Workplace Justice

Workplace Justice is a podcast discussing workplace issues. We cover topics and examples of various matters in employment law including pregnancy discrimination, how courts define a hostile work environment, whistleblowing, and everything in between. Workplace Justice is brought to you by the New York City employment and civil rights law firm Nisar Law Group. To talk to an employment lawyer at Nisar Law Group, visit http://www.nisarlaw.com or call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation.

Creating a Culture of Accountability: Insights from Kim Crowder on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism 04/25/2023

Creating a Culture of Accountability: Insights from Kim Crowder on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Are we ever going to see equity in our lifetime? Will anti-racism and DEI training in workplaces ever be enough to cause a significant change in the company’s culture? There’s been constant talk about authenticity and accountability in the DEI space, but what does it truly mean to be authentic? And why is it so difficult to hold leaders and key players in workplaces accountable? Join us in a very insightful conversation with Kim Crowder, a DEI and anti-racism expert on topics of: Is the word “authenticity” geared toward white people? The connection of authenticity to privilege and power How conformity, compliance, and authenticity affect marginalized communities Challenges and importance of accountability at the C-Suite level for workplace equity and inclusion Equity for marginalized communities and people of color in the context of capitalism How colonialism culture influences people’s experiences and the systems in the workplace Get to know Kim Crowder Consulting How to navigate burnout, set boundaries, and find liberation and purpose in DEI work Assessing anti-racism training in the workplace — are they enough? Seeing Through Different Lenses: Why understanding unique experiences is crucial in DEI ********** Kim Crowder was named twice by Forbes as “The Anti-Racism Educator Your Company Needs Now.” Kim’s deep knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is informed by years of executive-level DEIA practice, consulting, advocacy, and implementation. Her compelling content, presentations, and consulting approach are powered by more than 16 years of work in marketing, journalism, communications, and DEIA for Fortune 500 and other large corporations. Kim has been invited to speak about her expertise by Hubspot, Linking Indy Women, Hive Indy, Indy Maven, Monster.com, The American Library Association, and The Public Library Association, among others. And she has been featured for her expertise by The New York Times, twice by Forbes, and on Hubspot’s podcast, The Growth Show. She is also a member of the MIT Technology Review Global Panel. Kim is a Global Workplace Inclusion & Equity Fire-Starter and Strategist, an Inclusive Branding & Communications Activator, an Equity in Entertainment & Media Champion, a Revolutionary Leadership Keynote & Vocalist, and the CEO and President of Kim Crowder Consulting LLC. ********** If you have any takeaways or thoughts from this episode, we’d love to hear them! You can find me on Instagram , and Kim is over on . And if you know a company owner or DEI practitioners, share this episode with them if you think they'd find it helpful or interesting! Mentioned in this episode: - https://www.rarecoaching.net/aiko-bethea/ [Book] - https://amzn.to/3ZRhPmR — — — 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/workplacejustice — — — Connect with Kim Crowder: Website - https://www.kimcrowderconsulting.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimcrowder/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kimcrowderconsulting/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamkimcrowder/ Connect with Atty. Mahir and Nisar Law Group: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: Tiktok: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/26618334

Gaslighting, Microaggressions, and the Challenges of the DEI Practice with Dr. Jade Singleton 01/17/2023

Gaslighting, Microaggressions, and the Challenges of the DEI Practice with Dr. Jade Singleton Every DEI issue is a business problem. Some companies get it, some don’t, while others are struggling to connect the dots between best intentions and tangible results. There are a lot of barriers and threats to DEI. And in this episode, Dr. Jade Singleton sheds light on some of the issues surrounding DEI and more: What is attributional ambiguity? Reasons people gaslight themselves What is survivorship bias Difficult challenges DEI professionals are currently facing Employee value proposition and why it’s important in DEI Inconsistencies between the company’s reputation and its DEI practices The Sarah Jane Academy: the women behind the mission The meaning of equity for Dr. Jade Singleton “...work harder…”: dealing with microinvalidations at work Career advise for women and women of color The common themes of corporate gaslighting Dr. Jade Singleton is the co-founder of Johnson Squared LLC, a consulting company that creates and leads forward-leaning corporate DEIB conversations, employee experiences, policies, and paths to equity. It infuses psychological safety, equitable work strategies, and an agile approach throughout its forward-leaning model. She is also the co-founder of the Sarah Jane Academy, a program designed to fill the need for DEI tactics and a highly-regarded DEI certificate without cost barriers. Dr. Jade holds a Master of Science in Business Management and a Master of Arts in Leadership & Communications from Gonzaga University. She is currently a doctoral candidate at George Fox University, earning her Doctorate of Education in Instructional Design. Dr. Jade has spent more than a decade leading impactful communications, people and leadership strategies at the nation’s top non-profit and investment banking firms. Her research work, Leadership Challenges: African-American Communication in the Corporate Environment, has been leveraged and cited by academic scholars over 75 times and DEIB professionals at all stages of DEIB learning and practice. Dr. Jade created Johnson Squared, together with her sister Noelle, for companies and professionals that are serious about real change. If you like this episode, it would mean a lot if you shared it with a friend or colleague. Just get the share link or take a screenshot and share it on Instagram stories. Tag us on Instagram and Dr. Jade . You can also share this episode on Tiktok and tag us . Mentioned in this episode: —-------- 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: —-------- Connect with Dr. Jade Singleton and Johnson Squared LLC: Facebook - Instagram - Connect with Atty. Mahir and Nisar Law Group: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: Tiktok: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/25556883

