Hostile Work Environment

Twitter is IMPLODING right in front of us in real time. This episode we discuss the employment law ramifications of said implosion. Also a nazi Halloween costume.

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Arrrrrrrrrr. No, it's not talk like a pirate day. But we've decided to re-brand anyway as a pirate themed pod.

In that vein...in this episode, Marc and Kate discuss:

• Peloton's employment practices
• Infighting at the EEOC
• Free coffee labor in Boston
• NFL owner redux
• Jorts the Cat redux

As you can tell, very pirate-y.

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HEY HEY WE'RE BACK!!!

This episode we talk about:

- The appalling state of education in Mississippi

- A cable company that fails every test...including when its employee murders a customer

- Why did the entire police department of a small North Carolina town just up and quit??

- BisFitty the Hero!

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!!SUPPORT COMMON SENSE GUN LEGISLATION NOW!!

Today we chat about:

-- The new CBAs for the US Men's and Women's Soccer Teams

-- A butt update from Florida

-- Two NFL teams with unfortunate goings on

-- And an employer who thinks they can require a departing employee to pay for recruiting and training their replacement.

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We take a break from our usual employment focus to discuss this week's leak of a draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. We discuss the legal derivations of the right to privacy in United States jurisprudence and how this draft opinion, if enacted by the Court, has the real potential to chill many of the personal rights we now take for granted. If nothing else, we hope this is educational and you learn something.

Trigger Warning: May not be great for pro-lifers.

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Today:

Strippers on strike!

Birthday parties gone bad!

Bosses gone berzerk!

In this episode Kate and Marc talk about:

• Union organizing at Amazon and Starbucks;
• Farting as bullying?;
• How to pay foreign nationals who work in the US;
• Bad April Fools Day pranks; and
• Crazy workplace postings!

Our TWO-YEAR anniversary episode!

Marc quizzes Kate on our podcast stats.

Kate talks about nipples and gorillas.

Marc talks about fake pregnancies.

Kate talks about butts.

Marc reads a story about sperm.

Pretty normal week here at the Hostile Work Environment HQ.

This episode!

A US Women's National Team update! 

Newsflash! Some people in Minneapolis suburbs are racist!

Some master sommeliers are not masters of keep their hands off of female colleagues...

And...a note to employees on how they should (and should not) handle their colleague's death.

Happy Valentines Day!

Kate talks a whole bunch about the NFL.

Marc talks about penalizing employees who get robbed and/or trapped in their workplace

Kate talks about how Tesla is bad.

Marc talks about a listener story with stalking!

Friend of the Podcast Aaron Weiss of the Center for Western Priorities joins us this episode to talk about two absolutely batsh*t stories. He tells the old tale of the 19th and early 20th century Colorado labor wars. Then he talks about last week's crazy incident where a driver hit a reporter live on air...and the insanity that ensued.

Kate talks about the insane Thedacare situation in Wisconsin.

And I read a listener story about P.

We're back!

We talk about SCOTUS opinion on vaccine or test mandates...

Bad stuff at the University of Michigan...we're blue. :(

A follow up on the penny payer story from last episode.

For some people, Danny Devito is more important than their job.

The Portland Pickles new viral social media campaign...brilliant satire or bad idea?

And a full reading of the epic saga of Jean and Jorts.

This episode, Marc and Kate are enemies!

But they still manage to talk about:

-- Vaccine mandates

-- Broadway

-- Cricket (the sport, not the bug)

-- Delivery vans

and

-- Listener submitted best interview stories!

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A downer episode if there ever was one. 

We chat about recent issues with the Chicago Blackhawks.

We look at some of the fallout from Colorado's new job posting pay transparency law.

We discuss Dave Chappelle's new Netflix special.

Plus a listener story and a shitty boss!

What else could you possible want???

Our friend Jon Hyman joins once us to dissect the employment law issues in our favorite show, Ted Lasso! This time through the end of Season 2.

SPOILERS ABOUND

We discuss Nate's descent into darkness, the fallout of Sam's big choice, Trent Crimm, Independent, and much much more.

Most importantly, we discuss mental health in sports and at work. If you or someone you know needs support, here's a list of resources that can help, shamelessly stolen from Jon's LinkedIn page:

National Alliance on Mental Health: nami[dot]org; info@nami[dot]org; 800-950-NAMI; or in a crisis, text "NAMI" to 741741

Department of Health & Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: samhsa[dot]gov; 800-662-HELP (4357)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: suicidepreventionlifeline[dot]org; 800-273-8255

Other than letting employees know about these resources, what else can employers do to help ensure that employees have the support and resources they need now and in the future? I have five suggestions.

