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A podcast designed for HR professionals and business owners dealing with complex employment law issues. Georgia-based attorney Kathleen Jennings discusses the legal and ethical ramifications that HR professionals and employers face on a daily basis.

Hosted by her favorite brother Thom Jennings, the Cover Your Assets podcast is a companion piece to Kathleen's blog articles.

Please note: the information available on this podcast is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use of and access to this podcast or any of the e-mail links contained within the show notes do not create an attorney-client relationship between Kathleen J. Jennings and the user or browser. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the hosts.

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E27: Age is More Than a Number-Age Discrimination in the Workplace

November 02, 2022 | Podcasts

In this episode, we discuss age discrimination, how to detect it and how to stop it. Ageism in the workplace is a hot topic and its something highly overlooked, but if employers are not careful, they could expose themselves to costly litigation. Have a listen as Thom and Kathleen tackle this important topic.

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E26: Weed in the Workplace

October 04, 2022 | Podcasts

In this week’s episode, resident expert Kathleen Jennings and host Thom Jennings have a lengthy discussion about the implications of the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana. What does this mean for employers? How will it impact pre-employment drug screening? What about the implications of medical marijuana in the workplace?

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E25: What Are Ban the Box Laws?

September 16, 2022 | Podcasts

This week we explore the topic of Quiet Firing and how it can cause employers legal trouble in the workplace. In this week’s episode, resident expert Kathleen Jennings and host Thom Jennings have a spirited discussion about Ban the Box Laws, an initiative that will impact the pre-employment screening process. Ban the box laws prohibit employers from aski...

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E24: How is Quiet Firing Related to Quiet Quitting?

September 08, 2022 | Podcasts

This week we explore the topic of Quiet Firing and how it can cause employers legal trouble in the workplace. It's the follow-up to last week's episode on quiet quitting. This week Thom and Kathleen discuss Quiet Firing and how it can cause an employer serious legal problems in the workplace.

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E23: Managing Employee's Side Hustles

August 30, 2022 | Podcasts

In this episode, host Thom Jennings and employment law attorney Kathleen Jennings discuss side hustles. Side hustles often look like one’s passion or a hobby, but what is the impact on time and focus when an employee's main job is derailed by the hobby? As employers, how can you help your staff succeed in both jobs and keep everyone happy, as well as suc...

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E22: Employee Morale

August 10, 2022 | Podcasts

In this episode, host Thom Jennings and attorney Kathleen Jennings discuss the impact of employee morale in the workplace. They will share some anecdotes and provide things that can be done to assess and improve employee morale. They also discuss the merits and pitfalls of an employee of the month program.

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E21: Employee Communication with Special Guest Louise Hughes

August 02, 2022 | Podcasts

In this episode, we talk with Wimberly Lawson Wright Daves & Jones' office manager Louise Hughes about the importance of effective employee communication. Resident expert Kathleen Jennings and her brother/podcast host Thom Jennings also chime in with some anecdotes and case studies in this spirited episode of the podcast.

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E20: Union Activity in the Workplace

July 19, 2022 | Podcasts

In this episode, host Thom Jennings and attorney Kathleen Jennings discuss union activity in the workplace and how an employer can spot it before it takes hold. Kathleen discusses how to spot a potential union organizer during the hiring process, and how to manage the workplace when union activity is suspected or confirmed. Labor union activity is on the ...

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E19: What Does At Will Employment Really Mean?

July 11, 2022 | Podcasts

In this episode, host Thom Jennings and attorney Kathleen Jennings discuss the complex and yet simple legal term “At Will.” Does At Will really mean you can fire someone for wearing red socks? Kathleen will answer that question and many others, including the difference between At Will and Right to Work states.

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