Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break
Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break
Podcast Description
Hosted by seasoned attorney Pam Howland, alongside attorneys Jennifer Walrath and Doug Plass, Ground Rules delivers employment law insights in bite-sized weekly episodes. With decades of courtroom experience, this dynamic trio has seen the costly consequences of legal missteps for employers—and they're here to help you avoid them.Perfect for business owners, HR professionals, and supervisors, this podcast is your go-to guide for staying ahead of the curve on employment law, fostering compliant workplaces, and keeping your business out of the courthouse. Grab your coffee, tune in, and gain practical tips to protect and empower your team.
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The podcast covers a range of employment law topics including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), EEOC trends, and litigation strategies. Episodes explore specific issues such as the implications of recent executive orders on DEI practices, effective workplace investigations, and changes in employment law anticipated for 2025, providing actionable advice for maintaining compliance.
Hosted by seasoned attorney Pam Howland, alongside attorneys Jennifer Walrath and Doug Plass, Ground Rules delivers employment law insights in bite-sized weekly episodes. With decades of courtroom experience, this dynamic trio has seen the costly consequences of legal missteps for employers—and they’re here to help you avoid them.
Perfect for business owners, HR professionals, and supervisors, this podcast is your go-to guide for staying ahead of the curve on employment law, fostering compliant workplaces, and keeping your business out of the courthouse. Grab your coffee, tune in, and gain practical tips to protect and empower your team.
When it comes to drug and alcohol testing, employers must balance safety, compliance, and employee rights. In this episode, Pam Howland, Jennifer Walrath, and Doug Plass discuss when testing is appropriate, what policies should include, and how documentation can protect both employers and employees.
They also unpack the Lanier v. City of Woodburn case, Idaho’s Drug-Free Workplace Act, and practical tips for handling reasonable suspicion situations. Whether you’re creating a policy or managing a real-time concern, this episode covers what to do—and what to avoid.
Key Takeaways
- Public vs. private employers face different rules on testing.
- A clear written policy is essential.
- Random testing must truly be random.
- Document observations using a checklist.
- Train supervisors on when and how to act.
*Ground Rules hosts and guests are not providing legal advice in this podcast. Do not act upon any of the information discussed in this podcast without first consulting a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.*
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