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Ep124: Heels, Health, and HR Headaches - The Dress Code Lawsuit Every Employer Should Know
What happens when a company's dress code walks straight into a lawsuit? In this eye-opening episode, Chuck and John unpack the real-life legal battle between a cocktail server and MGM National Harbor over mandatory high heels, disability discrimination, and a rigid appearance policy.
This isn’t just about shoes. It’s a cautionary tale for HR professionals and small business owners alike. We break down the legal pitfalls of gendered dress codes, the requirements of the ADA, and the importance of honoring medical accommodations. With real court rulings, evolving workplace fashion trends, and clear HR compliance tips, this episode will help you audit your dress code policies, avoid discrimination claims, and stay ahead of costly employment law violations.
The team also touches on the following topics and more:
Poorly formatted resumes can be the death of your job application
There’s an apparent lack of will to work - how to make sure you’re creating an environment that people want to work in and, more importantly, stay in!
The difficulty of pushing unpopular HR policies and the rise of HR being forced to push policies they don’t agree with.
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The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions:
1. Can you require a doctors note for someone who continually calls in the day after a holiday weekend? Our PTO policy doesn’t require it but it happens every time. 2. Is it an HR issue if someone brings particularly fragrant food into the break room? 3. Can we lower someone’s pay if they move to a cheaper remote work location? 4. Can I take leave to take care of my sister who I am legally responsible for? 5. If a person is off work for the day and they answer emails or do work without being asked to, do we have to pay them?
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Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.
The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
In today’s episode, you’ll follow along with a CHRO who was tasked with tackling hybrid work challenges, boosting employee well-being, and building a future-ready workforce. Listen as Chuck and John talk through these ways to come out on top of these challenges:
✅ “Collaboration Week” – Fixing hybrid work disconnect
✅ Mental health & burnout solutions that work
✅ Upskilling & leadership development strategies
✅ Winning the war for top talent with DE&I
See more from John about DEI in the workplace here.
In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:
Executive orders being overturned - in particular #11246. The implications of Trump’s anti-DEI policies on your HR operations.
Have DEI initiatives implemented by companies been mostly for PR? Apparently a lot of employees think so.
DEI funds being shifted to AI investments by multiple companies.
How you find a job in HR by making local connections.
Many workers are looking for their next role… and quickly! Is the motivation higher pay or work-life balance?
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The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
You start out your day with a list of to-do’s. First, you start checking your emails. Then another colleague stops by and asks you to take a look at a document for them. A phone call comes in asking about a new upcoming project and a projected budget to be put together. A task, another, and another all pop up throughout the day and all of a sudden, the day is gone and your original to-do list is still waiting for you.
Does this sound familiar? In this episode, Chuck and John talk about how to manage time in HR effectively, touching on the Eisenhower Matrix. They recap a story of an HR Manager who was at risk of burnout by working excessive hours and continually struggling to check off the to-do list due to consistent incoming tasks.
In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:
10-year-olds working at a McDonald's restaurant
Companies offering job titles as incentive overpay
Updated guidelines for handling when employees are upset around unsafe work conditions
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Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.
The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
Constructive Discharge: Constructing a Potential Lawsuit for your Company
Retaliation is a known issue when an employee reports a problem but did you know that indirect action to create an environment that would push someone out of the workplace has its own name? In this episode, Chuck and John talk about Constructive Discharge - how it can happen and how to avoid a lawsuit by preventing it.
In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:
FTC guideline recommendations for non-competes
Increases in Sexual Harassment Claims
Walmart’s increase in diversity within leadership roles
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Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.
The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
Serving up Discipline and Potential Discrimination at Whole Foods
In each of our work environments, we have specific policies and procedures that we outline for our employees. Holding employees to these expectations can, at times, mean disciplinary measures are taken if they are not followed. This can seem like a clear process but there are some important steps to keep in mind when entering into these moments with your team.
Haley Evans was an employee working at Whole Foods who had been disciplined for attendance issues when she was repeatedly sent home for wearing a Black Lives Matter face mask. When she claimed that other employees had not been disciplined for wearing other logos and branded items, the situation became more of a complicated issue. In this week’s episode, Chuck and John talk through the importance of enforcing policies consistently to avoid becoming an EEOC issue.