Why DEI Efforts Fail to Deliver and How to Deal With Pushbacks and Obstacles With Farzin Farzad 12/27/2022

Why DEI Efforts Fail to Deliver and How to Deal With Pushbacks and Obstacles With Farzin Farzad There's enough evidence that the business case for DEI is robust and there's an overwhelmingly positive result for companies and employees. Surely, there are a few organizations that are nailing it, but in most cases, DEI efforts across the board are spotty, reactive, and episodic, lack strategic follow-through and accountability, and sometimes have completely ineffective results. What can be done to stop the lip service and reverse the tide of apathy, dysfunction, and inaction? In this podcast episode, Farzin is sharing: Are white men the solution to DEI problems within organizational systems? Communal power of leadership vs. individualistic type of leadership - which is the better option? The impact of existing leadership structures on DEI programs and efforts in the workplace The most difficult part of implementing a DEI program Are the DEI efforts conducted by employers really empowered enough to be able to make a change within the workplace environment? What is Critical Equity Consulting and how it helps different organizations achieve their DEI goals What are the top three diversity issues you've seen in the workplace and why do you think companies struggle to address these issues? Farzin Farzad is the founder of Critical Equity Consulting, LLC, a boutique Organizational Justice consulting firm focused on helping organizations rebuild with a primary focus on creating equitable outcomes. Farzin is an Organizational Justice practitioner with experience in higher education, local government, and the private sector. Holding two master’s degrees in international affairs and diplomacy as well as a certificate in conflict resolution skills, Farzin leverages his unique academic background, extensive travel experience, and experiential knowledge to provide comprehensive, thought-provoking local and global approaches to his work. If you found this episode interesting and informative it would mean so much if you share this episode with a friend or a colleague. You can get the share link, or maybe take a screenshot and share it on Instagram through your Instagram stories. You can find Mahir and this podcast on Instagram and Farzin . You can also share this episode on Tiktok and tag us . Mentioned in this episode: [Book] by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini Connect with Farzin Farzad and Critical Equity Consulting: Twitter - Twitter - Company Instagram - —-------- 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: —-------- Connect with Atty. Mahir and Nisar Law Group: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: Tiktok: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/25416150

Power Dynamics in the Workplace with Jeff Couillard 12/06/2022

Power Dynamics in the Workplace with Jeff Couillard What is power? And what does it mean to have power? How does power influence the dynamics and relationships in the workplace? And what does it take to dismantle the oppressive systems that exist within the workplace? Power can be both a positive and a negative trait, depending on the way it is used. When there’s a power struggle, conflicts can arise. And when there’s exploitative or coercive use of power it becomes an oppressive force. In today’s episode, Jeff Couillard, the Co. CEO of The Ally Co., will help us understand: What is power The 5 types of power and how they come into play in the systems that exist in the workplace Why overcoming addiction makes people powerful The best course of action when transforming the leadership and the systems in the workplace How power affects a company's effort to change the system and chase down root problems The importance of accountability in leadership Jeff is also the Director of Learning and Development at The Ally Co., and the host of The Leaderful Podcast, a show that explores human-centered, systems-conscious approaches to leadership and building high-functioning teams. Jeff loves all things teaching, facilitating, speaking, and consulting. And his mission is to help people connect with their power, align with what’s most meaningful, and take positive action toward it. The Ally Co. is a company that helps create leaderful organizations that are value-based and inclusive workplace teams where people consciously use their power to create meaningful connections and positive impact. If you find this episode helpful, share it on social media so we can help more people together. Take a screenshot of your podcast app or grab the share link and tag the show on Instagram. You can also share this episode on Tiktok and tag us . Mentioned in this episode: Connect with Jeff Couillard: Youtube - —-------- 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: —-------- Connect with Atty. Mahir and Nisar Law Group: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: Tiktok: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/25197945

How to Set Healthy Boundaries in the Workplace and Stop Glorifying the Hustle Culture with Selena Rezvani 10/25/2022

