Best Disability News You Can Use Podcasts (2024)

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Texas Court Blocks FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements But the FTC Rule is Not Dead Yet 10:52

4h ago10:52

10:52

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Are non-compete agreements holding back American workers? Join me, Mark, for a deep dive into the FTC's groundbreaking rule banning these contentious clauses and the fierce legal battles ignited by it. We'll dissect the pivotal Texas court decision that seeks to block the rule and its far-reaching…

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Mastering Employment Law: A Pop Quiz With Mark on Workplace Rights, Discrimination, and Harassment 20:36

20d ago20:36

20:36

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Ready to test your employment law knowledge and uncover critical distinctions in the workplace? Join Mark for a pop quiz to test your knowledge. We promise you'll gain valuable insights into the differences between employees and independent contractors, understand the key protected classes under f…

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"Employee Power" Has Evaporated 13:10

18d ago13:10

13:10

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. "Employee Power" has evaporated. Join us as we explore the dramatic shift in workplace dynamics, from the leverage employees once held to the regained control of employers. We scrutinize the initial factors that boosted employee confidence, such as the pandemic and social unrest, and delve into ho…

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Filing Successful Complaints With the U.S. EEOC 26:28

21d ago26:28

26:28

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What if you could transform your EEOC complaint into a powerful tool to negotiate a severance/settlement with your employer? Join me, Mark, as I unlock the secrets to filing successful complaints with the EEOC and state agencies. With my extensive background in employment law, I’ll guide you throu…

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Episode 8 - Interview with Dr. Christopher Ottiano from Neighborhood Health 31:18

2M ago31:18

31:18

Join us for our interview with Dr. Christopher Ottiano, Medical Director for Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, to learn more about benefits and how your insurance can work with you to provide the best care. You can learn more about Neighborhood Health by visiting their website (https://www.nhpri.org/). If you have INTEGRITY (Medicare-Medica…

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Employers Are Still Pushing Arbitration of Sex Discrimination Cases in Violation of Federal Law 19:19

3M ago19:19

19:19

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Can employers really push for arbitration in sex discrimination cases, flouting federal laws? Join me, Mark, as we dissect this pressing concern and shed light on the ramifications of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. Signed into law by President Bi…

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Episode 7 - Interview with Jackie Camilloni from DDD 19:26

4M ago19:26

19:26

Join Disability News You Can Use for an insightful interview with Jackie Camilloni, Coordinator of Self-Direction at the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). In this episode, we delve into goods and services, the process for requesting them, and any changes, providing a comprehensive understanding of these crucial aspects. This episode men…

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Breaking the Chains: The FTC’s Ban on Non-Compete Agreements 24:01

4M ago24:01

24:01

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Prepare to be liberated from the shackles of non-compete agreements! This episode peels back the layers of the Federal Trade Commission's revolutionary ban that's set to empower approximately 30 million workers by September 4, 2024. We're not just talking about the end of these restrictive agreeme…

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Big Win For Employees Proving Discrimination:The Job Transfer Equals “Some Harm” 10:52

4M ago10:52

10:52

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Discover the legal game-changer that's levelling the playing field for employees in our latest episode, where we unpack the monumental Supreme Court decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri. Celebrate with us the unanimous ruling that revamps the burden of proof on workplace discriminati…

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Negative Impacts of AI on Employees and Working 52:12

4M ago52:12

52:12

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Could the very tools designed to enhance our productivity in the workplace be silently shaping a future of bias and invasion of privacy? Join me, Mark, as we delve into the profound impact AI is having on employment, from the boardroom to the break room. Along with insights from industry consultan…

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Carol Tomka's Battle: Confronting Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Workplace 54:14

6M ago54:14

54:14

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Can you imagine facing a nightmare in the very place meant for professional growth? Carol Tomka's story, set nearly three decades ago, echoes the chilling experiences that, unfortunately, still resonate in today's workplaces. This episode brings to light the harrowing journey of Carol, who suffere…

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Corporate DEI Causes Racism and Reverse Discrimination 16:25

6M ago16:25

16:25

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Could your company's efforts to foster diversity be paradoxically fueling discrimination? Unpack the complexity of corporate DEI programs with us, as we scrutinize their waning popularity and the alarming suggestion that these well-intentioned initiatives might actually be nurturing a new kind of …

