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The Hostile Work Place Podcast by The Undercover Lawyer provides legal solutions to people facing an unfair termination, discipline, or a bullying boss or co-worker. Your work place rights are explained in easy to understand terms, so that you can fight back at work without having to hire a $265/hr lawyer.

  1. 25/01/2010

    Episode #14: Steps Toward Workplace Civility Law & Qualifying for Disability Benefits

    In this episode we review two recent cases, both of which point toward the federal courts gradual expansion of discrimination law, inching closer to requiring civility in the workplace. We also have a highly informative interview with Brian Therrien of Disability Digest about qualifying for disability benefits, and the differences between short term, long term, and social security disability. I learned a lot just from interviewing Brian, and I know you'll find this to be one of our most informative interviews yet.

    49 min

  2. 16/12/2009

    Episode #13: How to Never Give Up and Never Be Alone, an Interview with Our Forum Den Mother, Lulu

    Episode 13 features an interview with our forum Den Mother and bully boss fighter, Lulu.  Lulu joined our forum feeling alone and confused about how her long stellar career could start crumbling when a much younger manager took over the department where Lulu worked.  Over a year later Lulu is still fighting through trials, but now after learning her rights she feels empowered and more in control.  Make no mistake, Lulu does not have an easy life.  But listen to her tell her story on this podcast and you will detect a calm confidence in Lulu that makes her a source of inspiration and comfort in the Employment Law Academy. Remember last episode when we introduced The Undercover HR Person, Mary, to help our community members with responding to a bullying bosses and H.R. Departments?  So many people contacted her for help that now there is a waiting line.  If you'd like to check to see if she's had any cancellations you can contact her at: mary@undercoverlawyer.com Quick Tip Contact Info: http://www.thedisabilitydigest.com/

    49 min

  3. 30/11/2009

    Episode #12: Bully Boss Survivor Marilyn Veincentotzs

    Episode 12 features an interview with Bully Boss survivor turned author Marilyn Veincentotzs.  Marilyn, who also goes by "Dr. Vee", learned from "Work Laws Exposed" how to fight back against a bullying boss.  Then she helped a good friend do the same thing.  Then she took her expertise in organizational psychology and wrote a book, "How Organizations Empower Bully Bosses: A criminal in the workplace." In Episode 12 we also introduce a fantastic new resource for people who need help with responding to a bullying boss: The Undercover HR Person!  That's right, our forum stalwart and HR expert, "OnYourSide", is actually named Mary, and Mary is now available to help you with workplace issues too.  If you want help composing a letter to your boss, filing out a complaint form, preparing a timeline to use when meeting with HR, or completeing FMLA forms -- then Mary is the perfect resource for you. You can contact Mary here: mary@undercoverlawyer.com You learn more about Marilyn Veincentotzs here: http://www.dorightatwork.com/ Quick Tip Contact Info: http://www.thedisabilitydigest.com/

    41 min

  4. 20/09/2009

    Episode #11: Bullying Expert Dr. Ben Leichtling

    In this episode of the Hostile Workplace Podcast we are very pleased to feature an interview with Dr. Ben Leichtling, who has written a book and published a DVD set on living bully free in all aspects of life, including work. Dr. Leichtling was so generous with his time that we couldn't fit all of his helpful insights and ideas into the podcast, but it was simply too good "to leave on the cutting room floor". So even more of this interview is available on the Members-Only Forum, which is just $1 for the first month (and no further obligation).  You can join the Member Forum here: http://undercoverlawyer.com/amember/signup.php The Quick Tip a site where you can rate your boss, and check to see if you potential new boss has been rated by his or her employees.  The site is: http://www.ebosswatch.com/ Find even more helpful info from Dr. Leichtling at his site: http://www.bulliesbegone.com/

    35 min

  5. 12/08/2009

    Episode #10: Some Bully Bosses Forbid Bathroom Breaks?!

