Episodes

  • Episode 10: October 2024

    Episode 10: October 2024
    Oct 25 2024
    Special Guests: Tara Fournier: President, PIHRA | Deputy State Director, CalSHRM | Interim Chief People & Culture Officer, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and Susan Bowman: Sr. Human Resources Manager, Rite Aid | President-elect, PIHRA Topics covered in this month’s podcast: ✅ Employment Law Update: New Laws Passed for 2024-2025 ✅ Compliance Updates for 2025 Handbooks ✅ PAGA Reform ✅ Artificial Intelligence (AI) Links: 🔗 Civil Rights Dept. Council: https://msa.news/3NE9mjf 🔗 Oct. 2024 CalSHRM Legislative Report: https://msa.news/3BVnjqp 🔗 2024 SD SHRM Annual Conference: https://msa.news/4dZ3A6E 🔗 2024 - 2025 California Employment Law Update (CELU) Conferences: https://msa.news/4hmKTwn 🔗 2025 CalSHRM California Legislative & HR Leadership Summit: https://www.calshrm.org 🔗 2025 California HR (CAHR) Conference: https://cahrconference.org 🔗 2025 SHRM Annual Conference: https://annual.shrm.org
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    41 mins
  • Episode 9: August 2024

    Episode 9: August 2024
    Aug 30 2024
    Special Guest: Carrie Rostron, Workers’ Compensation and Risk Control Director at CMR Risk & Insurance Services. Topics covered in this month’s podcast: ✅ PAGA Reform ✅ SB 399 ✅ Workers’ Comp Trends ✅ Workers’ Comp & HR Crossover Links: 🔗 CAJPA (South Lake Tahoe – Sept.): https://msa.news/cajpa24 🔗 NorCal SHRM (S.F. – Sept.): https://msa.news/norcal-shrm24 🔗 PIHRA CELU (L.A. – Oct.): https://www.pihra.org/celu/ 🔗 PIHRA CELU (O.C. – Nov.): https://www.pihra.org/celu/ 🔗 CalSHRM (S.D. – Nov.): https://msa.news/calshrm-sd24 🔗 Eric & Carrie’s PAGA Webinar: https://msa.news/20240731paga (Passcode: Fa9by%9w) 🔗 CMR Risk & Insurance Services: https://cmrris.com/ 🔗 Carrie Rostron’s LinkedIn Profile: https://msa.news/c-rostron
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    50 mins
  • Episode 8: July 2024

    Episode 8: July 2024
    Jul 2 2024
    Special Guests: Andy Covell - Treasurer, SHRM San Diego | State Director Elect, CalSHRM | Co-founder, Lion Tech Solutions and Tara Fournier - President, Professionals in Human Resources Association | Deputy State Director, CalSHRM | Founder, T4 HR 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: ✅ California PAGA Update ✅ AI Policies for Employers ✅ SHRM24 Annual Conference Highlights
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    34 mins
  • 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