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Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#73 -Stay InterviewsIn this legal skinny episode "Stay Interviews" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses how stay interviews are being used by company leaders to learn more about the employees that "stay" with the company so they can work on improving potential issues of turnover. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader. Dis...
2022-05-1717 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#72 - Birthday Surprise in the WorkplaceIn this legal skinny episode "Birthday Surprise in the Workplace" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses a case out of Kentucky involving a company providing a birthday celebration for an employee who allegedly requested not to have one due to his anxiety and the repercussions for the company involved.We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources f...
2022-05-0615 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#71 - Soccer, Teachers, & the Equal Pay ActIn this legal skinny episode "Soccer, Teachers, & the Equal Pay Act" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the ongoing appeal by American women soccer players and a case out of Wisconsin for teachers all related to the EEOC's focused agenda on Equal Pay Act Issues. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader.
2022-02-0516 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#70 - The H-1B Visa Employee BreakdownIn this legal skinny episode "The H-1B Visa Employee Breakdown" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita chats with guest Ruby Powers about the H-1B Visa process and steps for company leaders who may be considering whether this is another tool they want to use when hiring employee talent. Ms. Powers is an attorney and founder of the Powers Law Group, a Houston based law firm focused on family-based, employment-based, and investment-based immigration. You can connect with Ruby Powers on LinkedIn at this link here. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to...
2022-01-2848 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#69 - Should Employers Mandate Vaccines? - Part VIn this legal skinny episode "Should Employers Mandate Vaccines? - Part V" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the legal challenges and Supreme Court opinions on the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard published following President Biden's announcement to use the powers of OSHA to enforce mandatory vaccine or testing for employer workforces with 100 or more employees. Part I, Part II, and III of this discussion were back in Episode #65, #62, Episode #29, and Episode #33. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show...
2022-01-1922 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#68 - Santa‘s Employee TroublesIn this legal skinny episode "Santa's Employee Troubles" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses Santa's potential legal woes from reindeer issues to elf problems. ;) Enjoy!We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader. Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is...
2021-12-0814 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#67 - The 1940s Thanksgiving Thursday DebacleIn this legal skinny episode "The 1940s Thanksgiving Thursday Debacle" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses a little Thanksgiving history and has 2 surprise guests on the show. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader. Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes onl...
2021-11-2510 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#66 - Snitch or SaviorIn this legal skinny episode "Snitch or Savior" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the challenges employers face when dealing with safety and company culture. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader. Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is n...
2021-11-1616 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#65 - Should Employers Mandate Vaccines? - Part IVIn this legal skinny episode "Should Employers Mandate Vaccines? - Part IV" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the new OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard published following President Biden's announcement to use the powers of OSHA to enforce mandatory vaccine or testing for employer workforces with 100 or more employees. Part I, Part II, and III of this discussion were back in Episode #62, Episode #29, and Episode #33. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which epis...
2021-11-0632 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#64 - Long COVID - the New DisabilityIn this legal skinny episode "Long COVID - the New Disability" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the guidance set forth establishing long COVID as a disability under U.S. disability laws. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader. Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for...
2021-10-1616 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#63 - Cannabis Future - To Be or Not to BeIn this legal skinny episode "Cannabis Future - To Be or Not to Be" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses cannabis legal issues including the ongoing conflict between the federal US government and state laws and how that is affecting company leaders. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader. Disclaimer - L...
2021-10-0914 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#62 - Should Employers Mandate Vaccines? - Part IIIIn this legal skinny episode "Should Employers Mandate Vaccines? - Part III" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses President Biden's announcement to use the powers of OSHA to enforce mandatory vaccine or testing for employer workforces with 100 or more employees. Part I and Part II of this discussion were back in Episode #29 and Episode #33. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.lega...
2021-09-1327 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#61 - Denying Vacation RequestsIn this legal skinny episode "Denying Vacation Requests" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the challenges employers face when considering vacation requests. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader. Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is not legal advi...
