Podcasts about employment law

Stevie and Kenny discuss all your latest Rangers headlines Thanks for your support - find our socials below! Twitter: https://x.com/4ladshadadream Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fourladshadadreamblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4ladshadadream/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourladshadadreamblog/ 4Lads Blog: https://fourladshadadream.blog/ Sign up for a membership here: https://www.youtube.com/@fourladshadadream/join CBD Oil Scotland Website is - www.cbdoilscotland.com Cust service Email - wendy@cbdoilscotland.com Cust service number - 07411 152 286 Quote - 4Lads for 30% off LBJ Consultants – providing trusted HR and Employment Law advice for employers and employees across the UK. To find out more, visit www.lbjconsultants.co.uk or call 01292 892713. http://www.metaclad.co.uk/ or call 0141 413 4088 “Metaclad Ltd – specialists in metal and Elevate EPDM flat roofing across Scotland. Your friends in high places.” 4Lads exclusive roofing partner The Aesthetics Lounge by Sharon https://the-aesthetics-lounge.com 10% off when using code 4Lads For gold standard cosmetic treatments

Rob hosts Mark & William as they look back at our pre season, ahead to the potential new additions to the squad, and how ready we are for the start of the season. Thanks for your support - find our socials below! Twitter: https://x.com/4ladshadadream Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fourladshada... Facebook: / 4ladshadadream Instagram: / fourladshadadreamblog 4Lads Blog: https://fourladshadadream.blog/ Sign up for a membership here: https://www.youtube.com/@fourladshada... CBD Oil Scotland Website is - www.cbdoilscotland.com Cust service Email - wendy@cbdoilscotland.com Cust service number - 07411 152 286 Quote - 4Lads for 30% off LBJ Consultants – providing trusted HR and Employment Law advice for employers and employees across the UK. To find out more, visit www.lbjconsultants.co.uk or call 01292 892713. http://www.metaclad.co.uk/ or call 0141 413 4088 “Metaclad Ltd – specialists in metal and Elevate EPDM flat roofing across Scotland. Your friends in high places.” 4Lads exclusive roofing partner The Aesthetics Lounge by Sharon https://the-aesthetics-lounge.com 10% off when using code 4Lads For gold standard cosmetic treatments

Stevie hosts Calvin and Amrit as we talk all the latest Rangers news Thanks for your support - find our socials below! Twitter: https://x.com/4ladshadadream Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fourladshadadreamblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4ladshadadream/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourladshadadreamblog/ 4Lads Blog: https://fourladshadadream.blog/ Sign up for a membership here: https://www.youtube.com/@fourladshadadream/join CBD Oil Scotland Website is - www.cbdoilscotland.com Cust service Email - wendy@cbdoilscotland.com Cust service number - 07411 152 286 Quote - 4Lads for 30% off LBJ Consultants – providing trusted HR and Employment Law advice for employers and employees across the UK. To find out more, visit www.lbjconsultants.co.uk or call 01292 892713. http://www.metaclad.co.uk/ or call 0141 413 4088 “Metaclad Ltd – specialists in metal and Elevate EPDM flat roofing across Scotland. Your friends in high places.” 4Lads exclusive roofing partner The Aesthetics Lounge by Sharon https://the-aesthetics-lounge.com 10% off when using code 4Lads For gold standard cosmetic treatments

For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP261  In episode 261, Coffey talks with Bernadette Jones about how leaders can identify, triage, and resolve workplace issues before they escalate into legal and cultural crises.  They discuss leader avoidance of difficult conversations and its organizational consequences; distinguishing between people problems, process problems, and leadership problems; using a triage framework to assess urgency and risk in workplace issues; the TRIAGE acronym as a structured people problem resolution framework; the role of documentation in at-will terminations and discrimination defense; when to bring in third-party HR consultants or employment counsel; the cost and cultural damage of nuisance lawsuits and settlement checks; transparent post-incident communication strategies that protect employee privacy; the connection between ongoing feedback practices and employee trust; and workplace trauma, post-COVID mental health, and psychological safety as cultural imperatives.  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  Bernadette Jones is Co-Founder of Visionova HR Consulting, where she helps organizations lead at the intersection of compliance and culture. With more than two decades of experience in HR leadership, coaching, and consulting, she supports nonprofits, small businesses, and mission-driven teams in navigating difficult conversations, employee-relations challenges, leadership communication breakdowns, and workplace culture transformation.   A national speaker, Bernadette has presented for SHRM, Nonprofit HR, Northern California SHRM, and other conferences across the country. She serves on the Northern California SHRM Professional Development and Conference Committee and chairs the NorCal SHRM DEIB Committee, where she helps shape content and conversations for HR leaders regionally and beyond. Bernadette has presented at SHRM conferences and nonprofit leadership events on topics including workplace respect, harassment prevention, inclusive leadership, and culture-first HR strategy.   She is especially valued for helping leaders move beyond policy-only thinking and toward practical, respectful leadership that works in the real world. With her 20 years of experience, Bernadette has worked with executives, HR leaders, and managers who are navigating toxic employees, scary complaints, high-stakes terminations, and burned-out teams often without a full HR department behind them. She is known for her calm, candid style and her ability to translate complex HR and employment-law concepts into plain language leaders can act on right away.  Bernadette Jones can be reached at:  Email: bjones@visionovahr.com  Website: https://visionovahr.activehosted.com/f/55 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadettejones-visionovahr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisionovaHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernadettejoneshr/?hl=en#   About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 29 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives: Apply the People Problem Triage framework to distinguish between people, process, and leadership problems before escalating to formal action.  Assess the compliance and legal risk level of a workplace issue in order to determine appropriate urgency and next steps.  Recognize how undocumented role changes, unclear responsibilities, and deferred feedback create conditions for employee conflict and litigation exposure 

Episode Ten of the history years hosted by David Herd. This weeks guest is Calvin.  Thanks for your support - find our socials below! Twitter: https://x.com/4ladshadadream Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fourladshadadreamblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4ladshadadream/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourladshadadreamblog/ 4Lads Blog: https://fourladshadadream.blog/ Sign up for a membership here: https://www.youtube.com/@fourladshadadream/join   CBD Oil Scotland Website is - www.cbdoilscotland.com Cust service Email - wendy@cbdoilscotland.com Cust service number - 07411 152 286 Quote - 4Lads for 30% off   LBJ Consultants – providing trusted HR and Employment Law advice for employers and employees across the UK. To find out more, visit www.lbjconsultants.co.uk or call 01292 892713.   http://www.metaclad.co.uk/ or call 0141 413 4088 “Metaclad Ltd – specialists in metal and Elevate EPDM flat roofing across Scotland. Your friends in high places.” 4Lads exclusive roofing partner

Thanks for your support - find our socials below! Twitter: https://x.com/4ladshadadream Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fourladshadadreamblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4ladshadadream/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourladshadadreamblog/ 4Lads Blog: https://fourladshadadream.blog/ Sign up for a membership here: https://www.youtube.com/@fourladshadadream/join CBD Oil Scotland Website is - www.cbdoilscotland.com Cust service Email - wendy@cbdoilscotland.com Cust service number - 07411 152 286 Quote - 4Lads for 30% off LBJ Consultants – providing trusted HR and Employment Law advice for employers and employees across the UK. To find out more, visit www.lbjconsultants.co.uk or call 01292 892713. http://www.metaclad.co.uk/ or call 0141 413 4088 “Metaclad Ltd – specialists in metal and Elevate EPDM flat roofing across Scotland. Your friends in high places.” 4Lads exclusive roofing partner The Aesthetics Lounge by Sharon https://the-aesthetics-lounge.com 10% off when using code 4Lads For gold standard cosmetic treatments

