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What I've Been Listening to This Week: Podcast Edition


I know that a lot of readers commute to and from work and oftentimes do not have an opportunity to read every article I highlight each week.  While I have highlighted podcasts episodes before, I have never dedicated an entire post to them.  In an effort to change things up, for those readers who are instead looking for something to listen to on their commute, rather than reading an article on the below mentioned topics, give a few of these podcasts a listen.  Most of the below podcasts can be listened to on the linked website or on your podcast app of choice.

As always, below are a couple podcasts that caught my ear this week.


Service Animals In the Workplace

The title says it all as the Hostile Work Environment podcast jumps into some of the more nuanced parts about what constitutes a service animal, how to handle an employee that is allergic to another employee's service animal, etc.  Marc and Dennis, the hosts of the podcasts, often inject humor into some of the "dryer" parts of employment law and this episode is no exception.


Independent Contractor or Employee...That Is the Question

I came across a relatively new podcast, Works For Me, that delved into question that many in the employment law field face...independent contractor or employee?  This is a somewhat timely topic, given in part to the New Prime, Inc. v. Oliveira case pending before the Supreme Court right now (that addresses, somewhat, the issue of independent contractors and employees). 


An Overview of Wrongful Dismissal Claims & What An Employer Can Do to Limit Exposure

Employment Law Advice has a wealth of podcasts on a varying range of employment and HR topics.  In this particular episode, special attention is paid to wrongful discharge claims.  For those needing a refresher on the topic (or are new to this entirely), the podcasts breaks down differences between unfair dismissal and wrongful discharge, the potential damages an employee could recover, as well as a few action points for employers to protect themselves against these claims.


Updated: New York's New Anti-Harassment Law

Speaking of podcasts that cover a wealth of topics, look no further than The Proskauer Brief.  The topic for this podcast is an update on the new anti-harassment law that is applicable to both employers and employees in New York.  For listeners in New York state, this podcast should be of particular importance, given that there was a recent "deadline" in which employers were required to distribute to their employees policies that prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace.

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