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You need an employee to be by their phone on the weekends to handle emergency scheduling (or any other weekend task) but you’re wondering if paying them a lower wage would be okay. Or, if paying them in movie tickets or food would also suffice. Listen to Paul and Michelle Richard, senior solution center advisor, discuss waiting and on-call times and all the little nuances that go into it. Learn how to make sure you and your practice stay legally compliant while having your employees by their phones on their off days. 

There are a lot of protections regarding nursing mothers in the workplace. But what happens if you find out that your employee is not nursing for her own child, but rather someone else's? Paul Edwards sits down with Senior Solution Center Advisor Tiana Starke to discuss what protections still apply, and how you can ensure you and your practice remain compliant when handling this unique situation.

In this very special episode of What The Hell Just Happened?! Paul speaks to a call-in guest, Robin Coen, who is the national executive director of the Smile For A Lifetime foundation. Their mission is to help give children access to braces who may otherwise not be able to afford it. Listen to find out how you can help their cause, and give back this season.

On this episode of What the Hell Just Happened? Paul Edwards sits down with CEDR's Senior Solution Center advisor Tiana Starke to discuss everyone's favorite December tradition - the office holiday party. Should you serve alcohol? If you do, what are the risks involved? Should the party be held at your office, or held somewhere offsite? Learn the answer to these (and more) questions by listening to today's episode!

On this episode of What the Hell Just Happened? Paul Edwards sits down with CEDR Compliance Specialist Ally Dagnino to discuss an interesting case of an employee's strange behavior being caused by a potential disability. This case was especially tricky HR-wise because while the employee did something that was clearly improper, it wasn't 100% clear if she was actually responsible for her behavior. What do you do when an employee breaks the rules, but their reason for doing so could make a termination risky?

On this episode of What the Hell Just Happened? Paul Edwards sits down with CEDR Solution Center Advisor Grace Godlasky to discuss an issue that can bring some frustration to employers – having a new employee quit after their training period. Employers everywhere really feel this loss after investing their resources in getting a new employee trained and up to speed, so it is tempting to ask that employee to pay back those training hours if this happens. However, that can lead to some trouble. Listen as Paul and Grace analyze the risk level associated with particular predicament and hash out how to handle it in a safe and legally compliant way.

On this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?, CEDR's resident Compliance Expert Nora Gustafson joins Paul and Amanda to discuss some important considerations for an employer to keep in mind if they've elected to start electronically monitoring their employees' activities. Along with moral considerations, there are lots of privacy laws that need to be taken into account to make sure the monitoring is done legally, and some of them might surprise you!

On this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?, senior Solution Center advisor Tiana Starke joins Paul and Amanda to discuss strategies for coaching an otherwise employee who is a little sensitive to criticism. How do you strike a balance between avoiding hurt feelings and giving the employee the feedback they need to do their job well? The main thing to keep in mind is this: Don't attack the employee, attack the problem!

Join Paul and Tiana as they discuss one of the most awkward HR issues there is - how to deal with an employee that smells bad. Whether it's from bad hygiene, smoking, or working in a stable, an employee with an offensive odor can make for a very uncomfortable working environment. Listen now for some guidance and tips on how to resolve the problem, and maybe you won't have to resort to hanging a million of those car fresheners in your practice!

In the first episode of our second season, Paul sits down with Jennie to talk about hiring a hitman to take care of your usual HR issues. Why fire someone and handle that awkward conversation yourself when you can just rent a hitman? (Just kidding!) Paul and Jennie will inform you about when it's best to outsource for HR - all while avoiding renting out a hitman and winding up in jail!

On this episode of What the Hell Just Happened? Paul Edwards sits down with CEDR Solution Center Advisor Grace Godlasky to discuss an issue that happens more often than not in this current climate - an employee working two jobs without informing their employer. Employers everywhere struggle with ensuring their employees are always actively engaged in their work, and when an employee is secretly splitting their time between two jobs, this can cause issues. Listen as Paul and Grace analyze the risk level associated with particular predicament and hash out how to handle it in a safe and legally compliant way.

