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What happens when employees claim they worked hours they were never paid for? In this episode of This Week at Work, Phil and Burt unpack a landmark federal court ruling that limits FLSA overtime gap-time claims and explore critical lessons employers need about wage-and-hour compliance, recordkeeping, overtime calculations, and employee classifications.
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Who’s really the employer? The U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed Joint Employer Liability rule could significantly impact how businesses work with staffing agencies, subcontractors, franchisees, and other third-party partners. In this episode, employment law attorney Burt Garland breaks down the proposed four-factor test, explains the difference between vertical and horizontal joint employment, and outlines what employers should be doing now to prepare.
For business leaders, HR professionals, and owners, this discussion provides practical guidance on reducing risk, reviewing key business relationships, and staying ahead of regulatory changes that could affect compliance, liability, and workforce strategy. If your organization relies on any type of contingent labor or partnership model, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.
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Compensation is no longer just an HR function, it's a business strategy that directly impacts recruiting, retention, performance, and employee trust. In this episode of This Week at Work, Phil Brandt sits down with compensation expert Michael Maciekowich to explore how pay transparency is exposing hidden weaknesses in compensation programs, why organizations must align pay with business goals, and the critical role managers play in communicating compensation decisions. If your leaders can't clearly explain how pay works, your compensation program may be creating risk instead of building trust—and this conversation will show you how to fix it.
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Meta Ray-Bans, translation earbuds, AR headsets — recording-capable wearables are already showing up in workplaces every day, often before anyone in HR realizes it. The policies most employers rely on were written for a world where recording meant pulling out a phone. That world is gone.
Phil Brandt sat down with employment attorney Burt Garland of Ogletree Deakins to unpack the legal exposure most employers haven't thought through yet — consent laws, BIPA, NLRA Section 7, ADA accommodation, and the records problem nobody's talking about.
If your handbook hasn't been updated for what's already walking through your door, this is the one to watch or read before the next policy review.
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Military leave is quickly becoming a frontline issue for employers as global tensions increase the likelihood of National Guard and Reserve activations. HR leaders may face short-notice deployments, extended absences, and complex reemployment obligations — all governed by strict compliance requirements. In this episode of This Week at Work, we break down what employers need to know now, including military leave fundamentals, common compliance risks, policy best practices, and practical steps to prepare your organization. You’ll gain real-world insight to help support employees serving in the military while protecting your business from avoidable risk. If military leave hasn’t been on your radar, it should be now. This conversation helps HR leaders move from uncertainty to readiness with clear, actionable guidance.
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Everyone’s staying, but are they still showing up?Turnover is down, but so is energy. From hybrid fatigue to economic caution, employees may be staying put, but not leaning in. Learn why today’s disengagement looks different, how to spot the early signs, and what leaders can do to re-ignite focus before top talent quietly checks out. Phil and Burt are joined by leadership strategist Tanya Zion for a timely conversation about the signals employers can’t afford to miss. Using the latest Gallup data, she explains why employees are staying put yet feeling disconnected, how unclear expectations are fueling burnout, and what managers must do differently to develop today’s workforce.
Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome02:59 – Lawyer on the Clock begins 03:09 – EEOC rescinds 2024 harassment guidance explained07:00 – State-by-state DEI and affirmative action rollbacks10:06 – EEOC sues Nike over race discrimination investigation12:23 – FTC targets law firms and Mansfield Certification19:38 – AIM updates and transition to Tanya Zion21:01 – Engagement down while retention rises – Gallup insights26:31 – Rethinking the manager’s role and clear expectations29:10 – AI, cognitive offloading, and critical thinking risks35:01 – Celebrating incremental wins and practical leadership takeaways
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In Episode 360, Phil is joined by Melissa Pesce of Ogletree Deakins and executive coach Leslie Mizerak to break down the workplace issues leaders and HR professionals need to understand right now.
Our panel covers timely legal guidance on FMLA and snow day closures, what employers should know about remote work as a disability accommodation, and how clear policies can reduce risk. Then the conversation shifts to the growing role of executive coaching in leadership development, managing change, and preparing high-potential employees for succession.
Timestamps: 00:01:36 – Phil welcomes Melissa Pesce back to the show00:02:46 – Introduction of executive coach Leslie Mizerak00:03:22 – Leadership trends and upcoming AIM events update00:04:22 – Lawyer on the Clock00:04:49 – FMLA guidance on snow days and unexpected closures00:10:16 – Remote work and ADA accommodation case update00:17:01 – Coaching misconceptions and modern purpose00:28:44 – Coaching for succession planning and high-potential leaders
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In Episode 359 we welcome Beltway insider Jim Plunkett for a practical breakdown of how recent disruptions are shaping the year ahead for employers.
