In this episode we review two recent cases, both of which point toward the federal courts gradual expansion of discrimination law, inching closer to requiring civility in the workplace.We also have a highly informative interview with Brian Th

Episode #13: How to Never Give Up and Never Be Alone, an Interview with Our Forum Den Mother, Lulu

Dec 16th, 2009 48m 43s

Episode 13 features an interview with our forum Den Mother and bully boss fighter, Lulu. Lulu joined our forum feeling alone and confused about how her long stellar career could start crumbling when a much younger manager took over the departm

Episode #12: Bully Boss Survivor Marilyn Veincentotzs

Nov 30th, 2009 41m 3s

Episode 12 features an interview with Bully Boss survivor turned author Marilyn Veincentotzs. Marilyn, who also goes by "Dr. Vee", learned from "Work Laws Exposed" how to fight back against a bullying boss. Then she helped a good friend do th

Episode #11: Bullying Expert Dr. Ben Leichtling

Sep 20th, 2009 35m 18s

In this episode of the Hostile Workplace Podcast we are very pleased to feature an interview with Dr. Ben Leichtling, who has written a book and published a DVD set on living bully free in all aspects of life, including work.Dr. Leichtling was

Episode #10: Some Bully Bosses Forbid Bathroom Breaks?!

Aug 12th, 2009 26m 41s

Main SegmentIn the Main Segment of Episode #10 we tackle the issue of "Bully Bosses Who Forbid Bathroom Breaks." This craziness happens much more frequently than you may think. Can you guess who the primary victims are?#1 Spanish radio st

Episode #9: Ten Bad Things Bosses Do To Cause Hostile Work Environment Lawsuits

Jul 20th, 2009 23m 48s

In Episode #9 the Undercover Lawyer (Curt K.) reveals 10 things that bosses do to their employees that cause hostile work environment lawsuits. This is explosive information that big business pays top dollar for; Curt himself regularly charges

Episode 8: The Bully Boss Who Was Found Guilty in Court

Feb 2nd, 2009 22m 51s

Have you ever wished that you could sue your bully of a boss? This episode is about a hospital employee named Joseph Doescher who did just that.The Bully-Boss SurgeonDoescher's "boss" was a cardiovascular surgeon named Dr. Daniel Raess. Dr. R

Episode #7: Age Discrimination, Summary Judgment, & an Exciting Announcement

Jan 3rd, 2009 35m 13s

In Episode #7, we discuss how your boss can be liable to you for creating a hostile work environment based on age. The main example we cover is Elizabeth Parks v. Lebhar-Friedman, Inc., 2008 WL 4449345 (SDNY) (Oct. 2, 2008).Parks' employer, Dr

Epidsode #6: 10 Tips for Anyone Facing Termination, Including Negotiating a Severance Package

Nov 10th, 2008 28m 28s

The primary message of Episode #6 of the Hostile Workplace Podcast is "You Are Not Powerless When Facing Termination!" This episode shows you how to fight back and try to keep your job, PLUS, we cover how to negotiate a severance if you decide

Episode #5: Listener Interview; Disability Discrimination

Sep 7th, 2008 26m 38s

Episode #5 features a listener interview with Vicki, who fought tooth and nail against disability discrimination to keep her job. She also has learned a lot about filing for FMLA leave and filing with the EEOC. Anyone facing these same issues

Episode #4: Retaliation at Work

Aug 13th, 2008 27m 59s

Michell and Dan began their working relationship as friends. Dansupervised a group of 8 employees; 7 young men plus Michelle. Michellewas only 21.Before work each morning, however, she had to drop off her young sonat her mother’s house.

Epidsode #3: Straight-to-Straight Same Sex Harassment

Jul 29th, 2008 38m 8s

Episode #3 of the HostileWorkplace Podcast, by the Undercover LawyerAnnouncementsIn epsisode three I mentioned that youcan follow me on Twitter. In you are not familiar with it, Twitteris a “micro-blogging” site, where people can

Episode #2: Hostile Work Environment Based on Sexual Harassment

Jul 13th, 2008 39m 57s

In The Hostile Work Place Podcast, Episode #2, we discuss the most explosive of work subjects, sexual harassment. During the show we explain how the U.S. Supreme Court recognizes two types of sexual harassment:Quid Pro Quo (latin for "somethin

The Hostile Work Place Podcast #1, by The Undercover Lawyer

Jun 24th, 2008 19m 21s

In episode #1 we discuss how in the current economy terminations and layoffs are increasing, but poor performance is often not the reason used to select who is let go and who is not.We discussed the forum posting contest for the Month of July 2

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