John Maytham speaks to Audrey Johnson, Executive in the Employment practice at ENS, about a landmark Labour Court judgment confirming that workplace sexual harassment protections apply equally to male employees and the obligations employers have when handling such complaints. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny and Stevie bring you all the latest news live The boys discuss the summer so far Thanks for your support - find our socials below! Twitter: https://x.com/4ladshadadream Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fourladshadadreamblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4ladshadadream/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourladshadadreamblog/ 4Lads Blog: https://fourladshadadream.blog/ Sign up for a membership here: https://www.youtube.com/@fourladshadadream/join CBD Oil Scotland Website is - www.cbdoilscotland.com Cust service Email - wendy@cbdoilscotland.com Cust service number - 07411 152 286 Quote - 4Lads for 30% off LBJ Consultants – providing trusted HR and Employment Law advice for employers and employees across the UK. To find out more, visit www.lbjconsultants.co.uk or call 01292 892713. http://www.metaclad.co.uk/ or call 0141 413 4088 “Metaclad Ltd – specialists in metal and Elevate EPDM flat roofing across Scotland. Your friends in high places.” 4Lads exclusive roofing partner The Aesthetics Lounge by Sharon https://the-aesthetics-lounge.com 10% off when using code 4Lads For gold standard cosmetic treatments

Stevie is joined by special guests Greg Rudder, the production team behind 2 pints and a shot and G4Studios And Grado drops in for a mental 10min cameo

With the school holidays in full swing and the kids all at home, many of them may be thinking about getting a summer job to fill the time and make some money before school starts back in September.But, how can teenagers get into these jobs without experience, and what kinds of restrictions are there for under 18s working?Joining Ciara with some advice is Career Guidance Counsellor in Carlow, Liz Kelly and Partner and Head of Employment Law at Hayes Solicitors, Anne Lyne.

Guest host Dane DeKrey welcomes attorney Jeff Sprout to discuss employment law and what to do if you have been wronged at work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks for your support - find our socials below! Twitter: https://x.com/4ladshadadream Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fourladshadadreamblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4ladshadadream/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourladshadadreamblog/ 4Lads Blog: https://fourladshadadream.blog/ Sign up for a membership here: https://www.youtube.com/@fourladshadadream/join CBD Oil Scotland Website is - www.cbdoilscotland.com Cust service Email - wendy@cbdoilscotland.com Cust service number - 07411 152 286 Quote - 4Lads for 30% off LBJ Consultants – providing trusted HR and Employment Law advice for employers and employees across the UK. To find out more, visit www.lbjconsultants.co.uk or call 01292 892713. http://www.metaclad.co.uk/ or call 0141 413 4088 “Metaclad Ltd – specialists in metal and Elevate EPDM flat roofing across Scotland. Your friends in high places.” 4Lads exclusive roofing partner The Aesthetics Lounge by Sharon https://the-aesthetics-lounge.com 10% off when using code 4Lads For gold standard cosmetic treatments

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.Your boss slides over a severance agreement and says you have 24 hours to sign. Your heart rate spikes, your mind goes blank, and you suddenly realize you don't need “more content” you need the right answer right now. We dig into a new tool designed for exactly that moment: the Employee Survival Guide AI (https://markx4umtq.customgpt-agents.com), built to help you navigate severance, discrimination questions, and accommodation requests without drowning in information overload.We talk through what makes this different from a generic chatbot. The big point is trust: AI can hallucinate, so we focus on the safeguard that matters most here, the Employee Survival Guide AI (https://markx4umtq.customgpt-agents.com) is ring-fenced to the show's verified transcripts. That means it searches and synthesizes guidance drawn only from nearly 250 episodes of expert-backed workplace rights and employment advice, instead of pulling random policies from the wider internet. If you've ever worried about getting confident-sounding but wrong HR guidance, this design choice is the whole game.Then we get practical. We look at the built-in starter prompts that solve the “I don't even know what to ask” problem when you're stressed. Using the severance scenario, we walk through how the Employee Survival Guide AI (https://markx4umtq.customgpt-agents.com) connects the dots across topics like non-compete clauses, unused PTO payout language, and outplacement services, and how it can lay out a clear order of operations like don't sign immediately and check your employee handbook. We close with the bigger question: if employees can access precise, expert knowledge in seconds, how much does that shrink the power gap with corporate HR?Use the Employee Survival Guide AI (https://markx4umtq.customgpt-agents.com), try a starter prompt, and tell us what workplace situation you want to pressure-test. If this helped, subscribe, share with a friend who's dealing with HR right now, and leave a review. If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.  We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will help other employees find the Employee Survival Guide.  For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer:  For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice. 

Scott and Rob look at pre-season progressing AND all the current transfer talk. Thanks for your support - find our socials below! Twitter: https://x.com/4ladshadadream Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fourladshadadreamblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4ladshadadream/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourladshadadreamblog/ 4Lads Blog: https://fourladshadadream.blog/ Sign up for a membership here: https://www.youtube.com/@fourladshadadream/join CBD Oil Scotland Website is - www.cbdoilscotland.com Cust service Email - wendy@cbdoilscotland.com Cust service number - 07411 152 286 Quote - 4Lads for 30% off LBJ Consultants – providing trusted HR and Employment Law advice for employers and employees across the UK. To find out more, visit www.lbjconsultants.co.uk or call 01292 892713. http://www.metaclad.co.uk/ or call 0141 413 4088 “Metaclad Ltd – specialists in metal and Elevate EPDM flat roofing across Scotland. Your friends in high places.” 4Lads exclusive roofing partner The Aesthetics Lounge by Sharon https://the-aesthetics-lounge.com 10% off when using code 4Lads For gold standard cosmetic treatments

Cammy Devlin signs for Rangers, all the breaking transfer news coming up  Thanks for your support - find our socials below!  Twitter: https://x.com/4ladshadadream Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fourladshadadreamblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4ladshadadream/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourladshadadreamblog/ 4Lads Blog: https://fourladshadadream.blog/ Sign up for a membership here: https://www.youtube.com/@fourladshadadream/join CBD Oil Scotland  Website is - www.cbdoilscotland.com Cust service Email - wendy@cbdoilscotland.com Cust service number - 07411 152 286 Quote - 4Lads for 30% off  LBJ Consultants – providing trusted HR and Employment Law advice for employers and employees across the UK. To find out more, visit www.lbjconsultants.co.uk or call 01292 892713. http://www.metaclad.co.uk/ or call 0141 413 4088 “Metaclad Ltd – specialists in metal and Elevate EPDM flat roofing across Scotland. Your friends in high places.”  4Lads exclusive roofing partner The Aesthetics Lounge by Sharon https://the-aesthetics-lounge.com 10% off when using code 4Lads  For gold standard cosmetic treatments

Andrew host Calvin and William as they wrap up the week with a transfer rumour heavy episode Thanks for your support - find our socials below!  Twitter: https://x.com/4ladshadadream Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fourladshadadreamblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4ladshadadream/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourladshadadreamblog/ 4Lads Blog: https://fourladshadadream.blog/ Sign up for a membership here: https://www.youtube.com/@fourladshadadream/join CBD Oil Scotland  Website is - www.cbdoilscotland.com Cust service Email - wendy@cbdoilscotland.com Cust service number - 07411 152 286 Quote - 4Lads for 30% off  LBJ Consultants – providing trusted HR and Employment Law advice for employers and employees across the UK. To find out more, visit www.lbjconsultants.co.uk or call 01292 892713. http://www.metaclad.co.uk/ or call 0141 413 4088 “Metaclad Ltd – specialists in metal and Elevate EPDM flat roofing across Scotland. Your friends in high places.”  4Lads exclusive roofing partner The Aesthetics Lounge by Sharon https://the-aesthetics-lounge.com 10% off when using code 4Lads  For gold standard cosmetic treatments