The conversation explores where employment policy is really being made, why federal agencies may have more influence than Congress, and how shifts at the Department of Labor, NLRB, and EEOC could impact employers in 2026. The panel also takes a look at AI hiring risks, emerging discrimination lawsuits, a rare 27-pay-period year, and the growing divide between state and federal workplace rules.
This episode is essential viewing for HR leaders and business executives who want to understand what is changing, why it matters, and how to prepare before the next wave hits.
Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & what Congress did (and didn’t) do for employers01:31 – Opening banter & why keeping up with policy feels like tennis03:38 – Lawyer on the Clock: AI hiring tools & Fair Credit Reporting Act risks07:32 – Uber & Lyft gender-matching lawsuits: damned if you do, damned if you don’t10:27 – 2026 warning: Why some employers may face 27 pay periods13:52 – Why 2025 felt so disruptive for employers17:38 – When agencies drive employment policy, not Congress19:03 – Independent contractor rules & OSHA heat regulations23:15 – State vs. federal divide on AI and workplace laws26:12 – What’s coming from the NLRB, EEOC & DOL in 2026
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Delegation isn’t just about giving work away - it’s how future leaders are developed. With 40% of executives saying leadership development is a serious long-term challenge, we’re asking the BIG question: are leaders actually delegating enough and to the right places?
Join us with Lauren Patel (AAIM) as we explore delegation in workplaces where leaders must learn to delegate effectively to both humans and AI.
Timestamps: 00:09 – Leadership Development as a 2026 Business Challenge01:32 – Guest Introduction: Lauren Patel02:49 – Lawyer on the Clock Begins03:25 – AI in Hiring and Employment Law Overview07:45 – EEOC Power Shift and Policy Direction14:12 – Lawyer on the Clock Wrap-Up15:35 – Why Leaders Struggle to Develop Future Leaders18:11 – The Real Barriers to Delegation29:52 – Delegate Decisions, Not Just Tasks
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Toxic flattery may sound “nice,” but it’s costing organizations time, talent, and truth. When leaders and tools are rewarded for agreeability instead of honesty, tough questions go unasked, bad decisions stick, and teams stop learning.
Join us with special guest Kris Gfell (HR Services, AAIM) as we unpack the epidemic of toxic flattery - and how HR can lead a culture that values candor over comfort.
Timestamps:
00:00 — Why 30% of Employees Don’t Feel Safe Speaking Up01:28 — Welcome Back and Six Years of This Week at Work03:13 — Introducing Toxic Flattery in the Workplace03:58 — Lawyer on the Clock: Major Labor and Employment Updates05:16 — Marijuana Rescheduling and What It Means for Employers08:12 — DEI Programs Under Legal Scrutiny10:30 — State Law Changes Employers Must Know in 202614:49 — Illinois Employment Law Updates That Impact HR19:17 — What “AITA” Culture Reveals About Validation and Feedback29:57 — How Leaders Create Alignment Without Toxic Flattery
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For episode 356, Leaders are increasingly leaning on AI tools - and HR - for guidance, decisions, and direction. When AI and HR act as crutches, leadership capability erodes. When used as coaches, they scale judgment, confidence, and performance. Working alongside company leadership, HR must design training and development that uses AI to reinforce leadership, not replace it.
Timestamps: 00:13 – AI, Coaching, and the Workplace Questions Defining 202603:40 – Lawyer on the Clock Begins: SHRM Ordered to Pay $11.5M in Race Discrimination Case05:54 – Service Dog ADA Lawsuit: Where the Interactive Process Broke Down09:32 – Recap of Department of Labor Guidance in first year of 2nd Trump Administration 14:32 – The “Dumbbell Effect”: How AI Is Reshaping the Job Market21:10 – According to AAIME Hart: Key to Leadership Success Coaching Series 23:40 – Philburt's Phorum is back 24:40 – Matt Wideman: Why Coaching Should Start on Day One of Onboarding29:40 – How AI can help with difficult conversations with your team39:21 – Final Takeaways, Listener Question, and Holiday Wishes
Tune in to learn how to keep coaching as a core leadership skill in 2026.
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For episode 355, Dr. Scott Koeneman - 3rd-degree black belt, Lean Six Sigma expert, hypnotist, and author - joins us to explore the “Great Realignment.” As AI strips tasks away from traditional roles, we ask: What is a job now? What do employers truly need, and what do employees now value in a career? Dr. Scott breaks down why reskilling matters, where human nuance still wins, and how AI levels the playing field for small businesses while challenging large ones. Plus - in a world where even layoffs can be automated - what does it mean to be “let go” today?
