The Employee Survival Guide® is an employees only podcast about everything related to work and working. We will share with you all the information your employer does not want you to know about working and guide you through various work and employment law issues. The Employee Survival Guide® podcast is hosted by seasoned Employment Law Attorney Mark Carey, who has only practiced in the area of Employment Law for the past 28 years. Mark has seen just about every type of work dispute there is a ...
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2025 Update on Federal Trade Commission Ban on Noncompete Agreements
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16:07Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. I am tracking the developments of the legal case of Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, 5th Circuit Court of Appeals case, 24-10951. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. T…
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Hatzel & Buehler Age Discrimination Settlement with EEOC
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13:37Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! In this episode, we dive deep into the troubli…
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Free Speech at Work: The Ursula Milde Case
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11:38Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This was case I tried to a jury verdict after six years of litigation. Ursula Milde was my client and she represented the grit and determination to do the right thing even if it meant risking her job. The whole case stemed from her need to liven up the lives of senior citizens in the assisted livi…
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Job Search Blunders: From An Employment Attorney
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27:14Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Are you struggling to land job interviews despite sending out countless applications? This episode dives into the critical errors that job seekers often make in their search for employment. From the pitfalls of blindly applying to positions without a clear understanding of job requirements to the …
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Navigating Menopause in the Workforce: The Conversations We Need to Have
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30:25Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is an interview from the Real Food Stories podcast with Heather Carey. Mark joined Heather for the episode about Menopause in the Workplace and the conversations we need to have. Navigating menopause in the workplace is a pressing issue that deserves attention. Given that nearly half …
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Performance Defamation and Truth Decay in the American Workplace
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13:14Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Are your performance reviews legitimate, or are they tools of deceit? This episode digs deep into the dangerous world of performance defamation in the workplace. We examine the alarming trend where employers, motivated by profit and legal strategies, resort to crafting false narratives about emplo…
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Jessica Mullen v. New Balance Athletics: Menopause, Disability and Accommodation
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23:09Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! Dive into the intricacies of workplace discrim…
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Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Can your smartphone be your most powerful tool at work? We promise to unpack the hidden dynamics of employee leverage in the modern workplace, inspired by the unexpected fallout from Jamie Dimon's candid comments at a JP Morgan meeting. Discover the complex legal landscape of recording conversatio…
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Mastering Health Insurance Claim Appeals: Harnessing AI to Overturn Denials
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32:57Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Unlock the secrets of successfully navigating the convoluted world of health insurance claim denials with insights from my extensive experience as an employment attorney. Imagine turning the tide on denied claims with a success rate of 80% using an AI-powered service. This episode dissects the com…
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Extreme Hostile Work Environment: The Case of EEOC v. SkyWest Airlines
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14:51Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! What if your workplace wasn't the safe haven y…
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Mark Carey's Employee Survival Guide to Unlocking the Workplace
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5:03Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Ever wondered how the complexities of employment law can dramatically impact your career? Tune in to unravel the mysteries of employment law with us as we delve into the world of the Employee Survival Guide podcast, hosted by the seasoned attorney Mark Carey. He brings his courtroom prowess direct…
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Katie Puris v. TikTok: Federal Court Agrees With Female Executive's Discrimination Claims
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13:12Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! Is TikTok's corporate culture dangerously host…
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Mia Castro v. Yale University: Extreme Sexual Harassment, Hostile Environment and Retaliation
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32:42Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! What happens when prestigious institutions pri…
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Challenging the 'Boys Club': Renee Mihalik's Fight for Gender Equality in the Workplace
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17:36Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! Can a single voice challenge the might of corp…
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Share Your Story With Mark: Turning Employment Stories into Empowerment
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17:52Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode focuses on inviting listeners to share their personal work stories anonymously, aiming to highlight the importance of employee experiences in understanding employment law. You can share your confidential story with Mark by sending him an email to [email protected]. By discussing the …
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Murray v. UBS Securities LLC: Supreme Court decision on Whistleblowing under SOX
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25:20Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! Are whistleblowers the unsung heroes of corpor…
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Algorithmic Bias in Hiring: The Case of Derek Mobley vs. Workday Inc
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17:43Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! Can technology uphold fairness, or is it silen…
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Well Known Employers Are Still Forcing Arbitration in Violation of EFAA in Sexual Harassment Cases
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36:58Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Uncover how some employers are still clinging to forced arbitration in sexual harassment cases, sidestepping federal prohibitions, and what that means for you. We'll break down the 2022 law signed by President Biden, aimed at eliminating forced arbitration, and celebrate the pivotal role Gretchen …
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Former NFL Player Teyo Johnson's Sexual Harassment Story, Forced Arbitration, and One Unbelievable CEO
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12:56Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! What if the future of workplace dynamics hinge…
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Patricia Olivieri's Big Win Against Stifel and Defeating Forced Arbitration in Sex Discrimination Cases.
