Workplace Justice
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsWorkplace Justice is a podcast discussing workplace issues. We cover topics and examples of various matters in employment law including pregnancy discrimination, how courts define a hostile work environment, whistleblowing, and everything in between. Workplace Justice is brought to you by the New York City employment and civil rights law firm Nisar Law Group. To talk to an employment lawyer at Nisar Law Group, visit http://www.nisarlaw.com or call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation.
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Creating a Culture of Accountability: Insights from Kim Crowder on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism
April 25, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBAre we ever going to see equity in our lifetime? Will anti-racism and DEI training in workplaces ever be enough to cause a significant change in the company’s culture? There’s been constant talk about authenticity and accountability in the DEI space, but what does it truly mean to be authentic? And why is it so difficult to hold leaders and key players in workplaces accountable? Join us in a very insightful conversation with Kim Crowder, a DEI and anti-racism expert on topics of: Is t...
Gaslighting, Microaggressions, and the Challenges of the DEI Practice with Dr. Jade Singleton
January 17, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 23.4 MBEvery DEI issue is a business problem. Some companies get it, some don’t, while others are struggling to connect the dots between best intentions and tangible results. There are a lot of barriers and threats to DEI. And in this episode, Dr. Jade Singleton sheds light on some of the issues surrounding DEI and more: What is attributional ambiguity? Reasons people gaslight themselves What is survivorship bias Difficult challenges DEI professionals are currently facing Employee ...
Why DEI Efforts Fail to Deliver and How to Deal With Pushbacks and Obstacles With Farzin Farzad
December 27, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 32.7 MBThere's enough evidence that the business case for DEI is robust and there's an overwhelmingly positive result for companies and employees. Surely, there are a few organizations that are nailing it, but in most cases, DEI efforts across the board are spotty, reactive, and episodic, lack strategic follow-through and accountability, and sometimes have completely ineffective results. What can be done to stop the lip service and reverse the tide of apathy, dysfunction, and inaction? In th...
Power Dynamics in the Workplace with Jeff Couillard
December 06, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 27.1 MBWhat is power? And what does it mean to have power? How does power influence the dynamics and relationships in the workplace? And what does it take to dismantle the oppressive systems that exist within the workplace? Power can be both a positive and a negative trait, depending on the way it is used. When there’s a power struggle, conflicts can arise. And when there’s exploitative or coercive use of power it becomes an oppressive force. In today’s episode, Jeff Couillard, the Co. CEO ...
How to Set Healthy Boundaries in the Workplace and Stop Glorifying the Hustle Culture with Selena Rezvani
October 25, 2022 07:00 - 16 minutes - 20.6 MBIs the glorification of hustle culture doing us more bad than good? And with all this hustle grinding, is it still possible to set healthy boundaries in the workplace? How are the recent trending topics on quick quitting and quiet quitting related to hustle culture? Are they really a trend or the truth? Join us in this episode as we dive deep into these issues and find out what you can do when you find yourself in challenging workplace situations. Our special guest, Selena Rezvani...
The Parental Leave Playbook with Dr. Amy Beacom and Sue Campbell
July 19, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 30 MBFor so many years, women are forced to choose between balancing the physical and emotional needs of being a new mother and the financial needs of returning to work. It’s 2022. This needs to change. It’s time to prioritize parental leave by having better systems in place to help new parents transition smoothly, strengthen their families, and continue to build better careers. All these are at the core of the new book, The Parental Leave Playbook: 10 Touchpoints to Transition Smoothly,...
The Parental Leave Playbook with Dr. Amy Beacom and Sue Campbell
July 19, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 30 MBFor so many years, women are forced to choose between balancing the physical and emotional needs of being a new mother and the financial needs of returning to work. It’s 2022. This needs to change. It’s time to prioritize parental leave by having better systems in place to help new parents transition smoothly, strengthen their families, and continue to build better careers. All these are at the core of the new book, The Parental Leave Playbook: 10 Touchpoints to Transition Smoothly,...