2021-08-3020 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#60 - Culture in a Sun & Ski WorldIn this legal skinny episode "Culture in a Sun & Ski World," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita chats with Barry Goldware about company culture from a retail perspective. Barry is the founder of Sun & Ski Sports before he sold it in 2012 and is the visionary behind Popable.com for PopUp Shops. Connect with Barry at LinkedIn or check out his new venture at Popable.comWe value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to menti...
2021-08-191h 03
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#59 - Beware saying Grandma is too Old to DriveIn this legal skinny episode "Beware saying Grandma is too Old to Drive" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses driving and age discrimination issues. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader. Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is not...
2021-08-0419 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#58 - Is work burnout real?In this legal skinny episode "Is work burnout real?" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the definition of burnout and what it can mean for you as an entrepreneur or company leader. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader. Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for...
2021-07-2615 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#57 - Who doesn't love a Prankster?In this legal skinny episode "Who doesn't love a Prankster?" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses pranks and practical jokes in our culture and in the workplace and the related issues for company leaders to consider.We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader. Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the le...
2021-07-1716 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#56 - The President's Chess Move Against Non-CompetesIn this legal skinny episode "The President's Chess Move Against Non-Competes" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the recent Presidential Executive Order and what company leaders may want to consider regarding its potential impact on businesses. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the company leader. Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the lega...
2021-07-1016 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#55 - The 10M Biometric Privacy HandprintIn this legal skinny episode "The 10M Biometric Privacy Handprint," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the ever-changing landscape of the use of biometric data by companies.We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the Company leader Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes on...
2021-07-0215 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#54 - Beers, Guns & Trucks for ShotsIn this legal skinny episode "Beers, Guns & Trucks for Shots," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the all the wild incentives out there for those who get the COVID-19 vaccine and the long-awaited guidance from the EEOC for business leaders.We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the Company leader Disclaimer - Legal Sk...
2021-06-2731 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#53 - Payroll Mistakes to AvoidIn this legal skinny episode "Payroll Mistakes to Avoid," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita chats with Don Peterson of the Peterson CPA Firm about payroll mistakes to avoid. Connect with Don Peterson at Peterson CPA FirmWe value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the Company leader. Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and...
2021-06-1547 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#52 - Growing within the Chick-fil-A CultureIn this legal skinny episode "Growing within the Chick-fil-A Culture," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita digs deep with fellow entrepreneur and Chick-fil-A Operator David Chaluh about his experience in becoming a leader in the Chick-fil-A culture. Connect with David Chaluh on Linkedin here We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the Company leader. ...
2021-06-0456 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#51 - Discrimination and Implicit Bias Training in the WorkplaceIn this legal skinny episode "Discrimination and Implicit Bias Training in the Workplace," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses with attorney Carena Lemons many issues that surround discrimination issues in the workplace and how employers may use implicit bias training with their workforce.Connect with Carena on Linkedin here We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for mo...
2021-05-2855 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#50 - The Workforce RevolutionIn this legal skinny episode "The Workforce Revolution," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the trend for businesses to go hybrid or virtual and the pros and cons for the Company leader. We value your opinion! We would love for you to go to www.legalskinny.com/review to find the super simple way to review the show and make sure to mention which episodes or guests you liked!Check out www.legalskinny.com for more resources for the Company leader Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for...
2021-05-2331 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#49 - Vaccine Passports, what's all the fuss about?In this legal skinny episode "Vaccine Passports, what's all the fuss about?," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses travel issues for the business leader and their teams with the usage of vaccine passports. Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional.If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google! Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is not legal advice and is not...
2021-05-1518 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#48 - The Generation GapIn this legal skinny episode "The Generation Gap," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses with fellow business professionals Trisha Stetzel and Colton Cockerell generational differences and how it affects communications and work in a company. Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional.If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google! Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is not legal advice and i...
2021-05-0759 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#47 - Elon Musk Leadership Style, Love it or Hate it?In this legal skinny case episode "Elon Musk Leadership Style, Love it or Hate it?," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses Elon Musk including the impact of visionary leadership on company culture. Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional.If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google! Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is not legal advice and is not a sub...
