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Employment Lawyers Talk Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey features real conversations between employment and labor lawyers on the hot topics employers face on a daily basis.

13 September 2023

Episode 49 – Lizzo Lawsuit Lessons Part 2...

Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey continue their discussion about the lawsuit dancers have filed against music star Lizzo, including whether religion should be discussed in the workplace, rules around bathroom breaks and talking about performance issues. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the […]

 
23 August 2023

Episode 48 – Lizzo Lawsuit Lessons Part 1...

Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey look beyond the headlines of the lawsuit against Lizzo to help you learn about several hot topics, including the allegations of sexualizing the workplace. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google […]

09 August 2023

Episode 47 – How Supreme Court Rulings Im...

Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss how U.S. Supreme Court rulings on religious accommodations and affirmative action impact employers. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts

26 July 2023

Episode 46 – Two New Michigan Laws Employ...

Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss why employers should look at their rules after the passing of two new Michigan laws: The Michigan CROWN Act and distracted driver law related to smartphones. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple […]

12 July 2023

Episode 45 – AI Tools For HR: Pitfalls To...

While artificial intelligence has created a lot of buzz the past few months, Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey explain why employers should be careful how it is applied in the HR world. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple […]

28 June 2023

How To Evaluate Requests To Work From Home Afte...

With some companies pushing for employees to return to the office, Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey explain how employers should evaluate requests for workers to continue to work from home. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify […]

14 June 2023

Episode 43 – The NLRB and Severance Agree...

Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss why companies will want to re-examine how they handle some severance agreements following a recent NRLB decision. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts

07 June 2023

Episode 42 – I-9 Rules Return: There is W...

The Department of Homeland Security announced the end of the I-9 deferral policy that allowed employers with remote-work employees to inspect their employee’s I-9 verification documents remotely and within three days of the new employee’s first day of work. Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Mike Stroster explain how to navigate the return to the […]

24 May 2023

Episode 41 – Pregnant Workers Fairness Ac...

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect June 27, 2023 and requires employers to provide accommodations to pregnant employees. Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey explain the changes and what employees need to do to prepare. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the […]