In episode 260 Coffey talks with Gerald Maatman Jr. about reducing employment litigation risk in an increasingly complex legal environment.  They discuss the realities and limitations of at-will employment in modern workplaces; litigation avoidance strategies for business owners and HR leaders; how employers should evaluate settlement versus defense decisions; reverse discrimination and evolving protected class litigation trends; federal, state, and municipal employment law compliance challenges; managing multi-state employment law requirements and policy administration; workplace culture, employee trust, and internal complaint systems; the role of HR as advisor, coach, and organizational risk manager; wage and hour class action litigation and emerging workplace legal threats; artificial intelligence governance and employment-related legal exposure; workplace privacy, biometric data, and employee information security risks; equal pay litigation and compensation equity concerns; religious accommodation and changing EEOC enforcement priorities; frontline manager training and its impact on legal risk; remote work management challenges and post-pandemic workplace dynamics; practical documentation, communication, and employee relations best practices.  For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP260  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., is the Chair of Duane Morris LLP's Class Action Defense Team. With nearly four decades of experience practicing law, he has defended some of the most significant bet-the-company cases ever filed against corporate America. Mr. Maatman has represented companies, executive teams, and boards across the country in class action litigation, ranging in size from thousands to hundreds of thousands of claims by employees. In addition to his litigation work, Mr. Maatman helps clients anticipate large-scale risks before they escalate into litigation.  Gerald L. Maatman, Jr can be reached at   https://www.duanemorris.com/attorneys/geraldmaatman.html  https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldmaatman/  https://x.com/g_maatman About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 29 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives: Understand how employment litigation develops and how organizations can reduce legal exposure. Evaluate HR policies and management practices that strengthen workplace compliance and employee trust. Implement practical approaches to documentation, manager training, and personnel decision-making that withstand legal scrutiny. 

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.What happens when freedom of speech collides with the harsh realities of workplace politics? Join Mark Carey and his co-hosts in this riveting episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, as they dissect the intricate legal battle of Arocho-Rodriguez versus Concepcion—a case that reveals the chilling consequences of political retaliation and freedom of speech in the workplace. Rodriguez, a dedicated municipal employee, found himself the target of severe workplace bullying and ultimately faced a lockout after a political shift left him vulnerable. Despite a compelling narrative of retaliation, a federal judge dismissed his case, citing insufficient evidence linking his political affiliation to the adverse actions against him. This episode unravels the critical importance of objective proof in legal claims, reminding listeners that compelling stories alone do not suffice in court. Mark and his co-hosts explore the labyrinth of employment law, including the concept of qualified immunity and the significance of the chain of command. They delve into the rigorous standards required to prove political discrimination, offering invaluable insights into navigating the often murky waters of employment disputes. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of their rights as employees, particularly in cases of workplace discrimination, retaliation, and hostile work environments. As they navigate this complex case, Mark and his team provide essential tips for those facing similar challenges, emphasizing the necessity of concrete evidence to support claims of workplace retaliation. They discuss the implications of the ruling on employee rights and the importance of being equipped with the right knowledge to advocate for oneself in a potentially hostile work culture. Whether you're dealing with workplace bullies, discrimination, or navigating employment contracts, this episode serves as a crucial guide for empowering employees to stand up for their rights. With a focus on the realities of employment law and the often-overlooked nuances of workplace dynamics, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand their rights in the face of adversity. Tune in to learn about the critical intersection of freedom of speech and employee rights, and discover how to navigate the complexities of workplace challenges with confidence. From severance negotiations to understanding employment contracts, we equip you with the tools you need for survival in today's demanding work environment. Don't miss out on this essential episode filled with insights, strategies, and the empowerment you need to thrive in your career.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.  We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will help other employees find the Employee Survival Guide.  For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer:  For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice. 

Episode Nine of the history years hosted by David Herd. This weeks guest is Andrew.  Thanks for your support - find our socials below!  Twitter: https://x.com/4ladshadadream Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fourladshadadreamblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4ladshadadream/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourladshadadreamblog/ 4Lads Blog: https://fourladshadadream.blog/ Sign up for a membership here: https://www.youtube.com/@fourladshadadream/join CBD Oil Scotland  Website is - www.cbdoilscotland.com Cust service Email - wendy@cbdoilscotland.com Cust service number - 07411 152 286 Quote - 4Lads for 30% off  LBJ Consultants – providing trusted HR and Employment Law advice for employers and employees across the UK. To find out more, visit www.lbjconsultants.co.uk or call 01292 892713.

Stevie and Kenny talk all the latest Rangers news Thanks for your support - find our socials below! Twitter: https://x.com/4ladshadadream Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fourladshadadreamblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4ladshadadream/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourladshadadreamblog/ 4Lads Blog: https://fourladshadadream.blog/ Sign up for a membership here: https://www.youtube.com/@fourladshadadream/join CBD Oil Scotland Website is - www.cbdoilscotland.com Cust service Email - wendy@cbdoilscotland.com Cust service number - 07411 152 286 Quote - 4Lads for 30% off LBJ Consultants – providing trusted HR and Employment Law advice for employers and employees across the UK. To find out more, visit www.lbjconsultants.co.uk or call 01292 892713. http://www.metaclad.co.uk/ or call 0141 413 4088 “Metaclad Ltd – specialists in metal and Elevate EPDM flat roofing across Scotland. Your friends in high places.” 4Lads exclusive roofing partner

Stevie hosts the lads as we discuss all the latest Rangers news Thanks for your support - find our socials below! Twitter: https://x.com/4ladshadadream Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fourladshadadreamblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4ladshadadream/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourladshadadreamblog/ 4Lads Blog: https://fourladshadadream.blog/ Sign up for a membership here: https://www.youtube.com/@fourladshadadream/join CBD Oil Scotland Website is - www.cbdoilscotland.com Cust service Email - wendy@cbdoilscotland.com Cust service number - 07411 152 286 Quote - 4Lads for 30% off LBJ Consultants – providing trusted HR and Employment Law advice for employers and employees across the UK. To find out more, visit www.lbjconsultants.co.uk or call 01292 892713.

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.What happens when a dedicated employee, after over three decades of service, faces termination just as he recovers from a life-threatening medical condition? Join us in this gripping episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as Mark Carey delves into the legal intricacies of the case of Gary Ramaday versus Radial USA, Inc. This compelling narrative not only examines the harsh realities of corporate layoffs during a pandemic but also shines a light on critical issues surrounding medical leave, employee rights, and the ethical obligations of employers. As we dissect the timeline leading to Ramaday's firing, we unravel the complexities of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the legal principles surrounding age discrimination. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the treacherous waters of employment law, particularly in the context of remote work and workplace culture. Mark and his co-host reveal how Radial's executives provided contradictory testimonies during depositions, setting the stage for a jury trial that ultimately awarded Ramaday over $770,000 in damages. This outcome underscores the importance of meticulous documentation and legal compliance for both employees and employers. Throughout our discussion, we emphasize the vital role of employee advocacy and the necessity for corporate management to understand the implications of their decisions, especially when it comes to medical leave and disability rights in the workplace. The episode serves as a cautionary tale, reminding listeners of the potential financial repercussions that can arise from poorly documented employment decisions. Whether you're an employee seeking to understand your rights or an employer striving to maintain a fair and compliant workplace, this episode is packed with insights that can empower you. Join us as we navigate the intricate landscape of employment disputes, severance negotiation, and the legal rights of employees in today's challenging work environment. Don't miss out on these insider tips that could make all the difference in your career survival. Tune in to the Employee Survival Guide® and arm yourself with the knowledge you need to thrive in your job!  If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.  We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will help other employees find the Employee Survival Guide.  For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer:  For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice. 