2021-05-0115 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#46 - OSHA COVID-19 Citations Go on... and On and OnIn this legal skinny case study "OSHA COVID-19 Citations Go on... and on and on," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses two cases where employers were cited for allegations of not providing a safe workplace under COVID-19 guidelines. Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional.If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google! Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is not...
2021-04-2417 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#45 - EEOC Case on RumormongeringIn this legal skinny case study "EEOC Case on Rumormongering," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses a recent sexual harassment EEOC case out of Alabama. Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional.If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google! Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel. If you need...
2021-04-1610 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#44 - Unemployment Fraud in the WorkplaceIn this legal skinny brief "Unemployment Fraud in the Workplace," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the rise in criminal activity surrounding unemployment fraud and the related identity theft in the workplace and how the IRS, DOL and state unemployment agencies are trying to deal with the problem. Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional.If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google! Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Pod...
2021-04-0813 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#43 - The Virtual Interview vs. In-Person InterviewIn this legal skinny brief "The Virtual Interview vs. In-Person Interview," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the debate between the virtual interview and the in-person interview and why companies may consider each to have positives and negatives. Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional.If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google! Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is not...
2021-04-0220 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#42 - Company Retreat Purpose & PitfallsIn this legal skinny brief "Company Retreat Purpose & Pitfalls," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses company and corporate retreats and ways they can be leveraged to have purpose and some pitfalls to avoid. Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional.If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google! Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is not legal advice and is not...
2021-03-2520 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#41 - The Changing Pfizer CultureIn this legal skinny brief "The Changing Pfizer Culture," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the culture of the Company Pfizer. Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional.If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google! Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel. If you need specific advice, then you s...
2021-03-1934 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#40 - Employer Mask DramaIn this legal skinny brief "Employer Mask Drama," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses Texas Governor Abbott's executive order lifting mask mandates and what that means for Employers including a discussion on government regulation versus personal responsibility. Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional.If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google! Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is not lega...
2021-03-1015 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#39 - The Chipotle Overtime Problem You Don’t WantIn this legal skinny case study "The Chipotle Overtime Problem You Don't Want," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the $15 million dollar proposed settlement in a New Jersey federal court case related to alleged claims against burrito restaurant brand Chipotle. Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional.If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google! Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This...
2021-03-0414 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#38 - Pot for ShotsIn this legal skinny brief "Pot for Shots," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses marijuana and other incentives to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Check out www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional.If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google! Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel. If you n...
2021-02-2511 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#37 - Before the Lights Go Out... AgainIn this legal skinny brief "Before the Lights Go Out... Again," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the winter ice storm affecting Texas... all the drama...and disaster planning. Checkout www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer, Leader and HR Professional.If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google! Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal coun...
2021-02-1922 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#36 - Lessons from a Zoom Cat LawyerIn this legal skinny brief "Lessons from a Zoom Cat Lawyer," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the funny viral video of a Texas lawyer and his zoom cat filter and her three takeaways from the funny video.Checkout www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer and HR Professional.If you like this episode, please mention your favorite episodes in your review on apple podcasts or on google! Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is not legal adv...
2021-02-1113 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#35 - OSHA Retaliation WorriesIn this legal skinny brief "OSHA Retaliation Worries," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses what OSHA's new guidance says about retaliation and the anonymous reporting of unsafe work practices. If you like this episode, please leave a review to let Trisha know! Visit www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer and HR Professional. Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel. If you need specific advice, then you sh...
2021-02-0416 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#34 - Google in Hot Water with the OFCCPIn this legal skinny brief "Google in Hot Water with the OFCCP," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses why Google is in some trouble with the OFCCP. If you like this episode, please leave a review to let Trisha know! Visit www.legalskinny.com for more educational resources for the Employer and HR Professional. Disclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel. If you need specific advice, then you should hire...
2021-02-0308 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#33 - Should Employers Mandate Vaccines? - Part IIIn this legal skinny brief "Should Employers Mandate Vaccines? - Part II," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the letter from Amazon to President Biden and how other employers are weighing in as well as the EEOC Guidance on Vaccines. Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor our video podcasts, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny P...