Timestamps: 00:42 - Welcome & Show Intro02:40 - Guest Introduction: Scott Koeneman04:00 - Scott’s Book: Quantum Intern Year One04:50 - Veteran Work & Community Involvement06:06 - Lawyer on the Clock: Fed Chairman Press Conference Thoughts16:38 - According to AAIME Hart: Compliance Checklist 20:36 - Four Key Skill Buckets for the Future Workforce29:03 - W2 vs 1099 & Project-Based Work34:37 - AI in Small Business & Main Street Impact
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For episode 354, we’re joined by Inclusion Thought Leader Fred Falker for a candid conversation about leadership’s role in actually building an inclusive culture. Hint: it isn’t achieved through statements or slogans. It happens through action.
At its core, an inclusive culture should expand the circle, not redraw the lines - and only consistent leadership behaviors make that possible. Plus, a full sweep of this week’s must-know employment-law headlines
Timestamps: 01:03 — Open01:12 — Phil Discusses Employee Misalignment Trends02:41 — Fred Falker joins the show05:39 — Lawyer on the Clock: SHRM, Job Market, NLRB15:34 — AI HR Advisor AAIME Hart Shares Important Updates17:15 — Fred Falker on Changing Workplace Culture26:38 — Phil Discusses the Importance of Business Promises32:43 — Measuring Culture: Employee Experience & Belonging
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This week on This Week at Work, we sit down with Sam Goodwin: one of the few to visit all 193 countries. In 2019, Sam’s journey took an unexpected turn when he was abducted in Syria and falsely accused of being a spy. Now a speaker, author, and expert on resilience, Sam shares how his experience taught him to lead through chaos, embrace uncertainty, and find purpose in the most unlikely places.
Don’t forget to register for AAIM’s Payroll Tax Update on December 12th! Your best defense against future payroll errors.
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Timestamps: 00:36 – Welcome, Preview of today's guest Sam Goodwin 03:01 – Lawyer on the Clock: The Layoff Explosion & What It Means 05:36 – The Hidden Talent Mismatch Problem in the Hiring Market 08:29 – Major Shift at the EEOC: Religious Discrimination Under the Microscope 11:06 – Enforcement Is Back: DEI Programs Face Legal Heat 14:39 – Meet Sam Goodwin: Athlete, Traveler, Author of “Saving Sam” 16:31 – Sam’s Arrest in Syria 20:22 – Surviving Solitary & Life in a Syrian Prison Cell 24:04 – Sam on what led him to Hockey, Faith & Mindset after captivity 28:50 – Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity: Sam’s Three-Step Framework
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In this episode, Phil and Burt welcome Lauren Patel to explore the urgent need for “Double Fluency” - the ability to not only engage with AI, but also to strengthen the uniquely human skills that AI can’t replicate. Drawing from the WEF’s Future of Jobs Report, they break down what HR and business leaders must do now to prepare their teams for a future where fluency in both tech and soft skills defines success.
Timestamps: 00:00 – Are You Training Your Team to Think With AI?01:33 – Phil and Burt Debate Robots and “Optimus” at Home03:25 – Why Phil’s Waiting for Elon Musk’s Optimus Robot05:28 – Lauren’s First Reaction to Seeing “Neo” the Robot07:32 – Lawyer on the Clock: The Home Depot Dress-Code Case10:10 – What Counts as “Protected Activity” at Work?17:23 – Starbucks Union Pins and the Future of Dress Codes21:02 – Aaime’s HR Updates: Payroll and Leadership Training22:24 – Double Fluency: Balancing Tech and Human Skills36:21 – Government Reopens: What It Means for Employers
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When employees miss the mark, it’s often not about skill — it’s about clarity. In this week’s episode, Tanya Zion from AAIM joins Phil and Burt to unpack how the “why” behind decisions gets lost between leadership and employees. Discover how HR can help leaders bridge that gap, so every message connects, every action aligns, and every team moves with purpose.
Timestamps: 01:34 – Welcome and Burt's Win in Court04:45 – The New Trends of Helicopter Parents 05:43 – Lawyer on the Clock14:00 – Supreme Court Showdown Ahead15:30 – Starbucks Strike Brewing17:00 – Goodbye to the Penny21:00 – Aaime Hart with AAIM's 39th Annual Payroll Tax and Fringe Benefits Update 23:00 – Communication Breakdown at Work33:50 – The Power of Purpose
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Many HR professionals feel stuck in administrative roles. This episode of This Week at Work features Phil and Burt with Kris Gfell (Business Manager at AAIM) to explore how HR professionals can evolve from operational tasks to business leadership. The discussion will cover current HR challenges, organizational needs, and essential skills.
