The Human Resource

Leah Stiegler returns to discuss the nuisances of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)—what you can do and what your can never do. Watch or listen as she reviews what every company should be training their management teams about PWFA.

Have you ever called or talked to one of your employees while they're on a medical leave of absence? Leah Stiegler, from Woods Rogers law firm, joins Pandy to discuss the dangers and issues to employees working while on a medical leave. From wage and hour to FMLA violations, Leah shares why employees should not work or be contacted while on a medical leave.

Pandy Pridemore is joined by Jackson Lynch to discuss AI's role in HR and how it could affect professionals in the future.

We are thrilled to receive questions—but not every question turns into a show. In this episode, Pandy reviews 6 questions from companies, covering topics from payroll to drug testing, internships to workers' comp. This show will address the questions that don't make the show but deserve an answer; the first of more to come. Have a question? Send it to [email protected].

Jackson Lynch, also know as "The Talent Sherpa," joins Pandy to talk about the 3 hats of HR as he envisions the HR role changing with the introduction of AI. His experience as a CHRO has taught him that the most significant compliance challenges are not just technical. Watch this episode to learn how he advises CEOs and leadership teams to view HR in this time of change.

Jackson Lynch, also know as "The Talent Sherpa," joins Pandy to talk about the 3 hats of HR as he envisions the HR role changing with the introduction of AI. His experience as a CHRO has taught him that the most significant compliance challenges are not just technical. Watch this episode to learn how he advises CEOs and leadership teams to view HR in this time of change.

Christopher LeClair and Sarah Bileti from the Immigration Practice division of Warner, Norcross and Judd share stories and best practice advice on the proper and compliant processes involved with I9 form completion and retention.

Everyone thinks about finances and marketing when merging or acquiring a company but what about the HR issues? Did you realize there is actually an HR due diligence audit that should be completed? In this episode, Pandy will share some of the items leadership should consider before completing the deal on acquiring another company. Know your risks before you sign on the dotted line.

How does your company approach this issue? Would your employees see it as a meaningful benefit? It’s a topic we’ve discussed before, but it’s resurfacing: should companies offer bereavement leave and pay for the loss of a pet? In this episode, Pandy explores the rising interest in “Pawternity” and the idea of extending bereavement support to our four-legged and animal family members.

Jeremy Smith, partner with Dinsmore, joins Pandy to discuss the new proposal for determining independent contractors from W2 employees. Jeremy shares the importance of independent contractor agreements and the pitfalls of making the wrong classification of workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act.