2021-01-2628 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#32 - The Sincerely Held Religious BeliefIn this legal skinny brief "The Sincerely Held Religious Belief," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the Title VII protections or accommodations Employers should be aware of for individuals relying on a sincerely held religious belief or practice. Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor our video podcasts, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is f...
2021-01-2511 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#31 - Nonprofit Spotlight - Bel Inizio"Nonprofit Spotlight - Bel Inizio - In this episode Founder and Executive Director Theresa Strong discusses with business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita the Bel Inizio mission to help disadvantaged women develop self-confidence and life skills through fitness and nutrition. Participants train to complete a 5K, which helps prepare them for the ultimate race — the race for a better life.Connect with Nonprofit Bel Inizio hereFollow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at LegalSkinny.com her...
2021-01-2033 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#30 - The President's Wish List - Employer PerspectiveIn this legal skinny brief "The President's Wish List - Employer Perspective" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the new President Biden's publication of what he would like to see passed into law that may affect the Employer.Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor our video podcasts, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is...
2021-01-1815 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#29 - Should Employers Mandate Vaccines? - Part IIn this legal skinny brief "Should Employers Mandate Vaccines? - Part I," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the vaccine rollout and the EEOC guidance regarding employers mandating the vaccine. Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor our video podcasts, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is not...
2021-01-1424 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#28 - FFCRA Leave Extended... or not?In this legal skinny brief "FFCRA Leave Extended... or not?," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the December 31, 2020 expiration date of the paid sick leave and EFMLA provisions of the FFCRA and what new developments occurred that Employers need to be aware of. Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor the video version of this episode, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal Sk...
2021-01-1411 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#27 - Tis the Season for the Company Holiday Party#27 - Tis the Season for the Company Holiday Party- In this episode Attorney Carena Lemons, managing partner of the Lemons Law Firm out of North Carolina, chats with business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita about the Company Holiday party and all the planning, liabilities, sexual harassment concerns that Employers should be thinking about. Connect with Carena Lemons here at Lemons Law Firm Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at LegalSkinny.com hereDisclaimer...
2020-12-0456 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#26 - Celebrate the Small Wins#26 - Celebrate the Small Wins - In this episode Guest Dr. John Nguyen founder of Lighthouse Leadership Coaching and co-author of the book Discover Your Inner chats with business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita about how leaders can grow as an individual and positively impact their team by learning how to recognize and celebrate the small wins. Connect with Dr. Nguyen on LinkedInFollow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at LegalSkinny.com hereD...
2020-11-2650 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#25 ADA Part 1 "Who, What, When & Why"ADA Part 1 "Who, What, When & Why" - In this episode Guest Christina Reger chats with business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita about the Americans with Disability Act and some scenarios to think about when encountering employee ADA issues. Connect with Christina Reger on LinkedInFollow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at LegalSkinny.com hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. This is no...
2020-11-0938 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#24 - Nonprofit Spotlight - The Bridge Over Troubled Waters"Nonprofit Spotlight - The Bridge Over Troubled Waters" - In this episode Deputy Director Olivia Rivers discusses with business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita The Bridge Over Troubled Waters mission and culture in the community to advocate against the occurrence of domestic violence and sexual assault. Connect with Nonprofit The Bridge Over Troubled Waters hereFollow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at LegalSkinny.com hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal sk...
2020-10-2632 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#23 - Brief - Does Uncle Sam Require Employee Voting Leave?In this legal skinny brief "Does Uncle Sam Require Employee Voting Leave?" business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the voting leave laws and things to consider in an Employer voting leave policy. Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor the video version of this episode, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and in...
2020-10-1614 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#22 - Brief - DOL Proposed Independent Contractor RuleIn this legal skinny brief "DOL Proposed Independent Contractor Rule," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the new DOL Proposed Independent Contractor rule showing what the DOL is saying they find most important when classifying an independent contractor versus an employee. Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor the video version of this episode, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC a...
2020-10-1210 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#21 - Case Study - NY v. DOL (FFCRA Health Care Provider)In this legal skinny case study NY vs. DOL P.4 "Health Care Provider," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the State of NY vs. The U.S. Department of Labor case and how it affects the Health Care Provider definition under the FFCRA.Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor the video version of this episode, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal...