In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:
Challenging the “Boss model” in the workplace with remote work
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Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.
The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
Payroll Pitfalls: The 5 Sneaky Traps You Need to Watch Out For
There are a number of ways that you, as an HR professional, can run into trouble, potentially even legal trouble, with employee payroll. In this week’s episode, the Team take on the topic of payroll and running payroll audits. Doing simple payroll audits to make sure you have all of your bases covered can help you avoid complications before they arise.
Want to watch the Team rather than listen? Check out our YouTube channel every Thursday for the video versions of the episodes! See this week's here: https://youtu.be/8YG2eyvZj4w
In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:
A former HR Director’s lawsuit regarding age discrimination
Religious accommodations being discussed at the Supreme Court level
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Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.
The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
Violence in the Night: How to Protect Your Employees
Trigger Warning Today’s episode contains discussions about workplace violence, violent acts, bullying, and the use of weapons. If you are uncomfortable with any of these topics, we recommend skipping this episode and joining us again on the next episode.
We hear about new acts of violence daily on the news and, unfortunately, these sometimes occur in people’s workplaces. These can range in severity and complexity while involving customers, clients, or other employees. How do we, as HR professionals, establish procedures and policies to protect our businesses and employees the best we can?
In today’s episode, Chuck and John will talk about a convenience store robbery and a workplace bullying situation among others to discuss how training and policies could have mitigated the risk in those situations. They also discuss proactive measures and observations to be aware of to apply to your workplace. In the worst-case scenario, the team discusses being prepared to respond to a situation.
In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:
Building trust through systems and habits
Handling sensitive, potentially embarrassing topics with employees
The importance of sexual harassment training
Potential changes to criminal background checks that California is trying to put into law
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The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
In honor of April Fools Day recently rolling around again, the team talks about when jokes go too far and cross a line in the workplace. Many people have either been the butt of the joke or been around the big joker at work. And perhaps, at times, you may have been around these situations when it goes from being a funny moment into an uncomfortable situation. How, as HR professionals, do we make sure we handle these situations properly? Chuck and John will tell you all about it with several story examples, some they even had to handle directly.
Also in today's episode, Chuck and John talk about employee satisfaction surveys, a great resource for getting your HR questions answered, how language ties into the protected class of National Origin, and transgender rights in the workplace.
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The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
Why did they leave you? The Story of Employee Turnover
We are seeing an increased rate of people voluntarily leaving their jobs. There is no one "golden ticket" answer to say why this is happening, but rather there is a multitude of reasons - pay, flexibility, and culture among them. How do we as HR professionals tackle this? In today's episode, Chuck and John discuss the ins and outs of employee retention.
The Team also talks about 4-day work weeks and ongoing studies around them as well as ADHD as an ADA-covered accommodation. After the recent bank collapses in the news, Chuck and John touch on ways to avoid losing access to company funds and how to navigate paying employees in those situations.
Visit AskJan to learn more about workplace accommodations.
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The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
Supreme Court weighs-in on FLSA Overtime for HCE's
Michael Hewitt worked for Helix Energy Solutions Group on an offshore oil rig, usually for 84 hours a week. Helix Energy paid Hewitt on a daily-rate basis, with no overtime compensation. Michael Hewitt disagreed and eventually it ended up with the U.S. Supreme Court. This week's story shows how a very narrow interpretation of FLSA rules can have very wide impact.
Chuck and John also talk about the latest HR news and other stories including upcoming Supreme Court cases, dogs in the workplace, OSHA incident reporting changes that could increase fines, and non-compete agreements.
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The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
This week, Chuck and John welcome their first guest to the podcast - HR Stories Podcast Social Producer, Kait! When Kait was working in a sales, commission-based role and prepared to go out on maternity leave, she ran into pushback from management around her compensation. When she returned she encountered confrontation around how she was scheduling her pumping time.
Along with Kait's story, Chuck and John talk about additional considerations when working with pregnant employees and how to ensure you are following the law and avoiding discrimination.
