Podcast Episodes
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Season 2 Episode 39
The end of 2026 is coming up quickly, but there is still plenty for employers to think about before the year wraps up.
In this episode of Ground Rules…
6 days, 1 hour ago
Reverse Discrimination: The EEOC's Latest Message to Employers
Season 2 Episode 38
Reverse discrimination isn't a new legal concept, but recent EEOC activity is bringing renewed attention to claims employers may not be accustomed to…
1 week, 6 days ago
When Substance Use Shows Up at Work
Season 2 Episode 37
Alcohol and drug issues in the workplace can put employers in a difficult position: act too quickly and you may make assumptions you shouldn’t; wait …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Exempt or Non-Exempt? Getting Employee Classification Right
Season 2 Episode 36
Wage and hour compliance can get complicated quickly — and getting employee classifications wrong can be costly.
In this episode of Ground Rules, Pam …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Summary Judgment: What It Takes to Win Before Trial
Season 2 Episode 35
After a recent summary judgment win for one of our clients, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most important—and potentially case-changing—sta…
1 month ago
Summer 2026 Employment Law Trends: What We’re Seeing
Season 2 Episode 34
As summer winds down, Pam Howland, Jennifer Walrath, and Doug Plass compare notes on the employment law trends that have been showing up most often i…
1 month, 1 week ago
Apple v. OpenAI: What Employers Can Learn About Protecting Trade Secrets
Season 2 Episode 33
Apple’s recent lawsuit against OpenAI puts a spotlight on an issue employers of every size face: what happens when an employee leaves—and confidentia…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Collaborating Across Generations: Building a Stronger Workplace
Season 2 Episode 32
For the first time, employers may have as many as six generations represented in the workforce—each bringing different experiences, communication pre…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Meet Laegan Meyers + Lessons from Employment Litigation
Season 2 Episode 31
This week, Pam Howland and Jennifer Walrath welcome Idaho Employment Lawyers' newest attorney, Laegan Meyers, to Ground Rules.
Drawing on her experien…
2 months ago
The Biggest Mistakes Supervisors Make
Season 2 Episode 30
Every supervisor makes mistakes—but some mistakes are far more costly than others.
In this episode of Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Br…
2 months, 1 week ago