Can your employer legally withhold your pay? Who is the new DOL and would you rather...

HUGE shakeups!! Can federal judges rule on the mass federal layoffs? What is schedule F?

Today, we’re diving into a high-stakes legal and political issue that’s making waves in federal employment: mass terminations of federal probationary employees. We’re asking some big questions: 👉 Can the federal government legally fire hundreds of employees at once? Moreover, can a federal judge overrule the Office of Personnel Mangement? 👉 What civil service protections exist for probationary employees? 👉 If terminations are politically motivated, do employees have a legal right to fight back? 👉 And… when does a mass firing turn into a class action lawsuit? If you like this episode or any of my episodes, please be sure to rate and review. Make sure to follow me on social media - Instagram: @Hr_after_dark_podcast Tiktok: @Hr_after_dark I want to hear from you! Email me your workplace drama: hrafterdarkpro@gmail.com [hrafterdarkpro@gmail.com]

Can your employer legally withhold your pay? Who is the new DOL and would you rather...

This episode we dive into meaty HR drama, Lori Chavez-DeReamer is the new DOL secretary, political chaos may be headed straight for HR, we play a fun little game of "would you rather" and I answer the question: Can my employer legally hold my paycheck hostage? PRO Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/842 [https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/842] Follow me on socials: tik tok @hr_after_dark instagram: hr_after_dark_podcast Email me your workplace stories: HRafterdarkpro@gmail.com [HRafterdarkpro@gmail.com] Rate and subscribe for more HR content you never knew you needed!

DOGE debacle, Federal Layoffs, and Trump's illegal firing gone wrong

We’re talking about chaos at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) (like, who’s actually in charge?!) and the federal layoff storm that’s got thousands of employees refreshing their emails in full panic mode plus Trump's LOSS in Wilcox v Trump. Hit subscribe to stay up to date on all of the employment and HR news. Follow me on tiktok @hr_after_dark Email me your juicy workplace stories: hrafterdarkpro@gmail.com

Is Grindr making the cost of dreams come true?

Today, we’re talking about dreams—the dream of starting a family, the dream of financial stability, and why so many workers feel like both are slipping further out of reach. Grindr is stepping up its game by offering surrogacy benefits to its LGBTQ+ employees. We dive into the reality check on wage stagnation and one undeniable truth: what employers choose to invest in tells us a lot about who and what they truly value.

Best Buy, Starbucks and help wanted...oh my!

Clock in After dark listeners! This episode is packed with big corporate moves, legal shake-ups, and workforce dilemmas. From Best Buy sending employees to school, to Starbucks facing a lawsuit over DEI policies, and a growing crisis in student interest for high-demand industries—we’re breaking it all down. I want to hear from you! Send me your HR stories to be featured on the podcast. Email me: hrafterdarkpro@gmail.com [hrafterdarkpro@gmail.com] Follow me - Tiktok: @HR_after_dark HR Dive. (2024, February). Best Buy expands education benefits for all U.S. employees. HR Dive. https://www.hrdive.com/news/best-buy-expands-education-benefits-for-all-us-employees/740191/ [https://www.hrdive.com/news/best-buy-expands-education-benefits-for-all-us-employees/740191/] HR Dive. (2024, February). Starbucks sued over DEI policies, accused of race-based discrimination. HR Dive. https://www.hrdive.com/news/starbucks-dei-discrimination-missouri-lawsuit/740358/ [https://www.hrdive.com/news/starbucks-dei-discrimination-missouri-lawsuit/740358/] HR Dive. (2024, February). Students lack interest in high-demand industries. Employers can help. HR Dive. https://www.hrdive.com/news/students-lack-interest-in-high-demand-industries-employers-can-help/740227/ [https://www.hrdive.com/news/students-lack-interest-in-high-demand-industries-employers-can-help/740227/]