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Workplace Harassment
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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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Recent Guests

Shakera Choudhury
Plaintiff in NYC Health and Hospitals Corp case
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Episode: Retaliation & Race Discrimination: Shakera Choudhury v. NYC Health and Hospitals Corp
Aaron Powell
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Trevor Burrus Jr.
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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 Burrus, Jr.
Guest with legal expertise contributing to the discussion
Episode: How A Secret Promotion Became An Age Discrimination Lawsuit
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

Host

Mark Carey
Host of Employee Survival Guide

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 51 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 States4 months ago
  • Helpful advice for workers

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Workforce Consultant
    United States7 months 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 Statesa year 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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Guests and cases are described in clear, relatable terms that translate legal concepts into real-world steps.
Listeners praise the show for practical, actionable employment-law guidance.
The host's deep experience and balanced framing are repeatedly highlighted as strengths.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sexual Orientation Discrimination: Dennis McConkey v. Churchill School and Center
Q: Why did the court dismiss the age discrimination claims?
The court found that there wasn't enough specific evidence linking ageism directly to the decision-makers involved in McConkie's termination.
Sexual Orientation Discrimination: Dennis McConkey v. Churchill School and Center
Q: What was the court's view on the timeline between McConkie's complaint and his termination?
The court decided that the pause in the school year acted like a legal time machine, making the timeline plausible for establishing retaliation.
Sexual Orientation Discrimination: Dennis McConkey v. Churchill School and Center
Q: What sparked McConkie's formal complaint about discrimination?
It was sparked by a mandatory sexual harassment training that indicated repeated references to past harassment could be ongoing harassment.
Sexually Hostile Work Environment: E.E.O.C. v. Mitsubishi Motor Mfg. of America, Inc
Q: What do you think is the most important thing a company can do to stop harassment and discrimination?
The hosts identify that creating clear rules, providing trustworthy reporting avenues, and ensuring leadership accountability are crucial for preventing workplace harassment.
Navigating Harassment and Discrimination: Key Legal Cases Every Employee Should Know for Workplace Survival
Q: Why is the distinction between a supervisor and a coworker significant in harassment cases?
Because employers have a higher level of responsibility when harassment is coming from a supervisor, making it easier to hold them directly accountable.

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

This show delivers blunt, practical employment-law guidance tailored to employees. Episodes dissect real-world discrimination, retaliation, severance, and workplace rights with a focus on actionable takeaways, case timelines, and regulatory frameworks. Frequent topics include Title VII, the FMLA, the ADEA, disability and pregnancy discrimination, whistleblower protections, and how HR practices intersect with legal remedies. A notable strength is clear, case-based storytelling from a veteran employment attorney, often featuring a co-host to provide balanced perspectives and practical implications for listeners navigating complex employment issues across industries.

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2. Aaron Powell
3. Trevor Burrus Jr.
4. Aaron Ross Powell
5. Mark Kerry
6. Frosty Ellis-Yancey
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8. Trevor Murray

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