What is Employee Engagement and Why Companies Should Care?
Lawyers Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey
Release Date: 04/24/2024
When Employees Work Two Jobs—Without Telling You
Lawyers Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey
In this episode, employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey dive into a growing concern in the remote work era: full-time employees secretly holding down second jobs—on your dime. They break down the warning signs, legal implications, and practical steps employers can take to protect their time, money, and confidential information. Whether you’ve spotted suspicious productivity patterns or are simply preparing for what could happen, this episode offers the clarity and insight HR professionals and employers need.
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Reducing Labor Costs (Reductions in Force) - Part 2
Lawyers Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey
Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey break down a step-by-step process for managing reductions in force (RIF) while minimizing legal risks. From defining the selection criteria to navigating communication strategies, this episode provides valuable insights for HR professionals facing tough decisions. Tune in for advice on handling organizational changes with care and compliance.
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Reducing Labor Costs (Without Cutting Jobs) - Part 1
Lawyers Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey
In the first episode of our two-part series, Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey dive into ways organizations can reduce labor costs without cutting headcount. From adjusting compensation to optimizing work hours, this episode offers practical strategies to navigate economic uncertainties.
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Recording Conversations at Work Explained
Lawyers Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey
Join Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey as they discuss the legality of recording conversations in the workplace. Learn whether employees can record conversations, legal considerations for prohibiting recording, and situations where agreeing to recording might be beneficial.
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Rules to Remember Before Disciplining, Terminating Employees
Lawyers Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey
Miller Johnson employment attorneys and discuss labor law regulations’ impact on non-union employers and rules to remember when dealing with employees.
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DEI Executive Order, EEOC and DOJ Guidance: What Does It All Mean for Private Employers?
Lawyers Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey
Miller Johnson employment attorneys and discuss the current status of DEI in the private sector. They will discuss the recent developments of the new EEOC Guidance and what you should pay attention to in the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Last Minute Changes to Michigan's Earned Sick Time Law (ESTA)
Lawyers Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey
Miller Johnson employment attorneys and discuss what changed with ESTA with those eleventh hour amendments, and how it happened.
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2025 H-1B Visa Season is Beginning: Why Companies Should Care
Lawyers Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey
Miller Johnson immigration attorneys and are guests discussing the 2025 H-1B visa registration period that runs from noon March 7 through March 24. They also talk about what is new this year with H-1B visas and how the change in administrations will or will not impact this.
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Expected Changes To Employment Law Trends The Next Few Years
Lawyers Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey
Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss changes they expect to see in employment law in the next few years. They also offer a few 2025 resolutions for HR teams.
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Trump Administration 2.0: What It Could Mean for Employer Regulations - Part 2
Lawyers Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey
Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey continue their discussion of what changes employers should prepare for with the return of President Trump to the White House, including labor relations and non-compete rules.
info_outlineMiller Johnson attorney Rebecca Strauss welcomes Chrissy Heyne, Head of Experience Design and Facilitation at AG Collaborative, to discuss what is employee engagement and how engagement can bring big benefits to both employees and companies.