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An Extreme Hostile Work Environment Case: The Billie Banks vs. General Motors Story 57:42

6M ago57:42

57:42

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Embark on a legal journey that cuts to the core of workplace ethics as we dissect the Billie Banks vs. General Motors case, a paramount lawsuit that challenges our understanding of race-based discrimination and hostile work environments. This episode lays bare the incidents of racial taunts and se…

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Performance Reviews Are Now Controlled By AI and Provide Constant Feedback 14:38

6M ago14:38

14:38

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Could an algorithm determine your career future? We're peering into the transformative world of AI-driven employee performance reviews, dissecting the complexities and the concerns they introduce into the workplace. This episode takes a hard look at the implications of replacing traditional perfor…

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Navigating ERISA STD and LTD Disability Claims Process: Insider Strategies for Securing Your Benefits 1:11:41

6M ago1:11:41

1:11:41

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Have you ever been thrust into the bewildering maze of disability claims? Fear not, because Mark is here to guide you through this critical journey. On today’s episode is a comprehensive roadmap of the ERISA disability claims process, where Mark unravels the intricacies of both short-term and long…

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Now it is Easier for Employees to Blow the Whistle Under Sarbanes Oxley Act 16:55

7M ago16:55

16:55

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Discover the seismic shift in whistleblower protections as we trace the footsteps of Trevor Murray, the former UBS employee whose courage has carved a new path in the legal jungle. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone standing at the crossroads of ethical decisions in the workpl…

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Menopause Friendly Workplaces 16:16

10M ago16:16

16:16

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Ready to discover the untapped benefits of creating menopause-friendly workplaces? Buckle up as we take you through the enlightening findings of Bank of America's study on menopause in the workplace. We uncover the critical need for employers to address the challenges faced by women going through …

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Episode 6 - Interview with Anne LeClerc from DDD 34:49

10M ago34:49

34:49

Join us for our interview with Anne LeClerc, Associate Director of Program Performance at the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), and learn more about individual budgets, service changes, and more. You can contact the division with questions by emailing (BHDDH.AskDD@bhddh.ri.gov). You can check out their website for more about these chang…

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Performance Reviews Don't Work- Employers Are to Blame 10:56

11M ago10:56

10:56

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode I discuss why performance reviews do not work and why employers are to blame. Changing the name doesn't change the game! We confront the rising trend of replacing 'performance reviews' with softer terms like 'feedback' and 'feed forward.' Drawing on my own experiences as an employm…

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Two Wins for Pregnant and Working Moms 22:48

11M ago22:48

22:48

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What if there were laws to protect the rights of pregnant and nursing mothers at work? Well, get ready to expand your knowledge on the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) that set the pace for better treatment of wor…

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When the Earth Shifted: The Banning of Non-Competition Agreements 11:59

11M ago11:59

11:59

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. The Earth shifted beneath our feet on May 30, 2023, when the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel declared non-competition agreements illegal. This is a game-changer, folks! Our discussion centers around the key reasons why this legal opinion packs the punch of law, the crucial ro…

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Episode 5 - RIPIN's new Self-Directed Supports Program 20:25

12M ago20:25

20:25

Listen to our co-produced episode of Disability News You Can Use with RIPIN's Susan Donovan and Sharon Kochan and learn more about their new Self-Directed Supports Program (SDSP). You can contact RIPIN about this program by calling the main number at 401-270-0101 or email (info@ripin.org) mentioning the Self-Directed Program. You can check out thei…

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The Most Shocking Sexual Harassment Case Ever: Interview With Reporter Susan Antilla 39:23

1y ago39:23

39:23

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide, Mark addresses one of the worst possible sexual harassment and sexual assault stories that has ever occurred in the workplace. Mark interviews veteran news reporter and author Susan Antilla, NYTimes and Insider, who broke the story. It is just shocki…

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The Games Employers Play 50:24

1y ago50:24

50:24

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide, Mark addresses the games employers play with employees. Mark recently had two consultations with perspective clients and wanted to share the insights he shared with both individuals to help each person understand the games their employers were playin…

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Episode 4: Interview with RI Medicaid Director, Kristin Sousa 28:06

