This Week at Work

The Inflation Reduction Act and SHRM Conference Takeaways

Phil and Burt discuss everything you need to know about the recent deal between Senators Manchin and Schumer (also known as the “Inflation Reduction Act” or the “Reconciliation Bill”). We take away sensationalism and politics, giving you the straightforward truth on the bill. But before diving into the bill in detail, they talk about some of the main topics being discussed at this year’s SHRM conference. 
 
1:00 - Takeaways from the SHRM conference 
2:53 - Why has it been so hard to attract talent lately? 
12:46 - What are other companies doing to improve their retention 
16:59 - The highlights of the Manchin and Schumer bill 
22:03 - Underlying intentions of the bill - supporting unions and clean energy

NLRB’s partnership with the DOJ and FTC

The NLRB's partnership with the DOJ and FTC, will bolster the focus on the  'gig economy', noncompetes, and other practices determined to harm workers. Are you at risk? Do you need to make changes? We come to you live from a fishing boat to share this breaking news, and to analyze what it might all mean for your organization. 
4:14 - Behind the scenes of the DOJ and NLRB partnership 
7:18 - Polling the listeners on the DOJ and NLRB partnership - are other HR professionals concerned? 
8:34 - Can employers deduct from an employee's paycheck if they don’t return equipment? 
13:08 - Is it ok to treat remote employees differently from on-site employees? 
17:06 - The NLRB and DOJ memorandum and the protections it offers for workers of the ‘gig economy’ 
21:05 - The precedent this sets for other regulatory agencies and how to protect yourself from potential litigation 
30:42 - The true intentions behind this memorandum - protecting the unions 

Employee Monitoring

Do you monitor your employees, and if so why? 

Background Checks

Erin Miley joins the podcast today to discuss background checks.

The Overturning of Roe v Wade

The overturning of Roe v Wade could have implications in your workplace. 

Luther Wright, Jr. on the Disingenuousness of Color Blindness

"I don't see color, I just see people." This phrase is often used as a way to indicate a lack of racism, but is in itself a microaggression. Luther Wright, Jr. joins the program to discuss. 

Microaggressions

Microaggression is becoming a major issue to workers. For some, it gives a name to something that has harmed them for years. For others, it's another opportunity to point out how overly sensitive people have become. Whichever side of the coin you flip, it's coming up as conflict.

Discrimination and Harassment

Bullying, harassment, and discrimination... what is the difference and what should you do when they occur in your workplace? 

Workplace Conflict and NLRB Ruling

Today we discuss workplace conflict: has it risen, gotten more severe? Also, a judge dismissed a case filed by a Home Depot employee who alleged the company wrongly banned employees from wearing BLM slogans on their aprons.

Work from Office, Mask Mandates, and OSHA

As Elon Musk requires working from the office, we are beginning to see the return of some mask mandates as infection rates rise. OSHA has also been making more visits.