Some states require that certain business entities register as a PLLC (or professional limited liability company) and not simply as an LLC (limited liability company). Business and employment attorneys Katie Rinkus and Rebecca Chmielewski discu

Ep. 19 – 10 Essentials When Hiring Your First Employee

Mar 23rd, 2024 36m 48s

Employment attorneys and business counselors Katie Rinkus and Poonam Lakhani discuss the top 10 essential things to know or do when hiring your first employee. From how to conduct a background check to when to use a confidentiality agreement or

Ep. 18 – An Introduction to Culture Audits (Investigations III)

Feb 19th, 2024 38m 41s

Seasoned workplace investigators Kristen Prinz and Christina Hynes Mesco discuss one of their favorite topics: culture audits! They discuss how audits can help prevent workplace problems before they arise, enabling organizations to avoid the co

Ep. 17 – Disrupting Workplace Discrimination

Feb 7th, 2024 35m 37s

Kristen Prinz welcomes to the mic Chiquita Hall-Jackson, a lawyer, DEI consultant, and community advocate known as the “Discrimination Disrupter.” Chiquita strives to dismantle systems of bias, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace, and

Ep. 16 – Non-Compete Bans (Non-Competes III)

Jan 8th, 2024 17m 41s

Employment attorney Amit Bindra unpacks two recent attempts to ban non-competes. Starting with the successful legal ban in Minnesota, Amit explains why the prohibition is novel and addresses certain exemptions under the new law. He then turns t

Ep. 15 – New Illinois Employment Laws of 2024

Dec 28th, 2023 17m 22s

Employment attorney and business counselor Poonam Lakhani joins marketing manager and paralegal Matt Tedeschi to address the most significant new employment laws taking effect in Illinois in 2024. From minimum wage increases and new paid leave

Ep. 14 – Workplace Leave Policies

Dec 14th, 2023 35m 44s

Employment attorney and business counselor Poonam Lakhani discusses various types of workplace leave with marketing manager and paralegal Matt Tedeschi. They address recent trends in leave requirements as well as compliance challenges for busi

Ep. 13 – How Can You Throw a Safe and Appropriate Holiday Party?

Nov 27th, 2023 35m 29s

Does your business want to throw a holiday party but you’re afraid of potential shenanigans…and the liability that might result from them? In this episode geared toward employers, Marketing Manager and paralegal Matt Tedeschi welcomes Laura Fe

Ep. 12 – The Corporate Transparency Act and Your Business

Nov 8th, 2023 20m 37s

Managing Partner Kristen Prinz and transactional attorney Katie Rinkus discuss the Corporate Transparency Act, a new federal law requiring all companies to report information related to company ownership. Although the law’s intent was to combat

Ep. 11 – Mental Health Benefits in the Workplace

Oct 25th, 2023 36m 32s

This episode focuses on the mental health benefits that workplaces can provide to workers. Kristen Prinz welcomes to the mic Sarah Malavenda, a trained psychotherapist and the Co-Founder & COO of Samata Health, and Angelia Salgado, the firm’s O

Ep. 10 – The Delaware Trilogy of Non-Compete Cases (Non-Competes II)

Oct 9th, 2023 31m 56s

Prinz Partner Amit Bindra elucidates three recent rulings of the Delaware Chancery Court, one of the nation’s foremost non-compete courts. Two of the decisions involved business acquisitions, while a third addressed forfeiture clauses. Notably,

Ep. 9 – The Basics of a Workplace Investigation (Investigations II)

Sep 15th, 2023 35m 36s

What would you do if an employee reported that a colleague kissed her without her permission at the company holiday party? Our attorneys say: investigate! From their experience as employment attorneys and workplace investigators, Kristen Prinz

Ep. 8 – The Lizzo Lawsuit and Employment Law

Sep 6th, 2023 49m 5s

Allegations from former dancers that Lizzo created a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment and even false imprisonment have rocked the singer and body positivity icon’s image, leaving many of her fans stunned. Employment att

Ep. 7 – Should Your Business Have an Unlimited PTO Policy?

Aug 22nd, 2023 33m 57s

Prinz attorney Poonam Lakhani and Laura Lefkow-Hynes discuss all things unlimited PTO in this episode! Reflecting on the trend in corporate America to increasingly offer unlimited PTO, Poonam and Laura address both the benefits and pitfalls of

Ep. 6 - Health Insurance and Employment

Aug 9th, 2023 38m 8s

Kristen Prinz welcomes Alexandra Eidenberg, president and founder of The Insurance People, an award-winning insurance agency specializing in employee benefits, individual health insurance, and Medicare. Kristen and Alexandra discuss the variety

Ep. 5 – What Are Non-Competes and Why Do They Matter? (Non-Competes I)

Jul 26th, 2023 39m 31s

Prinz Partner Amit Bindra unpacks everything you’ve ever wanted to know about non-competes: what a non-competition agreement is, where employees are likely to see them, and how long they typically last. Amit also addresses how non-competes are

Ep. 4 - What Are Workplace Investigations and Why Do They Matter? (Investigations I)

Jul 19th, 2023 29m 54s

You might have heard in the news of workplace investigations underway at any number of companies that have been struck with controversy. Kristen Prinz and Christina Hynes Mesco are both employment attorneys and experienced workplace investigato

Ep. 3 - Hair Discrimination

Jun 20th, 2023 26m 9s

In this episode, Paralegal Supervisor Christina Martinez tackles the topic of hair discrimination with Matt Tedeschi, Marketing Manager and an employment paralegal at the firm. Basing their discussion on a blog post Christina wrote and her subs

Ep. 2 - Why Should You Care about Employment Law?

May 17th, 2023 26m 34s

Prinz attorneys and business counselors Kristen Prinz, Amit Bindra, and Christina Hynes Mesco hold an animated conversation on why you should care about employment law. They point out that employees themselves are concerned with what the law sa

Podcast Re-Launch

May 16th, 2023 12m 23s

The signature podcast of The Prinz Law Firm has been rebranded and rebooted! Now known as “Making Work Better: Employment Law & Workplace Challenges,” this podcast will continue to discuss leading issues in employment law, human resources, busi

How to Get an Attorney to Take Your Case (from the People Who Screen Their Calls)

Oct 27th, 2021 51m 8s

In this episode of Tales from Around the Watercooler, Prinz staff describe how callers can best ensure their legal matters gets to an attorney. Paralegal (and former Intake Specialist) Marcet Crockett and current Intake Specialist Grace Moore d

Political and Social Discussions in the Workplace

Aug 31st, 2021 27m 8s

In this episode, Kristen chats with two of The Prinz Law Firm’s Associate Attorneys, Poonam Lakhani and Elizabeth Hanford. They discuss a recent policy implemented by the tech company Basecamp that banned employees from discussing political and

COVID-19 & Employee Privacy

Jul 27th, 2021 28m 40s

In this episode, Kristen chats with Poonam Lakhani, one of The Prinz Law Firm’s associate attorneys, about how COVID-19 intersects with workplace privacy. Kristen & Poonam discuss whether businesses can require employees to get vaccinated, if a

What is VESSA and Why Is It Important?

Jun 29th, 2021 20m 8s

In this episode, Kristen sits down with one of the firm’s associate attorneys, Laura Lefkow-Hynes, to discuss a little-known but crucial law in Illinois named the Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA). VESSA allows workers facing do

“Profit First,” with Mike Michalowicz

May 25th, 2021 28m 53s

In this episode, Mike Michalowicz, innovative entrepreneur and author of seven books, sits down with Kristen to discuss what is perhaps his most impactful work, Profit First. Mike shares the heartbreaking story that eventually led him to write