Category: HR Stories Podcast

 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.NOW AVAILABLE and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits – The Ultimate Book of HR Checklists – Getting HR Right: Your Step-by-Step Reference for Avoiding Costly Mistakes. Go to HRChecklists.com (On sale – 30% off through 4/30/2023) 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 you event? You can reach the Team at info@hrstoriespodcast.com for suggestions and inquiries.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TheHRStoriesTeam.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don’t forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!All views expressed in the presented Stories are not necessarily that of Chuck and John. 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.

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.NOW AVAILABLE and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits – The Ultimate Book of HR Checklists – Getting HR Right: Your Step-by-Step Reference for Avoiding Costly Mistakes. Go to HRChecklists.com (On sale – 30% off through 4/30/2023) 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? You can reach the team at info@hrstoriespodcast.com for suggestions and inquiries.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TheHRStoriesTeam.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don’t forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!All views expressed in the presented Stories are not necessarily that of Chuck and John. 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.

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.NOW AVAILABLE and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits – The Ultimate Book of HR Checklists – Getting HR Right: Your Step-by-Step Reference for Avoiding Costly Mistakes. Go to HRChecklists.com (On sale – 30% off through 4/30/2023) 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? You can reach the team at info@hrstoriespodcast.com for suggestions and inquiries.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TheHRStoriesTeam.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don’t forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!All views expressed in the presented Stories are not necessarily that of Chuck and John. 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.Click here to receive your FREE copies of the Pregnancy Fairness LawChecklist and the PUMP Act Checklist, delivered straight to your inbox! Don’t miss out on these crucial resources!Harvard Business Review ArticleNOW AVAILABLE – The Ultimate Book of HR Checklists – Getting HR Right: Your Step-by-Step Reference for Avoiding Costly Mistakes. Go to TheHRStoriesTeam.comDo 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? You can reach the team at info@hrstoriespodcast.com for suggestions and inquiries.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TheHRStoriesTeam.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don’t forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!All views expressed in the presented Stories are not necessarily that of Chuck and John. 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 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. Additional Resources:The Museum and Archives of Rockingham County (MARC)EEOC Employment Testing Fact SheetNOW AVAILABLE – The Ultimate Book of HR Checklists – Getting HR Right: Your Step-by-Step Reference for Avoiding Costly Mistakes. Go to HRChecklists.comDo 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? You can reach the team at TheTeam@HRStoriesPodcast.com for suggestions and inquiries.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit www.HRStoriesPodcast.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don’t forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!All views expressed in the presented Stories are not necessarily that of Chuck and John. 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 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.)NOW AVAILABLE – The Ultimate Book of HR Checklists – Getting HR Right: Your Step-by-Step Reference for Avoiding Costly Mistakes. Go to HRChecklists.comDo 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? You can reach the team at info@thehrstoriesteam.com for suggestions and inquiries. Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit www.HRStoriesPodcast.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don’t forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!All views expressed in the presented Stories are not necessarily that of Chuck and John. 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.