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The Employee Survival Guide® is an employees only podcast about everything related to work and working. We will share with you all the information your employer does not want you to know about and guide you through various work and employment law issues. The Employee Survival Guide® podcast is hosted by seasoned Employment Law Attorney Mark Carey, who has only practiced in the area of Employment Law for the past 28 years. Mark has seen just about every type of employment dispute there is and ...
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Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Unlock the complexities of the ongoing legal battle over non-compete agreements with the latest episode of the Employee Survival Guide. Discover the intricacies of the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to ban these agreements, and how a Texas federal court's decision to halt the rule nationwide o…
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Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! What if the future of workplace dynamics hinge…
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Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! What if a groundbreaking law could redefine ho…
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Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Can you spot the signs of deceit in your workplace recruitment process? Join us on the Employee Survival Guide as we expose the unsettling reality of fraudulent inducement tactics some employers use to lure talent away from secure jobs. Drawing from my extensive legal experience and real-life clie…
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Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Unlock the mysteries of employee speech rights within private companies and discover the surprising realities that might affect you. Have you ever questioned whether your freedom of speech truly extends into the workplace? We'll unravel the limitations of the First Amendment for private workers an…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Warren and Eric look at the ultimately inconsequential games from last week before discussing Jonathan Smith leaving Oregon State for East Lansing, and taking stock of another lackluster win by Washington. Then we talk a little CFP for the first time all year, before previewing Washington's upcoming conference championship game against a different …
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Warren and Eric were adamant Washington was beating Utah last week, and are significantly less so ahead of the game against the Beavers. We also talk about Oregon handling USC and Oregon State whooping Stanford, and how about Arizona? Then we pick this week's games against the spread!By Warren and Eric
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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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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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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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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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