1/ Check in with your employees to make sure they are doing okay.

2/ Check the benefits available to your employees, including EAPs and mental health and counseling services.

3/ Revisit paid-time-off policies and consider providing employees the time they need to take care of themselves and their families.

4/ Consider holding town hall or all-employee meetings that focus on mental health awareness.

5/ Small gestures of kindness can go a long way to make employees feel appreciated and alleviate stress.

Our friend Jon Hyman joins us to dissect the employment law issues in our favorite show, Ted Lasso!

Workplace romances?

Significant others in the locker room?

Bully, hazing, and harassment?

We cover it ALL!

In this episode, Marc and Kate do NOT talk about the recent NWSL scandal.

But they DO talk about:

• Equal Pay for the US Women's National Soccer Team
• The Cuomo Brothers...birds of a feather...
• Vaccination mandate update.
• And a listener story involving chefs and porn

We cover the Biden Administration's new vaccine mandates for federal contractors and employers with over 100 employees.

But that's not all...

- We discuss the sexy nazi awesomeness that is Brandy Melville

- A listener story about a manager and subordinate who are maybe a little too close?

- Is it ok to just ignore the cultural norms of the country you're in when traveling for work? Kate thinks yes!

- An amazing workplace fight over...a chair.

This week!

- We don't talk about icky Governor Cuomo...

- We do talk about icky gamers

- We do talk about the icky Minnesota GOP child sex traffickers

- We do talk about the icky Syracuse Police Department

- We do talk about an icky way to leave your job...and GO TO JAIL.

This episode:

- When you assume the risk for your job and then sue, you make an a$$ out of...

- Newsflash: Politicians still suck

- Remember, my needle phobia outweighs your diabeetus

- Watching a Dunkin and you don't even get a donut

- Suicides due to work retaliation don't need to happen. If you need help PLEASE CALL the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

1-800-273-8255

This episode:

-- Uhh sexual harassment laws are still in effect, even during COVID

-- Amazon...more Amazon

-- How do I manage chronically sick employees? We have the answers! Not.

-- A listener story (finally)!

-- And an explanation of one of the old timey termination reasons from our last episode!

This week!

-- A follow up on our racist dogwatcher, Amy Cooper! Yeah...she's even worse than we thought.

-- A jerk teacher who refuses to use proper pronouns for his students

-- Maybe don't talk about how women are bad in your job postings?

-- If you monkey around, you may just get fired.

-- Old-timey reasons for getting fired? Sometimes not the same as new-timey reasons for getting fired.

*This episode contains discussions of sex and violence. You are hereby warned!*

This episode, Marc and Kate discuss:

- The UNC tenure process

- A little bit about Santorum

- Don't kill your people, people!

- A novel approach to relieving stress at work.

This week Marc and Kate cover FIVE stories of workplace drama!

- Can you (should you) ban political discourse in the workplace?

- What happens when you don't show up to work for 15 years?

- What are the right venues to go to when you've been discrimination against (hint its not the Department of Justice)

- How do you properly handle an inappropriate Zoom flash? And...

- Is it cool to rescind a job offer because the soon to be employee needs to breast feed a child?

This episode:

-- Scott Rudin, terrible violent boss...but not a harasser?

-- The Svenomenon

-- More AITA

-- Two stories about sex clubs at work!

Note: This episode contains slightly more four letter words and adult content than usual.

In this episode, Marc and Kate talk about potential HWE implications related to everyone's favorite Florida man, Matt Gaetz.

Then we explore a sex club at work, payment in pennies, and firing employees via group text!

This episode we weigh in on the Andrew Cuomo affair.

We look at the Panda Express third-party training that has - among other things - too much underwear and not enough other clothes.

And we comment on Coke's attempt to diversify its legal representation.

This week we explore what's up with one of Marc's favorite podcasts, Reply All.

We explore race issues at Boston College and against the Asian-American population at large.

And Marc unsuccessfully tries to convince Kate to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Our labor extravaganza episode! What is the new General Counsel of the NLRB doing in his still short tenure? What do we expect to come next? What's going on with Amazon's Alabama organizing drive? Our very special guest, original podcast co-founder Dennis Westlind, weighs in!

We also discuss some 40-year-old harassment at Harvard and a super sketchy bank manager.

So much this week, including: 

Kate's famous cake and appalling hot take!

Biden Administration Executive Orders!

Instacart!

Porn and chalupas!

Workplace rasslin'!

Honestly, there's something for everyone.

Well that was an interesting month of hiatus. We return to talk about firing people who participated in a coup attempt. Also, some rules that will be undone shortly, including the executive order on training limitations going bye bye. But mostly we're just shell shocked by the events of the last week. Also, Marc has a new job.

