Lawyers Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey

Miller 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. 

Miller 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?

Miller 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. 

Miller 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.  

Miller 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. 

Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey continue the discussion on the steps HR should consider when considering ending employment of a worker.

Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the steps HR should consider when considering ending employment of a worker.

Miller 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.

Employment 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 tale...

Employment 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, c...

Miller 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. 

Miller 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.

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.

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.

Miller Johnson attorneys  Rebecca Strauss  and  Sarah Willey  discuss how U.S. Supreme Court rulings on religious accommodations and affirmative action impact employers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Miller 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.

Miller 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.

Miller 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.

Despite 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.

Miller 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.