How to Set Healthy Boundaries in the Workplace and Stop Glorifying the Hustle Culture with Selena Rezvani Is the glorification of hustle culture doing us more bad than good? And with all this hustle grinding, is it still possible to set healthy boundaries in the workplace? How are the recent trending topics on quick quitting and quiet quitting related to hustle culture? Are they really a trend or the truth? Join us in this episode as we dive deep into these issues and find out what you can do when you find yourself in challenging workplace situations. Our special guest, Selena Rezvani is going to talk about: The toxicity of hustle culture How to set healthy boundaries in a workplace dominated by hustle culture The hidden costs of unlimited PTO The erosion of trust and the rise of quick quitting, quiet quitting, and quiet firing Self-advocacy and how to nurture confidence to speak up for yourself The signs of a healthy, happy workplace Selena Rezvani is a women's leadership speaker, a mom, a culture disruptor, and a consultant on leadership. She is also a recognized author with her debut book, , and her newest book, . She writes today for NBC Know Your Value. In addition, Selena wrote an award-winning column on women and leadership for The Washington Post. In 2018, her TEDx talk entitled, Interrupting Gender Bias Through Meeting Culture, was recognized with a Croly Journalism Award. If you liked this episode and think someone in your life would find it useful, take a screenshot of your podcast app or grab the share link and send this episode their way. If you want to share on Instagram, you can find this podcast . You can also share this episode on Tiktok and tag us and Selena . Connect with Selena Rezvani: TikTok - Twitter - ___ 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/workplacejustice ___ Connect with Atty. Mahir and Nisar Law Group: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: Tiktok: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/24744717

The Parental Leave Playbook with Dr. Amy Beacom and Sue Campbell 07/19/2022

The Parental Leave Playbook with Dr. Amy Beacom and Sue Campbell For so many years, women are forced to choose between balancing the physical and emotional needs of being a new mother and the financial needs of returning to work. It’s 2022. This needs to change. It’s time to prioritize parental leave by having better systems in place to help new parents transition smoothly, strengthen their families, and continue to build better careers. All these are at the core of the new book, The Parental Leave Playbook: 10 Touchpoints to Transition Smoothly, Strengthen Your Family, and Continue Building Your Career. Our guests for this episode are authors Dr. Amy Beacom and Sue Campbell of the Center for Parental Leave Leadership. In today's conversation, we will cover important topics like: The Parental Leave Playbook The 3-phase transition of parental leave How the Center for Parental Leave Leadership helps families during and beyond the pandemic Unpacking the holistic approach of the RETAIN Parental Leave Coaching What you should consider when announcing your pregnancy Why employers are making a big mistake letting go of parent employees Is there a conflict between (making a) profit and doing the right thing? A critical step when transitioning to parental leave Developing your paper trail and protecting yourself Helping fathers take parental leave to its fullest Dr. Amy is the Founder and CEO of the Center for Parental Leave Leadership, the first consultancy in the US to focus exclusively on parental leave. Drawing on over 25 years in executive leadership development and coaching, Amy consults with Fortune 100 companies, international organizations, and working parents, transforming the way our companies and our country engage with the parental leave transition. Sue is a writer, author, and coach who has worked with the Center for Parental Leave Leadership since its inception, helping to communicate the transformative impact of their core mission. Her professional background includes twelve years in public service, seven of those as a business systems analyst leading projects and teams to deliver process improvements through technology. Help spread the good news to all new parents by sharing this episode on Instagram and tag us – we are @nisarlaw and Dr. Amy and Sue are @cplleadership. Links Mentioned: (Book) Connect with Dr. Amy, Sue, and the Center for Parental Leave Leadership: Instgram - Facebook - ___ 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: ___ Connect with Atty. Mahir and Nisar Law Group: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: Tiktok: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/23749997

Harasshole with Lisa Bowman 06/28/2022

Harasshole with Lisa Bowman For decades, women generally kept quiet about sexual harassment in the workplace. But since the inception of the #MeToo movement, women have been encouraged to speak up. The movement emboldened a lot of women to use their voices which led to more stories to this day. Our special guest, Lisa Bowman, a workplace sexual harassment survivor, recalls her own experience with her “harasshole”. In today’s episode, Lisa is sharing: What led her to write the book, Harasshole Why it’s hard to speak up against sexual harassment The fear of speaking up and what causes them What it’s like speaking up for the first time The details of her experience with her harasshole What is a harasshole? How to deal with your harasshole in the workplace and the two important things you need to do The things you shouldn’t do when it comes to HR and the systems the company put in place Why sexual harassment is primarily about power How her book can help you Lisa is the former global Chief Marketing Officer of United Way Worldwide. She was terminated from her role in January of 2020 in retaliation for reporting sexual harassment of herself and others by a peer on the Executive Team. As a female leader, Lisa felt that to stay silent was to be complicit in condoning this and providing a path forward for this behavior to continue. She went public with her story via HuffPost in November of 2020 fueling significant media coverage that subsequently led to the resignation of United Way’s long-standing CEO on February 9, 2021. Lisa authored the book, Harasshole: A Cautionary Tale of My Time at “America’s Favorite Charity” where she narrates her allegations of harassment and retaliation that eventually resulted in her termination. Lisa has become one of the latest public faces of #MeToo. If you like this episode or has been helpful to you, share it with the people you know and on Instagram and tag us, we are and Lisa is . Links Mentioned: (Book) (Article) Connect with Lisa Bowman: Instgram - Twitter - ___ 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: ___ Connect with Atty. Mahir and Nisar Law Group: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: Tiktok: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/23493638