Plus - don’t miss the critical payroll tax update that could cost your company if you’re not ahead of it.
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Timestamps: 01:27 – Halloween Jokes and Payroll Update02:44 – Lawyer on the Clock: EEOC Power Shift08:00 – Government Shutdown Costs Businesses09:12 – Fed Rate Cuts and AI Layoffs13:00 – Fun with NEO: The $20K Office Robot20:23 – Guest Chris Gfell on HR Strategy22:40 – How HR Becomes a Strategic Partner33:06 – Closing: Embracing Change in HR
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Episode 349: New research shows women’s earnings are falling further behind - but the reasons go beyond bias. With return-to-office mandates, childcare costs, and promotion patterns, Phil, Burt, and fan favorite Mikey Mac unpack what’s really driving women’s declining pay. They’ll also share what employers can do right now to close the gap, retain key talent, and build trust through fair compensation strategies.
Timestamps: 00:08 – Opening Topic: women earn $0.81 for every dollar men earn.01:32 – Government Shutdown: how the NLRB and EEOC slowdowns are affecting employers.02:54 – Special Guest Returns: Compensation expert Mikey Mac joins the show.04:29 – Lawyer on the Clock: Thrive Inc. case expanding NLRB remedies for unfair labor practices.08:19 – Federal judge strikes down Biden-era protections under the Affordable Care Act.11:01 – HR Reminder: Illinois’ personnel file access law and why employers must stay compliant.16:51 – Main Discussion: Phil and Mike dive into the gender pay gap and why it’s widening again.19:01 – Companies offering “return-to-office” pay incentives and how it may worsen pay inequity.23:08 – Families spend up to 24% of income on daycare, influencing women at work. 26:12 – Should pay be based on competency or tenure? The panel debates what’s fair and legal.33:31 – Payroll tax and fringe benefit updates for 2026 and how to join AAIM’s December sessions.
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This Thursday on This Week at Work, we’re joined by KVJ, founder of Tough Day, the AI workplace advisor reshaping the way managers manage. From the conference circuit to the C-suite, there’s a growing realization: AI isn’t just about automation - it’s about elevation. Phil shares his CEO Conference wake-up call, KVJ breaks down how Tuffy helps managers lead in real time, and Burt explores the legal and human side of AI in the workplace. If you think AI is a “someday” tool - you’re already behind.
00:08 – Phil fires up on AI’s impact on management00:50 – Burt’s workplace news: “Artificial Labor” in the Senate01:48 – Blues talk and catching up with Phil & Burt03:16 – Previewing today’s guest on AI innovation04:37 – Meet KVJ: Founder of Tough Day and “Tuffy”07:10 – How Tuffy helps managers handle real workplace issues17:30 – Behind the scenes: “Wizard of Oz” testing20:05 – Lawyer on the Clock: “Well… that depends.”31:02 – The “Aloha Spirit” story that boosted adoption34:35 – How to learn more about Tuffy + episode close
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We’re breaking down the implications of the October 1st government shutdown with special guest, D.C. insider Jim Plunkett. What does this mean for E-Verify, immigration processes, labor agency operations, and your compliance deadlines? With uncertainty on Capitol Hill, HR leaders can’t afford to wait. Tune in for expert guidance, practical solutions, and a few laughs to carry you through the chaos.
Timestamps: 0:00 – Show intro: Phil, Burt, and Nick kick things off3:10 – Guest introduction: Jim Plunkett joins from Washington D.C.3:42 – Lawyer on the Clock: Burt breaks down an Eighth Circuit case on drug testing and at-will employment8:16 – Senate confirms key Trump-era appointees at the EEOC, Wage & Hour, and OSHA11:00 – AI and the future of work: Bernie Sanders’ “artificial labor” warning and the 32-hour workweek debate15:27 – Introducing next week’s guest on AI, Katherine Von Jahn16:15 – Jim Plunkett’s update from D.C.: Inside the government shutdown18:11 – What could force Congress to act—military pay, TSA, and market pressure20:08 – Key political standoff: healthcare subsidies vs. funding extension25:43 – The H-1B visa reentry fee controversy and legal challenges28:04 – Who’s still working? USPS, federal workers, and unemployment pay31:22 – E-Verify shutdown: What employers still must do32:57 – EEOC dynamics: How the lone Democrat could stall GOP momentum
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