether employees can record conversations, legal considerations for prohibiting recording, and situations where agreeing to recording might be beneficial.
Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Josh Leadford discuss labor law regulations' impact on non-union employers and rules to remember when dealing with employees.
Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the current status of DEI in the private sector. They will discuss the recent developments of the new EEOC Guidance and what you should pay attention to in the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss what changed with ESTA with those eleventh hour amendments, and how it happened.
Miller Johnson immigration attorneys Lee Ryder Koffend and Ewelina Sawicka are guests discussing the 2025 H-1B visa registration period that runs from noon March 7 through March 24. They also talk about what is new this year with H-1B visas and how the change in administrations will or will not impact this.
Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss changes they expect to see in employment law in the next few years. They also offer a few 2025 resolutions for HR teams.
Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey continue their discussion of what changes employers should prepare for with the return of President Trump to the White House, including labor relations and non-compete rules.
Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss what changes employers should prepare for with the return of President Trump to the White House, including the EEOC and overtime rules.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Andrew Goetz continue their discussion on what to do when your company is investigated by a government agency.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Andrew Goetz discuss what to do when your company is investigated by a government agency.
In the second of two episodes on remote work, Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss common problems with remote work, and solutions to those problems.
In the first of two episodes on remote work, Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss what companies and employees are thinking about work outside the office.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss what to include, what to leave out and other tips to protect your organization.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss why companies are being sued over their websites not being compliant with ADA rules and what businesses should do if they are sued.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss some of the odd and important laws employers need to keep in mind if they employ workers from other states or cities.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss some of the common reasons why companies would want employees contracts and also what pitfalls to avoid.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss some of the common questions they hear from human resource leaders each summer.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the new EEOC guidance on harassment in the workplace. In Part 2, they discuss the conflicts employers likely will face.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the new EEOC guidance on harassment in the workplace. In Part 1, they break down what the EEOC had to say about harassment related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
In this episode, Miller Johnson attorney Sarah Willey welcomes Chrissy Heyne, Head of Experience Design and Facilitation at AG Collaborative, to discuss tips to effectively implement difficult changes in the workplace.
In this episode, Miller Johnson attorney Rebecca Strauss welcomes Chrissy Heyne, Head of Experience Design and Facilitation at AG Collaborative, to discuss the critical role managers play in employee engagement and how to help managers.
Miller Johnson Attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss what employers need to know about the final rule issued on the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act.
Miller Johnson Attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss how employers should react to the Federal Trade Commission's rule banning non-compete agreements.
Miller Johnson Attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss a change in the Fair Labor Standards Act that will gradually increase the minimum salary for exempt employees.
Miller Johnson attorney Rebecca Strauss welcomes Chrissy Heyne, Head of Experience Design and Facilitation at AG Collaborative, to discuss what is employee engagement and how engagement can bring big benefits to both employees and companies.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the continued increased interest in unions across the country as well as new National Labor Relations Board rules.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the dos and don'ts as companies consider policies to handle displays of political views in the workplace as we head into the presidential election.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss some unexpected issues that employers are dealing with when it comes to their older employees. Succession planning, performance management, and can you ask if an employee plans on retiring?
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss some unexpected issues that employers are dealing with when it comes to their younger employees who are just joining the work force.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey use the example of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's undisclosed absence to discuss how companies should handle employees who don't disclose when they aren't working.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss what HR should and should not do when it comes to workers who post negative things online about their employer.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey continue the discussion on the steps HR should consider when considering ending employment of a worker.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the steps HR should consider when considering ending employment of a worker.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the proposed change to the Fair Labor Standards Act, if it will go into effect and what companies should be doing to prepare.
Employment Lawyers Talk Off The Clock brought its signature webcast to live seminar audiences. In this episode, hosts and employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey will provide a legal update on whether non-competes are enforceable, and will then look to the future and discuss a world without non-compete agreements. What are other ways to protect your organization's important talent, customers, and information?
Employment Lawyers Talk Off The Clock brought its signature webcast to live seminar audiences. In this episode, hosts and employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey will provide a legal update on whether non-competes are enforceable, and will then look to the future and discuss a world without non-compete agreements. What are other ways to protect your organization's important talent, customers, and information?
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the advantages of using temporary workers and how to protect your organization from the business risks that accompany them.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss what employers need to know about the EEOC's proposed changes to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey continue their discussion about the lawsuit dancers have filed against music star Lizzo, including whether religion should be discussed in the workplace, rules around bathroom breaks and talking about performance issues.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey look beyond the headlines of the lawsuit against Lizzo to help you learn about several hot topics, including the allegations of sexualizing the workplace.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss how U.S. Supreme Court rulings on religious accommodations and affirmative action impact employers.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss why employers should look at their rules after the passing of two new Michigan laws: The Michigan CROWN Act and distracted driver law related to smartphones.
While artificial intelligence has created a lot of buzz the past few months, Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey explain why employers should be careful how it is applied in the HR world.
With some companies pushing for employees to return to the office, Miller Johnson Attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey explain how employers should evaluate requests for workers to continue to work from home.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss why companies will want to re-examine how they handle some severance agreements following a recent NRLB decision.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect June 27, 2023 and requires employers to provide accommodations to pregnant employees. Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey explain the changes and what employees need to do to prepare.
Miller Johnson Attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey explain how the PUMP Act extends protections to cover employers with fewer than 50 employees and exempt employees and also provides a path for employees to file lawsuits against businesses that do not comply.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss creating a parental leave policy while avoiding discrimination concerns, coordinating the policy with other types of leaves and benefits.
Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss laws that prevent companies from punishing employees who test positive for marijuana as well as how employers should handle ADA requests related to marijuana.
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