One of our members (a dental practice) used AI to summarize their notes and recently asked how people are addressing AI in the workplace. We've discussed AI and hiring biases on the podcast (a very long time ago!) As expected, more uses are coming to light. Because of that, we're back with updated guidance and information regarding using AI in the workplace, and our focus is on HIPAA compliance and showing ways employees could unintentionally break HIPAA rules. There are several ways AI can revolutionize your work life and that of your employees, making tasks easier and more efficient. Learn more about the exciting possibilities in this week's episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!

In this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!, hosts Paul Edwards and Jennie McLaughlin delve into the recent FTC ruling on non-compete clauses. While this could herald significant changes for employment contracts nationwide, there's no need to panic just yet. Paul and Jennie break down the details of the ruling, emphasizing that it won't take effect immediately and discussing potential legal challenges that could delay its implementation. This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the future of non-competes and seeking clarity amidst the unfolding legal landscape!

Let’s delve into a scenario that could happen to any of us in the professional world. We've all seen them by now—the secret Zoom video recordings of a large company firing a remote employee via call go viral. Secretly recording a conversation raises privacy issues, and, once again, a crazy ruling by the NLRB last year states that eavesdropping on employers by employees is legal under federal law. When recordings get released in the wild, it is never good for the employer. We discuss how the employer tried to mitigate the negative impact by responding and how that can worsen things. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED LARGE corporation problem; it impacts small businesses, too.

So, what could you do when this happens to you? Gain insights from the seasoned perspectives of Paul Edwards and Elijah Newsome, our Social Media Strategist, as they break down best practices around negative reviews in this week's episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!