2020-10-0912 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#20 - Case Study - NY v. DOL P.3 (FFCRA Documentation)In this legal skinny case study NY vs. DOL P.3 "FFCRA Documentation," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the State of NY vs. The U.S. Department of Labor case and how it affects the Documentation requirement for the FFCRA.Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor the video version of this episode, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and...
2020-10-0805 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#19 - Case Study - NY v. DOL P.2 (FFCRA Intermittent Leave)In this legal skinny case study NY vs. DOL P.2 "FFCRA Intermittent Leave," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the State of NY vs. The U.S. Department of Labor case and how it affects an employee taking Intermittent Leave under the FFCRAFollow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor the video version of this episode, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal...
2020-10-0807 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#18 - Case Study - NY vs. DOL P.1 (FFCRA Work Availability)In this legal skinny case study NY vs. DOL P.1 "FFCRA Work Availability," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses the State of NY vs. The U.S. Department of Labor case and how it affects the Work Availability requirement for the FFCRA.Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor the video version of this episode, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny...
2020-10-0810 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#17 - Nonprofit Spotlight - Galveston County Food Bank"Nonprofit Spotlight - Galveston County Food Bank" - In this episode Chairman of the Board Rick Wade and President & CEO Donnie VanAckeren discuss with business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita the mission and culture they are building with the Nonprofit Galveston County Food Bank to end the fight against hunger. Connect with Nonprofit Galveston County Food Bank hereConnect with Donnie and his team here Connect with Rick on LinkedIn hereFollow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to g...
2020-09-3037 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#16 - The Party Never Ends"The Party Never Ends" - In this episode entrepreneur and marketing guru Pierr Castillo chats with business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita about the challenging marketing aspects of launching an event or product during COVID-19 whether it is an internal company employee event or external company event. Connect with Pierr on LinkedinCheck out Pierr's Company Top Star Marketing and other ventures here.Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at LegalSkinny.com here...
2020-09-181h 06
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#15 - Narrate Your Culture"Narrate Your Culture" - In this episode Guest the Honorable Jacquie Baly chats with business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita about hot topics that are challenging employers in public messaging and narrating their workplace culture such as COVID-19 outbreaks in the workplace, the Me Too Movement, Black Lives Matter Movement, Cancel Culture and more. Connect with the Honorable Jacquie Baly at her company website BalyProjectsFollow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at LegalSkinny.com here
2020-09-0331 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#14 - Back to School Part 2 "The Hybrid Questions"Back to School Part 2 "The Hybrid Questions" - In this episode Guest Jennifer Corso chats with business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita about the hybrid model of kids going to school part time in person or part time virtual or the employee parent makes the choice. The DOL provided guidance on this recently and so this episode further discusses that guidance and the challenges schools, parents, teachers will face and how it trickles down to the Employer.Connect with Jennifer on Linkedin Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community...
2020-09-0331 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#13 - Nonprofit Spotlight FOB Rasor"Nonprofit Spotlight - FOB Rasor" - In this episode Vice President and CFO of FOB Rasor CarrieRae Munson discusses with business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita the mission and culture they are building with Nonprofit FOB Rasor as a veteran lead platform (in person & virtual) for warriors dealing with depression, mental health issues, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts. Connect with Nonprofit FOB Rasor hereConnect with CarrieRae Munson on Linkedin Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things l...
2020-08-2325 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#12 - Back to School with Questions"Back to School with Questions" - In this episode Guest Jennifer Corso chats with business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita about schools and all the different challenges that schools, parents, teachers will face and how it trickles down to the Employer. Connect with Jennifer on Linkedin Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at LegalSkinny.com hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Th...
2020-08-1851 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#11 - To Plan or Not to Plan, That is the Question"To Plan or Not to Plan, That is the Question" - In this episode Guest Joy McNair chats with business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita on how personal tragedy and challenges in her life lead to her career as a Wills & Trusts Estate Planning Attorney and the discussion of how a business can make plans today regarding assets, agreements, trusts and employee and leadership succession plans for tomorrow. Connect with Joy on Linkedin here.Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to g...
