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This Week at Work Ep. 313: Navigating Workplace Policies in a Shifting Legal Landscape

Ep. 313
Lawyer on the Clock00:11:18: National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) changes under President Trump, including the firing of General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo and board member Gwen Wilcox, reducing the board composition and potentially stalling decisions.00:16:16: Trump fires multiple Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) commissioners, leading to legal challenges and a lack of agency leadership.00:21:34: Meta employees protest changes in restroom policies by bringing in hygiene products to men's restrooms.00:24:24: The importance of HR professionals as risk managers rather than profit centers and their critical role in organizations.
Burning Questions00:02:44: Restroom Policies Under New Rules – With OSHA’s past guidance removed, how should employers handle restroom use for transitioning employees?00:27:02: Pronoun Policy Changes – The EEOC dropped pronouns from employee profiles. Should your company follow suit?00:30:37: DEI Training Without Privilege – Can you continue DEI training if it excludes systemic privilege discussions?
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This Week at Work Ep. 312: Executive Orders | Navigating Pay Rates and Residency

From navigating pay compliance to addressing harassment allegations, we’re bringing expert advice to help you handle tricky situations with confidence.
Here's what Phil and Burt are discussing this week: 
Lawyer on the Clock3:20 A flurry of executive orders10:59 Ending remote work federally18:40 Regulatory freeze21:50 Federal hiring freeze34:00 Gender and DEI policies39:34 Impact on affirmative action
Burning Questions57:30 Navigating pay rates and residency
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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.
#ThisWeekAtWork #HRInsights #WorkplaceCompliance #EmployeeEngagement

This Week at Work: HR Insights for Leaders

Ep. 310🔥 Get ready for an all-new episode of This Week at Work! We’re tackling the workplace dilemmas everyone’s talking about. 
💡 Don’t miss this jam-packed episode full of insights and strategies to navigate today’s trickiest HR challenges. Here's what we covered today...
Lawyer on the Clock:
00:04:05 Rising legal challenges related to DEI programs, with potential class-action lawsuits expected in 2025.
00:09:01 A judge rules that Apple’s termination of an engineer for disruptive emails was lawful.
00:11:11 O'Reilly Automotive settles a $4.1M lawsuit in California for failing to pay employees for mandatory COVID screenings.
00:13:32 A North Carolina case examines the legality of secret workplace recordings under one-party consent laws, with reminders for employers to act as if always being recorded.
Burning Questions: 
00:18:00 Discussion on compensating an individual who attended training without completing onboarding.
00:21:08 Legal and employee-relations considerations for implementing cameras in company vehicles, especially in two-party consent states like Florida.
00:26:06 Employers need clear policies to recoup training costs. 
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Answering Your Burning Questions LIVE!

Ep. 309 This Week at Work is fueled by the challenges you face, and the observations you make. This week we are answering your burning questions on red-flag candidates, managing workplace accommodations after a DUI, termination when a disability is involved, managing unauthorized workplace participation, and recouping training costs after a termination.

Post Election Compensation Update: 2025 Projections

Ep. 308 This is our last show in 2024, but it’s jam packed with insights you’ll be mulling over at least through the New Year. That’s because Mike Mac is back to project compensation trends of 2025, and we also have the latest on the MO PROP A suit directly from the attorney who wrote it!

PLZ Corp: A Retention Plan in Action

Are you ready for an employee retention success story? One that likely hits close to home? Today, we spotlight PLZ’s Regional HR Director Karen Price, and hear how she went from identifying issues to establishing a Retention Plan that relies heavily on industry-leading training from AAIM.

Training Is in the Budget, But Is it in the Plan

Ep. 306 Your 2025 HR budget is set—but does your training plan for the year measure up?Join us and guest Matt Wideman, who has helped AAIM orchestrate the training of over 30,000 employees these past two years, as we cover 5 key questions to help you develop a solid training plan!

From Risk to Response: An HR Guide to Crisis Management

We welcome Michael Lourie, an expert in crisis management, who will share his insights on creating an effective crisis response. Learn how to develop a solid crisis framework, spot potential issues before they boil over, and define the key players in your organization to keep employees top-of-mind when things go sideways.

Federal Payroll Changes: Road to 2026

Ep. 304 Are you ready for the federal payroll changes coming down the pipeline? We welcome back Amanda Dussold, payroll tax and fringe benefits expert to break down key updates from the Secure 2.0 Act, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and what you need to know to prepare for 2026. Hint* it might be time to embrace A.I.!