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The Employee Survival Guide® is the no-nonsense employment law podcast made exclusively for employees. After 200+ episodes, we deliver the straight talk your employer and HR don’t want you to hear — covering every work and career issue that actually matters.

Hosted and produced by Mark Carey, a veteran employment lawyer with 29 years of experience who has litigated hundreds of cases — including ... more

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What happens when a global bank’s investigation points toward one employee (Tom Hayes)—and the evidence may tell a much bigger story? On Employee Survival Guide®, host Mark Carey, employment attorney, examines Tom Hayes’s $400 milli... more

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What happens when the very agency the EEOC designed to protect employees from discrimination is accused of fostering a toxic work environment? Join Mark Carey and his co-host in this eye-opening episode of the Employee Survival Guid... more

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What happens when your deeply held beliefs clash with corporate policies and the result is harassment? This episode of the Employee Survival Guide® dives into the riveting legal case of Brown v. Alaska Airlines, Inc. , where the bou... more

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What happens when the very institution (HR) meant to protect employees becomes a breeding ground for toxicity and retaliation? In this eye-opening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey and his co-host dissect a recent ... more

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Trevor Burrus, Jr.
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Shakera Choudhury
Plaintiff in NYC Health and Hospitals Corp case
Patient Care Associate, Bellevue Hospital (through the case)
Episode: Retaliation & Race Discrimination: Shakera Choudhury v. NYC Health and Hospitals Corp
Aaron Powell
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Episode: Employee Survival Guide: Unpacking the 2032 Vision for Workplace Rights and Power Dynamics Today
Trevor Burrus Jr.
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Episode: Employee Survival Guide: Unpacking the 2032 Vision for Workplace Rights and Power Dynamics Today
Aaron Ross Powell
Legal analyst and co-host on the discussion
Episode: Noose On The Job Site: Race Discrimination: EEOC v. Air Systems, Inc. $1.25 million settlement
Mark Kerry
Prominent employment attorney providing analysis
Episode: Sexual Harassment, Whistleblowing, Forced Arbitration: Sheehan v. Everstory Partners
Frosty Ellis-Yancey
Pro se plaintiff alleging age discrimination after rejected transfer
Former employee, Midwest Block & Brick
Episode: Age Discrimination & Constructive Discharge: Frostie Ellis-Yancey v. Midwest Block & Brick
Trevor Murray
Whistleblower and former strategist at UBS
UBS
Episode: Navigating Whistleblowing in High-Stakes Careers: Trevor Murray's Fight Against UBS Workplace Discrimination and Retaliation
Tahvio Gratton
Former UPS employee who sued for racial discrimination and retaliation
Episode: Tahvio Gratton v. UPS- Race/Retaliation $39 million verdict

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Mark Carey
Host of Employee Survival Guide; experienced employment attorney at Carey & Associates, P.C.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Wish I found this podcast sooner!

    You will learn a lot of great information on this podcast. Wish I’d listened sooner, but glad I am listening now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yea522
    United States7 months ago
  • Helpful advice for workers

    This stands out as free source of info for workers. Excellent job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Workforce Consultant
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing

    Best employment law podcast and I listen to a lot. They really know their stuff at this firm. Love the use of real cases

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iThinkthat...
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very informative

    I just ran into your podcast as my husband is currently going through some issues with his employment and you’ve shared so much information that we are currently looking at. Thank you! Please continue to do more. I’m still listening to all the episodes and I can’t thank you enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B Palencia
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative and Relevant

    I am so glad I found this podcast. I have not found any resources out there that speak specifically to the legal complexities surrounding employment law as it relates to the employee.

    Mark is informative and the content here is relevant to today’s landscape.

    Please keep giving us content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FSJDPHR
    United States2 years ago

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Loved the practical takeaways for severance negotiations and workplace investigations.
Hosts' blunt, no-nonsense style is repeatedly praised for clarity and actionable guidance.
Listeners appreciate the nuanced look at discrimination law and real-case applications.

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Religion, Harassment, And The Workplace Line: Brown v. Alaska Airlines
Q: What did the Ninth Circuit decide about the flight attendants' discrimination claims and the union's argument that federal law preempted state claims?
The court allowed both employees' federal religious-discrimination claims to proceed to a jury and ruled that the Railway Labor Act does not preempt state anti-discrimination claims against the union.
Religion, Harassment, And The Workplace Line: Brown v. Alaska Airlines
Q: When does expressing personal or religious beliefs at work cross the line into harassment, and when can an anti-harassment policy become a cover for religious discrimination?
The hosts explain that employers may discipline religiously inspired harassment, but the court allowed a jury to decide whether the airline genuinely acted to enforce its policy or used it as a pretext for religious bias.
Retirement Talk That Gets You Fired: Castelluccio v. IBM
Q: What role did the HR investigation play in the case?
The HR investigation was criticized as ex parte and biased, with limited opportunity for Castelluccio to respond, leading to questions about impartiality and the integrity of the process.
Retirement Talk That Gets You Fired: Castelluccio v. IBM
Q: How did IBM try to justify retirement questions and exclusion as non-discriminatory?
IBM argued the questions were innocuous and that the timing was not directly linked to the termination, but the panel highlighted the surrounding sequence of exclusionary actions as evidence of discriminatory intent.
Retirement Talk That Gets You Fired: Castelluccio v. IBM
Q: Isn't it a manager's duty to engage in succession planning when dealing with a senior executive?
The discussion explains that while succession planning is standard, the critical distinction is the context and actions; once a supervisor signals removal and immediately starts pursuing replacements, it shifts from planning to discriminatory animus.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Employee Survival Guide®

What is Employee Survival Guide® about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on employee rights and workplace law, with a strong focus on practical guidance for workers facing discrimination, retaliation, severance, and other employment issues. Episodes dissect real cases and legal doctrines in clear, actionable terms, often featuring deep dives into how laws apply to HR practices, corporate policy, and employee negotiations. A notable pattern is the use of real-world case analyses and practical takeaways, making it a go-to resource for employees seeking clarity on legal protections and how to navigate workplace challenges. A standout trait is the host's blunt, experience-backed approach that explains complex filings and court dynamics in accessible language, which can help listeners assess risk, pl... more

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2. Shakera Choudhury
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4. Trevor Burrus Jr.
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6. Mark Kerry
7. Frosty Ellis-Yancey
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