EEOC Micro Learning Moments is an ongoing podcast series from EEOC’s Office of Federal Operations (OFO), designed to be a user-friendly and relevant source of information for the Federal Sector EEO community, as well as all other interested Federal and private sector employees. The series’ brief interview format features conversations with guests both internal and external to EEOC, and spotlights EEOC resources and issues of interest on selected EEO and diversity topics viewed from OFO’s Fed ...
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This show primarily aims to equip listeners for this journey called Life. Here you will discover a range of topics including Spirituality, Love and Relationships, Mindfulness Meditations and Prayers. I have been spiritually advising and helping people since the age of twelve. I am a Prophetess, Certified Life Coach, Certified Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate, Former EEO Counselor for US Department of the Treasury and a Trained 911 Operator with a Degree in Psychology.
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The Proactive Employer is your source for the latest news and commentary on workplace issues, HR best practices, employment litgiation risk management and EEO compliance. Host Stephanie R. Thomas, Ph.D., simplifies the complexities of today's business environment and engages listeners in discussions on key workplace challenges.Featuring conversations with leading policymakers, thought leaders and subject matter experts, The Proactive Employer focuses on issues of interest to HR professionals ...
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This is our first installment at AAP Today. Affirmative Action For Dummies talks about the basics of the Federal Affirmative Action Program (AAP), including the enforcing government agency, program requirements, and how to get started on your first written AAP. EEO Is The Law poster was in effect at the time of this recording. It has been replaced by Know Your Rights Poster since October 2022.
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Employment Law This Week® tracks the top developments in employment and labor law and workforce management in a matter of minutes every #WorkforceWednesday. This is the audio podcast version of the video series launched in October 2015 by law firm Epstein Becker Green.
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The Spiggle Law Firm podcast is for people who have been fired or are afraid that they might be. In each episode, you will hear from Tom Spiggle, founder of The Spiggle Law Firm, and another expert in career services or related fields. Each episode, approximately 30 minutes long, will show you how to beat your employer at their own game. We want to help you overcome a career crisis and thrive at work.
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Join Kognitiv #Kolleagues in engaging conversations with ordinary people who are making extraordinary impacts in the Workday ecosystem. Stay informed as Dana and Nick introduce you to new, noteworthy, and actionable insights featuring leading industry experts and collaborators. In each episode, you’ll hear from everyday superheroes as they share insights from their careers and offer advice to others on how to collectively contribute to a better Workday every day.
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The K Suite Podcast is a twist on the C Suite concept. This podcast explores the perspectives and experiences of people of color and women who are leaders, entrepreneurs, small business owners, CEOs, and activists in their organizations or communities. The K Suite Podcast features a series that explores issues, policies, and politics impacting women and people of color entitled “The culture.” The host is Dr. Robin Kelley, President, and Founder of Kelley Consulting Firm. Dr. Kelley has over ...
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Welcome to Federal Sense, a podcast aimed at helping supervisors with those challenges unique to the federal government. New supervisors, experienced supervisors, or someday supervisors, I think you can get something from this podcast. As an HR guy I spend most of my day answering questions from supervisors who think the answer should be common sense, but you need more than common sense, you need Federal Sense. Each episode I give my opinion on the best way to handle real world issues superv ...
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EEO-1 Reporting: Efficient and Effortless
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In this episode, we enter the world of EEO-1 reporting with our compliance expert, Rachel Lewis, who shares valuable insights and best practices to help you prepare for this year’s filing.By Kognitiv, Inc.
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#WorkforceWednesday: EEO-1 Filing After June 4: What to Do Now, and How to Prepare for Next Year
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This week, we’re focused on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) filing requirements for the EEO-1 Component 1 data. The EEOC requires private employers with 100 or more employees, as well as certain federal contractors, to submit EEO-1 reports annually. Yesterday, June 4, 2024, was the deadline for employers to file EEO-1 Compone…
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Understanding Your ROI: A Guide to the EEO Report of Investigation
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You’re a federal sector employee who has filed your complaint with the EEO. You receive your Report of Investigation (ROI). Now what? What exactly is an ROI, and what should you do next? Louise Ryder, an expert in federal sector employment law with The Spiggle Law Firm, joins us to explain the role of the ROI and provide strategic insight for those…
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Spilling Secrets: Protecting Trade Secrets with E-Discovery
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There’s a common misperception that ESI just means emails, but it’s much more than that. ESI encompasses anything in digital or electronic form. The departure of an employee is at the root of most trade secret and restrictive covenant litigation. Therefore, when an employee departs, the timely preservation of ESI must be a standard operating proced…
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The Fork in the Road: Choosing Between a Final Agency Decision or an EEOC Hearing
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This episode continues our series on federal sector litigation. Today's focus is understanding the fork in the road after the investigative phase. Learn more about your options at this stage of the process. After receiving the report of investigation (ROI), you have two options: request a Final Agency Decision (FAD) or opt for a hearing before the …
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In this episode, we explore the essentials of Workday Readiness to ensure your organization is set up for success from the start.By Kognitiv, Inc.
