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Employee Survival Guide®

Mark Carey | Employment Lawyer & Employee Advocate

The Employee Survival Guide® is a podcast only for employees about everything related to work and your career. We will share with you all the information your employer and Human Resources does not want you to know about working and guide you through various work and employment law issues. This is an employee podcast. The Employee Survival Guide® podcast is hosted by seasoned Employment Law Attorney Mark Carey, who has only practiced in the area of Employment Law for the past 29 years. Mark has seen

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34:44

From Corporate Success to Legal Nightmare: Matthew...

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2026/02/05

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What happens when corporate ambition turns into a nightmare? In this gripping episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, host Mark Carey takes you on a journey through the shocking story of Matthew Connolly, a former Deutsche Bank employee who faced wrongful prosecution for his alleged involvement in the LIBOR rate manipulation scandal. This tale not only exposes the dark underbelly of corporate investigations but also serves as a cautionary t...

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13:15

The Rise of Workplace Bullying: Empowering Employees...

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2026/02/03

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Are you one of the 32% of American workers who have experienced workplace bullying? In this eye-opening episode of Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the disturbing rise of workplace bullying, a crisis that is often overlooked yet profoundly impacts employee rights and workplace culture. With a staggering increase in reports of bullying, particularly among marginalized groups such as African-American and LGBTQ workers, the ...

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8:09

Mastering Severance Negotiation: Empowering Employees...

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2026/02/03

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Have you ever felt the gut-wrenching anxiety of being fired or laid off? The uncertainty can be overwhelming, but what if you could turn that fear into an opportunity? In this enlightening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the critical world of severance negotiations, equipping you with the knowledge you need to navigate this challenging terrain with confidence. Understanding severance agreements is crucial,...

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33:48

Pregnancy Discrimination, Disability Discrimination...

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2026/02/03

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What happens when a simple HR request spirals into a legal nightmare of pregnancy discrimination? Join Mark Carey in this riveting episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as he unravels the gripping case of Jennifer Guerrero vs. Constellation Health Services—a cautionary tale that underscores the precarious balance between pregnancy discrimination, employee rights and corporate policies. Guerrero, a dedicated field nurse, found herself navig...

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32:13

A Worker Asked For FMLA To Care For Her Dying Father...

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2026/02/03

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What happens when personal FMLA crises collide with the relentless demands of work? In this gripping episode of Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the harrowing legal battle of Molly Sanders against Zurich American Insurance Company, illuminating the often-overlooked struggles employees face in today’s high-pressure work environments. Molly, a dedicated claims specialist, finds herself navigating severe personal challenges,...

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16:33

UBS Files a Motion to Dismiss Tom Hayes' Malicious...

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2026/02/02

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What happens when a financial villain becomes a plaintiff in a landmark legal battle? Join Mark Carey in this riveting episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as we dissect the extraordinary journey of Tom Hayes, the former trader at the center of the LIBOR scandal. After being convicted and then having his conviction quashed, Hayes has turned the tables, suing his former employer, UBS, for a staggering $400 million for malicious prosecution...

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4:24

Mark Wants to Interview Listeners for Their Employee...

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2026/01/16

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. The loudest truths in the workplace rarely make it into court filings. We’re changing that by opening our mic to employees who’ve lived through discrimination, retaliation, whistleblowing pressure, or predatory noncompetes—and want their experiences to protect others. After decades in employment law, we’re pivoting from parsing opinions to documenting reality, on the record yet safely off the radar. Here’s how it works. We invite fact-backe...

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8:21

Perception Is Not Law: National Origin Is Not A Proxy...

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2026/01/14

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Headlines about borders might grab the camera, but the real impact shows up at work—during hiring, onboarding, promotion, and the quiet moments where “caution” turns into bias. We unpack how fast-moving immigration rhetoric seeps into private decision-making, why managers overcorrect with extra verification and hesitation, and how that behavior collides with the steady guardrails of federal anti-discrimination law. We walk through the legal...

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7:18

Mark's Use of Real Legal Case Decisions to Help You...

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2026/01/08

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Court decisions aren’t just legal citations—they’re human stories with stakes, missteps, and turning points that mirror what happens at work every day. We pull those stories out of paywalled databases and into your headphones, then translate the legal reasoning into plain language you can actually use. From the first complaint to the judge’s ruling, we follow the paper trail so you can see how facts meet law and why a case wins or loses. We...

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21:26

Age Discrimination: Arthur Fass, MD v. Northwell...