In episode 259, Coffey talks with Meg Delp about workplace mental health, burnout prevention, and how employers can create psychologically safe cultures that support employee wellbeing and performance.  They discuss the growing awareness of workplace mental health and its impact on business outcomes; generational differences in expectations around employee wellbeing and psychological safety; caregiver stress and burnout among younger employees and the sandwich generation; mental health stigma and why employees hesitate to seek support at work; practical manager training strategies for handling mental health conversations appropriately; how frontline supervisors can support employees without becoming therapists; the role of psychological safety in employee engagement and retention; burnout warning signs including exhaustion, irritability, and declining performance; how leadership and HR can model healthy mental health conversations year-round; NAMI's Stigma Free Workplace Initiative and free “You Can Ask” mental health training resources; the importance of employee friendships and trust relationships at work; balancing compassion, performance management, and ADA accommodations in workplace conversations; and how proactive mental health support improves retention, engagement, and organizational culture.  For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP259  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  Meg Delp, PsyD LMFT is the Director of Workplace Mental Health at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) where she leads the StigmaFree Workplace initiative. As an Organizational Psychologist and (retired) Marriage and Family Therapist, Meg brings both clinical and organizational expertise to her work, helping employees and leaders alike understand how to build company cultures that prioritize mental health, connection, and psychological safety. She's passionate about creating workplaces where people feel safe to show up as themselves and supported in caring about one another.  Meg Delp can be reached at: https://stigmafree.nami.org  https://www.linkedin.com/company/nami  https://www.facebook.com/NAMI  https://www.instagram.com/namicommunicate  https://x.com/NAMICommunicate  About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 30 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 29 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.   Learning Objectives: Identify early warning signs of employee burnout and workplace mental health challenges. Apply practical techniques for having supportive, work-focused mental health conversations. Develop workplace strategies that improve psychological safety and employee wellbeing. 

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Employment attorney and content creator Paige Sparks joins Kail for a candid conversation about the legal cases everyone has been talking about. From Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to the Diddy trial, the Menendez brothers, Gypsy Rose, and Bryan Kohberger, Paige breaks down what the headlines often leave out and explains how the legal system actually works.The two also discuss workplace rights, employment law myths, social media, AI and copyright lawsuits, defamation, public figures, celebrity trials, and what it's really like building a law firm through TikTok. Plus, Paige shares the story of getting fired before becoming an attorney, why she believes lawyers make the best internet debaters, and the one mistake people should never make with ChatGPT during a legal dispute.Check Paige out on Instagram and Tik TokGet your Fatherless Behavior Tour Tickets HereFor full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowryThanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors!Merit: Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at meritbeauty.comAlloy: Join the 95% of women who tried Alloy and saw relief in the first 2 weeks. Head to MyAlloy.com and use the code FAMOUS and tell them all about your symptoms, and you'll get a fully customized treatment plan and unlimited messaging with your doctor. Plus you'll get 20 dollars off your first order today!NPR: Follow NPR's It's Been a Minute podcast and indulge your cultural curiosity.Zazzle: Right now, save 25% on your first order at Zazzle.com.Talkiatry: Head to Talkiatry.com/famous and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutesProgressive: To get your auto insurance quote head to progressive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In episode 258, Coffey talks with Blair Doran about the “Great Flattening” of middle management, AI adoption in HR, and the thawing job market's impact on employee retention.  They discuss the Great Flattening and the causes of middle management cuts; the risk of losing institutional culture and coaching capacity when middle managers are eliminated; poor selection criteria for promoting individual contributors into management roles without leadership training; AI adoption shifting employee self-service away from managers and freeing them for strategic work; HR's evolving role in understanding business operations rather than acting purely as a compliance gatekeeper; state-level AI employment law developments in Colorado, Illinois, and New York amid federal disparate impact uncertainty; confidentiality and trade secret risks when employees use AI for brainstorming and content creation; a recent study comparing passive AI cut-and-paste use versus active AI collaboration on employee engagement and output quality; job security concerns and the thawing job market's effect on long-tenured employee retention; and proactive employee engagement strategies to prevent turnover before it becomes a retention crisis.  For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP258  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest: Blair Doran is the founder of Good HR, a consulting firm that helps small and mid-sized businesses build practical, people-focused HR programs that support growth while staying compliant. With more than 15 years of HR experience, Blair partners with leadership teams across a variety of industries on everything from employee relations, compliance, benefits, compensation, and leave management to recruiting, manager development, and organizational strategy.What sets Blair apart is her ability to make HR approachable. She believes HR shouldn't just be about policies and paperwork—it should help businesses make better decisions, build stronger teams, and create workplaces where employees can do their best work.As a trusted advisor to business owners and executives, Blair is known for bringing a practical, real-world perspective to today's workplace challenges, helping organizations navigate everything from complex compliance issues to evolving workforce trends.When she's not supporting clients, Blair enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, and toy poodle, Teddy, on Maryland's Eastern Shore.Blair Doran can be reached at:https://goodhumanresource.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairdoranhttps://www.instagram.com/goodhrllc/About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 29 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives:  Evaluate the risks and tradeoffs of cutting middle management layers in response to AI adoption and cost pressures.  Identify the leadership and confidentiality safeguards organizations need when integrating AI into HR and business workflows.  Apply proactive retention strategies to re-engage employees before job market conditions accelerate voluntary turnover. 

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This week, we spend the episode discussing a traumatic event I witnessed outside my home last week. We unpack the experience, the horrific series of events that unfolded, and the reaction to the story in the local news. Trigger Warning: This episode contains descriptions and discussions of a fatal motor vehicle accident. This episode is brought to you by Tully Rinckey PLLC, a full-service law firm serving individuals and businesses in the Capital Region for over 20 years. Their attorneys are ready to protect your rights and guide you through legal matters related to Family & Matrimonial Law, Employment Law, Criminal Law, Litigation, Education Law, Business Law and Trusts & Estates. For experienced legal support from a firm that proudly gives back to its community, learn more at tullylegal.com or follow on social media @tullylegal.

Today, we are kicking off a brand new ELA Podcast Series on the Pay Transparency Directive, where we speak with leading employment lawyers across Europe about when and how the EU Pay Transparency Directive is being implemented in their country and what it really means for employers on the ground.We hope today's discussion will help you understand the status of Pay Transparency legislation in Italy, what you should be doing now and how approaches to implementation are shaping up across Europe.Host: Marianne Parkinson (email) (Travers Smith LLP / England & Wales)Guest Speaker: Francesca Pittau (email) (ADVANT Nctm Studio Legale / Italy)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

In episode 257, Coffey talks with Elizabeth Ledoux about talent considerations in business succession planning.  They discuss why most succession plans fail because leaders ignore employee emotions and organizational culture; how owners and successors can align around a shared vision for the future of the company; the importance of involving employees early in transition conversations to reduce fear and turnover risk; the concept of “Transition 3.0” and collaborative succession planning between owners and future leaders; how multi-year transition roadmaps improve leadership development and business continuity; balancing founder identity, emotional attachment, and letting go of operational control; strategies for transferring institutional knowledge and mentoring future owners over time; creating succession-focused company cultures that continuously develop future leaders; why delegation and role transition should become an ongoing organizational habit; and how HR and operations leaders can proactively support leadership continuity and organizational resilience.  For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP257  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  Elizabeth Ledoux is the founder of The Transition Strategists and creator of the Transition 3.0 methodology. Over the past 30 years, she's helped hundreds of family and private business owners navigate succession, focusing on the relationship challenges that cause most transitions to fail.  Elizabeth started her career as a petroleum engineer before founding several businesses and moving into strategy consulting. She's a sought-after speaker on business succession and family business dynamics, host of the Business Transition Roadmap podcast, and co-author of three books, including the award-winning It's A Journey, The MUST-HAVE Roadmap to Successful Succession Planning. She's also part of Tiger 21, bringing her expertise to a network of high-net-worth entrepreneurs and investors.  Currently, Elizabeth is living what she teaches—navigating her own family's ranch transition with her brother while also planning the long-term transition of her own consulting firm. She leads a team of trained Guides who help business owners build the strategic foundation for transition, making sure the people side is solid before bringing in lawyers and accountants.  Her work helps families stay together and successors—whether family or non-family—step into their roles with clarity and support.  Elizabeth Ledoux can be reached at: https://transitionstrategists.com  https://www.linkedin.com/company/transitionstrategists  https://www.facebook.com/thetransitionstrategists  https://www.instagram.com/transtionstrategists  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfcH2Be31Mr1laOZ6KZXDNA    About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 29 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives:  Identify the human and cultural factors that commonly derail business succession plans. Develop long-term transition roadmaps that align owners, successors, and employees. Implement succession-focused leadership development practices that strengthen organizational continuity. 