This week we dive into a cheesebur...err, racism case. Then we talk about a retaliation case that may or may not have all the required elements. Lastly, when your spouse accidentally flashes your co-workers on a Zoom call and you report it to HR, does that make you the a$$hole? Listen in for our take!

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This week we dive into the election results (hint: when it comes to direct democracy, the US may be more liberal than you think). Then we discuss your rights if you're fired for your political affiliation. Lastly, we close it out with some news from the Audubon Society.

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This is it folks...2 days until the election. Can you feel our anxiety? Anticipation?

This week we optimistically look forward and give our best predictions on what employment law changes might occur in a Biden Administration.

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This week we talk about the President's Executive Order on Diversity Training and at least one unexpected response. We examine why an NFL sports commenter received a two-week suspension. And lastly, back to soccer, and how not to treat your female sideline referee. Enjoy!

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This week we chat about RBG's legacy, past employment cases of Amy Coney Barrett, a case of workplace masturbation, and end with a feel good minor league soccer story!

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RIP RBG

This week, more discussion of companies behaving badly!

- The Happiest Place on Earth maybe not so happy when it comes to deadly diseases...

- No Evil Foods may be slightly evil...

- And MPR (yes, that's M for Minnesota) has quite a mess on its hands...

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We're back and we're talkin' SPORTS baddies.

Rafael Nadal: Bad

Dell Loy Hansen: Bad

Dan Snyder & Washington Football Team: Bad

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Kate and Marc are on a short hiatus this week! Instead, enjoy this classic Marc and Dennis episode about service animals, prosthetic genitalia, and work erections!

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A news focused episode! We chat about more harassment at NBC (seriously, NBC?), an interesting method for anticipated disability claims by L'Oreal USA, and the University of Alabama has an interesting way of supporting their nursing staff who have kids... Then we wrap it all up with listener submission that brings us back to the corporate office culture of the 1980s <>.

All this and more on this week's Hostile Work Environment Podcast.

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Social media and the workplace...Can't live with it. Can't live without it. 

Is it cool to you Google your applicants to learn more about them pre-hire? Yes, but be careful.

Is it cool to shame female doctors who post bikini photos on social media? No, but you can still probably fire them if you're a jerk. #medbikini

Is it cool to fire someone who engaged in offensive or vulgar conduct while also advocating for workplace rights? Is it now...sorta.

All this and more on this week's Hostile Work Environment Podcast.

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Hey sup! So the Supreme Court dropped a whole lotta cases last week, including two cases around the intersection of religion and employment law.

We discuss those cases in depth. And we have...opinions.

We welcome special guest Jackye Clayton to talk about the newly progressive NASCAR. (I can't believe I'm saying that.)

And of course we talk tampons in frappucinos and bleachy milkshakes. We wrap it up with a discussion of how to update your training materials to incorporate current events.

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This is it -- As of THIS MORNING, employment protections based on sexual orientation and sexual identity are NOW THE LAW OF THE LAND! Undoubtedly one of the biggest employment cases of our careers, this is cause to celebrate!

We discuss the case and the justices and place it all within its historical context.

Then we answer your questions!

Woot woot!

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In these complex times we throw our normal formula out the window, and focus on issues that matter today. To that end, in this episode we address race discrimination at ABC News (is this the start of a #MeToo movement based on race???), and we discuss how police unions present a real impediment to changing policing and holding officers accountable.

Then we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of gaslighting your business partner, and the real problems that occur when you let your thong show on the factory floor.

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It's a hard time, people. Even stuck at home, the insult that is 2020 continues around us, and we can't ignore it just because we're an employment law podcast. This week we discuss various disturbing events that have occurred during the last 10 days, and at least try to pretend we're still an employment law podcast by analyzing the employment ramifications. 

Topics include:

• Central Park Cooper-Gate
• George Floyd
• The Pennsylvania legislature
• Indeed
• Advent Capital Hedge Fund "Marry Fuck Kill List"
• didtheyhelp.com

Stay safe. Stay positive.

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We talk about Vince McMahon's firing of XFL CEO Oliver Luck right before the league crashed and burned. Then we address some listener questions, including mental illness at the workplace, marijuana use and more! Lastly, a listener story about handling cultural misunderstandings.

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Marc makes one solitary comment about not being super into poop humor, so of course now we have a whole episode about poop, flatulence, and IBS at work. We hope you're happy, Kate.

In all fairness, poop aside, we have a great conversation about difficult HR conversations and the evolution (and future evolution?) of accommodations and working from home.

Then we tie it all up with a great 90s era listener story about sports and [CENSORED] body parts.

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