The team also talks about Slow-Mo Mondays, Quiet Quitting, and Resentism and how the post-COVID work world is having difficulty holding employees accountable.
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The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
Griggs vs Duke Power Supreme Court Ruling - Employment Testing and Discrimination
In our ongoing series - Supreme Court Cases that Changed HR, we explore the Griggs v. Duke Power case, a lawsuit that involved intelligence testing that discriminated against a group of African-American employees. Willie Griggs was a Janitor that wanted an opportunity for promotion, yet the policies at his workplace prevented him from moving forward, despite the recent Civil Rights Act of 1964. So he and 13 other employees took matters to the courts. Eventually the Supreme Court made a unanimous landmark ruling that changed HR and employment law forever.
Education requirements are commonly seen at the bottom of a job description. Undoubtedly, there are circumstances where it is a very relevant requirement to have. Yet there are times when this can lead to discrimination if not handled correctly. This Supreme Court ruling from 1971 gave us the concept of "Disparate Impact"....and it still a filter that influences how we approach and manage HR policies, procedures, and other HR endeavors (recruiting, training, promotions, etc.)
Chuck and John also talk about employee appreciation, some upcoming workshops and discussions around employee retention, and Kroger's pay system legal woes.
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Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.
The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
Ep113: Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: Life & Death - Acknowledging Key Life Moments
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The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
HR Stories Vault Episode - Sexual Harassment and Beth the Lifeguard - Faragher vs The City of Boca Raton
This week we pull out one of our more popular recording from the series - Supreme Court Cases that Changed HR Forever!
Beth Faragher was a 19 year old college student Lifeguard for the City of Boca Raton in Florida. But after years of constant sexual harassment by her male supervisors, she quit, filed a lawsuit, got heard by the US Supreme Court, and changed everything for companies across the United States.
Companies and organization today conduct sexual harassment training and education based on two court cases that came out of the summer of 1998. In this episode we dive deep into the landmark case - Faragher vs The City of Boca Raton. Studied by law students and certified HR professionals alike, this case determined that an employer is liable for the actions of its supervisors. Listen and hear about Beth Faragher's story in details unlike any other examination of this case.
(As a side note, fast-forward to today, Beth Faragher is an elected Judge in Denver, Colorado! Her current term ends on January 14, 2025.)
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The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
The Employee Edition...being Aware and Noticing Discrimination
In this episode, John and Chuck turn the storyline around and talk to employees with stories about how different employers violated the law. They look at circumstances that have occurred where employees experience negative results of poor employer decisions.
John and Chuck also talk about best friend at work and social connections, AI/Chatbot, 4 day work week, last week's Valentines episode, and other HR news!
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Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.
The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
Workplace Romances. Is Love in the Air at your Workplace?
It’s the start of so many rom coms - two co-workers working long hours together, having lunch together in the break room, and catching the same elevator up to the office each morning. Then, before you know it, they’re more than co-workers.
Romantic relationships in the workplace are almost unavoidable but navigating them from an HR perspective can be tricky. In today’s episode, Chuck and John talk about relationships in the workplace and how you can best protect the company and workplace from unwanted, uncomfortable, and sometimes illegal situations.
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Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.
The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
Many companies have put forth statements about increasing DEI initiatives. Even companies that haven't are having to become more aware of inclusion in the workspace. A related area that has been the subject of increasing conversation is natural hair, most often of Black or African American employees. Historically, grooming standards have been the focus of several discrimination cases. In today’s episode, Chuck and John discuss a case where this situation happened. They also dive into the CROWN Act - legislation to ban hair bias.
Also in today's episode, Chuck and John discuss the updated EEOC Strategic Enforcement Plan updates and the importance of correctly classifying exempt employees.
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The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
The ADA - Don't Assume Because It Can Make an Ass Out of U and Me
There are always a lot of intricacies to consider in the HR world. What can make that even more challenging to navigate is having to read between the lines and know how to protect the business from there. In today's episode, Chuck and John dive into how to determine if someone is eligible for FMLA and when ADA accommodations may need to be considered when FMLA isn't applicable.
