This Week at Work Ep. 311: Under the Influence - Can We Speak with Our Employee about Our Suspicion?

Join us for the latest episode of This Week at Work as we tackle today’s most pressing HR challenges. From handling workplace suspicions and accommodations to navigating compliance and fair pay, this episode is packed with actionable advice you can’t afford to miss.

Topics include:

Lawyer on the Clock:

07:53 Fair Labor Standards Act: Supreme Court ruling simplifies evidentiary standards in exemption cases, favoring employers.
11:53 MLA Guidance: New guidance on paid sick leave and FMLA interplay raises policy considerations for HR professionals.
16:03 Trump’s Secretary of Labor Nominee: Analysis of Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s potential impact on union relations.

Burning Questions:

19:12 Under the Influence: Managing suspected intoxication at work and balancing legal responsibilities with employee support.
25:07 Milk and Miles: Addressing breastfeeding accommodations for traveling employees under workplace fairness laws.

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