“Feared in corporate board rooms” is how the St. Louis Business Journal describes attorney Mary Anne Sedey. In Part Two of Heels in the Courtroom, this legendary trial lawyer shares more powerful stories from her career, including high-stakes discrimination cases, multimillion-dollar verdicts, and hard-learned courtroom strategies. From exposing systemic racism at a major hotel to winning big against a Mercedes-Benz dealership, Mary Anne walks through the facts, the fight, and the lessons behind each case. She also delivers candid, practical advice for young attorneys: embrace risk, be persistent, pick your cases wisely, and don't chase perfection at the expense of progress. It's a masterclass in advocacy, resilience, and building a meaningful legal career.

More than 55 years after the Occupational Safety and Health Act transformed workplace safety in the United States, OSHA remains a central force in protecting workers and shaping employer responsibilities. In this episode, we explore OSHA's evolution from its early focus on industrial hazards to its current priorities in a rapidly changing workplace. We discuss the agency's successes, the role of the General Duty Clause, the realities behind recent debates about OSHA's future, and what employers should expect from OSHA enforcement and policy initiatives today. We also examine the role of OSHA counsel in helping organizations navigate compliance, investigations, and emerging workplace safety risks. Host: Holly Goodman (email) (Gunster)Guest Speaker: Taylor Johnson (email) (Pierce Atwood LLP)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.What happens when top talent leaves a company with a noncompete agreement to start a rival business just steps away? Dive into the riveting world of noncompete agreements with host Mark Carey and his co-host as they unravel the complex legal battle surrounding J-Medical, a Manhattan medical practice embroiled in a fierce dispute over unpaid fees and restrictive covenants. This episode of the Employee Survival Guide® is not just about legal jargon; it's a crucial conversation about employee rights, corporate espionage, and the shifting landscape of employment law. As the timeline unfolds, listeners will discover the intricacies of the partnership between DYM America and J-Medical, the financial tensions that erupted into a courtroom showdown, and the landmark ruling that challenged the enforcement of noncompete agreements. The implications of this case extend far beyond one medical practice; they touch on vital issues such as workplace discrimination, employee empowerment, and the evolving nature of work in a post-pandemic world. Carey and his co-host delve deep into the importance of understanding employment contracts, highlighting the potential pitfalls of severance negotiations and the necessity for businesses to safeguard their proprietary information. As courts increasingly invalidate noncompete agreements, what does this mean for the future of work? How should employers adapt their strategies to engage with a workforce that is more informed and empowered than ever before? This episode is packed with insights that every employee and employer should hear. From navigating employment law issues to understanding your rights in a hostile work environment, we provide the tools and knowledge you need to thrive in today's competitive job market. Whether you're dealing with workplace harassment, negotiating a severance package, or simply trying to understand your employment rights, this episode is your guide to survival. Join us for an enlightening discussion that challenges the status quo and empowers you to take control of your career. Tune in to the Employee Survival Guide® and equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of employment law, workplace dynamics, and the ever-evolving landscape of noncompete agreements. Your career survival depends on it!  If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.  We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will help other employees find the Employee Survival Guide.  For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer:  For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice. 

For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP252  In episode 256, Coffey talks with Leslie Speas about developing high-retention managers who improve employee engagement, accountability, trust, and workplace culture through intentional leadership habits.  They discuss promoting high-performing employees into leadership roles without proper management training; emotional intelligence and self-awareness as foundational leadership competencies; connecting employees to organizational purpose and mission-driven work; building workplace trust through consistency, humility, and integrity; coaching employees through questions instead of problem-solving; accountability systems that improve performance and retention; effective communication strategies for managers and team leaders; employee recognition and appreciation practices that reinforce company values; empathy and flexibility in supporting employee wellbeing and mental health; leadership development frameworks that strengthen organizational culture and productivity; practical feedback models including the BEAN and BET communication methods; performance management processes that move beyond annual reviews; balancing individual contributor career growth with leadership readiness assessments.  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  Leslie Speas is a seasoned Human Resources and Organizational Development leader with over 30 years of experience. She serves as Founder and President of InfluenceHR Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping leaders and HR teams build workplaces where people will thrive and stay.  Leslie holds a master's degree in industrial/organizational psychology and possesses senior-level HR designations and certifications in coaching, the Working Genius, Enneagram assessment, and Talent Management/Succession Planning. Her leadership experience spans diverse sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, technology, financial services, and nonprofit organizations. In addition, she is the author of the book, 7 Habits of High-Retention Managers.  Leslie is heavily involved in furthering the HR profession and serves as a District Director with the North Carolina Society for Human Resources Management. She and her husband, Tracy, reside in Winston-Salem, N.C.  Leslie Speas can be reached at: https://www.influencehrconsulting.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-speas  https://www.facebook.com/influencehrconsulting  https://www.instagram.com/influencehrconsulting  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdH17Da_dvt_UFpRNmUvqrQ    About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 28 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives:  Identify the leadership habits that improve employee retention and engagement. Apply coaching and feedback techniques that strengthen accountability and trust. Evaluate leadership readiness before promoting employees into management roles. 

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.What happens when an employee with a stellar track record faces race discrimination in the workplace? Join Mark Carey and his guest as they unravel the intricacies of proving workplace discrimination in federal court, spotlighting the compelling case of Amanda Brooks against Bright Horizons. This episode of Employee Survival Guide® dives deep into the misbelief that a strong case—complete with documented successes and witnesses—ensures protection from race discrimination. Discover how subjective interpretations and legal traps can derail even the most competent employees, leaving them vulnerable in a hostile work environment.Amanda's journey is a powerful testament to the challenges employees face when asserting their rights against discrimination. With impressive qualifications and a successful career as a director, Amanda found herself navigating the treacherous waters of workplace dynamics after a management change led to her differential treatment and eventual termination. The discussion meticulously breaks down the timeline of Amanda's employment, the specific allegations she raised, and the legal mechanisms that allowed courts to dismiss her claims. Even in the face of overwhelming evidence, the complexities of employment law can leave employees feeling powerless.As the conversation unfolds, the hosts emphasize the importance of context in legal battles and the uphill struggle employees encounter when fighting against race discrimination and other forms of discrimination in the workplace. The episode culminates in an analysis of the appellate court's reversal of the lower court's ruling, shedding light on the nuances of employment law and the vital role of employee advocacy. If you've ever wondered about the realities of navigating employment disputes or the intricacies of severance negotiation, this episode is packed with insights and insider tips for employees at any stage of their career.Whether you're dealing with workplace harassment, retaliation, or simply seeking to empower yourself with knowledge about employee rights, this episode of Employee Survival Guide® is a must-listen. Tune in to learn how to better equip yourself in the fight against discrimination and advocate for your rights in the workplace. Don't let your hard work and dedication go unnoticed; join us as we explore the path to employee empowerment and survival in a complex legal landscape. If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.  We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will help other employees find the Employee Survival Guide.  For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer:  For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice. 

