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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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E9: They Say It's Your Birthday

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In this episode, host Thom Jennings and attorney Kathleen Jennings discuss a recent case involving an employee that sued his employer because of a birthday party. The nationally publicized case resulted in a hefty award for the employee and involves many elements discussed in previous episodes, including reasonable accommodation, office communication, and...
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E8: Constructive Discharge

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In this episode, host Thom Jennings and attorney Kathleen Jennings discuss constructive discharge and how to handle potential lawsuits brought about by employees who believe they have been forced to quit their jobs because of a hostile work environment.In this spirited episode, Kathleen discusses a constructive discharge case that involved a porta-potty s...
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E7: Workplace Romance

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In this episode host, Thom Jennings and resident expert Kathleen Jennings discuss how to manage workplace romance. It is a lively episode with terms like "sex police" and "love contracts" discussed. Thom presents another of his employment experiences, but this one has a twist. Podcast Episode Transcript Narrator (00:03):You are listening to Cover Your...
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E6: What is Reasonable? A Discussion About Reasonable Accommodations

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In this episode host, Thom Jennings and attorney Kathleen Jennings discuss reasonable accommodations and how they are interpreted by law. Kathleen discusses the "interactive process" and how to start a dialogue regarding reasonable accommodations and if they create an "undue hardship." Podcast Episode Transcript Narrator (00:03):You are listening to C...
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E5: Restrictive Covenants

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In this episode, attorney Kathleen Jennings and host Thom Jennings discuss the types of restrictive covenants that employers need to be aware of when they are hiring a new employee. Podcast Episode Transcript Narrator (00:05):You are listening to Cover Your Assets, a podcast that discusses the timely and significant legal issues faced by employers. Ka...
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E4: Workplace Violence

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In this episode, host Thom Jennings and resident expert Kathleen Jennings discuss the scenarios that lead to workplace violence and how to mitigate them. Kathleen discusses a case she handled where there was an episode of domestic violence in the workplace and then her brother has one of his classic tales from one of his many previous employers.Kathleen g...
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E3: Same Sex Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

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Thom and Kathleen Jennings discuss an often overlooked form of sexual harassment in the workplace, same-sex sexual harassment. Thom shares a story of the time he was the victim of unwanted touching, and Kathleen discusses a same-sex harassment case that she successfully defended for her client. Podcast Episode Transcript Narrator (00:03):You are liste...
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E2: Handling Employee Terminations with Dignity

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On episode two of the podcast, employment law attorney Kathleen Jennings discusses how to handle one of the most sensitive employee issues in the workplace, termination of employment. Kathleen's brother, Thom Jennings, shares a story about an eventful termination where he was terminated while dressed as Santa Claus. Kathleen also discusses a case where sh...
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E1: OSHA Inspections

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In the inaugural episode of the Cover Your Assets Podcast, attorney Kathleen Jennings discusses safety in the workplace and how to handle Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections in a professional manner. Podcast Episode Transcript Narrator (00:03):You are listening to Cover Your Assets, a podcast that discusses the timely and ...
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