The Employee Handbook - A Human Resources Podcast by 2 Lawyers
Episodes
Sllippery When Wet: On the Unintended Perils of Artistic Pursuit
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome back to The Employee Handbook (formerly the HR Podcast—we changed it for the SEO, let’s see if it works). To kick off 2026, ...
Hello, Pot? This is Kettle... SHRM Moves from HR to Irony Industry
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe world's largest HR organization just paid $11.5 million for violating its own rules.SHRM—the Society for Human Resource Manag...
Just Shut Up Already: Human Resource Myths Debunked
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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We Are All Just Prisoners Here of Our Own Device: California’s 2026 Upcoming Employment Laws and HR Shakeup Explained
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCalifornia employment law is changing again in 2026—and employers need to prepare now. In this episode of The Employee Handbook, attor...
Trouble at the Old Axe Factory or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Zoloft
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered how to navigate the maze of employer responsibilities and employee rights, especially when it comes to mental health and w...
Uh, It's Called the 1st Amendment. It's in the Bible, Look it Up.
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn a new segment designed to bring our audiences closer to our inner children, we ponder what life would be like if we'd taken a wi...
My Neck, My Back, My Rights Under Attack: Fighting Disability Discrimination
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNavigating the labyrinth of disability accommodations and avoiding the snares of discrimination in the workplace can be as complex as a ...
I'm Sorry, but We Only Promote People Who Play Magic: The Gathering
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis week we delve into a topic that is a common gripe for many employees - Supervisors playing favorites. The perception that the b...
Ok, Hear Me Out. It's Like Tinder...but for finding a Lawyer
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHere is the description of the episode that Chat GPT came up with when I asked it to read the transcript:Dive into the dynamic world of ...
Let's Talk About SEX....ual Harassment in the Workplace
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEmbark on a journey through the complex world of workplace sexual harassment with attorneys Ryan Ellis and Arta Wildeboer as our guides....
You're Fired! Please Don't Beat Me Up
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPrepare to steer through California's legal maelstrom with us, Arta Wildebore and Ryan Ellis, as we dissect the seismic shifts in e...
The Pizza Party Department
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn episode 2, we delve deeper into the evolving and increasingly complex role of HR, as it has transformed into an entity responsible fo...
HR is Not Your Friend
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn our inaugural episode, Ryan and Arta delve into their viewpoints regarding the optimal duties of HR within a company. They take a cri...