Harasshole with Lisa Bowman
June 28, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.8 MBFor decades, women generally kept quiet about sexual harassment in the workplace. But since the inception of the #MeToo movement, women have been encouraged to speak up. The movement emboldened a lot of women to use their voices which led to more stories to this day. Our special guest, Lisa Bowman, a workplace sexual harassment survivor, recalls her own experience with her “harasshole”. In today’s episode, Lisa is sharing: What led her to write the book, Harasshole Why it’s h...
How Inside Voices is Making Diversity Transparent for BIPOC Job Seekers with Ekow Sanni-Thomas
April 19, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 36 MBDiversity is a critical factor for many job seekers nowadays. Not knowing if the company you’re applying for is really committed to diversity, equity and inclusion can lead you into a trap. In this episode, we are talking to Ekow Sanni-Thomas, the Founder and CEO of Inside Voices. Dubbed as the Glassdoor for diversity, Inside Voices is set out to bring change to the workplace by helping job seekers make informed choices when deciding where to work by reviewing a company’s track reco...
Authenticity in DEI: Practicing Transparency and Accountability with Dr. Monica Cox
April 05, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 33 MBWhen it comes to DEI initiatives, is the bare minimum effort really authentic? And do companies fully understand what they are doing and why they’re doing it? We encountered a powerful tweet from Dr. Monica Cox, that bravely calls out companies of what they are doing and hoping to achieve with their efforts. And the tweet says: “Instead of showing me your diversity statement, show me your hiring data, your discrimination claim stats, your salary tables, your retention numbers, your...
A Sense of Belonging: Putting the “B” to Your DEI Strategy with Anu Gupta
March 22, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 45.8 MBThe challenges we face in and out of the workplace - racial inequalities, racial biases, discrimination, etc. - all come down to one thing, known as bias. In this week’s episode, we are going to talk about bias and we are joined by Anu Gupta, a scientist, educator, lawyer, and the Founder and CEO of BE MORE with Anu, an Edtech company that trains people in breaking bias to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging (DEIB), and justice in workplaces and communities. As a DEI practi...
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: An Abuse of Power with Shelley Ross
March 08, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 41.8 MBNote: We want to inform you in advance that some parts have poor audio quality. In light of #MeToo, it has come to our knowledge that the issue of sexual harassment is very rampant in the workplace and in any industry. And it still is, to this day. This special episode with Shelley Ross is our backstage ticket to see what it was like to work in a highly competitive environment where predators and enablers thrive for decades. Shelley Ross is a three-time award-winning journalist, aut...
How Implicit Biases Undermines DEI Training and Initiatives in the Workplace with Prof. Joan C. Williams
February 15, 2022 08:00 - 22 minutes - 22.6 MBDespite the millions of dollars spent by companies on DEI training, initiatives, and programs, we see very, very little progress. In today’s podcast, Professor Williams explains to us why this is the case and why the systems in place in businesses and corporations play a major role in creating a safe and inclusive workplace. Professor Joan C Williams is a Sullivan Professor of Law, Hastings Foundation Chair, and Founding Director of the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of Calif...
Labor and Labor Rights of the Muslim Community with Atty. Mahir Nisar
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBMuslim employees are highly visible targets of discrimination. They continue to endure the issues and problems in the workplace that their religion, race, and national origin seem to generate which is fueled by sensational media attention on issues on terrorism. The Muslim American community is a diverse community. A community that’s packed with talent, intelligence, and character that is valuable for any business but sadly, one of the most vulnerable to workplace injustices. In line ...
