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HR Stories Podcast - A Lesson in Every Story!

John Thalheimer, MS Org Leadership and Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Welcome to the HR Stories Podcast - where there is a lesson in every story. Our Storytellers - John Thalheimer and Chuck Simikian, the Team behind HR Stories, share real-life tales about where a business made a preventable mistake. At The HR Stories Podcast, the STORIES are the teaching tool! LISTEN to the stories of those who did not heed the warning signs. LEARN from their mistakes. ACT on best practices shared by our hosts and guests. Each year, our hosts, Chuck Simikian and John Thalheimer,

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23:43

Ep135: You'll never be a manager if you keep taking...

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2025/09/23

Send us a text When someone goes from star employee to being told that he will never be a manager because they used their FMLA, a legally protected leave, there’s more to the story that what the management hopes to hear. FMLA is not a employment benefit. It’s a right. And in the case of today’s story, our main character’s management discriminating against him for using it can land an employer in a legal mess. Support the show Our new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now...

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19:51

Ep134: Hot Topics - Perks, Racial Discrimination, &...

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2025/09/16

Send us a text Welcome to a new format from the team where they explore hot topics in the news! In today's episode Chuck and John discuss the following topics: - The unusual perks that can keep employee retention up at little cost to the company. - Cracker Barrel's latest controversy involving racial discrimination in the workplace. - The extremes of job hugging and quiet quitting amongst the workforce during these uncertain economic times. Support the show Our new book...The Ultimate Guide ...

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Ep133: Listener Q&A - Changes to HR and State Laws

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2025/09/09

Send us a text Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: HR is constantly changing because of cultural shifts or technology. What else is influencing the HR role within the organization?Do you have to follow other state regulations when you have employees working in other states from your business location?Do State or Federal laws dictate how long it takes to get your last check?How do you handle an acquired business having dif...

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18:36

Ep132: Off The Clock Behavior & What You Can Do About It

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2025/09/02

Send us a text We've seen it in the news and around social media - someone did something controversial and they went viral for it. Next thing we hear, they've either tastefully resigned from their job or the company has issued a statement saying they do not stand by the actions and the person has been removed from the company. If you have an employee that goes viral for all of the wrong reasons, what response is within your legal rights? And more importantly, can you set yourself up to ...

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35:22

Summer School: Are you wearing shorter skirts yet?

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2025/08/26

Send us a text Join Chuck and John as they go back to an episode that originally aired in May of 2021 to review the Ellerth v Burlington case. --- Kimberly Ellerth was 23, fresh out of college and recently married, when she landed a prized marketing job with Burlington Industries in its Chicago office. But eventually her dream job became unbearable, she said, after a boss began making sexual advances toward her. As we continue our HR Stories of Court Cases and Laws that made HR today w...

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30:36

Summer School: I want to go to bed with you - Meritor...

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2025/08/19

Send us a text Join Chuck and John this week as they go back to an episode from May 27, 2021 about the case that redefined what sexual harassment can look like in the workplace. --- In this episode, our hosts John and Chuck tell the behind the scenes story of Mechelle Vinson....a 19 year old Bank Teller and how she was coerced into having a sexual relationship with her boss in order to save her job. In May of 1975, Mr. Sidney Taylor, Branch Manager at a local bank takes his employee, B...

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26:49

Ep131: Chuck Goes to SHRM!

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2025/08/12

Send us a text John talks to Chuck to glean what he learned at the recent National SHRM Conference. While there was the expected hot topic of AI in human resources, there were some interesting and unexpected topics covered - particularly in the mental health space. Join the team as they recap the topics that are viewed as "Can't Miss" from SHRM. Visit TeamAtHRStories.com to see all of our workshops and offerings to help you feel confident in your HR decisions. Support the s...

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30:14

Summer School: The PUMP Act

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2025/07/29

Send us a text In today's summer school episode, Chuck and John revisit the cases that help us understand the importance of the PUMP act. In this week's episode, we delve into the critical yet often overlooked aspects of the PUMP Act, through the lens of two compelling stories from nursing mothers at McDonald's. Discover what happens when workplace policies fail to support nursing employees, and the crucial lessons HR can learn from these real-life experiences. We'll explore the...

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23:03

Summer School: Pregnancy in the Workplace Makes its...

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2025/07/22

Send us a text Join Chuck and John as they take a trip back to June of 2023 to revisit the case of Geduldig v. Aiello - the ORIGINAL pregnancy Supreme Court case. Sylvia Aiello, was a pregnant woman who sought disability benefits under the California State Disability Insurance program. However, the program excluded coverage for pregnancy-related disabilities. Aiello argued that this exclusion violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The state, represented by Mic...

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29:21

Summer School: The Supreme Court Case That Defined...