2020-08-1231 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#10 - Brief - Hazardous Duty Pay, to owe or not to owe?"Hazardous Duty Pay, to owe or not to owe?" - In this legal skinny brief business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita briefly discusses what hazard pay is, why employers may pay it and the recent comments from the DOL as to whether hazard pay is required by employers. Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at LegalSkinny.com hereFor the video version of this episode, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel here
2020-08-1108 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#9 - Employee Fear & Loathing in COVID-19"Employee Fear and Loathing in COVID-19" - In this episode Guest Susan Dawson chats with business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita on the fear issue employees are bringing up to employers as reasons not to return to work and different ways to approach it. Connect with Susan on Linkedin here Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at LegalSkinny.com hereFor the video version of this episode, check out and subscribe to our you...
2020-08-0531 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#7 - COVID-19, Payroll & TaxesCOVID-19 continues to affect and challenge issues related to payroll and taxes for Employers. In this episode "COVID-19, Payroll & Taxes," Certified Public Accountant Robert Peterson of the Peterson CPA Firm and business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita discuss these challenges employers have faced with payroll, taxes and the PPP loan as well as other related issues. Connect with Robert on Linkedin here Checkout the Peterson CPA Firm here Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for ou...
2020-07-2945 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#6 - New York State of QuarantineQuarantining employees is an all too common place issue that employers are having to figure out during the COVID-19 pandemic. New York state as well as a number of other states have placed restrictions on visitors and other individuals returning back into their state after being in another state, city or county that is considered to have a high amount of COVID-19 cases. In this episode "New York State of Quarantine," New York attorney Lisa Coppola and business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita discuss the challenges employers face with quarantine of employees during the employee's personal travel or...
2020-07-2045 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#5 - Where did all the TP goThe availability of personal protective equipment (PPE), masks, gloves, toilet paper and cleaning products at a commercial level has been a whirlwind of supply and demand over the last few months during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Employers may be seeking a better understanding about what is available on the market to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. Guy Cordell Jr. and his wife Vanessa are owners of Houston, Texas based company Ridley’s Vacuum and Janitorial Supply. It is a family owned and operated business that offers a number of services and supplies which include selling commer...
2020-07-1237 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#4 - Brief - Documentation WhyIn this legal skinny brief "Documentation Why," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses why employers may want to always be thinking about documentation and some of the basic documentation employers may consider having. Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor the video version of this episode, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal Skinny, LLC and the legal skinny Podcast is for entertainment a...
2020-07-1221 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#3 - The Naughty Lists for TravelTravel is no longer the same with the COVID-19 pandemic and it has changed the landscape of how employers think about employee vacation or work related travel. In this episode "The Naughty Lists for Travel," California attorney Kamil Canale and business owner attorney Host Trisha Barita discuss the challenges employers face with travel during the COVID-19 pandemic and how both California and Texas have been added to the naughty lists for travel in other states resulting in quarantine requirements. Connect with Kamil on Linkedin here Checkout Kamil's Law Firm hereFollow the...
2020-07-1229 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#2 - Brief - Great Expectations & Job DescriptionsIn this legal skinny brief "Great Expectations & Job Descriptions," business owner attorney host Trisha Barita discusses how employers creating accurate and up to date job descriptions can help convey their expectations of the position to their employee and other related info on job descriptions. Follow the legal skinny Podcast by joining our private legal skinny Facebook community here and sign up for our newsletter to get all things legal skinny at legalskinny.com hereFor the video version of this episode, check out and subscribe to our youtube channel hereDisclaimer - Legal S...
2020-07-1218 min
Legal Skinny Podcast - For busy Entrepreneurs, CEOs, HR Professionals and Company leaders.#1 - Is Telework the New NormalTelework is a new challenge for many employers and in some instances with the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become a necessary part of making an accommodation for employees under the Americans with Disability Act. In this episode "Is Telework the New Normal," Jane Lin, Owner and founder of the Company Mindswell, discusses how Employers can take steps and issues to consider during the transition to telework for all or part of a workforce to have the process be successful. Follow Jane on Linkedin Checkout Jane's Company at https://www.mindswell.group/Follo...
2020-07-1231 min