1y ago28:06

28:06

Enjoy this exclusive interview with the RI Director of Medicaid, Kristin Sousa. Director Sousa provides listeners with information, tips, and techniques for navigating RI's Medicaid renewal process. Links to resources referenced in the episode: Healthy Rhode RI website (https://healthyrhode.ri.gov/HIXWebI3/DisplayHomePage), Healthy Rhode RI iOS and…

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Episode 3: Interview with Representative Spears and Senator DiPalma 34:08

1y ago34:08

34:08

Join us as we interview RI General Assembly members Representative Tina Spears and Senator Louis DiPalma, take a glimpse into their tireless disability inclusion work, and learn how you can get involved in their efforts. Links to resources referenced in the episode: RI Legislature (https://www.rilegislature.gov/Pages/Default.aspx), Secretary of Sta…

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Working and Protecting Your Job During Menopause 14:23

1y ago14:23

14:23

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide, Mark addresses the taboo issue of the effects of menopause and working. Over half of all employees are women and half of them are at an age where they are experiencing perimenopause and menopause. Mark raises the issue that employers need to do more …

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The Pros & Cons of Oversharing At Work 12:45

1+ y ago12:45

12:45

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide, Mark addresses the issue of oversharing at work. He explores the pros and cons of oversharing. Obviously, oversharing can be damaging to other employees, i.e. mental nervous conditions and coworker abuse, a sexual harassment comment or ageist comment…

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Employers Don't Want DEI to Succeed! 20:45

1+ y ago20:45

20:45

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide, Mark attacks the DEI initiative and argues that employers just do not want any DEI initiatives to succeed because it is bad for business. Mark wastes no time blaming employers for the DEI fiasco now experienced by employees nationwide. Links to sourc…

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Employees Now Have New Freedom of Speech Rights At Work 11:51

1+ y ago11:51

11:51

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide, Mark discussses the recent federal government action to provide millions of working Americans new Freedom of Speech rights at work by banning pre and post dispute confidentiality agreements and nondisparagement agreements in severance agreements empl…

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Your Layoff Severance First Aid Kit 16:29

1+ y ago16:29

16:29

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide, Mark prepares your layoff first aid kit and instructs you about what should go into it. He will discuss (10) ten steps you need to run through when you receive your layoff notice and severance agreement. Mark offers quick advice from years of handlin…

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Episode 2: Interview w/ Ed Laurenzo, Personal Trainer for People with Disabilities 20:22

1+ y ago20:22

20:22

This month, Deanne Gagne speaks with Ed Laurenzo, a certified personal trainer and person with a disability. Ed has conquered his self-doubt and strives to encourage others to reach their full fitness potential. Contact Ed via email at Eplpersonaltraining@gmail.com or phone: 401-226-5048.

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What Is a Hostile Work Environment Anyway? 27:38

1+ y ago27:38

27:38

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide, Mark confronts and explains one of the most overused and most misunderstood employment law phrases out there. What is a hostile work environment anyway? Mark wants to end the confusion once and for all. After you listen to this episode you will know …

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Speak Out Act- A Federal Ban on Predispute Confidentiality Agreements Regarding Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Victims 14:08

1+ y ago14:08

14:08

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide, Mark explores the recently enacted federal ban on predispute nondisclosure agreements regarding sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace. The Speak Out Act bans or voids any and all predispute agreements from prohibiting anyone for compl…

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Fired or Laidoff What Company Information Can You Take With You and How to Do It? 18:36

1+ y ago18:36

18:36

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide Mark discusses what things you can take and not take with you after being laid off or terminated for cause. There is a common misperception among employees about what exactly an employer owns. Mark explains that work for hire means anything you do for…

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Healthcare Claims Denied Because Not Medically Necessary-and How to Win Them 19:26

1+ y ago19:26

19:26

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide, Mark addresses the important topic of healthcare claim denials because the medical treatment is deemed by the health insurance carrier as "Not Medically Necessary". This is the state of healthcare insurance practice across the country and employees a…

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Job Loss, Grief, and Professional Identity 17:45

1+ y ago17:45

17:45

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide Mark tackles job loss, grief, and professional identity. He realized after so many years counseling clients, he had never written about job loss and the grieving process. Mark not only provides the steps for healthy grieving a job loss, but he also pr…