How Inside Voices is Making Diversity Transparent for BIPOC Job Seekers with Ekow Sanni-Thomas 04/19/2022

How Inside Voices is Making Diversity Transparent for BIPOC Job Seekers with Ekow Sanni-Thomas Diversity is a critical factor for many job seekers nowadays. Not knowing if the company you’re applying for is really committed to diversity, equity and inclusion can lead you into a trap. In this episode, we are talking to Ekow Sanni-Thomas, the Founder and CEO of Inside Voices. Dubbed as the Glassdoor for diversity, Inside Voices is set out to bring change to the workplace by helping job seekers make informed choices when deciding where to work by reviewing a company’s track record for diversity and inclusion through employees’ honest, unedited, anonymous company reviews. In this interview, Ekow shared how he founded the company to become one of the solutions to the damaging effects of racism in the workplace and as a way to hold companies accountable. He also shares: His first-hand experience with racial discrimination from his previous work The discriminatory patterns from co-workers that you should watch out for The emotional and mental impact of racism Why it’s difficult for victims of racial discrimination to specify race as the motive behind the treatment How Inside Voices works - what it does to empower job seekers and the change it hopes to achieve in the workplace The difference in terms of workplace experience of people of color in the UK vs the US What do companies, and the society, need to do to increase workplace diversity and inclusion Hit play to hear all these and more. If you like this episode, remember to screenshot it, share it on Instagram and tag us, we are @nisarlaw and Ekow is @insidevoices.io Connect with Ekow Sanni-Thomas and Inside Voices: Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - Tiktok - ___ 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: ___ Connect with Atty. Mahir and Nisar Law Group: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: Tiktok: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/22803347

Authenticity in DEI: Practicing Transparency and Accountability with Dr. Monica Cox 04/05/2022

Authenticity in DEI: Practicing Transparency and Accountability with Dr. Monica Cox When it comes to DEI initiatives, is the bare minimum effort really authentic? And do companies fully understand what they are doing and why they’re doing it? We encountered a powerful tweet from Dr. Monica Cox, that bravely calls out companies of what they are doing and hoping to achieve with their efforts. And the tweet says: “Instead of showing me your diversity statement, show me your hiring data, your discrimination claim stats, your salary tables, your retention numbers, your diversity policies, and your leaders’ public actions against racism. End performative allyship.” Today, we have Dr. Monica Cox on the show and we are going to talk about the issues surrounding diversity and inclusion efforts and what it takes to have impactful authentic DEI strategies. Dr. Cox will also discuss: What companies should do if they are committed to their DEI goals The things companies need to change to become more authentic, diverse, and inclusive Why courage and bravery are necessary to shift the mindset of people and push against institutions when doing diversity, equity, and inclusion work The root cause of oppression and how it affected the rights, privileges, and experiences of people of color Understanding the transactional nature of your relationship with work and how you can protect yourself in that space Dr. Monica Cox is a disruptor, trailblazer, change agent, and leader who believes in living an authentic life even if it makes people uncomfortable. As a coach, she guides clients in areas of career development, business strategy, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She’s a Distinguished Professor of Engineering at The Ohio State University and CEO of STEMinent LLC, a brand that houses a variety of STEM education offerings. ___ If you learned something from this episode and know some people who can benefit from this, share this episode with them. Resources and Links Mentioned: [Book] by Dr. Joy DeGruy Connect with Dr. Monica Cox: Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: ___ 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: ___ Connect with Atty. Mahir and Nisar Law Group: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/22629896

A Sense of Belonging: Putting the “B” to Your DEI Strategy with Anu Gupta 03/22/2022

A Sense of Belonging: Putting the “B” to Your DEI Strategy with Anu Gupta The challenges we face in and out of the workplace - racial inequalities, racial biases, discrimination, etc. - all come down to one thing, known as bias. In this week’s episode, we are going to talk about bias and we are joined by Anu Gupta, a scientist, educator, lawyer, and the Founder and CEO of BE MORE with Anu, an Edtech company that trains people in breaking bias to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging (DEIB), and justice in workplaces and communities. As a DEI practitioner, Anu discussed what is bias, where it comes from, his experience in tackling it, and the effective tools that he uses to help companies and organizations break the bias. Anu also shared: His first experience with bias and what led him to founding Be More with Anu The effects of media-generated stereotypes and misinformation What is Breaking Racial Bias and how it can help your DEI goals The four components of systemic racism (DEIB) Why belonging is essential and the ultimate outcome of DEI How to identify biases in the workplace Using the PRISM tools in addressing workplace bias Seeking accountability and the reasons why companies and perpetrators are resistant to being held accountable Anu Gupta is a sought-after expert in breaking bias, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), entrepreneurship, mindfulness, and compassion. He has brought BE MORE’s approach to over 300 companies reaching over 50,000 professionals. He has spoken about this work at TED, SXSW, and the Oprah Conversation. ___ If you find this information helpful and you know someone who wants to learn more about DEIB, you can grab the share link on your podcast app and send it their way. Resources and Links Mentioned: [Article] Updated study outlines potential gains to U.S. economy and a pathway for economic growth (2018) by Kellogg Foundation - [Article] Hundreds of Google Employees Unionize, Culminating Years of Activism - EP16 How Implicit Biases Undermines DEI Training and Initiatives in the Workplace with Prof. Joan C. Williams - Connect with Anu Gupta and BE MORE with Anu: Website: LinkedIn: Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: ___ 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: ___ Connect with Atty. Mahir and Nisar Law Group: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: Tiktok: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/22489346