Sexual Harassment in 2021 with Susan Antilla
June 28, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 35.2 MBIn the 1990s and early 2000s, a flurry of high-profile lawsuits against financial firms put the issue of sexual harassment front and center. In this episode, we talk to our special guest, Susan Antilla, who had front-row seat to those legal battles, including the class-action lawsuit filed against Wall Street’s Smith Barney. Susan Antilla is an award-winning investigative journalist who has been a columnist at The New York Times, Bloomberg, TheStreet, and USA Today. She has also been a ...
Career Moms with Jenny Elliot
May 31, 2021 11:31 - 30 minutes - 33.9 MBWorking moms have it tough. It's never easy being a mom trying to juggle a full-time job with family life. Now more moms than ever are in the workforce, and they turn to each other for support. This week’s episode is all about the challenges that career moms face when returning to work. Jenny Elliot, the host of the Career Mom Podcast, shares her first-hand experience in navigating parenting and career and how podcasting helped her and other career moms. Learn from Jenny’s experi...
Gender Justice: Doing What's Right, Not Just What's Legal ft. Atty. Noreen Farrell
May 17, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 41.2 MBWomen’s labor force participation has grown significantly over the last few decades, working longer hours and pursuing higher education in greater numbers. But despite this progress, the impacts of gender injustice persists. Today’s realities have helped fuel vibrant new leaders and movements forging powerful alliances. We talked to the Executive Director of Equal Rights Advocates, Atty. Noreen Farrell, about the various topics surrounding gender justice. We covered topics such a...
Gender Stereotypes and Caregiver Discrimination in the Workplace ft. Atty. Rebecca Pontikes
May 03, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 46.9 MBAs workers struggle to combine work and families, discrimination based on their caregiver status becomes an added burden. Although caregiver discrimination is particularly damaging to women because of gendered norms and expectations, men are equally affected as well. Were you ever discriminated against, because you have to care for your special needs child, your parent, or you're pregnant? If you have a job and family caregiving responsibilities, you are vulnerable. Learn more about ...
Gender Stereotypes and Caregiver Discrimination in the Workplace ft. Rebecca Pontikes
May 03, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBAs workers struggle to combine work and families, discrimination based on their caregiver status becomes an added burden. Although caregiver discrimination is particularly damaging to women because of gendered norms and expectations, men are equally affected as well. Were you ever discriminated against, because you have to care for your special needs child, your parent, or you're pregnant? If you have a job and family caregiving responsibilities, you are vulnerable. Learn more about ...
Fighting Back: Workplace Bullying and the Healthy Workplace Bill ft. Dr. Gary Namie
March 29, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 49.4 MBWorkplace bullying is a growing problem in America and at a shocking rate almost comparable to an epidemic. Science continues to prove that when left unaddressed, it can cause insurmountable physical and mental health problems. Cases of workplace bullying are growing leaps and bounds and calls for a legal route of relief. It needs a law. We talked to Dr. Gary Namie, Co-founder and Director of Workplace Bullying Institute, about workplace bullying behaviors, the shocking number of bu...
Why Age Equity in the Workplace Matters with Sheila Callaham
March 08, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 39.5 MBEvery one of us, ages. When it comes to aging, no one is exempted. And when you are an employee, you are not immune to age biases in the workplace. Misperceptions and outdated assumptions about older workers’ skills and proficiency are hurting more and more employees as the number of older workers grows. Age discrimination is unacceptable, and you can help make it stop. In this episode, we talked to Sheila Callaham, Executive Director and Board Chair of Age Equity Alliance, about the...
The Bostock Decision & The Future of LGBTQ Workplace Rights with Ezra Cukor
January 25, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 35.9 MBThe most recent significant win for the LGBTQ community is the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on Bostock v. Clayton County. It is undeniable that this decision will have a ripple effect on LGBTQ rights, not just in employment, but in many other areas as well. Join us in this episode as we explore the Bostock case with Atty. Ezra Cukor, and its impact on the future of LGBTQ rights within the workplace. Ezra Cukor is a Civil Rights Attorney and co-author with Shirley Lin of "LGBTQIA+ ...