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Post Covid-19 Recovery “Is A Disability” 15:23

1+ y ago15:23

15:23

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. The U.S. Government reports that individuals who have “recovered” from Covid-19 do not have a physical disability under federal disability discrimination laws. However, this conclusion is not accurate, and you need to know why. In an Article on November 18, 2022, I reported that 60% of the U.S. po…

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Federal Government Moves to Ban All Noncompetition Agreements Nationwide 10:00

1+ y ago10:00

10:00

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide, Mark discusses the following. In an anticipated and crushing blow to all employers nationwide, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on January 5, 2023 issued a proposed rule that would forever ban noncompetition agreements in employment for an estimate…

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Episode 1: BHDDH Technology Fund w/ Jennifer White 24:49

1+ y ago24:49

24:49

Listen to episode 1 of the Sherlock Center’s brand-new podcast, “Disability News You Can Use!” Join Deanne Gagne and Andrew McQuaide as they discuss topics impacting Rhode Island’s Disability Community and share practical ways you can use information from each episode in your life. This month Deanne and Andrew discuss the Division of Developmental …

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Q & A With Mark Carey: Retaliation Claims From Our Listeners 16:55

1+ y ago16:55

16:55

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide, Mark dives into listener questions regarding retaliation claims. Mark analyzes three real life fact examples and provides you with immediate triage analysis of what he would do in each case. You will quickly pick up "pro tips" from Mark and incorpora…

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Q&A With Mark Carey: Family Medical Leave Act Questions From Listners 15:21

1+ y ago15:21

15:21

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide, Mark answers questions from listeners regarding the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Mark will provide a factual example based on an employee's real life circumstance and he will interpret the potential play by play about what can happen in the case.…

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December 2022 Layoffs, Recession and Severance Tips 11:02

1+ y ago11:02

11:02

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide, Mark discusses the recent layoffs in 2022 and how he predicts a recession is already underway. He then provides helpful information about how to handle the severance negotiation with your employer without using an employment attorney. Mark has provid…

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“Disability News You Can Use” Trailer 1:01

1+ y ago1:01

1:01

Listen to the trailer for the Sherlock Center’s brand-new podcast, “Disability News You Can Use!” Starting next week, join Deanne Gagne and Andrew McQuaide as they discuss topics impacting Rhode Island’s Disability Community and share practical ways you can use information from each episode in your life.…

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Nearly 60% of U.S. Has Had Covid-19 and Now Have a Disability 15:30

2y ago15:30

15:30

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide, Mark discloses the unspoken impact of the pandemic. The following statement is going to surprise you. There are an estimated 191,796,906 people living in the U.S. who have a disability called Covid-19. (The CDC has reported that 61 million adults in …

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Workplace Stress and Your Health - Interview With Heather Carey 29:54

2y ago29:54

29:54

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This is an interview style episode: The Surgeon General recently released an extensive report on the state of workplace health and well-being that was not very favorable to employers. The report emphasized the chronic stress that is prevalent in workplace culture, and employees are paying the pric…

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Pay Transparency Is Your Right At Work! #SayYourPay 11:01

2y ago11:01

11:01

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide Mark Carey, an employment attorney, discusses your right to pay transparency at work. #SayYourPay It is not surprising that a large number of American workers (around 50% of all employees according to some recent surveys) including managers incorrectl…

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Marijuana Laws and the American Workplace 11:53

2y ago11:53

11:53

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark discusses Marijuana Laws and the American Workplace. Mark explores the proliferation of states legalizing marijuana (aka "weed") and the interplay of medical and recreational weed use among employees. He explores whether or not employers can ba…

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How Managers Can Help Quiet Quitters 11:59

2y ago11:59

11:59

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark discusses How Managers Can Help Quiet Quitters. He offers a few simple yet concise considerations to aid managers to help all employees, not just quiet quitters. Managers should avoid toxic work environments, provide transparent communications,…

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The Causes of Quiet Quitting and a Radical Solution 11:13

2y ago11:13

11:13

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark discusses the causes of quiet quitting and lays direct blame on employers themselves. Employers have long instituted anti-employee rules and implemented employer favored laws, but employees now have the advantage. Quiet quitters cannot stand th…

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