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: An Abuse of Power with Shelley Ross 03/08/2022

How Implicit Biases Undermines DEI Training and Initiatives in the Workplace with Prof. Joan C. Williams 02/15/2022

How Implicit Biases Undermines DEI Training and Initiatives in the Workplace with Prof. Joan C. Williams Despite the millions of dollars spent by companies on DEI training, initiatives, and programs, we see very, very little progress. In today’s podcast, Professor Williams explains to us why this is the case and why the systems in place in businesses and corporations play a major role in creating a safe and inclusive workplace. Professor Joan C Williams is a Sullivan Professor of Law, Hastings Foundation Chair, and Founding Director of the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. She’s widely known for Bias Interrupters, an evidence-based metrics-driven approach to eradicating implicit bias in the workplace. Her most recently released book, Bias Interrupted: Creating Inclusion For Real and For Good - provides a clear roadmap for workplace leaders, lasting progress in their DEI goals. In this episode, Professor Williams talks about: What is Bias Interrupted and what it’s meant to do for the workplace Implicit biases and how bias interrupted and the interrupters can solve this issue The reasons why there’s very little progress in DEI efforts in the workplace How implicit biases undermine meritocracy How gender and racially diverse teams can create positive lasting changes in the workplace and the business The 5 Patterns of Bias How remote work or hybrid work schedules affect DEI goals How caregiver rights started and the status of discrimination against adults with caregiving responsibilities, especially on mothers If you learned a lot from this episode, just like we did, and you know someone who needs help with their DEI efforts, share this episode with them by sharing a link directly through your podcast app. Resources and Links Mentioned: Center for WorkLife Law - Bias Interrupters - (Book) Bias Interrupted: Creating Inclusion For Real and For Good - Gender Stereotypes and Caregiver Discrimination in the Workplace ft. Rebecca Pontikes - Connect with Professor Williams, Bias Interrupters and Center for WorkLife Law: Professor Joan C. Williams - Twitter - Bias Interrupters - Center for WorkLife Law - LinkedIn - Twitter - ___ 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: ___ Connect with Atty. Mahir and Nisar Law Group: Website - Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: Tiktok: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/22109435

Labor and Labor Rights of the Muslim Community with Atty. Mahir Nisar 11/17/2021

Sexual Harassment in 2021 with Susan Antilla 06/28/2021

Sexual Harassment in 2021 with Susan Antilla In the 1990s and early 2000s, a flurry of high-profile lawsuits against financial firms put the issue of sexual harassment front and center. In this episode, we talk to our special guest, Susan Antilla, who had front-row seat to those legal battles, including the class-action lawsuit filed against Wall Street’s Smith Barney. Susan Antilla is an award-winning investigative journalist who has been a columnist at The New York Times, Bloomberg, TheStreet, and USA Today. She has also been a reporting fellow at the non-profit newsroom Type Investigations. She is the author of the #MeToo book about sexual harassment on Wall Street: Tales from the Boom-Boom Room: The Landmark Legal Battles That Exposed Wall Street's Shocking Culture of Sexual Harassment. Join us in this episode to find out how stories like this impact us today and what you need to do when you're caught in the middle of this kind of litigation. Listen to this episode and discover: 01:23 - The History Behind the Book - Tales from the Boom-Boom Room: Women vs. Wall Street 10:00 - The Reason Behind Mandatory Arbitration Clauses and Non-Disclosures 11:41 - Sexual Harassment Then and Now: What Changed? 13:48 - Women are Speaking Up About Sexual Harassment at Work 15:16 - Sexual Harassment During The COVID-19 Pandemic 17:44 - The Challenges and the Effects of Speaking Up 21:07 - The Stigma and Discrimination of Speaking Up 26:32 - The Negative Consequences of Eliminating NDAs 31:58 - Playing By The Rules and Advocating For Yourself at Work Resources: Tales from the Boom-Boom Room: Women vs. Wall Street (book) - 25 years after the 'Boom Boom Room' lawsuit, Wall Street still has a long way to go - Connect with Susan Antilla: Website - Facebook - Twitter - LinkedIn - ___ 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: ___ Connect with Nisar Law Group: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: Tiktok: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/19611986