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Join us as we delve into the latest trends and predictions in recruiting within the Workday© ecosystem.By Kognitiv, Inc.
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Join us in our debut episode of Everyday Superheroes: The Kognitiv podcast, where our team of Workday® superheroes dives into the 2024R1 release.By Kognitiv, Inc.
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Follow us as we showcase ordinary people making extraordinary impacts in the Workday ecosystem!By kognitiv
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A Guide to Protections and Accommodations Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
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How did a recent WNBA game inspire an episode about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act? Zachary Aman, an attorney with The Spiggle Law Firm, was watching a WNBA game when an injury report graphic splashed across the screen. He saw the usual ailments—Achilles tendons, knee injuries—but then something caught his eye. Nestled amidst the injuries are tw…
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#WorkforceWednesday: Key SCOTUS Decisions This Term for Employers
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This week, we’re recapping recent U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) decisions and their impact on employers across the country. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw349 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday®: https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/ Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com This podcast is presented …
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Workplace Harassment: Updated Guidance from the EEOC
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Workplace harassment is an issue that affects countless individuals daily, imparting a significant emotional and psychological toll. While many may recognize the discomfort and unease caused by certain behaviors, discerning whether such actions are illegal can be challenging. Samantha Vanterpool Rucker, an attorney with The Spiggle Law Firm, joins …
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Short-Term and Long-Term Disability: What You Need to Know
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Attorney Jessica Greer, from The Spiggle Law firm, joins Tom to guide us through the tangled web of short and long-term disability benefits. These benefits are often provided by employers as part of their benefits packages, but navigating them can be quite challenging. Tom and Jessica explore the differences between short and long-term disability, …
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#WorkforceWednesday: Non-Disparagement Settlements in New Jersey, DOL's AI Guidelines, OSHA Regions Shift
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This week, we’re highlighting recent updates across the state and federal employment landscapes, including the New Jersey Supreme Court’s non-disparagement ruling, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) new artificial intelligence (AI) guidelines, and the DOL’s restructuring of Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) regional opera…
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Understanding The Critical Steps in the Formal EEO Complaint Stage
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Louise Ryder returns to the podcast to walk us through the critical steps in the formal EEO complaint process. Louise shares her insight for crafting a compelling formal complaint, the strategic significance of naming witnesses, and what you can expect from the investigator's report. We’ll also cover how to handle objections, the advantages of a wr…
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#WorkforceWednesday: DOL’s Expanded Overtime Salary Limits, EEOC’s Sexual Harassment Guidance, NY’s Mandatory Paid Prenatal Leave
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This week, we’re detailing for employers the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) expansion of overtime salary limits, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) recently released sexual harassment guidance, and New York State’s unprecedented mandatory paid prenatal leave. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: ht…
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What Recent WNBA Salary Negotiations Teach Us about Negotiation Salaries to Severance Agreements
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The disparity in salaries between NBA and WNBA players has been a hot topic in recent weeks. Understanding the intricacies of negotiation, whether for salary, benefits, or severance agreements, is crucial for employees in any profession. We can gain valuable insights into negotiation strategies applicable in various professional contexts by drawing…
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Spilling Secrets: FTC Nixes Non-Competes Nationwide—Now What?
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On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its final rule banning virtually all non-compete agreements nationwide. Employers across the nation are looking for answers. In this episode of Spilling Secrets, Epstein Becker Green attorneys Peter A. Steinmeyer and Erik W. Weibust lay out the details of the ban, the legal challenges …
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A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating the EEO Federal Sector Litigation Process
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Navigating the EEO process, particularly in the federal sector, can feel daunting. Many employees are ill-prepared for the time-intensive and potentially financially draining aspects of pursuing legal action. This episode addresses those very concerns with clarity, depth, and considerations for your next step. Michael Ludwig, a Senior Attorney at T…
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#WorkforceWednesday: Avoiding Legal Illusions: Crafting Effective Arbitration Agreements
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This week, we’re diving into arbitration agreements and learning some best practices for employers when crafting these agreements. Employers often include arbitration agreements in their onboarding and other employee materials. Arbitration agreements are an important tool for employers due to the relative speed and lower costs associated with arbit…
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Consequences and Cost of Missing Your Deposition
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Don’t miss your deposition. That’s the bottom line. What happens, and what are the consequences when you miss your deposition? Tom and Ross Fodera, an attorney with The Spiggle Law Firm, walk you through potential consequences and pitfalls to avoid when it comes to depositions and other critical legal appointments. They are discussing Wade v. Auto …
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#WorkforceWednesday: SCOTUS Expands Title VII, EEOC’s Final PWFA Rule, AI Screening Tools
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This week, we’re breaking down the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS’s) new workplace discrimination decision, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) final rule on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and whether the creator of artificial intelligence (AI) hiring tools should be liable for alleged bias by the tools. Visit our site f…
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Mediation Strategies and Legal Insights for Federal Employees
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How can mediation benefit federal employees in resolving disputes? What challenges do federal employees face when initiating an EEO process for discrimination claims? What do federal employees need to know when considering legal action against a federal agency? These are just a few questions Tom and his guest, Louise Ryder, a senior attorney with T…
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Spilling Secrets: Navigating Physician Non-Compete Litigation
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Health care employers face unique challenges and considerations when deciding whether to litigate non-compete agreements with physicians. However, in such a quickly evolving legal landscape, the decision to take the matter to court is not always clear. In this episode of Spilling Secrets, Epstein Becker Green attorneys Katherine G. Rigby, Erik W. W…
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What is Sovereign Immunity, and How Does it Impact Employment Law?
