The Human Resource

Karl Ulrich from Sebaly Shillito and Dyer joins Pandy to update us on the latest court decisions regarding the Federal Trade Commission's opposition of non-competes. Where do we go from here? Are non-competes dead in the water or can they be revived?

How many of you have a policy regarding firearms in the workplace? A number of states are updating their laws regarding concealed carry and the possession of firearms but are you updating your company policies? What is the impact or risk of possessing a firearm in the workplace. In this episode Pandy recommends 10 things to consider as you review your policy on firearms in the workplace.

When your state legalizes either medical or recreational marijuana how does that change your drug policies? Do you even know the marijuana laws in the states your employees reside? In this episode Pandy talks about the laws in Ohio and provides you with points to consider when reviewing your employment decisions involving marijuana use.

Have you heard? I-9 fines have increased to as much as $2,789 per violation. Are you prepared to pay fines even higher? And if you're knowingly employing unauthorized aliens you need to listen to this episode. Auditing your I-9's now should be top priority. Pandy shares the cost of I-9 mistakes and some common errors to avoid.

There's a consequence to not having consequences so why are so many companies not using them to manage their business and workforce. Pandy's passion is revealed in this episode as she challenges you to consider how you and your company are using consequences to accomplish your goals and the damage that can occur by not using them.

It's only July and yet so much has changed in HR compliance just since January. In this episode Pandy reviews updates from Wage and Hour, EEOC, Federal Trade Commission, OSHA, and more. Don't let anything slip between the cracks. There's still time to make the changes you may have missed.

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) one of the formal indicators of a hostile workplace is how severe and/or pervasive an act is. Pandy references the actual guidance published in April, 2024 to teach us how to identify if an act is either severe or pervasive.

How do you properly approach the retirement conversation? What can you say and what should you avoid? In this episode Pandy walks you through the key items to think about and how to establish a positive and constructive line of communication so everyone feels empowered and informed.

Attorney Shannon Kelly from Ford Harrison in Orlando Florida joins Pandy to explain the finer details of the updated EEOC guidance. Shannon explains the new terms and expanded protections in defining a hostile workplace according to the EEOC. Take notes on what she recommends to be a compliant harassment policy.

How many of you are using camera's or listening in on your employee phone calls? What should a business be considering if you want to implement this technology? Pandy has Karl Ulrich in from Sebaly, Shillito and Dyer to review the legal restrictions around the use of surveilance equipment and the legal protections employees can expect.