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The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
While there have been many laws instituted and policies established, there are still many instances of minors working inappropriately. In today’s episode, Chuck and John dive into multiple situations where minors were hired to work in situations that were unlawful. This can relate to hours worked or assigned tasks. Beyond the procedures you need to think about when working with minors, what should you be aware of when working with a staffing agency? Listen to find out.
Chuck and John also discuss level-setting and discussion expectations with small business owners and CEOs around what they expect from HR. They go into how to approach conversations around what you, as an HR professional, are there to support. Additionally, how to make sure HR is “at the table” rather than “on the table” during important strategic discussions.
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Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.
The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
In a world where referral bonuses exist, there is a level of encouragement for employees to help in the recruiting process. This can be a great way to reach new candidates but can it also leave the door open for potential legal issues? Chuck and John talk about Rockland Bakery and their hiring practices, diving into the additional layer of complexity that came from them being government contractors.
Some other topics covered by Chuck and John are the situations where you're allowed to use volunteers versus those where you're not and some of the HR challenges that come with remote workers living across multiple states.
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Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.
The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
In this episode, Chuck and John investigate workplace violence through a story taking place in a small town at a chicken farm. A woman gets hit by another employee driving a forklift carrying a heavy load after she had reported being threatened by that employee. Is that true when they tell her there is nothing they can do? Were there opportunities to prevent what happened?
Chuck and John also discuss bereavement policies and how to get HR involved in the strategic planning of your company.
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence and workplace violence. There will also be direct quotes from the court records containing profanity. Due to the nature of this story, all names of individuals and companies have been changed or removed.
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The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
The Checklists Edition - Getting HR Right and Avoiding Costly Mistakes
In this episode, Chuck and John share 4 stories of HR missteps, how companies could have avoided their fate, and the importance of using checklists to ensure consistency. Chuck and John also dive into their upcoming release of The Ultimate Book of HR Checklists.....a go-to resource for small business owners, entrepreneurs, HR teams of one, and seasoned HR professionals.
Sign up for the HR Stories Podcast newsletter to receive an invite to join the HR Stories Podcast team on January 25th, 2023 for a sneak-peak webinar all about the book so you can "Get HR Right with a Step-By-Step Reference for Avoiding Costly Mistakes"!
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The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.
Price Check at Kroger on New Uniforms Logo and Religious Accommodations
New uniforms and rebranding can be a fun and exciting time at a company. That, unfortunately, was not the case at Kroger grocery stores. When a couple of employees said that a new logo was representative of something they couldn't support for religious reasons, a disagreement between employer and employee ensued. On today's episode, Chuck and John try to break the situation down discuss a wide range of topics. What should the role of a company be when introducing new branding? Can the way you communicate these changes impact the way employees receive them? How far does accommodation go and what role does consistency play? This episode is sure to spur some strong feeling on either side of the issue.
Chuck and John also discuss current HR issues including building rapport as an auditor, questions we should avoid when interviewing, and how to HR without an HR department. If you find yourself wondering how to HR without HR, download our guide here.
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In this episode, Chuck and John break down the Cunningham v. Department of Defense case, where a qualified employee’s promotion was denied due to subjective interview evaluations. Gwendolyn Cunningham, despite her expertise, was passed over for a new leadership role, leading to claims of bias and a legal battle.
Listen in as Chuck and John discuss the lessons for HR professionals on documentation, transparency, and balancing technical skills with leadership qualities in hiring decisions.
In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:
New interpretations from opinion letters - Can supervisors accept tips?
What do you do if an employee goes viral for bad behavior?
Usage of FMLA and paid leave clarifications
Supreme Court sides with businesses in an overtime case
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Applebee's is marketed as a neighborhood place, welcoming of everyone. At a location in Plant City, FL, that was anything but the truth for a cook who worked in the kitchen. Gabriel was experiencing frequent harassment regarding his race and sexual orientation. In this episode of HR Stories, John and Chuck will discuss how Gabriel's work environment fell into the classification of unlawful harassment and how to handle these situations from an HR perspective.
Chuck and John also discuss current HR issues including - the future of HR, dress codes in the workplace, and OSHA violations.
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Nurses - employees or not? A story about Classifications.