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14:37Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! What if a groundbreaking law could redefine ho…
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Eric and Warren take stock of Washington's loss at Oregon and look ahead to the Ducks and Sun Devils in their conference championship games.We pick this week's zombie Pac-12 games against the spread.By Warren and Eric
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Dealing with Employer Fraudulent Inducement on New Job Offers
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17:49Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Can you spot the signs of deceit in your workplace recruitment process? Join us on the Employee Survival Guide as we expose the unsettling reality of fraudulent inducement tactics some employers use to lure talent away from secure jobs. Drawing from my extensive legal experience and real-life clie…
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Sun Devils have the inside track to the Big 12 championship game
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33:44Eric and Warren congratulate the Beavs on their Pac 2 title, resume our Dillingham praise, and begin a look into the heirs situation for the fortune of T. Boone Pickens. Then we pick this week's games against the spread.By Warren and Eric
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Update on FTC Ban on Noncompetition Agreements
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14:55Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Unlock the complexities of the ongoing legal battle over non-compete agreements with the latest episode of the Employee Survival Guide. Discover the intricacies of the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to ban these agreements, and how a Texas federal court's decision to halt the rule nationwide o…
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Eric and Warren laud Washington becoming bowl eligible, laugh at Louisville gifting a game to Stanford, and lament Oregon squeaking one out in Madison. Cougs lost unbelievably at New Mexico. Oregon State is far worse. We pick this week's Pac-12 games against the spreadBy Warren and Eric
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Washington is a noncompetitive road team by Warren and EricBy Warren and Eric
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Eric and Warren recap Washington's win over USC and wonder once again what Lincoln Riley's deal is. Respect is paid to UCLA for taking care of Nebraska, and how about 6-2 Arizona State? We pick this week's Pac-12 games against the spread.By Warren and Eric
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Eric and Warren come to the realization that basically everybody except for Oregon sucks, which is the worst. But really I was here to complain about my sewer situation. Then we pick this week's games.By Warren and Eric
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Eric and Warren get the knives out for Lincoln Riley, celebrate a UCLA road win the B1G, and sour on Utah.Then we pick this week's games against the spread.By Warren and Eric
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Eric and Warren didn't really watch Iowa put up 40 on Washington, so that stops us from losing our minds. Elsewhere, Dan Lanning finally won a big game against fellow big game choke merchant Ryan Day, and Cam Rising is....once again injured. We talk about golf and pick next week's games against the spread.…
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Washington's win over Michigan gets the Jedd Fisch era on track
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33:48Eric and Warren break down Washington's big win over Michigan, lament the Cal collapse against Miami, and put Lincoln Riley firmly on fraudwatch.By Warren and Eric
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Employees Have No Freedom of Speech At Work
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10:25Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Unlock the mysteries of employee speech rights within private companies and discover the surprising realities that might affect you. Have you ever questioned whether your freedom of speech truly extends into the workplace? We'll unravel the limitations of the First Amendment for private workers an…
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Eric and Warren review Washington's ridiculous loss to Rutgers and Utah's shock defeat at home to Arizona, before picking this week's Pac-12 games against the spread.By Warren and Eric
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Eric and Warren enjoy Utah letting the Big 12 know who's boss, recap a wild WSU double OT win, and take comfort in an easy B1G debut for Washington. Then we pick next week's Pac-12 games against the spread.By Warren and Eric
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Eric and Warren begrudgingly give WSU their due after a rare Cougar Apple Cup win, then consider how it alters Washington's season outlook before looking ahead to Cal @ Florida State.We pick them Pac-12 gamezzz bbBy Warren and Eric
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Eric and Warren discuss Oregon's early-season struggles. May they continue? Please? Maybe exacerbate? We then celebrate Cal's win at Auburn before previewing the Northwest rivalry games.We pick every Pac-12 game against the spread.By Warren and Eric
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Eric and Warren discuss USC's big win over LSU, Oregon's concerning close win over Idaho, and a comfortable debut for Jedd Fisch and his Dawgs.Then we pick all of this week's Pac-12 games against the spread.By Warren and Eric
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This will remain a Pac-12 football podcast (realign my balls)
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42:10Eric and Warren decide you can say these schools are in whatever conferences you want, but WE know the truth. The Pac-12 lives here. We pick from an unremarkable week of nonconference games, outside of USC's decision to schedule a neutral-field loss to LSU.By Warren and Eric
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Texas Court Blocks FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements But the FTC Rule is Not Dead Yet
