Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHoliday Parties & Hidden Legal Risks
Season 1 Episode 49
Holiday parties are meant to boost morale—not create legal problems. But every year, employers find themselves dealing with harassment complaints, wa…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
New EEOC Guidance: Anti-American National Origin Discrimination
Season 1 Episode 48
In this episode, Pam, Doug, and Jennifer walk through the EEOC’s newly released technical assistance bulletin addressing national origin discriminati…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
The Truth About Trials: Unpredictability, Cost, and Why to Stay Out of Court
Season 1 Episode 47
In this episode of Ground Rules, Pam and Jennifer pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to take an employment case to trial. Fresh off a sev…
10 months ago
FMLA 101: What Every Employer Needs to Get Right
Season 1 Episode 46
In this episode of Ground Rules, Pam, Jennifer, and Megan take a practical, employer-focused look at one of the most frequently used — and frequently…
10 months, 1 week ago
How Emotional Intelligence Protects Your Organization
Season 1 Episode 45
In this episode of Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break, Pam, Jennifer, and Doug sit down with keynote speaker and executive coach Mic…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Workplace Drug Testing: Understanding Rights, Risks, and Requirements
Season 1 Episode 44
When it comes to drug and alcohol testing, employers must balance safety, compliance, and employee rights. In this episode, Pam Howland, Jennifer Wal…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Why This Supreme Court Case Made It Easier to Sue Your Employer
Season 1 Episode 43
In this episode of Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break, Pam Howland sits down with Doug Plass and Jennifer Walrath to unpack the ripp…
11 months ago
LGBTQ+ Protections: What’s Actually Changed (and What Hasn’t)
Season 1 Episode 42
The rules around LGBTQ+ protections in the workplace seem to shift every news cycle—but what’s the real legal landscape for employers in late 2025? P…
11 months, 1 week ago
When the DOL Knocks: How to Handle a Wage & Hour Audit
Season 1 Episode 41
What should you do if the Department of Labor shows up at your door? In this episode of Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break, Pam Howl…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Wage & Hour 101: Avoiding Claims Before They Start
Season 1 Episode 40
In this episode of Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break, attorneys Pam Howland, Doug Plass, and Jennifer Walrath sit down to unpack on…
11 months, 3 weeks ago