At Steadfast Medical Staffing, a group of nurses filed complaints with the Department of Labor that kicked off an investigation into the classification of employees. The investigation will take the listeners on a journey through checkpoint after checkpoint that companies should consider. Who classifies as an independent contractor? Who classifies as an employee? Through this HR story, Chuck and John will break down the different checkpoints that the Department of Labor look at in these situations to determine if employees are being classified correctly.
Chuck and John also discuss current HR issues including - the Department of Labor increasing the salary basis for exempt employees, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and fair pay.
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Danielle Clark worked for Charter Communications Regional Operations Center in Dallas, Texas. Her job was to monitor computer displays tracking the network’s status and to immediately dispatch technicians in the event of an outage. But, she had trouble staying awake during her shifts due to narcolepsy. This tale combines ADA Accommodations with Essential Job Duties. How the company handled the situation, what Danielle ended up doing, the twists and turns, and ultimately the surprise outcome all make for another great HR Story!
Chuck and John also discuss current HR issues including - company holiday party concerns and dealing with Generations...specifically Generation Z.
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One Phone call cost the company 7.2 Million Dollars
In this episode, John and Chuck dive into how a single phone call costs a company 7.2 million Dollars in back wages and penalties. If you didn’t know, there is a worker shortage in the United States, and more and more companies are trying to be creative to ensure they meet their customers’ expectations. One option small businesses are turning to is hiring independent contractors to do the work. However, it can cost the company millions of dollars if done wrong. Tune into this episode of HR Stories, where John shares a story where a company misclassified their workers as independent contractors and ran afoul of the law.
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But Boss...I Need to go to the Bathroom - A Reasonable Accommodation Story
Misty was a great temp employee who was on her way to being offered a full time position....until she revealed she needed extra bathroom breaks. Welcome to HR Stories.....where the lesson is in the story. In this episode we talk about the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, and what happens when companies do pay attention to the law.
As mentioned in this story, download the copy of the new EEOC poster here.
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Child Labor Law HR stories and Mistakes Companies Make
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"I want to go to bed with you", said her boss. - Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson...the original Sexual Harassment Supreme Court case
In this episode, our hosts John and Chuck tell the behind the scenes story of Mechelle Vinson....a 19 year old Bank Teller and how she was coerced into having a sexual relationship with her boss in order to save her job.
In May of 1975, Mr. Sidney Taylor, Branch Manager at a local bank takes his employee, Bank Teller Mechelle Vinson, out to dinner at a Chinese Restaurant after work. Years later, Michelle recollected the story of the Chinese restaurant dinner with the Washington Post…in her own words…she said… ‘I don’t want to go to bed with you,’ And he says, ‘Just like I hired you, I’ll fire you. Just like I made you, I’ll break you, and if you don’t do what I say then I’ll have you killed.’ … And that’s how it started.”
As we continue our HR Stories of Court Cases and Laws that made HR today we look at the very first case that eventually reaching the U.S. Supreme Court on June 19, 1986, Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson. It was the first of its kind to redefine sexual harassment in the workplace. It established the standards for analyzing whether conduct was unlawful and when an employer would be liable.
The court, ruled unanimously (9–0) that sexual harassment that results in a hostile work environment is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bans sex discrimination by employers. The Court also established criteria for judging such claims.
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"Are you wearing shorter skirts yet”? - Ellerth vs Burlington Industries
Kimberly Ellerth was 23, fresh out of college and recently married, when she landed a prized marketing job with Burlington Industries in its Chicago office. But eventually her dream job became unbearable, she said, after a boss began making sexual advances toward her.
As we continue our HR Stories of Court Cases and Laws that made HR today we look at the second case in 1998 that the US Supreme Court saw in regard to sexual harassment. The case of Ellerth vs Burlington Industries continued the question in the Faragher case….whether a worker has a legitimate sexual harassment case if he or she neither submitted to the boss nor suffered any tangible detriment because they said no.
Kimberly was a real person....but she became infamous when her last name was tagged in one of the most famous employment law cases of all time. Listen to this episode of HR Stories Podcast and find out why!
