Employee Survival Guide®
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 class actions — in state and federal courts nationwide. Mark cuts through the BS with blunt, practical advice, always presenting both sides so you can make informed decisions. This podcast is also about your employment story and other courageous employees who have spoken out about their employers. If you work for a living, this is your podcast.
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Episodes
253 episodes
How One Sexual Harassment Claim Can Void Forced Arbitration: Randi Bruce v. Adams & Reese, LLP
A single word can decide whether your workplace dispute stays locked in private arbitration or moves into a public courtroom. We dig into Randi Marie Bruce v. Adams and Reese, LLP, a Sixth Circuit decision that ties together real-world workplac...
Digital Footprints OnlyFans and Fetlife At Work: Crisp v. Scioto Ambulance District
One late-night scroll can turn into a career-ending workplace mistake. We’re unpacking a 2026 Sixth Circuit decision, Crisp v Scioto Ambulance District, that tackles a modern temptation: finding a coworker’s adult content online and bringing it...
Sexual Harassment, Age Discrimination & Retaliation: Pannek v. U.S. Bank
A senior executive clucks like a chicken in a conference room to pressure a subordinate into a personal wager, and that single moment becomes the spark for one of the messiest employment law stories to hit the appellate courts. We walk through ...
Long Term Disability Win: O’Connor v. Salesforce -Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
What happens when invisible disabilities collide with corporate policies? Join Mark Carey and his insightful guest as they unravel the gripping case of Cheryl O'Connor versus Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, shedding light on the often-over...
Motherhood Penalty: Pregnant Mothers Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Their Job and Their Child
Did you know that mothers in the workplace often face a hidden but significant barrier known as the motherhood penalty? In this enlightening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the essential rights of preg...
Invisible Disabilities At Work: Legal Considerations
What if the person sitting next to you at work is battling an invisible disability that you can't see? In this enlightening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the often-overlooked realities of visible and invisi...
Pleading Discrimination: Soysal v. County of Santa Cruz
Have you ever felt that your workplace mistreatment was so egregious that it should be legally actionable as discrimination, only to discover the harsh reality of legal definitions? Join Mark Carey and his insightful guest in this eye-opening e...
Disability Discrimination & Accommodation: Raymond v. 1199 SEIU National Benefit Fund
What happens when your physical limitations clash with corporate policies? In this eye-opening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey and his co-host delve deep into the complexities of workplace accommodations through the lens of ...
The Trader Who Took On UBS: The Tom Hayes Saga Continues
What happens when a corporation decides to sacrifice an individual to save its own skin? This episode of Employee Survival Guide® dives deep into the gripping legal saga of Tom Hayes, the former UBS trader who found himself at the center of a s...
Employee Survival Guide AI: An Invaluable Tool for Every Employment Issue
Your boss slides over a severance agreement and says you have 24 hours to sign. Your heart rate spikes, your mind goes blank, and you suddenly realize you don’t need “more content” you need the right answer right now. We dig into a new tool des...
Disability Discrimination: Lisa Menninger v. PPD: $24 Million Verdict
One email can change everything, especially when it’s a disability disclosure. We dig into the real-world chain reaction that follows when a top-performing executive director running global laboratories is told her job must become “more visible...
Freedom of Speech Public Employment: Jensen Arocho-Rodriguez v. Concepcion
What happens when freedom of speech collides with the harsh realities of workplace politics? Join Mark Carey and his co-hosts in this riveting episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, as they dissect the intricate legal battle of Arocho-Rodrigu...
Religious Discrimination: Tomaselli v. Hasbro Inc.
You follow the rules, go to HR, and file a sensitive request for a religious accommodation. Then your badge stops working and a formal investigation appears out of nowhere. That’s the opening puzzle we use to examine a high-stakes federal lawsu...
Race and Retaliation Discrimination: Tevin Cagle v. Duro-Helix Poly LLC
What happens when the very workplace meant to empower employees becomes a battleground of discrimination and hostility? In this gripping episode of Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey unpacks the harrowing federal lawsuit against Duro Hilex Po...
When Medical Leave Triggers A Layoff: Gary T. Ramadie v. Radial USA Inc.
What happens when a dedicated employee, after over three decades of service, faces termination just as he recovers from a life-threatening medical condition? Join us in this gripping episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as Mark Carey delves ...
Unenforceable Noncompete Agreement: Japanese Medical Care PLLC v. Tamba
What happens when top talent leaves a company with a noncompete agreement to start a rival business just steps away? Dive into the riveting world of noncompete agreements with host Mark Carey and his co-host as they unravel the complex l...
Noncompetition Agreement: Reif v. CyberRisk Alliance
What happens when a noncompetition agreement stands in the way of an employee's right to earn a living? Join Mark Carey and his co-host as they unravel the gripping legal saga of Alex Rafe, a corporate executive caught in a storm of controversy...
Constructive Discharge Explained: Lauren Landolph v. Zydus Pharmaceuticals
Have you ever felt that your hard work and achievements were overshadowed by systemic bias in the workplace? Join Mark Carey in this gripping episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as he delves into the troubling case of Lauren Landhoff agains...
Proving Race Discrimination In Federal Court: Amanda Brooks v. Bright Horizons
What happens when an employee with a stellar track record faces race discrimination in the workplace? Join Mark Carey and his guest as they unravel the intricacies of proving workplace discrimination in federal court, spotlighting the compellin...
Nuclear Verdicts Jury Awards in Employment Cases: Why Employers' Litigation Exposure Is Rising
Have you ever wondered how a single jury award can shatter a company's financial stability? In this eye-opening episode of Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the alarming rise of 'nuclear verdicts' in employment litigat...
Performance or Disability Discrimination? The Emerging Pattern Highlighted in Walsh v. Fitch Solutions
What happens when workplace performance issues collide with medical conditions? The implications can be staggering, especially when it comes to disability discrimination. In this eye-opening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark ...
Montana Is Not At-Will: Cowger v. Signal Peak Energy
What happens when a workplace incident spirals into a web of silence and intimidation? This case is not about employment at-will. Join Mark Carey and his co-host in this gripping episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as they dive deep into a ...
Montana’s For Cause Firing Rule: Eaton v. Montana Silversmiths
What happens when an employee stands up against discrimination, only to find themselves facing wrongful termination? Join us as we uncover the intricate world of employment law in Montana, where the rules around termination for cause are differ...
Fired After Asking For Flex Time & FMLA: Joanne Kim v. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Have you ever wondered how a simple request for flexible work hours could lead to wrongful termination? In this gripping episode of Employee Survival Guide®, host Mark Carey dives deep into the harrowing story of Joanne Kim, a high-performing e...
Gender Discrimination: Jennifer Palmer v. eCapital Corp.
What happens when the only female CEO in a male-dominated industry faces allegations of gender discrimination and retaliation? Join Mark Carey and his co-host as they unravel the compelling case of Palmer v. Capitol Corp., where Jennifer Palmer...