Career Moms with Jenny Elliot 05/31/2021

Gender Justice: Doing What's Right, Not Just What's Legal ft. Atty. Noreen Farrell 05/17/2021

Gender Justice: Doing What's Right, Not Just What's Legal ft. Atty. Noreen Farrell Women’s labor force participation has grown significantly over the last few decades, working longer hours and pursuing higher education in greater numbers. But despite this progress, the impacts of gender injustice persists. Today’s realities have helped fuel vibrant new leaders and movements forging powerful alliances. We talked to the Executive Director of Equal Rights Advocates, Atty. Noreen Farrell, about the various topics surrounding gender justice. We covered topics such as gender wage gap, sex discrimination and sexual harassment, sexual violence in education and accommodations for pregnant workers. In this episode, find out about: 01:35 - What is Equal Rights Advocates? 02:58 - Gender wage gap and Equal Payday 06:08 - The root cause why women are paid much less 07:20 - The history of gender wage gap in America and what employers can do to close it 11:52 - This is why we need more laws 14:49 - Sexual harassment: How do we make it stop? 19:10 - Changing the laws vs changing company policies to eliminate discrimination, sexual harassment, and pay wage gaps 21:19 - Speaking Up: How your story can change the face of American workplaces 25:41 - Other forms of sex discrimination 27:10 - The Bostock Decision 28:34 - Title IX: Your protection within universities and school institutions from sex-based discrimination 32:38 - Where to find help 33:51 - Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Resources Mentioned: Equal Rights Advocates - Women's Agenda Campaign - Equal Pay Today Campaign - Equal Pay Today - California Fair Pay Act - Paycheck Fairness Act - Ya! Basta Coalition - The Equality Act - Bostock decision - Doe versus Petaluma case - ENOUGH network - Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - A Better Balance in New York - Americans with Disability Act Connect with Atty. Noreen Farrell and ERA: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Twitter: LinkedIn: LinkedIn: ___ 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: ___ Connect with Nisar Law Group: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: Tiktok: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/19074812

Gender Stereotypes and Caregiver Discrimination in the Workplace ft. Atty. Rebecca Pontikes 05/03/2021

Gender Stereotypes and Caregiver Discrimination in the Workplace ft. Atty. Rebecca Pontikes As workers struggle to combine work and families, discrimination based on their caregiver status becomes an added burden. Although caregiver discrimination is particularly damaging to women because of gendered norms and expectations, men are equally affected as well. Were you ever discriminated against, because you have to care for your special needs child, your parent, or you're pregnant? If you have a job and family caregiving responsibilities, you are vulnerable. Learn more about gender stereotyping and caregiver discrimination from Atty. Rebecca G. Pontikes, an expert in gender and family responsibility (caregiver) discrimination. In this episode, you will learn: 01:19 - What is caregiver discrimination or family responsibilities discrimination 10:18 - Disparate impact cases that affected caregivers or a particular gender 13:01 - Are caregivers entitled to accommodations in the workplace as a caregiver? 16:05 - Different types of stereotypes that people experience within the workplace 18:16 - What is second supervisor syndrome? 20:28 - Destructive stereotypes on female caregivers and motherhood 23:05 - Industries where stereotyping and discrimination are more prevalent 24:32 - The impact of Bostock case on future discrimination cases 28:24 - What is gender stereotyping 31:03 - Women stereotypes in the workplace 35:05 - Do courts require plaintiffs to have a comparator in the workplace? 36:29 - The emotional and psychological impact of gender stereotyping and caregiver discrimination on employees 44:24 - What employers can do to prevent and address gender stereotyping and caregiver discrimination in the workplace Resources Mentioned: Massachusetts Pay Equity Law - Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - FMLA - Family and Medical Leave Act - Small Necessities Leave Act (Massachusetts) - Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Americans with Disabilities Act - Thomas vs Eastman Kodak (case) - . Connect with Atty. Rebecca G. Pontikes: Twitter: @rpontikes LinkedIn: ___ 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: ___ Connect with Nisar Law Group: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: Tiktok: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/18906281

Fighting Back: Workplace Bullying and the Healthy Workplace Bill ft. Dr. Gary Namie 03/29/2021