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.Have you ever felt that your hard work and achievements were overshadowed by systemic bias in the workplace? Join Mark Carey in this gripping episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as he delves into the troubling case of Lauren Landhoff against Zytus Pharmaceuticals, a stark illustration of constructive discharge and the insidious nature of gender discrimination in corporate America. Lauren, a talented executive who built a thriving business division from the ground up, found herself facing exclusion from leadership roles despite her undeniable success. This episode unpacks the layers of discrimination that often lurk beneath the surface of a seemingly meritocratic environment. Mark and his co-host dissect the details of Lauren's lawsuit, revealing how her value was systematically undermined by male executives who resorted to derogatory comments and exclusionary practices. The discussion raises critical questions about the role of human resources, often seen as protectors of corporate interests rather than champions of employee rights. The narrative serves as a wake-up call for anyone navigating the complexities of employment law, especially those facing hostile work environments, retaliation, or discrimination of any kind. Throughout the episode, listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of documenting workplace interactions and creating a paper trail, especially when dealing with employment disputes. The conversation emphasizes the necessity for employees to advocate for themselves, understand their rights, and recognize the signs of systemic bias that can lead to constructive discharge. With a focus on employee empowerment, this episode equips you with the tools to navigate your career with confidence, whether you're negotiating severance packages, facing performance reviews, or dealing with workplace bullies. As we explore Lauren's story, we also touch on broader themes of workplace culture, gender discrimination, and the challenges women face in leadership roles. This episode is not just about one individual's struggle; it's a rallying cry for all employees to stand up against discrimination and advocate for a more equitable work environment. Join us as we break down the barriers of silence surrounding these issues and provide actionable strategies for survival in today's corporate landscape. Don't miss this enlightening discussion that promises to inspire change and equip you with essential knowledge for your career journey. Tune in to the Employee Survival Guide® and empower yourself with the insights you need to thrive in a world where constructive discharge and discrimination still exist.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.  We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will help other employees find the Employee Survival Guide.  For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer:  For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice. 

One employee asks for time off and you say yes. Another asks three weeks later and you say no. Neither of you realizes you just created a discrimination claim. In Part 6 of the HR Foundations series, Kerri breaks down leave management — the operational area where she sees the most lawsuits.Leave management isn't the flashiest HR topic, but it's where Kerri sees the most lawsuits land on small and mid-sized businesses — and almost always unintentionally.In this episode, she walks through everything an owner, operator, or manager needs to know to handle leave without creating legal exposure:What you'll learn:The federal and state leave laws that apply to your business — and the threshold calculations small employers get wrongFMLA basics: who qualifies, what it actually covers, and the three most common mistakes Kerri sees in the fieldWhy she recommends one leave bank instead of two (and what happens to honesty when you split them)How the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and ADA quietly apply at just 15 employeesIntermittent FMLA — the hardest leave to track and the easiest to mess upWhy inconsistent leave decisions are the fastest path to a discrimination claim, even when you mean wellThe interactive process under ADA, explained without the legal jargonWhat to document for every leave event (and why benefits records stay separate from performance files)The bereavement policy fix you can put in place this weekYour one action this week: Look at your bereavement policy. How many days? For which relationships? Who approves it? If you can't answer consistently, that's your first leave policy to write.This is Part 6 of the 13-part HR Foundations series. If you're just joining, go back to Part 1 — Kerri's building your HR foundation episode by episode.Key topicsFMLA, ADA, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, USERRA, jury duty leave, voting leave, sick leave laws, PTO policy, bereavement, intermittent leave, reasonable accommodations, retaliation claims, discrimination claims, leave documentation, manager accountabilityResources mentionedBook: The HR Easy Button by Kerri Roberts — available on AmazonCourse: HR Foundations — saltandlightadvisors.com/hr-foundationsFree Mini HR Audit:saltandlightadvisors.com/hr-auditWork with Kerri:saltandlightadvisors.com/contactComing up nextPart 7 — Performance & Feedback: Setting expectations, giving real feedback, and handling underperformance before it becomes a termination.Connect with KerriWebsite: https://saltandlightadvisors.comBook a call: https://saltandlightadvisors.com/contactDon't forget to subscribe wherever you listen — Apple, Spotify, or YouTube — and share this episode with a peer or office manager who's helping run HR at a small business.Support the show

Today on the NKY Spotlight Podcast, Chris Pavese of Gemba Services discusses leadership development and Diana Small of MRA-The Management Association highlights their upcoming Mid-Year Employment Law Conference.The NKY Spotlight Podcast is powered by CKREU Consulting

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.Have you ever wondered how a single jury award can shatter a company's financial stability? In this eye-opening episode of Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the alarming rise of 'nuclear verdicts' in employment litigation, where jury awards can soar beyond $10 million. As the landscape of employment law evolves, understanding these staggering jury awards becomes crucial for both employers and employees alike.Mark sheds light on the factors fueling these nuclear verdicts, from jury anger over perceived injustice to the pressing call for corporate accountability. With the growing trend of social inflation, jurors are increasingly moved by personal stories of mistreatment, making employment claims not just legal battles but deeply emotional ones. With real-world examples of significant recent verdicts, he illustrates how the threat of exorbitant jury awards reshapes employer strategies, influencing everything from early settlement negotiations to rising insurance premiums.But it's not just about fear; it's about empowerment. Mark emphasizes the importance of proactive compliance and treating employment disputes as critical risk events. He provides actionable steps for employers to mitigate risks, such as auditing workplace policies, training managers effectively, and genuinely addressing employee complaints. By fostering a culture of transparency and accountability, businesses can not only protect themselves but also enhance their workplace environment.This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the complex world of employment law, whether you're an employee seeking to understand your rights or an employer aiming to safeguard your organization against costly litigation. Tune in for insider tips on severance negotiation, workplace rights, and the nuances of employment contracts. Join us as we explore how to survive and thrive in the challenging landscape of employment disputes, ensuring that both employee empowerment and corporate responsibility go hand in hand.Don't miss out on this essential discussion that could redefine your understanding of workplace dynamics and legal strategies. Discover how to navigate the intricate web of employment law issues and emerge victorious in the face of adversity. Your survival in the workplace starts here! If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.  We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will help other employees find the Employee Survival Guide.  For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer:  For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice. 

In episode 255, Coffey talks with Teri Chilcoat about navigating and recovering from toxic workplace environments while building healthier organizational cultures.  They discuss defining toxic workplace dynamics beyond legal thresholds and into lived employee experience; recognizing psychological and physical symptoms of chronic workplace stress and burnout; understanding the toxic triangle of leaders, followers, and culture enabling dysfunction; applying personal agency and stoic principles to regain control in adverse environments; building leadership accountability systems that reinforce values and ethical behavior; identifying disengagement signals and preventing employee turnover through proactive management; evaluating why high-performing individual contributors often fail as managers; fostering self-awareness and emotional intelligence as core leadership competencies; addressing the hidden costs of toxic high performers on team morale and retention; preparing organizations for potential waves of turnover driven by disengagement and economic shifts.  For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP255  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  Teri Chilcoat is the author of Surviving the Toxic Workplace from an HR Insider: A Roadmap to Power, Peace, and Happiness, a practical guide that exposes the hidden dynamics behind toxic work cultures and offers a clear path for professionals who want to reclaim their voice, well-being, and sense of purpose at work. Drawing from more than 15 years of experience in human resources, Teri combines real-world insight with research-backed strategies to help employees and leaders recognize the patterns that lead to burnout, disengagement, and silence in the workplace—and what to do about them.  As the founder of Inner Authority Co., Teri has spent her career advising executives, managers, and employees through complex workplace challenges including employee relations issues, culture breakdowns, leadership conflict, and burnout recovery. Her work centers on a simple but often overlooked idea: sustainable performance and healthy workplaces begin when individuals reclaim their inner authority.  Building on the lessons from her book, Teri delivers her keynote, “Retention Signals: What Employees Need to Stay (and What HR Can Fix Fast),” where she challenges conventional thinking about workplace well-being and shows leaders how to recognize the early signals of disengagement before employees walk out the door. Through real-world examples and practical tools, she helps organizations shift from reactive retention strategies to proactive leadership.  She also leads the BOLD Roadmap Workshop, which equips professionals and organizations with a structured framework for self-awareness, authentic leadership, and long-term, sustainable success. Teri holds a Master of Science in Strategic Human Resources from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of La Verne. She maintains professional certifications from both HRCI and SHRM and has been an active member of DallasHR since 2015.  Teri Chilcoat can be reached at  https://www.innerauthoritycompany.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-chilcoat-phr  https://www.facebook.com/tchilcoat  https://www.instagram.com/tchilcoat   About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 29 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives:  Identify the behavioral and organizational indicators of a toxic workplace. Apply self-awareness and agency to navigate high-stress work environments. Develop leadership practices that promote accountability, engagement, and retention. 

