Lawyers Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey

Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey features real conversations between employment and labor lawyers on the hot topics employers face on a daily basis. Listen in to Rebecca and Sarah as they discuss workforce issues from hiring, retention, safety and health to policy interpretations on PTO, leave, and personnel decisions. This podcast lets you be a part of the exchanges lawyers have when they’re sharing ideas and thoughts on the why’s and how’s of providing legal advice, before the clock starts ticking on the billable hour.

The Love Is Blind Labor Fight: Employee or Contractor? 11/19/2025

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA) Explained 11/12/2025

Understanding the DOL’s Voluntary PAID Program 10/29/2025

How the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Impacts Tipped and Overtime Pay 10/15/2025

Romance at Work: HR Lessons from the Astronomer Kiss Cam Scandal 08/27/2025

What to Do When ICE Shows Up at Work 08/13/2025

The Risks of AI Screening When Hiring: Lessons from the Workday Lawsuit 07/23/2025

Travel Time Traps: What You Must Pay For Under the FLSA 07/09/2025

When Employees Work Two Jobs—Without Telling You 06/25/2025

Reducing Labor Costs (Reductions in Force) - Part 2 06/11/2025

Reducing Labor Costs (Without Cutting Jobs) - Part 1 05/21/2025

Recording Conversations at Work Explained 05/07/2025

Rules to Remember Before Disciplining, Terminating Employees 04/23/2025

DEI Executive Order, EEOC and DOJ Guidance: What Does It All Mean for Private Employers? 04/09/2025

Last Minute Changes to Michigan's Earned Sick Time Law (ESTA) 03/26/2025

2025 H-1B Visa Season is Beginning: Why Companies Should Care 03/05/2025

Expected Changes To Employment Law Trends The Next Few Years 02/19/2025

Trump Administration 2.0: What It Could Mean for Employer Regulations - Part 2 02/05/2025

Trump Administration 2.0: What It Could Mean for Federal Requirements for Employers - Part 1 01/22/2025

What To Know Before You Learn The Government Is Investigating Your Company - Part 2 12/18/2024

What To Know Before You Learn The Government Is Investigating Your Company - Part 1 12/11/2024

The Problems (and Solutions) with Remote Work in 2024 11/27/2024

How Companies are Dealing with Remote Work in 2024 11/13/2024

The HR Do’s and Don’ts When Creating Job Descriptions 10/09/2024

Your Company Could Be Sued For Its Website Design: What You Need to Know 09/25/2024

How HR Should Deal with the Wild World of Laws Outside Your State 09/11/2024

Employee Contracts: What Companies Should Watch Out For 08/28/2024

Can You Have Unpaid Interns and Other Summer-Related HR Legal Questions 08/14/2024

New EEOC Guidance on Harassment: What Employers Need To Know Part 2 07/17/2024

New EEOC Guidance on Harassment: What Employers Need To Know Part 1 06/29/2024