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2025/07/15

Send us a text This week in our Summer School series, we’re revisiting a landmark case that forever reshaped HR law and workplace culture: Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson. Originally aired in May 2021, this powerful episode unpacks the story of Mechelle Vinson, whose harrowing experiences led the U.S. Supreme Court to recognize hostile work environment sexual harassment as a form of discrimination under Title VII. Join us as we walk through how a young bank teller’s lawsuit not only challenged...

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Summer School: Revisiting Supreme Court Cases That...

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2025/07/08

Send us a text Welcome to Summer School! Chuck and John are going to take you back through some of the biggest Supreme Court cases that changed the face of Human Resources. This week, we revisit the case of Griggs v Duke Power, where an intelligence test was discriminating against Black employees. Listen in to be reminded how Willie Griggs and 13 fellow employees took a stand against this Power House Giant. Additional Resources: The Museum and Archives of Rockingham County (MARC) EEOC Em...

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Ep130: Listener Q&A - Bad Attitudes, Walking Off The...

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2025/07/01

Send us a text Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: Can you terminate an employee just for a bad attitude?What should you do when an employee walks off the job mid-shift?Can quid pro quo harassment happen between coworkers? Visit TeamAtHRStories.com to see all of our workshops and offerings to help you feel confident in your HR decisions. Support the show Our new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edit...

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38:54

Ep129: Listener Q&A - What's the law anymore?

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2025/06/17

Send us a text Racial harassment, DEI confusion, and legal landmines—this episode dives into the HR challenges small businesses can’t afford to mishandle. From a $200K court ruling against an HR team that brushed off serious complaints to how one company legally retooled its DEI program after Trump’s executive order, we break down what to do (and what not to do). Join Chuck and John as they dive into these questions and more: What should HR do when an employee reports racial harassment by cow...

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Ep128: Recent and Upcoming Policy Changes You Need to...

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2025/06/10

Send us a text There has been no shortage of policy updates this year and it's enough to make any HR pro's head spin. Join the team as they go through the key ones to be aware of and discuss the proposed changes that you may hear about through the remainder of the year. Visit TeamAtHRStories.com to see all of our workshops and offerings to help you feel confident in your HR decisions. Support the show Our new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILA...

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Ep127: QA - Military Leave, Annoying Managers, and...

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2025/06/03

Send us a text Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: We have someone out on military leave who is supposed to return soon. We want to keep the person we brought in to cover for themHow do you handle managers who don’t want to do what needs to be done to enforce policies?What do you do when someone refuses to take their lunch break then demands to be compensated for that time?What can we do to push our HR departments forward...

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Ep126: Part 2 What Keeps You Up At Night in HR

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2025/05/27

Send us a text Chuck and John are back this week with part 2 of what is keeping HR professionals awake at night. Catch up on the ins and outs of the issues of today so you can walk into your job with the confidence and knowledge needed to tackle them like a pro. Visit TeamAtHRStories.com to see all of our workshops and offerings to help you feel confident in your HR decisions. Support the show Our new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! G...

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Ep125: Part 1 What Keeps You Up At Night - Tackling...

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2025/05/20

Send us a text Part 1 of 2 - Do you have sleepless nights, stressing about all of the things you need to take care of in your workplace? Working in HR, there are endless lists of important details that human resource professionals are responsible for. From employee burnout to difficulty in recruiting, to handling ever changing political landscapes, in Part 1 of this two-part series, the team will talk about how to navigate these issues and show up like a pro in your workspace. Visit Te...

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From the Vault - Preventable Death in the Workplace

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2025/05/13

Send us a text Join the team as the jump back to an episode from last summer where they talk about how to keep you and your employees safe during the summer heat and avoid costly mistakes that can lead to serious harm. We'll see you back next week for a brand new episode. Visit TeamAtHRStories.com to see all of our workshops and offerings to help you feel confident in your HR decisions. Support the show Our new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is ...

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Ep124: Heels, Health, and HR Headaches - The Dress...

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2025/05/06

Send us a text What happens when a company's dress code walks straight into a lawsuit? In this eye-opening episode, Chuck and John unpack the real-life legal battle between a cocktail server and MGM National Harbor over mandatory high heels, disability discrimination, and a rigid appearance policy. This isn’t just about shoes. It’s a cautionary tale for HR professionals and small business owners alike. We break down the legal pitfalls of gendered dress codes, the requirements of the ADA, and ...

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Ep123: Q&A - Smelly Lunch and Consistent Callouts

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2025/04/29

Send us a text Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: 1. Can you require a doctors note for someone who continually calls in the day after a holiday weekend? Our PTO policy doesn’t require it but it happens every time. 2. Is it an HR issue if someone brings particularly fragrant food into the break room? 3. Can we lower someone’s pay if they move to a cheaper remote work location? 4. Can I take leave to take care of m...

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