Lawyers Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsOff 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. Listen in to Rebecca and Sarah as they discuss workforce issues from hiring, retention, safety and health to policy interpretations on PTO, leave, and personnel decisions. This podcast lets you be a part of the exchanges lawyers have when they’re sharing ideas and thoughts on the why’s and how’s of providing legal advice, before the clock starts ticking on the billable hour.
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What is Employee Engagement and Why Companies Should Care?
April 24, 2024 12:45 - 25 minutes - 6.58 MBMiller Johnson attorney Rebecca Strauss welcomes Chrissy Heyne, Head of Experience Design and Facilitation at AG Collaborative, to discuss what is employee engagement and how engagement can bring big benefits to both employees and companies.
What Companies Need To Know About Latest Union Efforts
April 10, 2024 12:35 - 29 minutes - 7.52 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the continued increased interest in unions across the country as well as new National Labor Relations Board rules.
Should Companies Have a Policy About Politics in the Workplace?
March 27, 2024 12:45 - 27 minutes - 7.02 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the dos and don’ts as companies consider policies to handle displays of political views in the workplace as we head into the presidential election.
Handling Generational Issues in the Workplace - Part 2: Older Employees
March 06, 2024 13:45 - 29 minutes - 7.49 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss some unexpected issues that employers are dealing with when it comes to their older employees. Succession planning, performance management, and can you ask if an employee plans on retiring?
Handling Generational Issues in the Workplace - Part 1: Younger Employees
February 21, 2024 13:45 - 27 minutes - 7.12 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss some unexpected issues that employers are dealing with when it comes to their younger employees who are just joining the work force.
What HR Can Learn from Controversy with Defense Secretary’s Undisclosed Absence
February 07, 2024 13:45 - 29 minutes - 7.58 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey use the example of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s undisclosed absence to discuss how companies should handle employees who don’t disclose when they aren’t working.
How To Handle Employees Who Disparage The Organization On Social Media
January 10, 2024 13:45 - 29 minutes - 7.46 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss what HR should and should not do when it comes to workers who post negative things online about their employer.
Steps HR Should Follow When Considering A Termination Decision: Part 2
December 13, 2023 13:45 - 24 minutes - 6.28 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey continue the discussion on the steps HR should consider when considering ending employment of a worker.
Steps HR Should Follow When Considering A Termination Decision: Part 1
December 06, 2023 13:45 - 18 minutes - 4.94 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the steps HR should consider when considering ending employment of a worker.
Proposed Change to the Fair Labor Standards Act's Exempt Employee Salary Threshold
November 22, 2023 13:30 - 31 minutes - 7.89 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the proposed change to the Fair Labor Standards Act, if it will go into effect and what companies should be doing to prepare.
Non-Compete Agreements and Alternatives for Protecting Your Competitive Advantages: Part 2
November 08, 2023 12:45 - 25 minutes - 6.69 MBEmployment Lawyers Talk Off The Clock brought its signature webcast to live seminar audiences. In this episode, hosts and employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey will provide a legal update on whether non-competes are enforceable, and will then look to the future and discuss a world without non-compete agreements. What are other ways to protect your organization’s important talent, customers, and information?
Non-Compete Agreements and Alternatives for Protecting Your Competitive Advantages: Part 1
October 25, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutes - 6.14 MBEmployment Lawyers Talk Off The Clock brought its signature webcast to live seminar audiences. In this episode, hosts and employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey will provide a legal update on whether non-competes are enforceable, and will then look to the future and discuss a world without non-compete agreements. What are other ways to protect your organization’s important talent, customers, and information?
What You Need to Know When Using Temporary Workers
October 11, 2023 12:45 - 21 minutes - 5.69 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the advantages of using temporary workers and how to protect your organization from the business risks that accompany them.
Big Changes Proposed For Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
October 04, 2023 12:30 - 28 minutes - 7.32 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss what employers need to know about the EEOC’s proposed changes to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Lizzo Lawsuit Lessons Part 2: What Employers Should Learn
September 13, 2023 12:30 - 18 minutes - 4.93 MBMiller 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.
Lizzo Lawsuit Lessons Part 1: What Employers Should Learn
August 23, 2023 12:30 - 16 minutes - 4.64 MBMiller 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.