Fighting Back: Workplace Bullying and the Healthy Workplace Bill ft. Dr. Gary Namie Workplace bullying is a growing problem in America and at a shocking rate almost comparable to an epidemic. Science continues to prove that when left unaddressed, it can cause insurmountable physical and mental health problems. Cases of workplace bullying are growing leaps and bounds and calls for a legal route of relief. It needs a law. We talked to Dr. Gary Namie, Co-founder and Director of Workplace Bullying Institute, about workplace bullying behaviors, the shocking number of bullying cases in the US, and the Healthy Workplace Bill. In this episode, we dug deep on these topics: 01:39 - The passion behind ending workplace bullying and abuse. 07:32 - Definition of workplace bullying 08:11 - Is workplace bullying behavior deliberate, and does the intent matter? 16:32 - The correlation between workplace bullying and the Me Too Movement 17:16 - Who are the targets of workplace bullying? 19:05 - Shocking numbers of workplace bullying cases of work-at-home employees vs. in the office 21:04 - Is the bullying behavior carried through every facet of the person’s life? 23:34 - Are workplace bullies teachable and capable of change? 27:05 - Traits of the bully targets 31:26 - Is there a specific target of abuse? 32:47 - The industries or professions where workplace bullying is most prevalent 34:54 - The impact of fraternity mentality on workplace bullying in the healthcare industry 36:25 - The Healthy Workplace Bill - getting the law passed Resources Mentioned: Dr. Gary Namie, The Work Doctor - The Bully-Free Workplace: Stop Jerks, Weasels, and Snakes From Killing Your Organization (book) - The Bully at Work: What You Can Do to Stop the Hurt and Reclaim Your Dignity on the Job (book) - Healthy Workplace Bill - Workplace Bullying University - Professor Heinz Leymann - Me Too Movement - 2021 U.S. Workplace Bullying Survey - Connect with Dr. Gary Namie: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: Youtube: ___ 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: ___ Connect with Nisar Law Group: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: Tiktok: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/18476852

Why Age Equity in the Workplace Matters with Sheila Callaham 03/08/2021

Why Age Equity in the Workplace Matters with Sheila Callaham Every one of us, ages. When it comes to aging, no one is exempted. And when you are an employee, you are not immune to age biases in the workplace. Misperceptions and outdated assumptions about older workers’ skills and proficiency are hurting more and more employees as the number of older workers grows. Age discrimination is unacceptable, and you can help make it stop. In this episode, we talked to Sheila Callaham, Executive Director and Board Chair of Age Equity Alliance, about the underlying motivation of age discrimination in the workplace, how it impacts older workers, and what you need to do when you fall victim to such bias. Sheila is longtime communication and global inclusion and diversity subject matter expert with more than 30 years of experience across private and public sectors in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. She believes employers who proactively build diverse, multigenerational teams are not only the most inclusive, but they are also in the best position to succeed. What You Will Learn In This Episode: 00:41 - What is Age Equity Alliance? 01:21 - What does Age Equity Alliance do to address age-related issues in the workplace and other institutions? 05:06 - The underlying reason for company’s biases in age inclusion and its impact on older workers 13:01 - Does the concept of retirement foster discrimination against older employees? 16:04 - The emotional and psychological impact of age discrimination for older employees 22:34 - Worst offenders of age discrimination in the work industry 23:48 - Where does discriminatory attitude against age is born? 26:12 - What HR Departments or management need to do to alleviate age discrimination 27:58 - How the world views aging and age discrimination 30:26 - Is the labor force exploiting employees? And how does it impact older workers? 35:31 - What you need to do when you experience age discrimination in the workplace 38:10 - How to file a complaint or report age discrimination in the workplace Resources Mentioned: Age Equity Alliance - Workforce 2000 (Hudson Institute) - Maturious - Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) - Connect with Sheila Callaham: Twitter: LinkedIn: Youtube: ___ 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: ___ Connect with Nisar Law Group: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: Tiktok: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/18199433

The Bostock Decision & The Future of LGBTQ Workplace Rights with Ezra Cukor 01/25/2021

Diversity and Inclusion: How We Stop Ageism in the Workplace feat. Ashton Applewhite 01/11/2021

Diversity and Inclusion: How We Stop Ageism in the Workplace feat. Ashton Applewhite Although companies are finally getting on board about diversity and inclusion, there is still one issue that remains one of the greatest vulnerabilities that American workers face. Ageism. What can you do when you're considered to be “too old” to be hired or kept as a valuable member of the workforce? How do you fight age discrimination in the workplace? In this episode, we talked to Ashton Applewhite, an expert on ageism, TED Talk Speaker of Let’s end ageism, and the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, about the sad reality that older employees face and the increasing incidence of age discrimination in the workplace. Age discrimination can happen in any industry, and it can happen to anybody. But you should know that you can push back and take action. What You Will Learn From This Episode: 01:03 - What is Ageism? 03:06 - What aging in the workplace looks like as a human experience 08:00 - What motivates age discrimination in the workplace? 11:09 - Why ageism doesn’t get the same amount of attention and advocacy as other forms of discrimination 14:25 - The different ways a company can solve age discrimination issues in the workplace 18:00 - The emotional and psychological impact of age discrimination for employees 19:52 - How to protect yourself against age discrimination and what you need to do if you’re being subjected to it 21:01 - What is protected activity retaliation? Resources Mentioned: Yo, Is This Ageist? - This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto on Ageism (book) - Old School - Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse - Age Equity Alliance - The New York City Human Rights Law - Age Discrimination in Employment Act (federal) (ADEA) -https://www.eeoc.gov/age-discrimination TED2017: Let’s End Ageism - Connect with Ashton Applewhite: Website: This Chair Rocks - Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: ___ 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: https://bit.ly/WorkplaceJusticeGroup ___ Connect with Atty. Mahir and Nisar Law Group: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: Tiktok: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/17479238