In today's episode, we will focus on two legislative instruments that deserve close attention: the proposed revision of the Basic Law on Social Protection and the Code of Procedure for Payment and Enforcement of Social Security Debts, the so-called CPEDSS. The purpose of this discussion is to understand what is already changing, what may change next, and where companies should begin paying closer attention from now on.Host: Nuno Gouveia (email) (Miranda Alliance)Guest Speaker: Nádia Ferreira (email) (Miranda Alliance)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.What happens when an employee stands up against discrimination, only to find themselves facing wrongful termination? Join us as we uncover the intricate world of employment law in Montana, where the rules around termination for cause are different from most states. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey, a seasoned employment attorney, takes you on a journey through the complexities of the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act (WDEA). Unlike the at-will employment doctrine that dominates the landscape in the U. S. , Montana mandates that employers must have good cause for termination after the probationary period ends. Mark shines a spotlight on the compelling case of Robert Eaton v. Montana Silversmiths, a poignant example of the challenges employees face in proving wrongful discharge claims. After bravely reporting harassment and discrimination, Eaton found himself terminated during a reduction in force (RIF). This episode dives deep into the legal battles that ensued, revealing the hurdles Eaton faced against a well-structured corporate defense. We explore the implications of the WDEA, emphasizing the critical importance of proper HR procedures, meticulous documentation, and fostering a supportive workplace culture. As we navigate through Eaton's story, we discuss how the nuances of employment law can significantly impact employee rights, especially in cases involving discrimination, retaliation, and hostile work environments. Mark provides invaluable insights into the importance of understanding your rights as an employee and the legal protections available to you, including how to negotiate severance packages and what to do if you find yourself facing termination for cause. This episode is not just about legal jargon; it's about empowering employees to advocate for themselves in the workplace. Whether you're dealing with workplace harassment, discrimination based on gender, race, or disability, or simply trying to understand your employment contract, this episode is packed with essential tips and strategies for navigating the often murky waters of employment law. Tune in to learn how to protect your rights, negotiate effectively, and survive the challenges of the modern work environment. Your career, your rights, and your survival matter—let's dive in!  If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.  We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will help other employees find the Employee Survival Guide.  For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer:  For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice. 

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.What happens when a workplace incident spirals into a web of silence and intimidation? This case is not about employment at-will. Join Mark Carey and his co-host in this gripping episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as they dive deep into a shocking case from the Signal Peak Energy Coal Mine in Montana. In September 2019, longwall coordinator Justin Cowger faced a life-altering injury during a cave-in, but instead of receiving the help he desperately needed, he encountered a hostile work environment where management chose to cover up the incident and threaten their employees into silence. This episode is not just about one man's struggle; it's a powerful exploration of employee rights under Montana's Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act (WDEA), which starkly contrasts with the at-will employment doctrine that dominates most states. The hosts dissect the coercion Cowger faced, the legal battles that ensued, and the broader implications of corporate accountability in a world where employees often feel powerless. How do we navigate the complexities of employment law when faced with discrimination, retaliation, and workplace bullying? As they unravel Cowger's harrowing experience, Mark and his co-host shed light on critical employment law issues that affect every worker today. From understanding your rights in severance negotiations to recognizing the nuances of workplace discrimination—whether it's race, sex, or age—the conversation is packed with insights that empower employees to advocate for themselves. This episode isn't just a recounting of events; it's a call to action for those facing similar struggles when not in an at-will situation. Learn about the protective measures available to you, and how to stand up against unjust practices in your job. Whether you're navigating the murky waters of employment contracts, confronting a toxic workplace, or simply seeking career development tips, this episode of the Employee Survival Guide® offers invaluable resources and insider knowledge. Discover how to effectively negotiate your severance package, understand the implications of noncompete agreements, and ensure your voice is heard amidst corporate secrets. It's time to break the silence and empower yourself with the knowledge to survive and thrive in your career. Tune in and equip yourself with the tools needed to navigate the challenges of the modern workplace.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.  We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will help other employees find the Employee Survival Guide.  For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer:  For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice. 

What was it like to win a landmark case before the U.S. Supreme Court and pursue a high-profile discrimination lawsuit against Anheuser-Busch? In this episode of Heels in the Courtroom, legendary attorney Mary Anne Sedey covers it all, from founding the first women-owned law firm in St. Louis dedicated to advancing employee rights. Along the way, Mary Anne reflects on the realities of litigation, the personal toll on clients, and the courage it takes to challenge powerful institutions. Blending humor, history, and hard-earned wisdom as only Mary Anne Sedey can, this episode captures the legacy of a legal pioneer while offering valuable insight and inspiration for the next generation of trial lawyers.

What can employers learn from the employment lawsuit filed against MrBeast and the infamous “How to Succeed” guide? In this episode, we explore why neutrality in HR practices, employee handbooks, and workplace policies is critical to managing legal risk and fostering a fair workplace culture. Drawing lessons from some of the best and worst employee handbooks in corporate America, we discuss how policy language can shape employee expectations, influence workplace behavior, and create unintended liability. Tune in for practical guidance on drafting clear, consistent, and legally sound workplace policies. Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP)Guest Speakers: Jackie Staple (email) & Ariel Perez (email) (Jackson Walker)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs. 

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.Have you ever wondered how age discrimination can stealthily undermine a stellar career? Join Mark Carey as he unpacks the gripping story of Lisa Stashak, a 58-year-old sales executive who generated an astounding $186 million for Freesia, Inc. while navigating the murky waters of remote work from Maryland. After a corporate restructuring in 2018, Lisa found herself at the center of an alleged ageist culture that systematically targeted employees over 40. As the only high-performing exception, she became the unwitting victim of age discrimination, facing pay cuts, demotions, and a toxic work environment dominated by younger supervisors. This episode dives deep into the legal intricacies of constructive discharge and age discrimination, revealing how Lisa's role was diminished despite her extraordinary contributions. As remote work becomes the norm, we also explore the implications for employee rights and the vulnerabilities that remote workers face under current labor laws. Lisa's state claims were dismissed due to her remote work status, raising critical questions about the protection of employee rights in an increasingly digital workplace. What does this mean for you? Tune in as we discuss the complexities of employment discrimination, the challenges of navigating workplace policies, and the importance of understanding your legal rights in the face of workplace issues like hostile work environments and retaliation. This episode of Employee Survival Guide® is not just about one woman's struggle; it's a clarion call for all employees to advocate for their rights and navigate the murky waters of employment law. With insights into severance negotiation, workplace dynamics, and the ever-evolving landscape of employee empowerment, you'll gain valuable knowledge to help you survive and thrive in your career. Don't miss this opportunity to arm yourself with the tools and strategies needed to combat age discrimination and other forms of workplace injustice. Whether you're dealing with a toxic boss, negotiating a severance package, or simply trying to understand your employment rights, this episode is packed with essential information and insider tips. Join us as we challenge the status quo and empower you to take control of your career and workplace experience. The future of employment protections is in your hands! If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.  We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will help other employees find the Employee Survival Guide.  For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer:  For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice. 