Diversity and Inclusion: How We Stop Ageism in the Workplace feat. Ashton Applewhite
January 11, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 31.4 MBAlthough companies are finally getting on board about diversity and inclusion, there is still one issue that remains one of the greatest vulnerabilities that American workers face. Ageism. What can you do when you're considered to be “too old” to be hired or kept as a valuable member of the workforce? How do you fight age discrimination in the workplace? In this episode, we talked to Ashton Applewhite, an expert on ageism, TED Talk Speaker of Let’s end ageism, and the author of This ...
Workplace Bullying: Patterns, Impacts, and Solutions with Linda Crockett
December 28, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 44 MBWorkplace bullying has many faces. Just as it can manifest in many forms, it also has many ill-effects that doesn’t end when you leave the office. People can be bullied at any age and in any situation. So in this episode, Linda breaks down what workplace bullying really is, how to identify the perpetrators, and what to do if you feel like you're the target. Linda R. Crockett MSW, RSW, SEP is a workplace bullying expert. Linda completed her master’s degree in Clinical Social Work sp...
Combating Islamophobia in the Workplace: A Discussion with Atty. Ahmed Mohamed
December 14, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 32.5 MBWithin the last decade, there has been mounting evidence of discrimination & harassment against Muslims in many different aspects of the workplace. While employers equip themselves with tools and policies to combat the rise of religious discrimination, there is still an overwhelming number of Muslims claiming they’ve been mistreated on their jobs. At this point, education is critical to reducing Islamophobia. Ahmed Mohamed, Esq., Legal Director for CAIR-NY, was a former trial attorney ...
Criminal Record Discrimination: What You Need to Know
November 30, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBWhen you have a criminal record, you might find it difficult to compete in today’s tight job market. Criminal record discrimination fails to account that many people learn from their mistakes. And that those people are trying so hard to make amends and start a new life. Job seekers with criminal records have some legal rights too and it’s important you know them. In this episode, you will learn: 01:09 - When can an employer legally take action against your employment (failure to hire...
What To Do When Your Employer Hands You A Severance Agreement
November 16, 2020 11:30 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIt’s your last day of employment, and your supervisor hands you a severance agreement. Your mind is now flooded with questions - “Should I sign?” “Can I negotiate the offer?” “Should I consult a lawyer?” There are several key legal and economic issues that should be considered when negotiating a severance agreement. So it’s important to speak up and get some help. Plus, you might not know how to take full advantage of your options. So how does exactly a severance agreement work? ...
Managing Maternity: Your Pregnancy Rights in the Workplace
November 16, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBWhen sharing the good news with your boss and coworkers, discrimination might be the last thing on your mind. The truth is many women experience unfair treatment - or even got fired - after revealing the news of their pregnancy. If you’re pregnant and working, as a start, know your legal rights. In this episode, we discuss: 00:29 - The legal rights of a pregnant woman within the workplace 01:33 - How to handle pregnancy discrimination in the workplace 03:57 - Are you entitled...
Back to Work: How to Handle COVID-19 Workplace Safety Issues
November 16, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this pilot episode, we talked about the pressing issues you will expectedly encounter as you get back to work, trying to adapt to the new normal. Despite the known health risks, life continues, and you have to deal with restrictions, safety precautions, and policies on top of everything else. At the end of this episode, you will be armed with the knowledge and confidence to deal with the different workplace issues related to this pandemic. What You Will Discover In This Episode: Y...
Welcome to the Workplace Justice Podcast
October 17, 2020 07:34 - 1 minute - 1.86 MBWorkplace Justice is a podcast discussing workplace issues. We cover topics and examples of various matters in employment law including pregnancy discrimination, how courts define a hostile work environment, whistleblowing, and everything in between. Workplace Justice is brought to you by the New York City employment and civil rights law firm Nisar Law Group. To talk to an employment lawyer at Nisar Law Group, visit www.nisarlaw.com or call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation.