Legal Skinny Podcast - Educational Resource for the Employer

In this legal skinny episode "Stay Interviews" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses how stay interviews are being used by company leaders to learn more about the employees that "stay" with the company so they can work on improving potential issues of turnover.  We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader.  Disclaimer - Trisha Barita, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Birthday Surprise in the Workplace" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses a case out of Kentucky involving a company providing a birthday celebration for an employee who allegedly requested not to have one due to his anxiety and the repercussions for the company involved. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Soccer, Teachers, & the Equal Pay Act" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the ongoing appeal by American women soccer players and a case out of Wisconsin for teachers all related to the EEOC's focused agenda on Equal Pay Act Issues.  We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "The H-1B Visa Employee Breakdown" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita chats with guest Ruby Powers about the H-1B Visa process and steps for company leaders who may be considering whether this is another tool they want to use when hiring employee talent.  Ms. Powers is an attorney and founder of the Powers Law Group, a Houston based law firm focused on family-based, employment-based, and investment-based immigration.  You can connect with Ruby Powers on LinkedIn at this link here.  We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Should Employers Mandate Vaccines? - Part V" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the legal challenges and Supreme Court opinions on the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard published following President Biden's announcement to use the powers of OSHA to enforce mandatory vaccine or testing for employer workforces with 100 or more employees.  Part I, Part II, and III of this discussion were back in Episode #65, #62, Episode #29, and Episode #33.   We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Santa's Employee Troubles" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses Santa's potential legal woes from reindeer issues to elf problems. ;) Enjoy! We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "The 1940s Thanksgiving Thursday Debacle" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses a little Thanksgiving history and has 2 surprise guests on the show.  We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Snitch or Savior" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the challenges employers face when dealing with safety and company culture.  We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Should Employers Mandate Vaccines? - Part IV" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the new OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard published following President Biden's announcement to use the powers of OSHA to enforce mandatory vaccine or testing for employer workforces with 100 or more employees.  Part I, Part II, and III of this discussion were back in Episode #62, Episode #29, and Episode #33.   We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Long COVID - the New Disability" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the guidance set forth establishing long COVID as a disability under U.S. disability laws.  We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Cannabis Future - To Be or Not to Be" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses cannabis legal issues including the ongoing conflict between the federal US government and state laws and how that is affecting company leaders.  We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Should Employers Mandate Vaccines? - Part III" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses President Biden's announcement to use the powers of OSHA to enforce mandatory vaccine or testing for employer workforces with 100 or more employees.  Part I and Part II of this discussion were back in Episode #29 and Episode #33.   We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Denying Vacation Requests" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the challenges employers face when considering vacation requests.  We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Culture in a Sun & Ski World," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita chats with Barry Goldware about company culture from a retail perspective.   Barry is the founder of Sun & Ski Sports before he sold it in  2012 and is the visionary behind Popable.com for PopUp Shops.  Connect with Barry at LinkedIn or check out his new venture at Popable.com We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the Company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Beware saying Grandma is too Old to Drive" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses driving and age discrimination issues.  We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Is work burnout real?" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the definition of burnout and what it can mean for you as an entrepreneur or company leader.  We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Who doesn't love a Prankster?" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses pranks and practical jokes in our culture and in the workplace and the related issues for company leaders to consider. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "The President's Chess Move Against Non-Competes" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the recent Presidential Executive Order and what company leaders may want to consider regarding its potential impact on businesses.   We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "The 10M Biometric Privacy Handprint," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the ever-changing landscape of the use of biometric data by companies. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the Company leader  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Beers, Guns & Trucks for Shots," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the all the wild incentives out there for those who get the COVID-19 vaccine and the long-awaited guidance from the EEOC for business leaders. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the Company leader  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Payroll Mistakes to Avoid," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita chats with Don Peterson of the Peterson CPA Firm about payroll mistakes to avoid.   Connect with Don Peterson at Peterson CPA Firm We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the Company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Growing within the Chick-fil-A Culture," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita digs deep with fellow entrepreneur and Chick-fil-A Operator David Chaluh about his experience in becoming a leader in the Chick-fil-A culture.   Connect with David Chaluh on Linkedin here  We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the Company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Discrimination and Implicit Bias Training in the Workplace," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses with attorney Carena Lemons many issues that surround discrimination issues in the workplace and how employers may use implicit bias training with their workforce. Connect with Carena on Linkedin here  We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the Company leader.  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "The Workforce Revolution," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the trend for businesses to go hybrid or virtual and the pros and cons for the Company leader.  We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to  www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked! Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the Company leader  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "Vaccine Passports, what's all the fuss about?," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses travel issues for the business leader and their teams with the usage of vaccine passports.  Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional. If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google!   Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny episode "The Generation Gap," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses with fellow business professionals Trisha Stetzel and Colton Cockerell generational differences and how it affects communications and work in a company.   Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional. If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google!   Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you.  Colton Cockerell Disclosure: Securities offered through NEXT Financial Group, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Sharer McKinley Group LLC is not an affiliate of NEXT Financial Group, Inc.

