The Employee Handbook - An HR Podcast Arta Wildeboer and Ryan Ellis

Send us a Text Message.In a new segment designed to bring our audiences closer to our inner children, we ponder what life would be like if we'd taken a wildly different career path. That's exactly where Ryan and I start off our second season. Ryan makes an odd turn by making a play to become a member of the village people, while Arta looks to corner the market by appealing to a niche demo.We then discuss the topic of personal/private social media posting as it relates to your job and why it m...

Send us a Text Message.Navigating the labyrinth of disability accommodations and avoiding the snares of discrimination in the workplace can be as complex as a game of legal chess. With us, Arda Wildevor and Ryan Ellis, your guides through California's intricate employment law landscape, you're in for an enlightening strategy session. We dissect the spectrum of conditions covered by employment law and the strategic dance between employers and employees when it comes to reasonable accommodation...

Send us a Text Message.This week we delve into a topic that is a common gripe for many employees - Supervisors playing favorites. The perception that the boss has a favorite among the employees can cause a lot of interpersonal tension in the workplace, but it is illegal for the boss to have a bff among the staff? Our favoritism discussion centers around another Reddit post and we decide if what is going on runs afoul of any laws in California or on the Federal level and whet...

Send us a Text Message.Here is the description of the episode that Chat GPT came up with when I asked it to read the transcript:Dive into the dynamic world of human resources and employment law with a compelling podcast for HR professionals, legal advisors, and business leaders. In this insightful episode, hosts Ryan Ellis and Arta Wildeboer, seasoned experts in the field, navigate through the complexities of corporate legalities and HR nuances.Decoding Company-Counsel Relationships: Unravel ...

Send us a Text Message.Embark on a journey through the complex world of workplace sexual harassment with attorneys Ryan Ellis and Arta Wildeboer as our guides. Today's episode tackles a real-life scenario straight from Reddit, revealing the murky waters employees and HR departments must navigate when allegations arise. Delve into the legal definitions and boundary lines of what constitutes harassment in California. Discover how response strategies and investigations can make or break bot...

Send us a Text Message.Prepare to steer through California's legal maelstrom with us, Arta Wildebore and Ryan Ellis, as we dissect the seismic shifts in employment law hitting in 2024. This episode promises a dual-perspective deep-dive into the intricacies of arbitration enforcement laws. Businesses are under the microscope, and we're here to guide HR professionals with strategies to avoid the snares of wage and hour disputes—think of it as your litigation life vest.Venture into the heart of ...