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.Have you ever felt powerless in the face of workplace discrimination? Join host Mark Carey as he unravels the harrowing story of Shakera Choudhury, a hospital worker who endured severe race discrimination and retaliation at NYC Health and Hospitals. After being unlawfully terminated, Choudhury's struggle continued when she was rehired but trapped in administrative limbo, ultimately leading to a permanent dismissal framed as job abandonment. This episode dives deep into the complexities of workplace discrimination law, shedding light on the overt hostility Choudhury faced and the systemic failures of management to address her complaints. Mark engages with legal experts to dissect the procedural challenges that employees like Choudhury encounter, including the exhaustion of administrative remedies and the nuances of the cat's paw doctrine. Discover how the Monell Doctrine complicates lawsuits against municipalities, and understand the implications of punitive damages under state and local laws. This episode is not just a cautionary tale; it's a call to action for HR accountability and a spotlight on the systemic issues that perpetuate race discrimination in the workplace. Through Choudhury's experiences, listeners will gain insights into the importance of employee rights, the need for a supportive workplace culture, and the devastating effects of retaliation and discrimination. Whether you're navigating employment law issues or simply looking for ways to empower yourself in your career, this episode of Employee Survival Guide® offers invaluable lessons. Learn about the critical role of employee advocacy, the impact of a hostile work environment, and the essential skills needed to survive and thrive in today's job market. From severance negotiations to understanding your legal rights at work, Mark Carey brings you the insider tips and strategies that every employee should know. Don't miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge needed to combat workplace discrimination and advocate for change. Tune in to gain the tools to navigate the complexities of employment law, understand your rights, and ultimately, survive and succeed in your career. Join us for an enlightening discussion that not only highlights the challenges of race discrimination but also empowers you to take charge of your professional journey. Remember, your voice matters, and together we can build a better workplace for everyone.  If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.  We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will help other employees find the Employee Survival Guide.  For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer:  For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice. 

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.What happens when the only female CEO in a male-dominated industry faces allegations of gender discrimination and retaliation? Join Mark Carey and his co-host as they unravel the compelling case of Palmer v. Capitol Corp., where Jennifer Palmer, a trailblazer in the financial services sector, confronts the harsh realities of workplace dynamics and corporate governance. This episode of the Employee Survival Guide® dives deep into the intricate layers of employment law, exploring the nuances of discrimination in the workplace. With Palmer's remarkable rise during the pandemic and her subsequent claims of gender discrimination amidst corporate restructuring, we dissect the contrasting narratives that emerge from her experience and that of her former employer. What does this case reveal about the standards of proof required in employment disputes, and how do these legal frameworks impact employees' rights? As we dissect the court's decision to deny summary judgment, allowing the case to proceed to trial, we shed light on the broader implications for gender discrimination and equity in leadership roles. This episode is not just about one woman's fight against a hostile work environment; it's a rallying cry for all employees navigating the complexities of employment law, workplace challenges, and the ongoing fight against discrimination in all its forms. Listeners will gain invaluable insights into the intricacies of severance negotiations, the importance of understanding employment contracts, and the critical role of employee advocacy in fostering a fair workplace culture. Whether you're dealing with retaliation, sexual harassment, or simply striving for career advancement, this episode is packed with practical tips and legal advice for employees facing employment law issues. Join us as we empower listeners with the knowledge to navigate their careers and advocate for their rights. From workplace dynamics to employee empowerment, we challenge the status quo and encourage a culture of transparency and accountability. Don't miss this chance to learn how to survive and thrive in your professional life, especially if you find yourself facing gender discrimination or any form of workplace injustice!  If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.  We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will help other employees find the Employee Survival Guide.  For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer:  For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice. 

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.Have you ever wondered how a simple request for flexible work hours could lead to wrongful termination? In this gripping episode of Employee Survival Guide®, host Mark Carey dives deep into the harrowing story of Joanne Kim, a high-performing employee at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, who faced devastating repercussions after seeking FMLA leave during a family crisis. This episode is not just a tale of one employee's struggle; it's a crucial examination of employment law, particularly the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Join Mark and his insightful guest as they dissect legal documents from Kim's lawsuit, revealing how her impressive performance metrics juxtaposed with the timeline of her termination paint a compelling picture of associational discrimination. The chilling effects of workplace culture are laid bare, showcasing how employees grappling with personal crises are often left vulnerable in hostile work environments. This episode emphasizes the critical importance of using specific legal language when reporting workplace abuse to HR, and it exposes the failures of HR departments to protect employee rights. Listeners will gain invaluable insights into the nuances of employment law and the significance of documenting performance. This episode serves as a wake-up call for employees everywhere, urging them to understand their rights under the law and to advocate for themselves in the face of discrimination, retaliation, and workplace bullying. From severance negotiations to understanding employment contracts, Mark provides essential tips for navigating the complex landscape of employment law issues. Whether you're dealing with pregnancy discrimination, disability rights in the workplace, or simply seeking to improve your work-life balance, this episode is packed with practical advice and insider tips for employees. Tune in to empower yourself with knowledge, and learn how to survive and thrive in today's challenging work culture. Don't miss this opportunity to become your own advocate and take control of your career! Listen now to discover how to navigate the often-treacherous waters of employment disputes and learn why understanding your rights under the FMLA can be a game-changer in your professional life. Join the conversation and equip yourself with the tools you need to survive and succeed in the workplace!  If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.  We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will help other employees find the Employee Survival Guide.  For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer:  For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice. 

In episode 254, Coffey talks with David Miklas about rapidly changing employment law trends surrounding DEI programs, EEOC enforcement priorities, workplace discrimination claims, AI risks in HR investigations, and the evolving legal landscape employers face in 2026.  They discuss the EEOC's proposal to eliminate EEO-1 reporting requirements and how demographic data impacts systemic discrimination claims; the legal distinction between lawful diversity efforts and illegal DEI employment practices; reverse discrimination lawsuits and Title VII protections for all employees regardless of majority or minority status; the risks of workforce balancing, quotas, and race-conscious hiring decisions; employee resource groups and affinity programs that may unintentionally create unlawful workplace segregation; recent federal court rulings on DEI training, race-based programming, and compelled speech claims; practical recruiting strategies for expanding applicant pools without violating discrimination laws; how employers can maintain merit-based hiring while improving diversity outreach efforts; the increasing role of AI-generated deepfakes and manipulated media in workplace investigations and litigation; discovery risks involving ChatGPT prompts, AI-generated HR documentation, and employment decisions; AI-related hiring fraud, fake applicants, and remote interview concerns; legal concerns around confidentiality, metadata, and AI-generated evidence; and management failures highlighted by viral Reddit workplace stories involving poor supervision, accommodations, and employee performance management.  For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP254  Media mentioned in this podcast:  The JPMorgan Sexual Assault Lawsuit Was Already Messy. AI Is Making It Worse Reddit: Anyone Hire a Recruiter to Recruit Away a Problem  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  David Miklas owns a Labor & Employment law firm and for 27 years he has practiced all types of labor and employment law exclusively representing Florida employers. He has written hundreds of employment law articles, is the co-author for the premier legal textbook used by lawyers for Florida employment law, is a frequent employment law presenter and is a nationally recognized speaker and an invited guest lecturer addressing employment law and human resource issues with over thirty universities, including Harvard. Mr. Miklas graduated from the University of Florida College of Law.   David Miklas can be reached at  https://www.miklasemploymentlaw.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-miklas-301861121/  About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 29 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives:  Distinguish between lawful diversity initiatives and illegal employment discrimination practices. Identify emerging AI-related legal risks affecting workplace investigations and HR decision-making. Apply practical management and recruiting strategies that reduce discrimination and compliance risks.