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Sexual Harassment and Beth the Lifeguard - Faragher vs The City of Boca Raton
Beth Faragher was a 19 year old college student Lifeguard for the City of Boca Raton in Florida. But after years of constant sexual harassment by her male supervisors, she quit, filed a lawsuit, got heard by the US Supreme Court, and changed everything for companies across the United States.
Companies and organization today conduct sexual harassment training and education based on two court cases that came out of the summer of 1998. In this episode we dive deep into the landmark case - Faragher vs The City of Boca Raton. Studied by law students and certified HR professionals alike, this case determined that an employer is liable for the actions of its supervisors. Listen and hear about Beth Faragher's story in details unlike any other examination of this case.
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Temper Tantrum Tom Cruise - Profanity and yelling at your employees in the workplace
In December 2020 an audio leaked with actor Tom Cruise yelling and screaming at his production crew because of their lack of following COVID-19 protocols. What makes this different is that Tom Cruise was not only an actor on set....he was technically their employer. As Executive Producer, this was his project and they were his employees.
Chuck and John explore this situation, listening to a clip of Tom's rant and then exploring the implications in the workplace.
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EP111: Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: Working without paperwork, Layoff Difficulty, and Passive Aggression
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Dirty Words Matter: Profanity and Hostile Work Environment
Ask any of your employees; co-workers matter. What they do? How they treat you? And what they say? In this episode's story, we learn how Ingrid Reeves's male co-workers created a hostile work environment through the language they used and their lack of concern about how their actions might impact her.
WARNING!!: Language that would make your Mom blush....seriously, not joking....HR is not pretty sometimes!
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It should be one of your happiest moments when the doctor tells you you are pregnant. And for Rosario Juarez, it was, yet she was afraid of how she would be treated at work. And for a good reason, the New York Times reported that over the last decade, tens of thousands of pregnancy discrimination cases have been filed. In this story, we learn what happens when Ms. Juarez tells her boss and how the company's missteps ended with one of the largest jury rewards in California's history.
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Accommodation Tales - All He Wanted Was to be Treated Equally
We all have to attend meetings, but what if you couldn’t understand what is said. For the deaf community in the United States, this can be a daily occurrence. In this episode, we tell the story of Mauricio Centeno and UPS Supply Chain Solutions and how all he wanted was to be treated equally.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act require employers to provide individuals with a disability reasonable accommodations, not only so they can do their job but also so they can enjoy the certain benefits and privileges of employment.
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The Tale of the Beard and the Applicant - EEOC Religious Accommodation
An applicant walks in....you want to hire him...he has a beard...you say he has to shave it...he says no, because of his religion. What happens now?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on religion. This includes refusing to accommodate an employee's sincerely held religious beliefs or practices. Understanding what that means and how Title VII protects personal religious expression can save you and your company a lot of money in legal fees.
In this episode of the HR Stories Podcast, John and Chuck explore the Tale of the Beard and then break it down so you can learn from other's mistakes.
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The Story of the Lost Employee - Onboarding and Orientation
Organizations spend thousands of dollars hiring the best candidate only to lose them on the first day. In the Story of The Lost Employee, a new employee finds it hard to navigate his first day at a new job. John and Chuck discuss best practices for onboarding new employees and the differences small changes can make to engage your employee from day one.
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The Case of the Accidental Wage Theft - Wage and Hour Law
Are you sure you are paying your employees correctly? In this week’s story, The Accidental Wage Thief Steals Cook Pay, we hear how misunderstanding the FLSA can cause big trouble for your organization. John Thalheimer and Chuck Simikian discuss how organizations can protect themselves against accidental wage theft by better understanding the difference between exempt and non-exempt.
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The Story of the Gridlock Buster - Job Postings and the EEOC
What happens when a media company decides to forgo their own job posting, ignore a qualified applicant, and hire a younger applicant....with way less experience? Listen in on this weeks tale of woe from within the files of the EEOC - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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Ep110: Remote Work Legal Complexity - State Laws vs Company Location
In a landmark remote work case, when Inna worked remotely in New Jersey for a Pennsylvania-based company, she assumed New Jersey's employee-friendly laws would protect her. However, the courts made a surprising ruling: the company's location, not the employee's, determines which state laws apply. This key decision highlights the complex "It Depends" nature of remote work employment law.
