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Employers' Legal Lounge

Employers' Legal Lounge

By: Michael Sullivan & Associates
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 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. If you have any questions, topic suggestions, or would like to be a guest on our show, please reach out to podcast host Eric De Wames at https://msa.news/contacteric Podcast webpage: https://msa.news/podcastAll rights reserved Economics
Episodes
  • Episode 15: March 2026

    Episode 15: March 2026
    Mar 10 2026
    Special Guests: Paul Falcone (Bestselling Author & Global Keynote Speaker | Principal - Paul Falcone Workplace Leadership Consulting, LLC) and Patti Cuthill (VP of People & Culture - Verve Cloud | Southern California District Director - CalSHRM) Topics covered in this month’s podcast: ✅ Legislative Updates (SB 806 / AB 5, Bereavement Leaves, AI, Remote Work) ✅ Giving Professional Feedback ✅ Performance Reviews ✅ Disciplinary Actions Links: 🔗 CalSHRM Legislative & HR Leadership Summit: https://msa.news/calshrm-4-15-26 🔗 CAHR Conference 2026: https://cahrconference.org/ 🔗 Professionals in Human Resources Assoc. (PIHRA): https://pihra.org 🔗 Workplace Leadership Consulting, LLC: https://www.paulfalconehr.com 🔗 Books by Paul Falcone: https://www.paulfalconehr.com/books
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    38 mins
  • Episode 14: December 2025

    Episode 14: December 2025
    Dec 10 2025
    Special Guests: Tara Fournier (Founder & Chief Executive Consultant, T4 HR | Deputy Director, SHRM CA | Past President, PIHRA) and Andy Covell (Founder, Lion Tech Solutions | State Director Elect, SHRM CA) Topics covered in this month’s podcast: ✅ Upcoming PIHRA & SHRM Events ✅ Legislative Updates (SB 294, SB 513 & AB 692) ✅ Workplace Surveillance ✅ Employee Training ✅ I-9 Audits ✅ Employees vs. Independent Contractors ✅ Accommodations Links: 🔗 California Employment Law Update - San Diego & Riverside: https://pihra.org/employment-law-update/ 🔗 2026 California Legislative & HR Leadership Summit: https://msa.news/shrm-ca26 🔗 PIHRA HR Cruise: https://hrcruise.org/ 🔗 T4 HR: https://www.t4-hr.com/ 🔗 Lion Tech Solutions: https://lionstechsolutions.com/
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 13: October 2025

    Episode 13: October 2025
    Oct 9 2025
    Special Guests: Christine Rodman (CEO - Lynx Employer Resources LLC) and Monique Akanbi (Membership Initiatives Director - SHRM) Topics covered in this month’s podcast: ✅ Legislative Updates ✅ Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ✅ Artificial Intelligence (AI) ✅ Workplace Surveillance ✅ Return to Work ✅ HR Industry Trends Links: 🔗 California Employment Law Update (CELU) Conferences - https://pihra.org/employment-law-update 🔗 PAGA 2025 Legal Updates Webinar Recording - https://msa.news/9-23-25-paga (Passcode: DFgVK@F8) 🔗 2026 SHRM CA Legislative & HR Leadership Summit - https://msa.news/shrm-ca26 🔗 2026 HR Cruise by PIHRA - https://hrcruise.org 🔗 Lynx Employer Resources - https://lynx-er.com
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    37 mins
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