Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break
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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 52 episodes
Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break
Latest Episodes
The Ames Case and Its Impact on Employers
In this episode of Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break, Pam Howland, Doug Plass, and Jennifer Walrath break down the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services and what...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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Employment Law in 2026: What Employers Need to Be Watching Now
2026 is already shaping up to be a year of significant change in employment law. In this episode of Ground Rules, our attorneys break down the key trends emerging from 2025 and what they signal for employers moving forward — including ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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33:31
What One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) Means for Employers
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OB3), signed into law in 2025, includes changes that could impact employers in 2026 — even though it isn’t traditionally viewed as employment legislation.In this episode of Ground Rules: Employment Law O...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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32:56
Holiday Parties & Hidden Legal Risks
Holiday parties are meant to boost morale—not create legal problems. But every year, employers find themselves dealing with harassment complaints, wage and hour surprises, and liability issues they didn’t see coming.In this episode of
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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20:40
New EEOC Guidance: Anti-American National Origin Discrimination
In this episode, Pam, Doug, and Jennifer walk through the EEOC’s newly released technical assistance bulletin addressing national origin discrimination. The team highlights why the bulletin matters, how it fits into broader enforcement trends, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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