How Supreme Court Rulings Impact Employers
August 09, 2023 12:30 - 25 minutes - 6.71 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss how U.S. Supreme Court rulings on religious accommodations and affirmative action impact employers.
Two New Michigan Laws Employers Should Be Aware Of
August 01, 2023 15:25 - 19 minutes - 5.31 MBMiller 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.
AI Tools For HR: Pitfalls To Watch Out For
July 12, 2023 14:12 - 25 minutes - 6.63 MBWhile 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.
How To Evaluate Requests To Work From Home After COVID-19
July 05, 2023 20:12 - 26 minutes - 6.82 MBWith 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.
The NLRB and Severance Agreements
June 14, 2023 12:03 - 29 minutes - 7.6 MBMiller 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.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Need To Know
May 25, 2023 12:21 - 24 minutes - 6.28 MBThe 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.
PUMP Act Expands Protection For Nursing Moms In The Workplace
May 11, 2023 19:38 - 21 minutes - 5.76 MBMiller Johnson Attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey explain how the PUMP Act extends protections to cover employers with fewer than 50 employees and exempt employees and also provides a path for employees to file lawsuits against businesses that do not comply.
Do's and Don'ts When Crafting A Parental Leave Policy
April 26, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 7.19 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss creating a parental leave policy while avoiding discrimination concerns, coordinating the policy with other types of leaves and benefits.
Understanding Laws Protecting Employees Who Test Positive for Marijuana
April 12, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 5.9 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss laws that prevent companies from punishing employees who test positive for marijuana as well as how employers should handle ADA requests related to marijuana.
With Marijuana Legal, How Should HR Handle Testing Job Candidates, Employees?
March 22, 2023 11:57 - 23 minutes - 6.24 MBDespite a federal law banning marijuana, a majority of states allow marijuana use in some form. In this episode of Lawyers Off the Clock, Miller Johnson Attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss whether companies should continue drug testing job candidates and what innovations to consider when testing current employees that are suspected of being impaired at work.
Should Employees Be Excused From Diversity/Inclusion Training For Religious Beliefs?
March 08, 2023 13:38 - 21 minutes - 5.76 MBMiller Johnson Attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the rise of employees requesting to be excused from DEI training because of their religious beliefs and delicate balance Human Resource departments need to weigh.
How To Keep Company Secrets Safe If A Key Employee Joins a Competitor
February 22, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 7.08 MBThe FTC’s proposed rule to wipe out most non-compete agreements is a good opportunity to explore your strategy for protecting your company’s proprietary information, with or without enforceable non-competes. Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Michael Nye discuss tools other than non-competes to keep your company secrets safe.
Office Romances: How Should Your Company Handle Them?
February 08, 2023 14:02 - 20 minutes - 5.41 MBJust in time for Valentine’s Day, Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sandy Andre discuss office romances and the related policies companies should consider.
How To Shape Up Your Family Medical Leave Act Knowledge
January 11, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 5.74 MBAre you unsure if your company is up to speed on Family and Medical Leave Act? Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey dive into some tips on how to get back into FMLA shape.
HR Lessons From Elon Musk’s Chaotic Takeover At Twitter
December 14, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 6.89 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey examine Elon Musk’s first month of owning Twitter and look for the lessons to come out of the firings, rehirings, “hardcore" ultimatums, work from home policy changes and performance reviews.
What New DOL Independent Contractor Rule Means For Employers
November 16, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 4.22 MBIn less than 15 minutes, Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey get right to the point to explain what you need to know about the new rule.
Animals at Work: How HR Should Handle Requests to Bring Pets to Work
October 27, 2022 16:45 - 27 minutes - 7.13 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey walk through how employee requests to bring their pets to work should be handled and some creative solutions to deal with the desire for animals in the workplace.
Cleaning The COVID Closet: What Do Employers Still Have To Do?
October 12, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 7.47 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Sarah Willey and Rebecca Strauss discuss where Michigan employers stand with COVID rules, including vaccines, what to do when a worker has COVID or is exposed, if sick workers have to be paid and if you can require an employee to take a COVID test.
