Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Podcast

“The goal here is to keep people at work, not to put them on leave.”

🔊Stefania Bondurant, an in-house employment counsel for Michelin North America, discusses her app developed for the purpose of supporting employees under the ADA. For more, tune in to www.workthiswaypod.com!

🔊This week, Tina and Christy welcome Stefania Bondurant, an in-house employment counsel for Michelin North America, which is recognized as one of the best employers in South Carolina.

They discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Stefania’s impressive development of an ADA widget to assist accommodations in the workforce and how it benefits both employers and human resources. Listen to episode 13 now at www.workthiswaypod.com!

“It’s wise to look at political speech as something that you really want to take on a case-by-case basis.”

🔊 As we approach the 2024 election, Maynard Nexsen employment & labor law attorney Pat Wilson discusses how employers should address political speech in the workplace and its current protections under Section 7 of the NLRA. Hear more at www.workthiswaypod.com!

🔊 In this two-part series, Maynard Nexsen labor & employment attorney Pat Wilson joins hosts Tina and Christy to discuss what employers should understand about unions and how they can address them.

In this episode, we have a forward-looking discussion about the NLRB, including possible changes due to the 2024 elections, political speech considerations, and more. Listen to Part 2 now at www.workthiswaypod.com!

“It’s a good idea for businesses to invest in one of these.” - Patrick Wilson on union campaign plans

Patrick Wilson, a Maynard Nexsen employment & labor law attorney, sheds light on effective strategies employers can use to mitigate the challenges of unionization. Tune in to learn more at www.workthiswaypod.com!

“Employers need to focus on the front part: what are you doing to get ahead of this… are you taking the pulse on your workforce?

🔊Maynard Nexsen employment & labor law attorney Pat Wilson discusses how employers can recognize the signs of potential unionizing efforts and the best practices to proactively prevent them. Hear more at www.workthiswaypod.com!

🔊In this two part series, Maynard Nexsen attorney Pat Wilson joins hosts Tina and Christy to discuss what employers should understand about unions and how they can address them.

Pat dives into the influence and recent actions of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), how employers can prepare for potential unionization and the disruptions they might cause, and much more. Tune in for part 1 now at www.workthiswaypod.com!

“Another major one is the fight for talent… and engaging them and retaining them for long periods of time.”

🔊Jennifer Floyd and Courtney Goforth, leaders of the Greenville Chapter of Society for Human Resource Management, discuss the biggest issues employers and HR departments are facing in 2024. Learn more about the upcoming GSHRM conference and listen to the full episode at www.workthiswaypod.com!

“Our theme this year is Building the Bridge: Leading the Way to HR’s Future:”

🔊The Greenville chapter for the Society of Human Resources (SHRM) will be hosting their annual conference on May 1 and 2, where they will be covering important topics like AI, mental health, and legal regulations. Learn more about the event at together4hr.org/events and listen to the full episode at www.workthiswaypod.com!

🔊In episode 10, Jennie and Tina welcome Courtney Goforth and Jennifer Floyd, the leaders of the Greenville, South Carolina chapter of the Society of Human Resources (SHRM).

We discuss the chapter's robust offerings, including the upcoming May conference, and explore the many advantages and resources available to members. Additionally, we delve into the top emerging issues and trends that employers and HR professionals are navigating. Tune in to learn more at www.workthiswaypod.com!

“If there’s no good reason not to tell them the truth, tell them the truth.”

John Saxon, a labor & employment attorney, discusses when and why employers should provide reasons for terminating an employee. Tune in to gain valuable insights on navigating employee termination and avoiding legal action. Listen now at www.workthiswaypod.com!

“It is possible, except for the rarest of occasions, to terminate someone and still maintain their dignity.”

🔊John Saxon, a plaintiff’s labor & employment attorney, shares his insights on the "dos and don'ts" of terminating an employee. Gain valuable insights on how to conduct dismissals while minimizing the risk of legal repercussions. Listen now at www.workthiswaypod.com!

🔊In this episode, hosts Tina Emerson and Warren Lightfoot are joined by John Saxon, a leading plaintiff’s labor & employment attorney in the state of Alabama.

As veteran employment attorneys on opposing sides, John and Warren share their combined insights on best practices for employers regarding terminations, employee rights, avoiding legal action and more. Tune in for an informational episode at www.workthiswaypod.com!

🎙️ “The pandemic had some long-term psychological effects on folks and is showing up on how they make decisions in juries.”

Dr. Jo Ellen Livingston, co-founder of Livingston & Shepherd Trial Consulting, joins us to discuss the effects of the pandemic on juries. She explains how attitudes toward COVID can affect whether jurors are pro-plaintiff or pro-defense. Tune in now at www.workthiswaypod.com!

“What helps us and what we learn from is the process that people go through.”

