Episodes

  • Episode 7: June 2024

    Episode 7: June 2024
    Jun 14 2024
    Special Guest: Katy Busby, Director of Occupational Health & Safety at Bolthouse Fresh Foods Tune in as Michael Sullivan & Associates attorney, Eric De Wames, and a rotating roster of guest experts discuss the most recent developments, emerging trends, and effective strategies within California's dynamic employment law environment. Topics covered in this month’s podcast: ✅ Return to Work ✅ Artificial Intelligence (AI) Update ✅ Workers' Compensation/Employment Law Crossover ✅ Wage & Hour Case Law Update
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    36 mins
  • Episode 6: April 2024

    Episode 6: April 2024
    Apr 25 2024
    Special Guests: Rafael Rivera - CEO, Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA) and Stacey Gordon - Workplace Culture Consultant, Rework Work. Events and links mentioned in this month’s podcast: 1️⃣ PIHRA’s 2024 CAHR Conference is happening 5/20 – 5/22! More info at https://cahrconference.org 2️⃣ SPECIAL OFFER FOR EMPLOYERS’ LEGAL LOUNGE LISTENERS! Register for the CAHR Conference between 4/25 – 5/8 and choose from a Margarita, Champagne, or Old-Fashioned complimentary cocktail kit using promo code MARGARITA, CHAMPAGNE, or OLDFASHIONED. Register at https://cahrconference.org 3️⃣ Join Michael Sullivan & Associates for a happy hour at PIHRA’s 2024 CAHR Conference on 5/21! Details at https://msa.news/cahr24happyhour 4️⃣ Both Eric and Stacey will be leading sessions on 5/21 at PIHRA’s 2024 CAHR Conference. Eric’s presentation on CA Employment Law will be at 11:30 AM and Stacey’s presentation on Inclusion, Equity & Diversity will be at 12:45 PM. 5️⃣ PIHRA Webinar: Navigating the New SB553 Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Requirements - https://msa.news/3UyIpSk 6️⃣ Join the 100K Conversations Campaign to create a more inclusive workplace - https://msa.news/4aK87Jc 7️⃣ Unconscious Inclusion: The Work Beyond the Workshop - https://msa.news/3UxQNSc 8️⃣ Building Beyond Bias: HR’s Solution to Exclusion - https://msa.news/3w8ihnQ
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    58 mins
  • Episode 5: March 2024

    Episode 5: March 2024
    Mar 14 2024
    Special Guests: Tara Fournier (Chief People Officer, Enthusiast Gaming | President, Professionals in Human Resources Association | Deputy State Director, CA State Council for SHRM) and Christine Rodman (CEO, Lynx Employer Resources LLC | State Director, CA State Council for SHRM) Tune in as Michael Sullivan & Associates attorney, Eric De Wames, and a rotating roster of guest experts discuss the most recent developments, emerging trends, and effective strategies within California's dynamic employment law environment. Each month, we dive deep into the most recent cases, legislation, and general trends to provide you with valuable insights and guidance for navigating the complex world of employment regulations in the Golden State. Podcast webpage: https://msa.news/podcast
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    45 mins
  • Episode 4: January 2024

    Episode 4: January 2024
    Jan 25 2024
    Special Guest: Michael W. Sullivan - General Managing Partner at Michael Sullivan & Associates   This month Eric and his special guest, MS&A General Managing Partner Michael Sullivan, discuss current trends in workers’ compensation and employment law, as well as the emerging use of artificial intelligence in the legal field. Do you have questions about a topic covered in our podcast? If so, visit our Q&A page on Slido at https://msa.news/askeric.   If you have a topic suggestion, or would like to be a guest on our show, reach out to podcast host Eric De Wames at https://msa.news/contacteric.   Podcast webpage: https://msa.news/podcast
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    45 mins
  • Episode 3: December 2023

    Episode 3: December 2023
    Dec 27 2023
    Special Guests: Kimberly Pease (Partner/Chief Operations Officer at Maryman & Associates) and Tara Fournier (President, Professionals in Human Resources Association)   Welcome to the Employers' Legal Lounge podcast – a valuable resource for employers, risk managers, human resources professionals, employment attorneys, and colleagues to stay informed about the ever-evolving landscape of California employment compliance laws. Tune in as Michael Sullivan & Associates attorney, Eric De Wames, and a rotating roster of guest experts discuss the most recent developments, emerging trends, and effective strategies within California's dynamic employment law environment. Each month, we dive deep into a specific topic to provide you with valuable insights and guidance for navigating the complex world of employment regulations in the Golden State. Do you have questions about a topic covered in our podcast? If so, visit our Q&A page on Slido at https://msa.news/askeric. If you have any questions, topic suggestions, or would like to be a guest on our show, reach out to podcast host Eric De Wames at https://msa.news/contacteric. Podcast webpage: https://msa.news/podcast
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    48 mins
  • Episode 2: November 2023

    Episode 2: November 2023
    Nov 21 2023
    Special Guest: Christine Rodman - CEO Lynx HR Consulting, incoming State Council Director for SHRM   Welcome to the Employers' Legal Lounge podcast – a valuable resource for employers, risk managers, human resources professionals, employment attorneys, and colleagues to stay informed about the ever-evolving landscape of California employment compliance laws. Tune in as Michael Sullivan & Associates attorney, Eric De Wames, and a rotating roster of guest experts discuss the most recent developments, emerging trends, and effective strategies within California's dynamic employment law environment. Each month, we dive deep into a specific topic to provide you with valuable insights and guidance for navigating the complex world of employment regulations in the Golden State. Do you have questions about a topic covered in our podcast? If so, visit our Q&A page on Slido at https://msa.news/askeric. If you have any questions, topic suggestions, or would like to be a guest on our show, reach out to podcast host Eric De Wames at https://msa.news/contacteric. Podcast webpage: https://msa.news/podcast
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    50 mins
  • Episode 1: October 2023

    Episode 1: October 2023
    Oct 17 2023
    Special Guest: Tara Fournier   Welcome to the Employers' Legal Lounge podcast – a valuable resource for employers, risk managers, human resources professionals, employment attorneys, and colleagues to stay informed about the ever-evolving landscape of California employment compliance laws. Tune in as Michael Sullivan & Associates attorney, Eric De Wames, and a rotating roster of guest experts discuss the most recent developments, emerging trends, and effective strategies within California's dynamic employment law environment. Each month, we dive deep into a specific topic to provide you with valuable insights and guidance for navigating the complex world of employment regulations in the Golden State. Do you have questions about a topic covered in our podcast? If so, visit our Q&A page on Slido at https://msa.news/askeric. If you have any questions, topic suggestions, or would like to be a guest on our show, reach out to podcast host Eric De Wames at https://msa.news/contacteric. Podcast webpage: https://msa.news/podcast
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    46 mins