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What The Hell Just Happened?!

You don’t know what you don’t know. And, when it comes to HR and employment laws, most employers are SHOCKED by what they learn from talking to CEDR CEO and Founder Paul Edwards for just ten minutes. But Paul’s a busy man. And, though he would love nothing more than to talk one-on-one with each and every business owner and manager interested in learning about HR compliance, team management strategies, and how to protect their businesses, there’s only so much Paul to go around. So, we’ve got the

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16:51

Episode 203: Listener Mail - Don’t Attack the Person,...

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2022/11/08

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!

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Episode 202: Addressing Employee Hygiene

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2022/11/01

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!

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Episode 201: HR Hitman?!

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2022/10/25

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!

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Episode 117: My employee is moonlighting two jobs?!

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2022/10/18

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

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Episode 116: The Pushback Episode - 1:1s With Your...

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2022/10/14

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

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Episode 115: Drug and Alcohol Testing

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2022/10/11

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.

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Episode 114: Off Duty Conduct - Smoking

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2022/10/04

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

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11:49

Episode 113: Ghosting in the Workplace

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2022/09/27

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

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Episode 112: How to Prevent Awkward 1:1s

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2022/09/20

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

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50:03

Episode 111: James Webb Space Telescope: More Than...

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2022/09/13

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

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Episode 110: Report: J. Lo Says ’No’ to Hiring Virgos

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2022/09/07

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.

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Episode 109: You Can’t Pay People in Chicken

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2022/08/30

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

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Episode 108: Why, When, and How to Perform Background...

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2022/08/23

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

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Episode 107: Back to the Salt Mines

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2022/08/16

For this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?! Paul Edwards sits down with CEDR Solution Center Senior Advisor Tiana Starke to discuss social media usage by business owners, including how one business landed itself in some deep water as a result of a post they made. What types of things do you need to be careful of as a business owner when it comes to your own social media postings? Listen as Paul and Tiana analyze this post, the risk it posed to the business, and how the entire situation could

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Episode 106: All Things Internship

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2022/08/09

In this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?! Paul Edwards sits down with CEDR Compliance Officer Nora Gustafson to talk about that ever-popular summer topic: the internship. Is there such a thing as a paid intern? Does the age of the intern affect how you handle the process? What problems can arise from unpaid internships and what do you need to legally establish one? You’ll find the answers to all of your internship questions – including ones you didn’t know you had – in this episode of

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Episode 105: Artificial Intelligence and HR?!

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2022/08/02

For this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?! Paul Edwards discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is working its way into the world of business ownership and management with CEDR Senior Solution Center Advisor Halisi Tambuzi. Can AI be unintentionally biased? If so, how would that affect your practice? How can you prepare for a world of AI integration? Listen as Paul and Halisi analyze the risk that AI can create if used without caution, as well as how you still may be able to find ways to

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Episode 104: Can I Mandate Vaccines for New Employees?

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2022/07/26

For this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?! Paul Edwards discusses the ever-evolving world of COVID vaccine mandates with CEDR Compliance Officer Nora Gustafson, including if you, as an employer, can require your new hires to get vaccinated before starting employment with you. Are you legally allowed to make vaccination a requirement? Can you list it as a requirement in your job ad? Or, do you have to leave it all alone and hope your new hires are doing what you’d ideally like them to do

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Episode 103: The Half-Million-Dollar Birthday Party

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2022/07/19

For the third episode of What the Hell Just Happened? Paul Edwards has a conversation with CEDR Social Media Coordinator and Compliance Expert Ally Dagnino to discuss a common issue – mental health and other medical accommodations in the workplace. Can you choose which accommodations to implement? Will your business get in trouble if requested accommodations are not met? How do you know which ones are valid? Listen as Paul and Ally analyze the risks associated with this scenario and hash out how to

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Episode 102: I Owe the State $800k!

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2022/07/11

In this episode of What the Hell Just Happened? Paul Edwards sits down with CEDR Solution Center Manager Grace Godlasky to discuss how a small business found itself facing an $800k wage claim. How did this happen? Using the incorrect pay period hour calculations with their employees. This mistake is more common than you might think, and being aware of the factors that go into avoiding it is essential for any business owner. Listen as Paul and Grace analyze the anatomy of this common HR issue and

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Episode 101: Can I Fire My New Employee (Did I...

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2022/07/05

For the first episode of What the Hell Just Happened? Paul Edwards sits down with CEDR Solution Center Advisor Krystal Pruet-Lantz to discuss a common issue faced by employers – letting a new employee go. But there’s a twist! It turns out that this new employee is also pregnant, which means they’re in a protected class. This triggers a whole heap of additional considerations. Listen as Paul and Krystal analyze the risk associated with this particular predicament and hash out how to handle it in a

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