Preventing, Responding to Workplace Threats Part 2: Policies Can Help
September 14, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 8.82 MBAn employee handbook is not going to stop workplace violence. But Miller Johnson attorneys Sarah Willey and Rebecca Strauss outline how the process of creating policies can better prepare a company for handling situations.
Preventing, Responding to Workplace Threats Part 1: Advice from Police
August 24, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 8.66 MBHow can employers develop proactive relationships with local enforcement in case of violence or threats of violence? What can employers do to be prepared to respond? When it is appropriate to involve the police? What are signs to watch for? How do police respond if contacted? What training does local law enforcement offer? Miller Johnson attorneys Sarah Willey and Rebecca Strauss welcome Kalamazoo Public Safety Deputy Chief Dave Boysen and Sgt. Andrew Werkema to answer these questions.
How To Create A Great Work Culture (And Legal Compliance)
July 27, 2022 12:01 - 32 minutes - 8.11 MBMiller Johnson attorney Rebecca Strauss welcomes Consumers Credit Union Chief Human Resources Officer Shawn Premer to discuss how to create a great company culture while dealing with legal compliance requirements when it comes to employee hiring, reviews and discharge.
Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade: What Employer Should Consider
July 15, 2022 18:21 - 1 hour - 16 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Sarah Willey and Tripp VanderWal discuss the impact of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, including both the current legal landscape for employers and what will likely be around the corner.
Understanding The Rise In Grassroots Union Efforts
July 06, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 16 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Sarah Willey and Keith Eastland discuss the recent labor law developments, including the rise in grassroots union efforts at companies like Amazon, Starbucks and Apple. This episode references a podcast about the union effort at an Amazon warehouse.
Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
June 22, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 21.2 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss what employers should and should not do when helping workers coping with mental health issues, including how to help employees and the company when an employee is performing below expected standards.
The Unintended Risk Of Offering New Hires Higher Pay
May 25, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 6.61 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Sarah Willey and Rebecca Strauss discuss how employers offering higher pay to lure new hires could risk lawsuits under the Equal Pay Act.
Handbook Reviews Are On Everyone’s To-Do Lists!
May 04, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 9.27 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Sarah Willey and Rebecca Strauss discuss handbook policies that deserve your attention in 2022.
The New Fluid Workplace: To-Do List For The Workplace That Is Both Remote & In-Person
April 13, 2022 13:01 - 33 minutes - 17 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Sarah Willey and Rebecca Strauss discuss how to deal with problem employees.
HR Options For Dealing With ‘Jerks’ In The Workplace
March 24, 2022 01:57 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Sarah Willey and Rebecca Strauss discuss how to deal with problem employees.
Immigration Options Can Help With Talent Recruiting Challenges
March 09, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBMiller Johnson attorneys Sarah Willey and Rebecca Strauss welcome colleague John Koryto to discuss how to expand the pool of job candidates with employment based immigration options.
Tips On Conducting Company Investigations (And When To Ask For Help)
February 23, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBMiller Johnson attorney Rebecca Strauss welcomes colleague Mary Tabin to discuss frequently asked questions about investigations and when to hire an outside party to run the inquiry.
Considering Vaccine Incentives, Extra Health Benefits For New Hires
February 09, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBMiller Johnson attorney Rebecca Strauss welcomes colleague Tripp VanderWal to discuss how businesses can offer better health benefits to lure job candidates and how businesses can use carrots or sticks with health benefits to encourage vaccinations.
Avoiding Trouble With Worker Unrest Over Vaccine & Mask Mandates
December 08, 2021 13:49 - 34 minutes - 16.4 MBMiller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey welcome labor attorney Keith Eastland to discuss some traditional labor issues facing employers when it comes to vaccine and mask mandates and policies. In particular, they discuss some of the legal risks facing HR professionals in this space and tips in dealing with workers, both union and non-union, upset over the mask and vaccine mandates.
What Employers Should Do As Courts Freeze Federal Vaccine Mandates
December 03, 2021 13:30 - 47 minutes - 22.6 MBMiller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the flurry of court actions that have put three federal vaccine mandates for employers on hold.
What Employers Should Do As Courts Freeze Federal Vaccine Mandates
December 03, 2021 13:30 - 47 minutes - 22.6 MBMiller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the flurry of court actions that have put three federal vaccine mandates for employers on hold.