In this legal skinny case study "Elon Musk Leadership Style, Love it or Hate it?," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses Elon Musk including the impact of visionary leadership on company culture.   Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional. If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google!   Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny case study "OSHA COVID-19 Citations Go on... and on and on," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses two cases where employers were cited for allegations of not providing a safe workplace under COVID-19 guidelines.  Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional. If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google!   Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny case study "EEOC Case on Rumormongering," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses a recent sexual harassment EEOC case out of Alabama.  Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional. If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google!   Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny brief "Unemployment Fraud in the Workplace," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the rise in criminal activity surrounding unemployment fraud and the related identity theft in the workplace and how the IRS, DOL and state unemployment agencies are trying to deal with the problem.  Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional. If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google!   Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny brief "The Virtual Interview vs. In-Person Interview," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the debate between the virtual interview and the in-person interview and why companies may consider each to have positives and negatives.  Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional. If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google!   Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny brief "Company Retreat Purpose & Pitfalls," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses company and corporate retreats and ways they can be leveraged to have purpose and some pitfalls to avoid.  Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional. If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google!   Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny brief "The Changing Pfizer Culture," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the culture of the Company Pfizer.  Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional. If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google!   Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny brief "Employer Mask Drama," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses Texas Governor Abbott's executive order lifting mask mandates and what that means for Employers including a discussion on government regulation versus personal responsibility.  Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional. If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google!   Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny case study "The Chipotle Overtime Problem You Don't Want," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the $15 million dollar proposed settlement in a New Jersey federal court case related to alleged claims against burrito restaurant brand Chipotle.  Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional. If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google!   Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny brief "Pot for Shots," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses marijuana and other incentives to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.  Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional. If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google!   Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny brief "Before the Lights Go Out... Again," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the winter ice storm affecting Texas... all the drama...and disaster planning. Checkout www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional.If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google!  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny brief "Lessons from a Zoom Cat Lawyer," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the funny viral video of a Texas lawyer and his zoom cat filter and her three takeaways from the funny video.Checkout www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer and HR Professional.If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google!  Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny brief "OSHA Retaliation Worries," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses what OSHA's new guidance says about retaliation and the anonymous reporting of unsafe work practices.  If you like this episode, please leave a review to let Trisha know! Visit www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer and HR Professional. Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny brief "Google in Hot Water with the OFCCP," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses why Google is in some trouble with the OFCCP. If you like this episode, please leave a review to let Trisha know! Visit www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer and HR Professional. Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny brief "Should Employers Mandate Vaccines? - Part II," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the letter from Amazon to President Biden and how other employers are weighing in as well as the EEOC Guidance on Vaccines. Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor our video podcasts, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny brief "The Sincerely Held Religious Belief," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the Title VII protections or accommodations Employers should be aware of for individuals relying on a sincerely held religious belief or practice. Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor our video podcasts, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

"Nonprofit Spotlight - Bel Inizio - In this episode Founder and Executive Director Theresa Strong discusses with business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita the Bel Inizio mission to help disadvantaged women develop self-confidence and life skills through fitness and nutrition. Participants train to complete a 5K, which helps prepare them for the ultimate race — the race for a better life.Connect with Nonprofit Bel Inizio  hereFollow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at LegalSkinny.com hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny brief "The President's Wish List - Employer Perspective" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the new President Biden's publication of what he would like to see passed into law that may affect the Employer.Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor our video podcasts, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny brief "Should Employers Mandate Vaccines? - Part I," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the vaccine rollout and the EEOC guidance regarding employers mandating the vaccine.  Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor our video podcasts, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny brief "FFCRA Leave Extended... or not?," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the December 31, 2020 expiration date of the paid sick leave and EFMLA provisions of the FFCRA and what new developments occurred that Employers need to be aware of.  Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor the video version of this episode, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

#27 - Tis the Season for the Company Holiday Party- In this episode Attorney Carena Lemons, managing partner of the Lemons Law Firm out of North Carolina, chats with business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita about the Company Holiday party and all the planning, liabilities, sexual harassment concerns that Employers should be thinking about. Connect with Carena Lemons here at Lemons Law Firm Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at LegalSkinny.com hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

#26 - Celebrate the Small Wins - In this episode Guest Dr. John Nguyen founder of Lighthouse Leadership Coaching and co-author of the book Discover Your Inner chats with business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita about how leaders can grow as an individual and positively impact their team by learning how to recognize and celebrate the small wins. Connect with Dr. Nguyen on LinkedInFollow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at LegalSkinny.com hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

ADA Part 1 "Who, What, When & Why" - In this episode Guest Christina Reger chats with business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita about the Americans with Disability Act and some scenarios to think about when encountering employee ADA issues. Connect with Christina Reger on LinkedInFollow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at LegalSkinny.com hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

"Nonprofit Spotlight - The Bridge Over Troubled Waters" - In this episode Deputy Director Olivia Rivers Chairman of the  discusses with business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita The Bridge Over Troubled Waters mission and culture in the community to advocate against the occurrence of domestic violence and sexual assault. Connect with Nonprofit The Bridge Over Troubled Waters  hereFollow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at LegalSkinny.com hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you. 

In this legal skinny brief "Does Uncle Sam Require Employee Voting Leave?" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the voting leave laws and things to consider in an Employer voting leave policy.  Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor the video version of this episode, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.  If you need specific advice, then you should hire an attorney to work with you on your specific legal issue.  Also, laws change or they differ by jurisdiction, so this is not a substitute for seeking legal counsel in your jurisdiction on the current law applicable to you.