The Workplace Manager and The Lawyer

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Helping you learn the laws at work so you won't make mistakes at work; because mistakes can cost you too much money. We discuss workplace cases that have happened, and we do it in an entertaining way. We are not your ordinary manager and lawyer. This podcast is good for managers, employment attorneys and employees. If you want to laugh and learn at the same time, this podcast is for you.

Tonya Floyd Chambers and TJ Everhart


    • Sep 8, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    The Montgomery Brawl

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 31:50


    In this episode we discuss the Montgomery Brawl and if you have a right to physically defend yourself or your co-worker while at work.

    The Fake Priest Made Me Do It!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 33:14


    In this episode, we discuss a restaurant that hired a fake priest to get their employees to confess to improprieties. Sheer craziness.

    You Can't Play With People's Money (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 41:51


    In this episode we break down the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees and what an hourly employee can and cannot be required to do.

    You Can't Play With People's Money (FLSA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 33:06


    In this episode we discuss how Rick Ross' company got into trouble with the Department of Labor for messing with people's checks. But he isn't the only one. Learn about the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the importance of paying people properly. This mistake has cost companies a lot of money, so don't be that person.

    Tesla former employee awarded $137M. OMG Tesla!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 26:15


    Tesla didn't handle a discrimination complaint properly and they paid for it dearly!!

    Take the vaccine or lose your job (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 39:14


    In this conversation we talk about the measures companies and employees are taking as it relates to Covid vaccines.

    Diversity: the new buzz word!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 37:24


    In this episode we talk about an employee who sues Sony for discrimination. Sony states that they are the face of diversity, but are they really? And what about your organization? What we are finding is that diversity is just a buzz word for a lot of companies.

    Covid Vaccine. Can you be forced to take it?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 33:07


    There is so much conversation around the vaccine; however, can an employer require their employees to take it? That question is answered within this episode. Please subscribe, share, like and leave us a review. Thanks

    Go to bible study or lose your job!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 28:20


    In this episode we discuss a case where a health care provider asked his employees to "voluntarily" attend bible study each day. Well, that didn't turn out the way he intended. Is it lawful for an employer to require employees to attend bible study as a condition of employment? Listen to the episode to find out.

    Don't Let Social Media Get You Fired

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 25:49


    In this episode we talk about the foolishness on social media and how it led to terminations. Don't let this be you.

    Participate In An Insurrection....Lose your job!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 18:02


    In this episode we talk about Employment At Will. How is it possible for someone to be fired from their job doing something on their own personal time? Well listen to find out how.

    Love gone wrong. A woman scorned leads to workplace bullying!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 17:30


    In this episode we discuss how Microsoft was sued and ended up paying a cool $2M because they did not properly handle a complaint. This case is Michael Mercieca vs. Microsoft. A lesson learned on having a dating relationship in the workplace that went wrong. This is about how a sexual harrassment complaint that turned into workplace bullying.

    What is an Ops Manager and an Employment Lawyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 18:47


    In this episode we will quickly discuss the difference in management and the role of an employment attorney. We give some insight into our upcoming episodes.

    Introduction and welcome to our podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 3:46


    Who are we and what are we about? Well we are two professional women with an expertise in employment law and operations management. We are here to help you avoid the mistakes we have seen so many make in the workplace. You can expect to be engaged, laugh and educated as we discuss real life scenarios and their outcomes. We are so excited to have you and we look forward to spending time with you weekly.

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