🔊Join us in episode 8 as Dr. Jo Ellen Livingston, co-founder of Livingston & Shepherd, shares the benefits of mock trials and how they offer valuable insights for real trial strategies. Listen now at www.workthiswaypod.com!

🔊This week, hosts Tina and Jennie welcome Dr. Jo Ellen Livingston, co-founder of Livingston & Shepherd Trial Consulting, LLC, where she advises clients on all aspects of the trial process, including in the area of labor and employment law.

Join us as we take a deep dive into the benefits of a jury consultant, the unpredictability of mock juries, the significance of video depositions, understanding jury feedback, and much more. Tune in to episode 8 now at www.thepulsehealthcast.com!

🎙️ “Getting them in the H-1B lottery is key to extending their work authorization for them to work past that OPT or STEM OPT expiration date.”

Stephen Davis, a Maynard Nexsen immigration attorney, shares steps for employers and companies to keep foreign national students or employees after their OPT or STEM OPT expires. Learn more at www.workthiswaypod.com!

“It doesn’t matter if you’re first in line or if you’re the last in line, you have an equal chance of being selected in the H-1B Visa Lottery.”

🔊David Garrett, Maynard Nexsen immigration attorney, discusses the H-1B lottery process for both registrants and companies looking to hire employees eligible for the H-1B lottery. Tune in at www.workthiswaypod.com!

🔊This week, hosts Tina and Jennie are joined by fellow Maynard Nexsen attorneys David Garrett and Stephen Davis.

The immigration and global mobility attorneys join us for a conversation on hiring foreign national talent, the steps for companies hiring foreign national employees, preparation for the H-1B Lottery registrants, and more. Tune in to episode 7 now at www.workthiswaypod.com!

🎙️ "Once you do learn that an employee is leaving, you may want to go ahead and put their email account on litigation hold...”

Listen to episode 6 of Work This Way to hear Clark Walton of Reliance Forensics, LLC explore strategies for employees to protect their confidential information upon employee resignations. Listen to episode 6 now at www.workthiswaypod.com!

‘’Give employees access to the things they need to do their job, but don’t give them access to anything else.”

🔊Clark Walton of Reliance Forensics, LLC discusses the preventative measures companies can take to ensure company information is not leaked, including the Principle of Least Privilege. To hear more, tune in to Episode 6 on www.workthiswaypod.com!

🎙️ "The winner in this state will be the citizens of South Carolina."

Tune in to this week's episode to hear William Floyd of the South Carolina Department of Employment & Workforce discuss the importance of state departments communicating, cooperating, and collaborating to better serve the people of SC. Listen now at www.workthiswaypod.com!

“Workforce development has always been a vital part of our agency.”

🔊William Floyd of the South Carolina Department of Employment & Workforce covers the outcomes of Act 67, including the creation of workforce development and school-to-work programs. Hear more at www.workthiswaypod.com!

🔊 William Floyd, Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Employment & Workforce, joins hosts Tina and Christy to discuss the current efforts of the agency to support job seekers and employers.

They cover SC Act 67, workforce development, unemployment, and more. Tune in now at www.workthiswaypod.com!

🎙️ "Ultimately, you'd expect Congress to pass legislation to codify things in a way that provides some clarity."

Tune in to hear Andy Johnson discuss the congressional testimony and proposed legislation relating to the employment classification of student-athletes. Hear more at www.workthiswaypod.com!

🔊 Hosts Tina and Jennie are joined by Andy Johnson, Co-Founder and Chairman for Hail! Impact, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports University of Michigan student-athletes.

They discuss the current landscape around Name, Image, and Likeness, or NIL, and the movement to classify student-athletes as employees, as well as its legal implications. Listen now at www.workthiswaypod.com!

🎙️ "Employees do not have to specifically use the word 'accommodation.'"

Tune in to hear from Maynard Nexsen attorneys on how employers can avoid failing to recognize requests for accommodations, as well as the interactive communication and reassignment obligations of the ADA. Listen at www.workthiswaypod.com!

“When we see a shift in administration, we tend to see a shift in [NLRB] decisions.”

🔊Maynard Nexsen Labor & Employment attorneys discuss recent NLRB decisions, including the new legal standard for evaluating employer policies and the application and implications of other decisions. Listen now at www.workthiswaypod.com!

🔊This week, Maynard Nexsen attorneys Jennie Cluverius, Cherie Blackburn, and Christy Rogers discuss the top Labor & Employment issues of 2024.

They cover recent NLRB decisions, ADA considerations, workplace accommodations, and AI developments. Tune in at www.workthiswaypod.com for a rundown of what employers and industry professionals should prepare for this year!

🎙️ “I have found that Zoom mediations… made it more expeditious.”

Drew Rogers, Senior Federal Mediator with the EEOC, addresses concerns about virtual mediations, sharing that they are just as successful as those held in-person. Listen to learn more about medications for labor disputes www.workthiswaypod.com now!