What the best progressive discipline plan? Is unlimited PTO a good or a bad idea? What should your handbook cover? Is teleworking great or grim? What’s the best legal TV show of all time? Join us as we talk through scenarios where reasonable minds and reasonable companies can differ!

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Join us as we count down and recap some of the big developments in 2020, impart some critical public service announcements, and share a few predictions about what 2021 may hold for employers! 

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By a show of hands: Ever sent an email you immediately regretted? Ever seen something at work that you wished you could unsee? In this game show, you earn a point for every regrettable or awkward situation that you’ve experienced at work. “Never (in the Workplace) Have I Ever” will have you laughing and playing along at home!

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Holding the company holiday party in an adult venue – yes or no? How can we serve booze while minimizing risk? What reasonable religious accommodations might be available to an employee under Title VII?  Do we need to pay employees for attending the holiday party? Bonus material: Listeners, let us know if you want us to talk about YOUR favorite musical group or TV show in an upcoming episode!

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On the eve of Election Day, what can employers do to keep their workplaces from exploding? What workplace speech is protected by the First Amendment or the National Labor Relations Act?  When do political social media posts or comments cross the line? Is buying voters booze a valid campaign strategy? Join us for a discussion of these burning questions!

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Is asking about applicant arrests or convictions a good practice? Should you grade an applicant based on his or her hairstyle during the interview? What does the Fair Credit Reporting Act require of employers running a third-party background check?

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Join us for a brief discussion of the history of marijuana legislation in the United States, and learn where the current developments and trends “leaf” employers as it relates to drug testing employees and accommodating medical marijuana use.

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Is it discriminatory to discipline employees for wearing #BLM face masks? When does Supervisor Karen cross the line from rude into discrimination? And join us to count down the top eight things you should never, ever say in the workplace – particularly to a pregnant woman. Spoiler alert: Animal-related comparisons are rarely welcome.

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COVID-19 forced many companies to quickly jump into the realm of teleworking or to drastically expand existing programs. What policies should employers institute and enforce to discourage off-the-clock work? Do employers need to reimburse remote workers for reasonable business expenses like cell phones and internet? When is teleworking a reasonable accommodation? And how many times should you check that the video is turned off before taking your Zoom meeting into the bathroom?

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Does size matter? Should your handbook cover underwear and love notes? Does using a random handbook you found online create problems? This episode delves into the good, the bad, and the ugly of employee handbooks.

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