In this episode, Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss & Sarah Willey discuss some of the most pressing questions HR professionals are asking right now with special guest Rachel Ogrin, founder of Renier Resources. Drawing from decades of HR leadership and consulting experience, Rachel brings real-world workplace challenges to the conversation as the trio tackles AI in HR, exempt versus nonexempt classifications, hiring decisions, personnel files, job applications, and when it’s time to involve employment counsel.

In this episode, Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss & Sarah Willey discuss some of the most pressing questions HR professionals are asking right now with special guest Rachel Ogrin, founder of Renier Resources. Drawing from decades of HR leadership and consulting experience, Rachel brings real-world workplace challenges to the conversation as the trio tackles AI in HR, exempt versus nonexempt classifications, hiring decisions, personnel files, job applications, and when it’s time to involve employment counsel.

In this episode, employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss & Sarah Willey discuss whether employers should review job candidates’ and employees’ social media activity, the legal risks involved, and practical steps HR professionals can take to minimize exposure while making informed employment decisions.

Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the federal government’s decision to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance and why that seemingly simple change could have significant implications for employers.

Rebecca Strauss & Sarah Willey explore the real-world ethical dilemmas HR professionals face every day, and why the “legal answer” is often just the starting point. From role modeling behavior to handling conflicts of interest and balancing fairness with confidentiality, they unpack nuanced scenarios that don’t always have clear-cut solutions.

In this episode, Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss & Sarah Willey tackle a challenge nearly every HR leader and manager has faced, what to do when an employee simply refuses to accept feedback. From defensive reactions and fact disputes to complaints of unfair treatment or harassment, they explore how these situations escalate and what employers should do next.

In this episode, employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss & Sarah Willey dig into one of the most talked-about benefits in today’s workplace: unlimited PTO. While these policies sound appealing, and can be powerful recruiting tools, they come with legal, cultural, and compliance considerations that employers often overlook.