Employee Survival Guide®

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Have you ever felt overlooked in the workplace simply because of your age? Join Mark Carey in this eye-opening episode of Employee Survival Guide® as he uncovers the stark realities of age discrimination through the lens of the landmark legal case, Caldrone v. Circle K Stores, Inc. This episode dives deep into the hidden job market, revealing how...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Are you aware that for many employees with disabilities, remote work is not just a perk but a vital necessity for their success? In this enlightening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the pivotal role remote work plays for individuals with disabilities, drawing inspiration from the remarkable insights of physicis...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What happens when an employee battles their former employer in a high-stakes legal showdown that intertwines race, mental health, and corporate compliance? Join Mark Carey in this gripping episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as he uncovers the riveting story of Michael Curtis, a former employee of Baird, who is navigating the treacherous wate...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What happens when a medical emergency at work is misclassified as workplace violence? In this gripping episode of Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey and his co-hosts unravel the harrowing story of Adelita Martinez, a 23-year veteran emergency room technician whose life took a shocking turn after suffering a severe panic attack on the job and di...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What happens when an employee's right to a safe and inclusive workplace is challenged by the very company that hired them? In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey takes listeners on a deep dive into retaliation discrimination. Through the case of Carmen Jane, a Black transgender woman and former Diversity and Inclusion Ma...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What happens when cutting-edge AI technology collides with the fundamental right to privacy in the workplace? Join Mark Carey and his co-hosts as they unravel the intricate web of artificial intelligence (AI) and workplace privacy through a gripping legal saga involving Lytics Incorporated and its AI-enabled dashcam system for commercial trucking...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What if signing your employment contracts could limit your rights and jeopardize your career? In this eye-opening episode of Employee Survival Guide®, host Mark Carey dives into the hidden implications of employment contracts, using the compelling legal battle of Natalie Thomas v. EOTech LLC as a case study. This episode serves as a crucial remin...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Are you aware that a staggering 78% of companies are now tracking with 'bossware' their employees in ways that raise serious ethical concerns? In this eye-opening episode of Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the unsettling world of bossware and digital workplace surveillance that has emerged in 2026. As we navigate th...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Are you tired of the AI hiring bias? Join Mark Carey in this eye-opening episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as he unpacks the complexities of the modern hiring landscape, dominated by AI and automated employment decision tools (AEDTs). The emotional rollercoaster of the AI hiring bias and job applications—from the thrill of discovering the i...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. AI Hallucinations are misstatements just like the employment at will rule, both were never intended but became reality. In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the intersection of employment law and AI hallucinations. These AI Hallucinations pose risks that echo historical inaccuracies in legal doctrine, potent...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Are you ready for the future of work and ai disruption, or are you at risk of becoming obsolete? In this eye-opening episode of the Employee Survival Guide® , host Mark Carey, an employment lawyer and advocate for workplace rights, dives deep into the seismic shifts AI disruption is causing in the job market, particularly for white-collar profess...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Are you feeling trapped by a noncompete agreement that feels more like an ankle monitor than a career opportunity? In this eye-opening episode of the Employee Survival Guide® , Mark Carey pulls back the curtain on the often-overlooked implications of noncompete agreements, revealing how they can stifle your career growth and limit your job prospe...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Are you aware that some companies are using the guise of artificial intelligence to mask layoffs and create a false sense of innovation? In this eye-opening episode of the Employee Survival Guide® , Mark Carey delves into the alarming trend of "AI washing," a corporate strategy that exaggerates the role of AI in the workplace while ofte...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Is your boss a toxic boss, or just difficult to work with? The distinction can make all the difference in your career and well-being. Join us in this enlightening episode of Employee Survival Guide® as we delve into the intricate dynamics of workplace relationships with employment attorney Mark Carey. He unpacks the critical issue of identifying...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Are you aware that a staggering number of employees face workplace retaliation when HR turns a blind eye to their complaints? In this eye-opening episode of Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the often-overlooked reality of workplace retaliation and the chilling silence that follows when HR fails to act. It’s a harsh truth: HR i...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Are you aware that the legal protections for surrogate pregnancy mothers in the workplace remain shrouded in ambiguity? Join Mark Carey in this enlightening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, where he navigates the intricate landscape of surrogacy pregnancy protections and pregnancy discrimination laws. As an employee, understanding your ri...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Have you ever felt blindsided by a job loss, wondering how to navigate the murky waters of severance negotiation? You're not alone, and in this episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey is here to arm you with the insider knowledge you need to take control of your future. Severance packages can often feel like a daunting puzzle, bu...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Have you ever felt blindsided by a layoff and wondered whether that severance package is truly a fair deal? In this compelling episode of the Employee Survival Guide® , employment attorney Mark Carey unveils the stark reality behind severance negotiation and severance agreements, and why understanding your rights is crucial for your career surviv...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Are you one of the many salaried employees who believe that your title automatically exempts you from overtime pay? Think again! In this enlightening episode of the Employee Survival Guide® , Mark Carey dives deep into the often-misunderstood world of employment law and overtime pay, specifically focusing on the rights of salaried employees regar...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Have you ever felt the chilling weight of the phrase "fired for cause"? You're not alone. In this enlightening episode of Employee Survival Guide®, host Mark Carey demystifies this daunting concept that employers often wield to instill fear and shame in their employees. The truth is, the term "termination for cause" is fr...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What happens when the pursuit of the American Dream turns into a nightmare under an abusive employment contract? In this gripping episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey uncovers the use of abusive employment practices faced by immigrant nurses and the employment contracts they enter into in the case of Magtolls v. United Staffing Reg...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What would you do if your career was at stake, and your integrity was challenged by the very system you worked for? In this gripping episode of Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey unravels the whistleblowing legal saga of Trevor Murray, a strategist at UBS who faced a harrowing integrity dilemma in the cutthroat world of Wall Street. As the pres...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Have you ever felt the weight of an unjust performance review hanging over your career like a dark cloud? In this gripping episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey and his co-host unravel the harrowing tale of Jose Laporte, a corrections officer whose life took a dramatic turn after a single damaging review from a supervisor who barely...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What happens when corporate ambition turns into a nightmare? In this gripping episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, host Mark Carey takes you on a journey through the shocking story of Matthew Connolly, a former Deutsche Bank employee who faced wrongful prosecution for his alleged involvement in the LIBOR rate manipulation scandal. This tale n...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Are you one of the 32% of American workers who have experienced workplace bullying? In this eye-opening episode of Employee Survival Guide® , Mark Carey dives deep into the disturbing rise of workplace bullying, a crisis that is often overlooked yet profoundly impacts employee rights and workplace culture. With a staggering increase in reports of...