This week, the HR Nightmares crew tackled the legal spaghetti bowl that is non-compete agreements and the proposed FTC ban, and they brought in the big legal guns—Katie Greene from Michael Best. Lisa dove into the hot topics keeping employment lawyers and HR leaders up at night—non-compete bans, overtime thresholds, and employee classifications. She managed to make compliance sound almost exciting! Katie Greene from Michael Best chimed in with the latest on how courts are treating non-competes and the non-exempt/ overtime rollercoaster. Fun times ahead when those 2nd round January FLSA salary floor exemption changes hit!

In classic HR Nightmares style, the group offers some (semi-)comforting words to those recently canned. Lisa suggests turning your non-competes into "barely-competes" by keeping them specific and narrow—otherwise, see you in court. With remote work a norm, Katie and Lisa remind us that if your trade secrets are spilling out of Zoom calls, it's time to get serious about information security.

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This episode of HR Nightmares was a ride through the choppy waters of HR. Joined by guest, attorney Geoff Losee, the Leath HR Group hosts navigated topics from open container laws to office romances with the grace of a seasoned sailor This episode of HR Nightmares dives into a whirlwind of workplace issues. From the complexities of maritime law to the everyday challenges of managing employees, pitfalls of open container laws and the importance of solid workplace policies, these four tackle an array of employment nightmares and how to navigate to calmer waters. It's a reminder that even the calmest workplace can unexpectedly turn into a hurricane.

Ever feel like HR is stuck in a filing cabinet from the dark ages? This week on HR Nightmares, the Leath HR Group crew – your friendly neighborhood HR exorcists – are here to slay those workplace woes!

We're throwing down the gauntlet. We're talking clueless HR reps, policy-obsessed robots, and service levels that make the DMV look like Disneyland. Is your HR department more of a roadblock than a resource?

But fear not! We'll also delve into the secrets of a kickass HR leader. Learn how to spot the good, the bad, and the downright scary when it comes to HR leadership. Hint: experience, grit, and a willingness to ditch the rulebook are key!

Plus, we are serving up some serious HR philosophy. It's time to ditch the dusty policy manuals and embrace a more human-centered approach. Because let's face it, robots with hearts make way better HR reps than robots with red tape.

We'll also hear war stories from the trenches of employee management. Learn how to deliver tough news with compassion (even if you have to fire someone who keeps bringing their pet ferret to work – yes, that's a real story!).

And the episode wouldn't be complete without some laughs! Stick around for a lighthearted (and slightly embarrassing) moment with the ladies.

So, tune in! Let's turn those HR nightmares into hilarious cautionary tales (and maybe some valuable takeaways).