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Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break

Pam Howland
Americans With Disabilities Act
Title VII
EEOC
Employment Law
ADA
Idaho
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
FMLA
Workplace Investigations
Artificial Intelligence
At-Will Employment
Idaho Human Rights Commission
Retaliation
Bostock V. Clayton County
Litigation Costs
House Bill 752
Idaho Legislature
Confidential Information
Training
Deepfake Harassment

Hosted by seasoned attorney Pam Howland, alongside attorneys Jennifer Walrath and Doug Plass, Ground Rules delivers employment law insights in bite-sized weekly episodes. With decades of courtroom experience, this dynamic trio has seen the costly consequences of legal missteps for employers—and they're here to help you avoid them.

Perfect for business owners, HR professionals, and supervisors, thi... more

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Ally Ross
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Episode: Inside Our Workplace Investigations Workshop: The “Why” Behind Investigations
Alisha Hopkins
Third-year law student at the University of Idaho
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Monica Frame
HR consultant with BPM (a BPM company)
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Hosts

Pam Howland
Host of Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break
Jennifer Walrath
Co-host providing litigation insights and employment-law perspectives
Doug Plass
Co-host/Attorney discussing information security, trade secrets, and employment law

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Quick, useful, appreciated

    Great podcast! They pack a ton of helpful info into short episodes. I’m an employer and HR director who hopes Pam and team make lots more episodes!

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    United Statesa year ago

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Short episodes are easy to fit into a busy schedule and stay current with evolving laws.
Hosts provide concrete examples and cost considerations in layman's terms.
Strong focus on actionable policies and training that reduce litigation risk.
Guest expertise and real Idaho context add credibility for regional businesses.
Quick, practical takeaways for HR just getting started with compliant practices.

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Inside Our Workplace Investigations Workshop: The “Why” Behind Investigations
Q: Why should employers conduct workplace investigations?
Megan explains that investigations fulfill a legal duty, support compliance with EEOC guidance, help prevent harassment, provide prompt and neutral handling of complaints, and build a documented record that can defend against claims and potential punitive damages. They also help determine whether there is a causal link in whistleblower retaliation cases and ensure that policies align with evolving DEI expectations.

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A practical, practitioner-led overview of employment law tailored for business leaders, HR pros, and supervisors. Episodes emphasize strategic risk management, from litigation realities and settlement dynamics to proactive policy design, training, and documentation. The trio shares concrete tips on investigations, ADA accommodations, compliance with state and federal rules, and how to stay out of court, often grounding advice in Idaho-specific context while addressing broader U.S. employment-law trends. A standout trait is their focus on actionable steps and real-world examples, making complex topics accessible in short, frequent bursts. This combination of seasoned legal expertise, real-case insights, and pragmatic tools (playbooks, traini... more

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