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What is Sovereign Immunity, and how could it impact your claim against a government entity? Ross Fodera, an attorney with The Spiggle Law Firm, joins Tom to discuss the complicated topic of sovereign immunity as it relates to discrimination and retaliation claims with government entities. They look at the recent Dupree vs. Owens case, a decision fr…
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#WorkforceWednesday: Union Reps at OSHA Inspections, New COVID-19 Guidance, and Minimum Wage Updates
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This week, we’re learning more about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) final rule on safety inspections, new COVID-19 guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and minimum wage updates from California (CA), New York City (NYC), and Virginia (VA). Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights an…
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Dartmouth Men’s Basketball: How Would Unionization Impact College Sports?
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How will the Dartmouth men’s basketball team’s move toward unionization affect college sports? College sports are witnessing a significant transformation as student-athletes begin to assert their rights in unprecedented ways. From NIL (name, image, likeness) rights to the recent vote by the Dartmouth men's basketball team to unionize, the landscape…
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#WorkforceWednesday: New DOL Rules, U.S. Government Changes Race and Ethnicity Categorization
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This week, we’re taking a look at the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) new white-collar overtime exemption and worker classification rules and the U.S. government’s updated race and ethnicity categorizations. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw340 Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.c…
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How are Recent Court Decisions Impacting Diversity Slate Initiatives?
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How are recent court decisions impacting diversity slate initiatives? Valerie Teachout, a Senior Attorney with The Spiggle Law Firm, joins Tom to discuss how recent court decisions might impact DEI initiatives. They explore the potential legal risks associated with DEI initiatives, particularly in light of the legal scrutiny they face. While the mo…
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Analogy for a Supervisor with LOUD employees
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Hello, do you have an employee who accuses you of harassment, retaliation, or discrimination, even after multiple investigations shows there is no inappropriate conduct from you? Wonder why HR doesn’t seem to care? Then this is the episode for you. Enjoy! Federalsense@gmail.comBy Friendly HR Guy
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#WorkforceWednesday: How Can Employers Prepare for the Future of Pay Equity?
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This week, we’re highlighting the evolving landscape of pay equity and pay data reporting requirements. Efforts to address pay disparities have led to an increase in pay equity legislation that shows no signs of slowing down. Epstein Becker Green attorneys Kimberly Carter and Ann Knuckles Mahoney shed light on the dynamic shifts in pay equity laws …
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The EEOC’s Mission to Reach Underserved Communities
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What is the EEOC’s Reach Initiative, and how will it empower vulnerable workers and underserved communities? Senior Attorney Samantha Vanterpool Rucker joins Tom to discuss the EEOC's (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) proactive efforts to reach and empower underserved communities. The REACH program acknowledges and addresses the unique need…
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Spilling Secrets: Bracket-Busting Trade Secret and Non-Compete Disputes in Sports
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As college basketball madness sweeps across the nation this March, we’re seizing the opportunity to explore the intriguing intersection of trade secrets law and the sports world. In this episode of Spilling Secrets, Epstein Becker Green attorneys Peter A. Steinmeyer, James P. Flynn, Daniel R. Levy, and Susan Gross Sholinsky appeal to both sports fa…
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What is the difference between “At-Will” and “Right to Work”
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What is the difference between “At-Will” and “Right to Work,” and what does it mean for you, the employee? In employment law, two terms often need clarification: "at-will employment” and “right-to-work” states. In this episode, Tom clearly defines both terms and explains how they impact the legal landscape of employment. What is an At-Will State? A…
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#WorkforceWednesday: Termination Meetings on the Record
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This week, we’re illustrating how employers can avoid ill repute when conducting virtual terminations. With virtual terminations on the rise, what steps should employers take to ensure they are prepared and compliant if an employee secretly records their termination? Epstein Becker Green attorneys Marc A. Mandelman and Lauri F. Rasnick tell us more…
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Filing a Charge with the EEOC While Still Employed
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Can you file a charge with EEOC while still employed? What happens when you do? Things can get complicated in the workplace when you’ve filed a charge with EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) while still employed. It can also be a strategic move, as you will learn in this episode. Reporting issues to HR or filing a charge with the EEOC c…
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