    Main Segment In the Main Segment of Episode #10 we tackle the issue of "Bully Bosses Who Forbid Bathroom Breaks."  This craziness happens much more frequently than you may think.  Can you guess who the primary victims are? #1 Spanish radio station in Miami The radio show I mention during the show is 98.3.  My thanks to Frank, the Undercover Lawyer community member from Miami who got the book and called in to 98.3 to talk about it.  Thanks Frank! All Spanish UCL Site Now Launched: www.demandas-empleos.com New Segment -- The Q & A: We also debut a new segment in Episode #10, the Q&A.  In you have a legal question about work that you think other listeners would be interested in, send it to me at: UndercoverLawyer@Gmail.com.  Better still, ask the question in you own voice by using the comment line: (360) 450-5750.  Call in, leave your question, and you may hear your voice on the next episode of the podcast! The Quick Tip: This week's Quick Tip is about safe internet surfing at work.  The resources discussed are these: http://www.work-surf.info/http://www.anonymous-proxies.org/2009/07/all-about-work-proxies.html

    27 min

  6. 20/07/2009

    Episode #9: Ten Bad Things Bosses Do To Cause Hostile Work Environment Lawsuits

    In Episode #9 the Undercover Lawyer (Curt K.) reveals 10 things that bosses do to their employees that cause hostile work environment lawsuits.  This is explosive information that big business pays top dollar for; Curt himself regularly charges companies $1,000+ for "How Not to Get Sued" seminars that cover this same material!  But now you get it for free, plus Curt's explanation of how employees can use this information for their advantage. In the Quick Tip Curt covers how the new Federal Bailout Program includes money that you get right now if you've lost your job.  Its the COBRA subsidy, so that you pay only 35% of your insurance premium to maintain health benefits after leaving a job, instead of having to pay 100%.  You can get more info here: http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/faqs/faq_consumer_cobra.HTML Also, the Spanish version of Work Laws Exposed is now available for purchase: http://www.undercoverlawyer.com/libro-espanol And the most exciting news, the Members Only Private Forum of the Undercover Lawyer Academy is now available for only $1 for the first month (and $14.97 per month thereafter).  This is a giant discount from the usual $47 per month that will go into effect in about 30 days.  But if you sign up now, you lock in the $14.97 price for life (even after the full Employment Law Academy opens with tons of powerful new content). You can take advantage of limited time $1 offer by clicking HERE.

    24 min

  7. 02/02/2009

    Episode 8: The Bully Boss Who Was Found Guilty in Court

    Have you ever wished that you could sue your bully of a boss?  This episode is about a hospital employee named Joseph Doescher who did just that. The Bully-Boss Surgeon Doescher's "boss" was a cardiovascular surgeon named Dr. Daniel Raess.  Dr. Raess behavior included yelling, screaming, and swearing at Doescher with "clenched fists, piercing eyes, beet-red face, [and] popping veins."  The incident that prompted the lawsuit ended with Doescher believing that Dr. Raess was going to hit him, but at the last second Dr. Raess screamed "You're finished, you're history" and he stomped out of the room. The Anxiety Stricken Employee For his part, the employee Doescher reported that Dr. Raess' bullying damaged Doescher's ability to do his job, his ability to interact with his wife and family, and caused him to suffer from anxiety.  Doescher was even diagnosed with a "major depressive disorder," a "panic disorder," and an inability to focus. The "Bullying Expert," Dr. Gary Namie This lawsuit went all the way to the Indiana Supreme Court, who reviewed how appropriate it was to allow the nation's leading Bullying Expert, Dr. Gary Namie, testify on the employee's behalf.  The results of this case made national headlines, but don't settle for a sound bite explanation of the what happened and how it affects you. Raess v. Doescher, Indiana Supreme Court (April 8, 2008).

    23 min

  8. 03/01/2009

    Episode #7: Age Discrimination, Summary Judgment, & an Exciting Announcement

    In Episode #7, we discuss how your boss can be liable to you for creating a hostile work environment based on age.  The main example we cover is Elizabeth Parks v. Lebhar-Friedman, Inc., 2008 WL 4449345 (SDNY) (Oct. 2, 2008). Parks' employer, Drug Store News, made some key mistakes that your employer is probably making, too. Also, the resource discussed in the quick tip is at:  http://creditcard.westlaw.com/. Finally, we have an exciting announcement about exciting new features coming to UndercoverLawyer.com.

    35 min
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The Hostile Work Place Podcast by The Undercover Lawyer provides legal solutions to people facing an unfair termination, discipline, or a bullying boss or co-worker. Your work place rights are explained in easy to understand terms, so that you can fight back at work without having to hire a $265/hr lawyer.

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