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10:52Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Are non-compete agreements holding back American workers? Join me, Mark, for a deep dive into the FTC's groundbreaking rule banning these contentious clauses and the fierce legal battles ignited by it. We'll dissect the pivotal Texas court decision that seeks to block the rule and its far-reaching…
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Mastering Employment Law: A Pop Quiz With Mark on Workplace Rights, Discrimination, and Harassment
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20:36Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Ready to test your employment law knowledge and uncover critical distinctions in the workplace? Join Mark for a pop quiz to test your knowledge. We promise you'll gain valuable insights into the differences between employees and independent contractors, understand the key protected classes under f…
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Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. "Employee Power" has evaporated. Join us as we explore the dramatic shift in workplace dynamics, from the leverage employees once held to the regained control of employers. We scrutinize the initial factors that boosted employee confidence, such as the pandemic and social unrest, and delve into ho…
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Filing Successful Complaints With the U.S. EEOC
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26:28Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What if you could transform your EEOC complaint into a powerful tool to negotiate a severance/settlement with your employer? Join me, Mark, as I unlock the secrets to filing successful complaints with the EEOC and state agencies. With my extensive background in employment law, I’ll guide you throu…
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Employers Are Still Pushing Arbitration of Sex Discrimination Cases in Violation of Federal Law
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19:19Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Can employers really push for arbitration in sex discrimination cases, flouting federal laws? Join me, Mark, as we dissect this pressing concern and shed light on the ramifications of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. Signed into law by President Bi…
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Breaking the Chains: The FTC’s Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
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24:01Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Prepare to be liberated from the shackles of non-compete agreements! This episode peels back the layers of the Federal Trade Commission's revolutionary ban that's set to empower approximately 30 million workers by September 4, 2024. We're not just talking about the end of these restrictive agreeme…
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Big Win For Employees Proving Discrimination:The Job Transfer Equals “Some Harm”
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10:52Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Discover the legal game-changer that's levelling the playing field for employees in our latest episode, where we unpack the monumental Supreme Court decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri. Celebrate with us the unanimous ruling that revamps the burden of proof on workplace discriminati…
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Negative Impacts of AI on Employees and Working
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52:12Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Could the very tools designed to enhance our productivity in the workplace be silently shaping a future of bias and invasion of privacy? Join me, Mark, as we delve into the profound impact AI is having on employment, from the boardroom to the break room. Along with insights from industry consultan…
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Carol Tomka's Battle: Confronting Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Workplace
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54:14Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Can you imagine facing a nightmare in the very place meant for professional growth? Carol Tomka's story, set nearly three decades ago, echoes the chilling experiences that, unfortunately, still resonate in today's workplaces. This episode brings to light the harrowing journey of Carol, who suffere…
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Corporate DEI Causes Racism and Reverse Discrimination
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16:25Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Could your company's efforts to foster diversity be paradoxically fueling discrimination? Unpack the complexity of corporate DEI programs with us, as we scrutinize their waning popularity and the alarming suggestion that these well-intentioned initiatives might actually be nurturing a new kind of …
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An Extreme Hostile Work Environment Case: The Billie Banks vs. General Motors Story
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57:42Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Embark on a legal journey that cuts to the core of workplace ethics as we dissect the Billie Banks vs. General Motors case, a paramount lawsuit that challenges our understanding of race-based discrimination and hostile work environments. This episode lays bare the incidents of racial taunts and se…
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Performance Reviews Are Now Controlled By AI and Provide Constant Feedback
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14:38Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Could an algorithm determine your career future? We're peering into the transformative world of AI-driven employee performance reviews, dissecting the complexities and the concerns they introduce into the workplace. This episode takes a hard look at the implications of replacing traditional perfor…
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