On this special Friday release episode of What The Hell Just Happened?! Paul sits down with his executive assistant Amanda as he goes through what he likes to call “pushback” that one of our HR Base Camp members commented regarding our previous episode on employee one-on-ones. This community member raised some excellent points, and Paul wanted to be sure to address them all. Join our Facebook group to join in on the fun, and as always, feel free to email us at podcast@wthjusthappened.com if you have any questions, comments, or even stories you’d like to share with us.

Drug testing is an especially tricky to subject to navigate with your employees. If you have reason to believe one or more of your employees may be coming into work under the influence of drugs or alcohol, how should testing be handled? There should be a policy about it in your employee handbook, but how do you know if it's legally compliant? Join Paul and Solution Center advisor Michelle Richard as they discuss how to handle this stressful situation.

On this episode of What the Hell Just Happened? Paul Edwards sits down with senior solution center advisor Tiana Starke to discuss options for dealing with employees who smoke while off the clock. While their smoking may be happening outside of the office, the smell follows them back in, and that can be an awkward situation for a practice owner who wants to project an image of caring about oral health. What can you as a manager do about this, and what potential legal pitfalls do you need to keep in mind?

On this episode of What the Hell Just Happened? Paul Edwards sits down with senior solution center advisor Tiana Starke to discuss ghosting in the workplace. What do you do when your employee randomly disappears out of nowhere? With all the different ways an employee can ghost, such as right after an interview, shortly after they start working with you, and many other wild ghosting situations, Paul and Tiana sit and talk about the ways you can handle these situations in a legally compliant and people-focused manner.

On this episode of What the Hell Just Happened? Paul Edwards sits down with CEDR Compliance Expert Nora Gustafson to discuss conducting one-on-ones with your employees at your workplace. How can you navigate the potential awkwardness that comes along with regular one-on-ones? Paul has several tricks to get around this common problem, plus ways you can make your one-on-ones more productive and beneficial for all that are involved. Listen as Paul and Nora analyze the situation and hash out how to go about them in a proactive and legally compliant way

In this episode of WTHJH, Paul discusses the incredible scientific potential of the James Webb Space Telescope with his friend, Dr. Ed Prather, Executive Director of the Center for Astronomy Education at the University of Arizona. More than just giving us pretty pictures of deep space, recent advances in science promise to bring us closer to answers about things like the origin of the universe and whether or not we are the only planet supporting life. Tune in for a crash course on interstellar history. You might even learn a thing or two about running a business along the way...

According to a report by Glee star Heather Morris, Jennifer Lopez once refused to hire a group of dancers based solely on their astrological sign. Is this legal? And, if true, could this type of hiring decision present risk to J. Lo as an employer? Listen as Paul sits down with CEDR Senior Solution Center Advisor Tiana Starke to hash out “What the Hell Just Happened?!” to the pop star’s Virgo dancers, as well as what other employers can learn from this unusual HR situation.

On this episode of What The Hell Just Happened?!, CEDR CEO Paul Edwards sits down with Compliance Specialist and Digital Communications Coordinator Ally Dagnino to discuss a high-profile case in which an employer tried to pay employees with chicken sandwiches instead of dollars. Paul and Ally break down the compliance considerations associated with paying employees in trade for products or services (including why it is against the law to do so) and explain when employees do and don’t need to be paid for their time. Bottom line: you can’t pay your employees in chicken!

On this episode of “What The Hell Just Happened?!”, CEDR CEO Paul Edwards sits down with Senior Solution Center Advisor Michelle Richard to discuss background checks with both new and existing employees. What do you do if another employee tells you they heard something bad about someone you just hired? Is it possible to put an existing employee through a background check? Can you, as a practice owner, be at fault for crimes an employee may commit if you never background checked them? Listen to learn how to best protect yourself, your business, and your patients or customers.