The Human Resource

When can you legally terminate someone for job abandonment? Is there a reason when you can't? Pandy walks through all the aspects to consider when using the reason of job abandonment for termination. It's not as easy as some think, but a topic well worth the discussion.

Before you make that deduction from an exempt workers payroll, listen to Pandy as she shares some of the most common mistakes made to a salary. Starting with a clarification of the classification of exempt status, she provides nine things to review to assure your compliant with your exempt payroll practices.

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has redefined adverse action in a recent case involving an employee working for the Social Security Administration. In this episode, Pandy shares some insight on what to consider and the importance of communication when changing an employee's job in any way and for any reason.

SHRM has it's problems—we all do—but it's time we start talking about what we can learn from their mistakes rather than focusing only on the mistakes themselves. In this episode, Pandy reviews the notes from a judge as he defines the lessons to be learnt and how we can prevent our own teams from making the same costly and preventable mistakes.

If there is a super power every leader needs to have, consistency would have to be in the top three for any company or organization. When we're talking about HR decisions, consistency can be the shield and sword for your decisions and policies. In this episode, Pandy pushes you to think about the dangers of inconsistency—challenging everyone to be mindful of the powers of consistent behaviors...

We all know that age is a protected class under the EEOC and Title VII, but did you know that age protection includes it's own separate act from Congress? The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 is our topic in this episode — with information and details that are seldom reviewed or discussed. Sharpen your understanding of the definitions and protections provided to the baby-boomers i...

Did you realize there are distinct differences between separation agreements and severance agreements? Listen to this weeks episode for the nuisances and pit falls of using the incorrect documents and the legalities of properly formatted language for each.

You want to terminate someone, but HR says "slow down"— but why? When can you terminate an employee and do it correctly? In this episode. Pandy has Tracey Levy, founder of Levy Employment Law in Westchester, NY, join her to explain the reasons and scenarios that warrant a termination. Beyond the obvious reasons, Tracey shares some thoughts on performance and employee conduct that can lea...

As remote work grows, so do the compliance challenges. In this episode, Pandy highlights key state employment laws that HR teams should consider when managing out-of-state employees. Learn what to watch for and how to avoid common pitfalls in multi-state workforce management.

No one enjoys conducting an investigation but the more facts gathered, the more effective and accurate your decision and verdict can be. In this episode Pandy shares questions to ask and facts to gather while conducting an investigation of any kind.

Doug Oldham from Barnes & Thornburg is back on the show sharing the nuances of personnel files. What should go in and what should stay out? He also shares the different state rules on who can see and who can copy a personnel file upon request.

In every handbook, there are little additions that can make a huge impact on how employees approach their work or engagement with the company. In this episode, Pandy shares nine policy clauses that she adds to handbooks to add additional coverage and minimize potential complications.

How we communicate with our employees can influence not only the outcome of the engagement but also the perception and understanding of the intent. Pandy shares why it's important for management to address teams based on the needs of the business versus a personal approach and the word "I". How we communicate can effect how our employees perceive our motives to be discriminating or...

Every employer needs to know the basic information required to be maintained on all of their employees according to the Department of Labor. In this episode, Pandy will walk you through the lists of information employers are to have, and how to maintain this for possible audits.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects sincerely held religious beliefs, but are you training your management teams to understand this? In this episode, Pandy explains how one company violated Title VII and what you should do so not to fall into same mistakes.

Do you have trucks at your company? Are you compliant? The Department of Transportation oversees more than just CDL drivers and vehicles—which is something many companies may be unaware of. Mike Cicak with Sheakley has been advising companies on DOT regulations for over 22 years, and joins Pandy to share some of the basic requirements and how the government views non-compliance regarding DOT rules...

Are you prepared for the new OSHA guidance? Were you aware they increased fines by 10 - 15%? OSHA effects every business in one way or another; in this show Pandy reviews the most recent updates, some that begin to go into effect starting July 1, 2025. How many will effect you?

They may come or they may not, so let's not panic. ICE raids are on the increase, but if management is doing their due diligence, hysteria should not be creeping into your business. Karl Ulrich with Sebaly, Shillito + Dyer joins Pandy to review how to prepare, what to expect, and why it's important to not panic if ICE comes through your door.

It's official—The Supreme Court has made their decision. The 52-year-old McDonnell Douglas case prevails; those who feel they have been discriminated against in employment decisions can now seek justice. Karl Ulrich with Sebaly, Shillito & Dyer joins Pandy to explain the implications of such a serious decision. Learn what to do in preparing for the possible claim before it happens.

Does anyone think they handle change correctly? Richard Carson, author of The "Book of Change", joins Pandy to share how management teams can introduce and orchestrate change to achieve success. Since change is the only constant in the universe, listen and learn Richard's secrets in a time where change is everywhere.

When management teams need a speaker to motivate, inspire and creatively train, Jon Colby is the man to call. Recognized by MSN.com as one of the top ten leading speakers to follow in 2025, Colby shares his unique approach to presenting crucial topics on leadership and building strong teams. Join Jon and Pandy as they discuss the importance of engaging your teams and the power of training while ha...

Documentation is one of the most crucial parts of Human Resources and yet it's the one area that can be improved upon in any organization. Learn what is considered to be documentation and what can be subpoenaed if you ever get pulled into court. The list is longer then you may think. Use this show as a training topic for your team.

No one is perfect but if we can prevent a mistake, why aren't we doing that? Learn what some consider to be the most common HR mistakes to avoid and then compare those to what Pandy has on her list. You may be surprised...

Update your records and audit your payroll; the Wage and Hour Division has published new information concerning the meaning of "employment relationship" and the significance of that determination in applying provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In this episode, Pandy shares the details of the most recent announcement that Wage and Hour is returning to the regulations of 200...

What does your handbook say about insubordination? Do you have it clearly defined? Have you taught your management team when an act of emotion is protected by the NLRA and may not be disciplined? Join Pandy as she reviews the differences in these two scenarios and provides you with policy language to protect your company.