Employee Survival Guide®
The Employee Survival Guide® is the no-nonsense employment law podcast made exclusively for employees. After 200+ episodes, we deliver the straight talk your employer and HR don’t want you to hear — covering every work and career issue that actually matters.
Hosted and produced by Mark Carey, a veteran employment lawyer with 29 years of experience who has litigated hundreds of cases — including class actions — in state and federal courts nationwide. Mark cuts through the BS with blunt, practical advice, always presenting both sides so you can make informed decisions. This podcast is also about your employment story and other courageous employees who have spoken out about their employers. If you work for a living, this is your podcast.
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Episodes
221 episodes
When Power Turns Predatory Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment: Chirayu Rana v. JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Lorna Hajdini
What happens when a top-performing employee finds themselves trapped in a hostile work environment rife with sexual harassment and systemic discrimination? Join Mark Carey in this eye-opening episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as he unpack...
The Last Resort: Understanding the Employment Lawsuit and Mastering Negotiation for Workplace Survival and Success
Have you ever considered the true costs of an employment lawsuit? In this enlightening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the intricacies of employment lawsuits, urging listeners to view legal action as a last r...
Surviving Workplace Harassment: How to Document, Report, and Empower Yourself Against Discrimination and Bullying
Did you know that a staggering 32% of American workers face workplace harassment, with supervisors being the perpetrators 55% of the time? It's time to shatter the silence surrounding this critical issue! In this powerful episode of the Employe...
When to Seek Employee Legal Help: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late for Workplace Rights and Protection
Are you aware that your HR department may not have your best interests at heart when it comes to workplace disputes? In this enlightening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the essential topic of employee legal ...
Unlocking Labor Law Rights: Essential Protections Every Employee Must Know to Survive Workplace Challenges
Are you aware of your labor law rights? Many employees overlook crucial protections that could make a significant difference in their work lives. In this enlightening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the often...
Race Discrimination and Retaliation: Tevin Cagle v. Duro-Hilex Poly Denial of Summary Judgment
A factory job can look simple from the outside: run the machine, hit the quota, go home. But the real workplace is an invisible web of employment law, HR procedure, and power, and when those forces collide, the consequences can be life-changing...
Wage, Independent Contractor & Retaliation Involving Strippers: Hollis v. R & R Restaurants
What happens when an employee's wage rights are pitted against the powerful machinery of corporate interests? Join us in this riveting episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as Mark Carey unravels the complex legal battle between Zoe Hollis, a...
Gender Based Pay Disparity: Maciel v. D&B Supply, LLC
What happens when an employee bravely questions a pay disparity linked to language skills, only to face retaliation from their employer? In this gripping episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey and his insightful guest delve into th...
The Syllabus Free Speech Fight: Stuart Reges v. University of Washington
What happens when academic freedom collides with workplace policies and the principles of free speech? Join Mark Carey and his co-host as they navigate the intricate case of Professor Stuart Regis at the University of Washington, who ignited a ...
Remote Work On Trial: EEOC v. FedEx Consent Decree for $280,000
What happens when an employee's right to remote work clashes with a corporation's operational demands? Join Mark Carey as he uncovers the riveting legal battle of Elise Johnson, a seasoned FedEx dispatcher whose life was turned upside down by a...
Illegal Prescreening Disability Discrimination: EEOC v. Lori's Gifts $600,000 Consent Decree
What if the very system designed to streamline hiring is actually perpetuating disability discrimination? Join Mark Carey and his insightful guest as they unravel the complex web of a recent lawsuit involving Lori's Gifts and the EEOC, s...
Forced Arbitration NY and NYC Law: Owens v. Pricewaterhousecoopers, LLC
Have you ever faced the chilling reality of being sidelined in your career just as you're about to reap the rewards of your hard work? Join Mark Carey and his guest as they dissect the harrowing case of Owens v. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC, a po...
Forced Arbitration Breaker: Toomey v. One Equity Partners
What happens when a toxic workplace culture collides with the legal system? Join us as we unpack the groundbreaking lawsuit filed by Diana Toomey against One Equity Partners (OEP), a Manhattan private equity firm, that challenges the very found...
Disability Discrimination: EEOC Opioid Bias Suit Against Carlstar Group $300,000 Consent Decree
Have you ever felt trapped between medical needs and corporate policies? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey delves deep into the troubling case of the Carl Starr Group, LLC, where two emplo...
The $8.4 Million Race & Retaliation Verdict: Franchitti v. Cognizant Technology Solutions
What happens when a high-performing executive becomes a whistleblower in a corporate culture riddled with discrimination and retaliation? Join Mark Carey as he uncovers the shocking legal battle of Jean-Claude Franchitti versus Cognizant Techno...
The Quiet Workplace Fear We All Carry – And Why This Podcast Is Becoming Something Bigger Than I Ever Expected
Are you feeling the weight of quiet workplace fear every day, wondering if your job is at risk due to unfair treatment or retaliation? You're not alone. In this enlightening episode of Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey, an em...
Employee Survival Guide: Unpacking the 2032 Vision for Workplace Rights and Power Dynamics Today
Are you ready to challenge the outdated norms of the workplace and empower yourself as an employee? In this eye-opening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the shifting landscape of workplace power dynamics and e...
Noose On The Job Site: Race Discrimination: EEOC v. Air Systems, Inc. $1.25 million settlement
What happens when the promise of innovation clashes with the harsh reality of race discrimination in the workplace? Join Mark Carey in this eye-opening episode of Employee Survival Guide® as he unpacks the shocking case of EEOC v. Air Systems I...
Sexual Harassment, Whistleblowing, Forced Arbitration: Sheehan v. Everstory Partners
What happens when a workplace meant to honor the dead becomes a breeding ground for sexual harassment and toxic culture? Join Mark Carey in this eye-opening episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as he unpacks the shocking case of Sheehan v. E...
Age Discrimination & Constructive Discharge: Frostie Ellis-Yancey v. Midwest Block & Brick
What happens when a loyal employee faces a shocking betrayal from the very company they dedicated their life to? Join Mark Carey in this gripping episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as he unravels the harrowing tale of Frosty Ellis Yancey, ...
Surviving the Performance Improvement Plan Trap: Strategies to Combat Discrimination: Walsh v. HNTB Corporation
Have you ever felt the suffocating grip of a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) hanging over your career like a dark cloud? Join Mark Carey in this eye-opening episode of Employee Survival Guide® as he navigates the treacherous waters of corpor...
The Employee Survival Guide: Radical Legal Tactics for Workplace Crisis
This episode is about the show itself, the Employee Survival Guide and why Mark Carey has made it so subversive to mainstream corporate america. Tune into discover why Mark created this podcast only for employees. What happens...
Extreme Race Discrimination in the C Suite: Wanda Wilson v. JP Morgan Chase
Have you ever felt trapped in a hostile work environment, where race discrimination and retaliation overshadow your career aspirations? In this compelling episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the emotionally charg...
Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault: Bryant v. C&M Defense Group $million verdict
Have you ever wondered how systemic workplace vulnerabilities can lead to severe cases of sexual harassment and retaliation? In this gripping episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey and his guests dive deep into the alarming case of...
Retaliation & Race Discrimination: Rehab Mohamed v. SHRM $11.6 million verdict
What happens when an organization that champions workplace fairness is found guilty of racial discrimination and retaliation? Join Mark Carey in this eye-opening episode of Employee Survival Guide® as he unpacks the shocking case against the So...