Hostile Work Environment With Marc And Dennis

Episode 13, in which Marc and Dennis congratulate the winner of the Super Bowl! They then delve into a company barbecue to remember. We learn that not every FMLA-taker who posts vacation photos while on leave is a big faker, and that burger joints are great places for payroll shenanigans.

In this episode, Marc and Dennis explore how courts have interpreted Title VII to apply to sexual orientation discrimination claims. Marc tells a story about how not to communicate that a command of the English language is a bona fide occupational requirement. And who would have guessed that a burger joint could be a front for a drug operation?

In Episode 11 of the Hostile Work Environment, Marc, Dennis and special guest star Ann Fromholz turn the lens on the legal profession, and regale each other with stories about law firm summer associates who engage in terrible behavior. One firm event takes several budding young lawyers to an S&M club, another law firm learns the value of checking references, and a law student shows off her swimming ability in the Hudson River. Also, there is swag.

Our hosts are joined by guest Ann Fromholz to discuss a unique race and gender discrimination claim against Google - unique in that it is being pursued by two right-wing white dudes claiming they are oppressed. When they get over their collective revulsion, Marc tells Dennis the story of the most epic holiday part of all time, which causes Dennis to Google "Ice Luge." Finally, Dennis makes the most important Hostile Work Environment announcement EVER.

What do you do when a coworker smells like a monkey's butt? We learn the right way to address workplace BO, and a few wrong ways. We also talk about why people in Oregon and New Jersey cannot be trusted to do something that millions of people in the other 48 states (and across the world) do daily without incident. Marc tells a story that uses the F-word. A lot. (That's your trigger warning right there.)

In Episode 8, Marc and Dennis discuss how you can receive a claim for unpaid overtime from an employee you did not know existed. Our hosts then talk about how the Pacific Northwest skies are home to some unusual phenomena. Also why one HR executive may need remedial training, if not psychological counseling.

Happy Holidays from Marc and Dennis! In Episode 7, our hosts show that Santa's Workshop is definitely a hostile work environment, with two stories of truly Bad Santas, and one tragic tale of a smoking hot (literally) Santa. Also learn how an employee can get fired for kidnapping a customer and still walk away with a $50,000 settlement.

Episode 6, in which HR advisor and employment lawyer Kate Bischoff of tHRive Law and Consulting joins us to discuss how manage risk at your holiday party without making it…not fun. If you don’t already, you need to go right now and follow her on Twitter and also read her blog. Many thanks to Kate for…

Episode 6, in which Marc and Dennis explore the dark and seedy world of company holiday parties. Also, why you might not want to knock on the door of a car in your parking lot that is rocking back and forth with the windows all steamed up.

Special Episode 1, in which Marc and Dennis interview Jon Hyman of the Ohio Employer's Lawyer's Law Blog, who introduces us to the three finalists for the Worst Employer of 2017: the Cancerous Boss, the Racist Boss, and the Horny Head of HR. (Note-episode contains some adult content, as though you couldn't figure that out from the intro.)

Episode 5, in which Marc and Dennis examine the state of women's college basketball (spoiler: they admire the strong fundamentals, and think dunks are overrated). An internet company devises an interesting way to avoid harassment claims. Apropos harassment, our hosts delve into the bizarre world of anti-harassment training videos.

Episode 4, in which Marc and Dennis regale us with the tale of the Blind Barber of Boston, who barbered blindly but not badly, but his bad boss booted our buddy. Visit a mortuary where corpses were instrumental to sexual harassment. Dennis recalls pranking pornographic popups, and Marc reminisces about how soundboards could offend the judiciary. Trigger warning: this episode contains one or more F-bombs and references to light simulated necrophilia.

Episode 3, in which our heroes Marc and Dennis narrowly avert disaster with a pedophobic schoolteacher.  They also discuss five ways to make your workplace more horrific, how to make dress socks using a Sharpie, and giant things that flash on computer screens during job interviews.

Marc and Dennis discuss whether spanking salespeople with yard signs is an effective or lawful motivational technique.  John the Baptist gets beheaded on a Friday, giving some guy named Gerhardt a great excuse to take the day off.  Biometric hand scanners cause coal miners to fear for their mortal souls.

In Episode 1, Marc and Dennis kick off the Hostile Work Environment with a discussion of the Number of the Beast (666) and why it might trigger a need for a religious accommodation.  They also examine why the US Government supports a workers' rights to fry chicken without wearing pants. And a listener-submitted story starts with a complaint about free water bottles and ends with Game of Thrones-level carnage.

In Episode 0, Marc and Dennis introduce the Hostile Work Environment Podcast, explain the podcast format and how to contact and support the podcast.