The Job Judge

The Job Judge

The Job Judge Podcast is a podcast for anyone who works with a special emphasis on advice for managers and HR professionals. This is not legal advice! Engaging and informative, it’s a must-listen/watch for any manager, business owner, HR professional, or anyone who works. Relying on three decades of experience as an employment law attorney and HR Executive, Karen Michael uses real case studies in the news and navigates through the legal landmines and workplace dysfunction that we know is probably happening right now in your organization.

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    Plenty of Warning Signs - County Pays $7.2 million to Wife of Firefighter Killed by Coworker

    "I'll be the judge of that!" LA County will reportedly pay $7.2 million to the family of former LA County firefighter who was shot and killed by a coworker in 2021. The murder occurred after his coworker engaged in abusive and aggressive behavior towards the slain firefighter for over 2 years, with plenty of warning signs of abuse and violent tendencies which seemingly went ignored by his superiors. In this episode of the Job Judge, we discuss the need to take complaints seriously, the importance of investigations, early intervention and courageous leadership and the reality that abusers can sometimes play the victim, and the need for leaders to not always try to find common ground - sometimes there is only one person who is the problem and that person needs to be held accountable. In our "Ask the Job Judge" segment, Karen also addresses a viewer question about HR making her monitor employee bathroom breaks as a secretary and report bathroom usage findings. The Job Judge Podcast is a podcast for anyone who works. This is not legal advice! Engaging and informative, it’s a must-listen/watch for any manager, business owner, HR professional, or anyone who works. Relying on three decades of experience as an employment law attorney and HR Executive, Karen Michael uses real case studies in the news and navigates through the legal landmines and workplace dysfunction that we know is probably happening right now in your organization.

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    When Sexual Harassment Allegations are Sent to a Jury

    "I'll be the judge of that!" Karen discusses a sexual harassment case under Title VII that took place at a plant in the Western District of Virginia. The female employee alleges that she was subjected to a hostile work environment filled with inappropriate comments and sexual references. She claimed that she reported these incidents to multiple managers and they failed to address the harassment and she experienced retaliation. The court considered whether the behavior was because of her sex, severe or pervasive enough to alter the conditions of her employment, and if the employer knew about it and failed to take action. The employer argued it was playful banter, but the court concluded that there was sufficient evidence for the case to be sent to a jury. Karen explains the crude and vulgar behavior that was alleged, and provides advice to employers and managers on how to create an environment free from harassment avoid this expensive litigation. In our "Ask the Job Judge" segment, Karen also addressed a question from Reddit about an employee's experience with work during bereavement leave and emphasized the need for better communication and sensitivity from both parties. The Job Judge Podcast is a podcast for anyone who works. This is not legal advice! Engaging and informative, it’s a must-listen/watch for any manager, business owner, HR professional, or anyone who works. Relying on three decades of experience as an employment law attorney and HR Executive, Karen Michael uses real case studies in the news and navigates through the legal landmines and workplace dysfunction that we know is probably happening right now in your organization.

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    Working Ourselves to Death? Right-to-Disconnect Law & Work-Life Balance & Boundaries

    "I'll be the judge of that!" Karen discusses the implementation of Australia's right-to-disconnect law, which allows employees to refuse work-related contact outside their normal working hours. She also shares a Wall Street Journal article about an employee's death at a financial institution after working extremely long hours, sparking a debate about the culture of overworking. Karen reflects on her own experiences and emphasizes the importance of work-life balance, encouraging employers to establish clear boundaries and prioritize their employees' well-being and work/life balance. In our "Ask the Job Judge" Segment, Karen touches on the topic of appropriate dress code in job interviews, advising against wearing shorts to make a good impression, in response to a viral Tiktok video of a woman who posted about her interview experience after wearing shorts to the interview. The Job Judge Podcast is a podcast for anyone who works. This is not legal advice! Engaging and informative, it’s a must-listen/watch for any manager, business owner, HR professional, or anyone who works. Relying on three decades of experience as an employment law attorney and HR Executive, Karen Michael uses real case studies in the news and navigates through the legal landmines and workplace dysfunction that we know is probably happening right now in your organization. Read Stay Hired: Thriving & Surviving in the 21st Century Workplace - https://amzn.to/4dK1yI5

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    $22M Verdict Against Wells Fargo: Disability Discrimination & Retaliation Under the ADA

    "I'll be the judge of that!" Job Accommodation Network - https://askjan.org/ In this episode of the Job Judge, Karen discusses a $22 million verdict against Wells Fargo for disability discrimination and retaliation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). She shares the story of an employee who had a disability and required reasonable accommodations. Despite getting good advice from the Wells Fargo ADA Consultant on accommodations that should be provided, the managers refused to accommodate the employee and then terminated him shortly before he was to return onsite under the guise of a restructuring. The case went to trial, and the jury awarded him $22 million in damages for disability discrimination, failure to accommodate and retaliation, as well as state law violations. Karen emphasizes the importance of the ADA and the need for employers to engage in an interactive dialogue with employees to provide reasonable accommodations. The EEOC (https://EEOC.gov) and the Job Accommodation Network (https://Askjan.org) offer resources for both employers and employees regarding reasonable accommodations under the ADA. Karen also discusses in her “ask the Job Judge” whether an employee who was planning to fly home the same day he had to work, and was a “no show” because his flights were delayed, unfairly received a written counseling. The Job Judge Podcast is a podcast for anyone who works. This is not legal advice! Engaging and informative, it’s a must-listen/watch for any manager, business owner, HR professional, or anyone who works. Relying on three decades of experience as an employment law attorney and HR Executive, Karen Michael uses real case studies in the news and navigates through the legal landmines and workplace dysfunction that we know is probably happening right now in your organization.

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    Allegations of Sexual Harassment Against Top Aide in Governor Shapiro’s Office

    "I'll be the judge of that!" In this episode, Karen discusses the resurfaced allegations of sexual harassment against a top aide in Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro's office. The aide, a Republican, is accused of making repeated sexual advances and lewd comments towards a female employee, who had filed a complaint with the Human Relations Commission in June 2023. The settlement, worth $295,000, was agreed upon in September and then the aide resigned. Karen emphasizes that these are just allegations and no lawsuit was filed. The employee had taken a significant pay cut to work for Governor Shapiro’s office but soon felt uncomfortable due to the aid's alleged inappropriate behavior. The accuser alleges that a staff member made unwanted sexual advances and inappropriate comments towards her. The accuser alleges that she first complained of the alleged misconduct to human resources on March 3, 2023 but the aide did not resign until late September. In our "Ask the Job Judge" segment, Karen discusses a manager's unprofessional handling of an employee's absence due to being in the ER and the importance of fairness and professional communication when terminating employment. The Job Judge Podcast is a podcast for anyone who works. This is not legal advice! Engaging and informative, it’s a must-listen/watch for any manager, business owner, HR professional, or anyone who works. Relying on three decades of experience as an employment law attorney and HR Executive, Karen Michael uses real case studies in the news and navigates through the legal landmines and workplace dysfunction that we know is probably happening right now in your organization.

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The Job Judge Podcast is a podcast for anyone who works with a special emphasis on advice for managers and HR professionals. This is not legal advice! Engaging and informative, it’s a must-listen/watch for any manager, business owner, HR professional, or anyone who works. Relying on three decades of experience as an employment law attorney and HR Executive, Karen Michael uses real case studies in the news and navigates through the legal landmines and workplace dysfunction that we know is probably happening right now in your organization.

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