Workplace Bullying: Patterns, Impacts, and Solutions with Linda Crockett 12/28/2020

Workplace Bullying: Patterns, Impacts, and Solutions with Linda Crockett Workplace bullying has many faces. Just as it can manifest in many forms, it also has many ill-effects that doesn’t end when you leave the office. People can be bullied at any age and in any situation. So in this episode, Linda breaks down what workplace bullying really is, how to identify the perpetrators, and what to do if you feel like you're the target. Linda R. Crockett MSW, RSW, SEP is a workplace bullying expert. Linda completed her master’s degree in Clinical Social Work specializing in workplace harassment and bullying and has been a professional social worker for over 32 years. As a witness and target of Workplace Harassment and Bullying (including mobbing) in her own profession, her career is dedicated to the development of a Centre which provides Education, Intervention, Prevention, and Restorative / Recovery options for Employers and Employees impacted. She completed additional training at the Workplace Bullying Institute in the USA and remains connected and supported as an Alumni member. Linda is an active member of the International Association of Workplace Bullying and Harassment (IAWBH). If you’re not sure if you’re a target of workplace bullies, listen to this episode and find out: 00:38 - How and why did Linda dedicate her career to become a workplace bullying expert 05:22 - What is workplace bullying? 10:03 - Who gets bullied, and who does the bullying? 13:49 - What happens when leaders are bullied by their team or subordinates 14:29 - Reasons that drive bullying behaviors 18:08 - The role of the H.R. department in workplace bullying 20:09 - When do negative behaviors become bullying behaviors 21:20 - The emotional, psychological, and physical impact of workplace bullying 24:51 - What are the early warning signs of bullying behaviors? 25:54 - What you need to do when you feel like you’re being bullied at work 29:41 - How can yoga and meditation help with the treatment of trauma 32:15 - What is the distinction between workplace bullying and unlawful harassment and discrimination, and how to navigate it under the law? 36:58 - What is the distinction between workplace bullying and a hostile work environment or a toxic workplace? Resources Mentioned: Workplace Bullying Institute (U.S.A.) - Alberta Workplace Bullying Research, Resources, and Recovery Center (Canada) - Connect with Linda R. Crockett: Website: Alberta Bullying Resource Center Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: ___ 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: https://bit.ly/WorkplaceJusticeGroup ___ Connect with Atty. Mahir and Nisar Law Group: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: Tiktok: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/17329400

Combating Islamophobia in the Workplace: A Discussion with Atty. Ahmed Mohamed 12/14/2020

Combating Islamophobia in the Workplace: A Discussion with Atty. Ahmed Mohamed Within the last decade, there has been mounting evidence of discrimination & harassment against Muslims in many different aspects of the workplace. While employers equip themselves with tools and policies to combat the rise of religious discrimination, there is still an overwhelming number of Muslims claiming they’ve been mistreated on their jobs. At this point, education is critical to reducing Islamophobia. Ahmed Mohamed, Esq., Legal Director for CAIR-NY, was a former trial attorney for the CAIR National Office in Washington D.C., where he focused on combating religious discrimination and profiling. He also travels the country educating American Muslims about their rights and represented dozens of individuals profiled by law enforcement. In this episode, Atty. Ahmed talks about the issues experienced by Muslims in the workplace, the gruesome and shocking stories that they endured during their employment and, the things that you can do to protect yourself. Listen to this episode and discover: 01:40 - What is CAIR and its mission for the Muslim community? 02:30 - The types of cases and scenarios CAIR New York has been working on? 04:06 - Three common types of issues Muslim people frequently experience within the workplace 04:08 - What are the types of religious accommodations, how to request, and what to expect? 07:51 - The worst cases of discrimination and harassment of Muslims in the workplace 09:48 - What to do when you’re going through harassment and discrimination 11:20 - How CAIR New York takes action when you report an incident 12:46 - Can an employer legally deny an accommodation? 17:22 - Trump administration’s influence on the surge of discrimination and harassment of Muslims in the workplace 18:20 - What harassment and hostility looks like in the workplace 25:48 - Advice to employees on what to do during the holy month of Ramadan 26:29 - How CAIR helps employers prepare for Ramadan Resources Mentioned: Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) - Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - CAIR vs Cargill - CAIR-NY against CUNY - Connect with Atty. Ahmed Mohamed: Website: CAIR New York Facebook: Twitter: ___ 📣 Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: ___ Connect with Atty. Mahir and Nisar Law Group: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Youtube: Tiktok: Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation. /episode/index/show/workersrights/id/17162480

Criminal Record Discrimination: What You Need to Know 11/30/2020

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Managing Maternity: Your Pregnancy Rights in the Workplace 11/16/2020

Back to Work: How to Handle COVID-19 Workplace Safety Issues 11/16/2020

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