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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.
Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break
Latest Episodes
Reverse Discrimination: The EEOC's Latest Message to Employers
Reverse discrimination isn't a new legal concept, but recent EEOC activity is bringing renewed attention to claims employers may not be accustomed to seeing.In this episode of Ground Rules, Pam Howland, Jennifer Walrath, and Doug Plass u...
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When Substance Use Shows Up at Work
Alcohol and drug issues in the workplace can put employers in a difficult position: act too quickly and you may make assumptions you shouldn’t; wait too long and you could create safety or liability concerns.In this episode of Ground...
Exempt or Non-Exempt? Getting Employee Classification Right
Wage and hour compliance can get complicated quickly — and getting employee classifications wrong can be costly.In this episode of Ground Rules, Pam Howland, Jennifer Walrath, and Doug Plass break down what employers need to kno...
Summary Judgment: What It Takes to Win Before Trial
After a recent summary judgment win for one of our clients, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most important—and potentially case-changing—stages of litigation.Pam Howland, Jennifer Walrath, and Doug Plass break down what summary ...
Summer 2026 Employment Law Trends: What We’re Seeing
As summer winds down, Pam Howland, Jennifer Walrath, and Doug Plass compare notes on the employment law trends that have been showing up most often in their work.In this episode, they discuss the increase in employment claims and litigat...