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2026/01/05

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What happens when a seasoned cardiologist finds himself at the crossroads of age discrimination and employment law? Join Mark Carey in this riveting episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as he unpacks the controversial case of Dr. Arthur Fass, who alleged age discrimination against Northwell Health after the abrupt non-renewal of his contract. This episode is not just a tale of one man's age discrimination struggle; it's a deep dive into t...

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26:27

Sexual Orientation Discrimination: Dennis McConkey v....

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2026/01/05

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how a long-term employee can suddenly find themselves facing sexual orientation discrimination and retaliation, especially when they’ve dedicated their life to education? In this riveting episode of Employee Survival Guide®, host Mark Carey takes you through the compelling case of McConkie versus the Churchill School and Center, where ageism and homophobia collide in a dramatic narrative that serves as a cautionary tal...

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27:59

Age Discrimination: Christine Linfante-Hill v. PVH Corp.

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2026/01/05

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how age discrimination can seep into the corporate world, especially during layoffs? In this gripping episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the case of Linfante Hill v. PVH Corp. , shedding light on the unsettling realities of age discrimination in the workplace. This episode is not just about a legal battle; it's a clarion call for age discrimination. employee rights and corporate account...

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36:46

Discrimination- Misty Porter, MD v....

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2026/01/04

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Have you ever wondered what happens when a dedicated professional risks it all to expose wrongdoing in the workplace? In this gripping episode of Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey takes you through the riveting discrimination legal battle of Dr. Misty Blanchett Porter against Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC). This true story reveals the harsh realities of institutional discrimination, dysfunction, whistleblowing, and the often pe...

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29:06

Racially Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation:...

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2026/01/03

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Start with a high performer, add an ugly burst of harassment, and end with a firing justified by a $600 regulatory fine—then ask what the law actually sees. We walk through Kittle v. Mavis Tire to unpack how retaliation can survive early motions while discrimination claims stumble on doctrines like “stray remarks” and the severe or pervasive standard. The story moves from profit turnarounds and bonuses to alleged slave-era taunts, a Nazi sal...

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40:22

Racially Hostile Work Environment: Melissa Garcia v....

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2026/01/03

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What happens when a workplace becomes a battleground for racially hostile work environment discrimination and retaliation? Join Mark Carey and his co-hosts in this gripping episode of Employee Survival Guide® as they unravel the complex civil action of Melissa Garcia v. West Hampton Primary Care and Staffco of Brooklyn, LLC. This case isn't just about legal jargon; it's a vivid exploration of a hostile work environment that spans from 2019 t...

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37:32

Racially Hostile Work Environment: Locke v. Wayne...

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2026/01/03

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What happens when a workplace becomes a battleground for racial hostility, and the victims are left to fend for themselves? Join Mark Carey in this gripping episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as he unravels the disturbing details of the landmark case Dornal Locke et al. v. Wayne J. Griffin Electric Inc. , where severe racial harassment and racially hostile work environment at an Amazon construction site in Windsor, Connecticut, exposes ...

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34:39

Racially Hostile Work Environment: Chislett v. NYC DOE

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2026/01/03

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What happens when a workplace equity agenda clashes with the rights of an employee? Join Mark Carey in this gripping episode of Employee Survival Guide® as they dissect the landmark case of Leslie Chislett vs. the New York City Department of Education (DOE), a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle against racially hostile work environment discrimination in the workplace. This episode dives deep into the intricate legal landscape of workplace ...

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12:06

Sexually Hostile Work Environment: Charlotte...

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2026/01/03

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how a hostile work environment can destroy an employee's career in just two weeks? In this gripping episode of Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey unpacks the harrowing details of the federal court case, Ghiorse v. John H. Cook Jr. Painting Contractor, Inc. , where Charlotte Gears, a talented painter, faced relentless harassment during her brief employment. From the moment she stepped onto the job site, Charlotte was ...

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5:41

Mark's Podcast Promise and Special Request

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2025/12/19

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Tired of skipping ads while someone tiptoes around workplace truth? We cut straight to the power dynamics that define your job, explain why “employment at will” keeps bias hidden, and share the practical moves that help you protect income, reputation, and momentum. After nearly three decades in employment law, I’ve watched the same tactics repeat across famous brands and billionaire-led companies—selective layoffs, weaponized performance pla...

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Employees Have No Control Over Their Work; This is...

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2025/12/12

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Feeling like your job runs on rules you never agreed to? We dig into the quiet machinery that keeps workers compliant—at-will employment, sweeping NDAs, non-compete clauses, and forced arbitration—and break down how those tools shape behavior long before anyone files a complaint. Instead of shrugging and moving on, we map clear steps for turning isolated frustration into collective leverage that actually changes outcomes. We look at why mov...

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