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In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:
Right to Disconnect Bill - the needs for boundaries versus the needs of the business.
Employee satisfaction is at an all time low. Over half of employees are seeking a new job.
Civility in the workplace on the decline over the last month. Is leading with empathy the right next step?
Early impacts of the new Trump administration and a great resource to help you navigate it: https://www.littler.com/
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Ep109: Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: Employee Statuses and Preparing for the Next Role
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Ep108: Trump's HR Impacts - What to Expect From the Next Administration
We are just days away from a new administration stepping in to The White House. Every time we have a change of office, there are impacts to the employment sector that are felt down to the small business levels, often coming from how laws are enforced and interpreted. While we have a preview of what may be expected from Trump’s administration from his first term, it’s important for us to refresh ourselves on what changes may be coming and how to ensure we are following the laws through these changes.
Listen along as John takes you through how the new administration may impact the following areas:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives
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Ep107: The LIVE Edition! How These Checklists Can Improve Your 2025 & Beyond
WELCOME TO THE LIVE EPISODE! Join Chuck and John for this playback of their first live recording, done on January 7th, 2025. There's no shortage of ways that people set out to make their new year a better - working out, eating better, journaling. The Team at HR Stories wanted to provide a tool that you use use to improve your work life any time of the year. Listen in as the team gives a rundown of the importance of checklists and how they can make your work life easier.
In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:
New administration means new regulations - preparing for a Trump administration in HR
Publix in legal troubles with pregnancy-related lawsuits
Dress code modifications to increase employee retention
Blake Lively’s legal complaint regarding sexual harassment
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Ep106: When Audits Come Knocking - Start 2025 On The Right Foot
The new year is upon us and with it comes an opportunity for a fresh start. Start your 2025 off right with an audit of the top-ten issues that the team has encountered when working with HR Teams. Proactive work on these areas can prevent major headaches later in the year. From I-9 pitfalls (likely important in 2025) to employee handbook updates, you won’t want to start 2025 without listening to this episode.
Join Chuck and John for a rundown of how to check for these 10 biggest I-9 mistakes in your workplace:
Using an outdated version of the I-9 form.
Failing to complete the employer section of the form.
Omitting the employee’s start date.
Incomplete or incorrect employee information.
Keeping I-9 forms in employee files instead of a separate location.
Collecting the wrong combination of documents.
Using an old form with outdated lists of valid documentation.
Missing forms for some employees.
Enrolling in E-Verify but failing to create cases for new hires.
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The year has been filled with a lot of updates, changes, and questions along the way. Hang out with Chuck and John as they review some of the top listener Q&A's from 2024.
We'll see everyone next week with new content to prepare you for 2025.
Does anybody have good ideas to make your Indeed postings stand out and look less “basic” and “dry”?
Can managers order individuals to cover vulgar bumper stickers on their personal vehicles?
How do you create a suitable employee handbook?
Do you have a good step-by-step process for creating or gathering job descriptions for all roles in the company?
Can I hold an employee responsible for behavior that they participate in outside of work, on personal time
What timelines do I need to keep in mind during a merger?
How do I handle layoffs and uncertainty around my job status?
How do you effectively advise on not hiring a bad culture-fit candidate?
What’s the best way to develop a time off policy?
Can an employer change the agreed upon in-office requirement?
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Ep122: Burnout, Stress & Leadership – What HR Needs to Hear Right Now
John Thalheimer and Chuck Simikian unpack the growing crisis of burnout and chronic stress among HR professionals and business leaders. With recent federal actions, such as workforce reductions and the rollback of affirmative action policies, HR leaders are navigating more pressure than ever.
You’ll learn:
What burnout really looks like in the workplace
The link between DEI policy changes and HR stress
How to build resilience while supporting your team
Practical tools like boundary-setting, mindfulness, and peer connection
Why burnout is a leadership and culture issue, not just a personal one
Whether you're a CHRO, HR manager, or team leader, this episode offers actionable insights to help you protect your well-being and lead through change.
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Don't forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!
Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.
The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.