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
265 episodes
That Severance Package Is the Price of Your Lawsuit
Have you ever wondered what your severance package really means and what it reveals about your employer's true intentions? Join Mark Carey in this eye-opening episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as he unpacks the critical nuances surroundin...
The PIP Is A Paper Trail: They Are Not Coaching You, They Are Documenting Your End
Are you facing a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) at work? You’re not alone, and you might be surprised to learn that this seemingly innocuous document is often a hidden precursor to termination rather than a genuine opportunity for growth. I...
When Work Turns On You and Your Cancer: Owoyemi v. DB USA Core Corp.
What happens when corporate loyalty turns into a loyalty trap, especially when your health (Cancer) is on the line? In this gripping episode of Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey and his co-host delve into the harrowing case of Oladoku...
The Corporate Push-Out Playbook- Race Discrimination: Cho v. Tourneau Bucherer
Have you ever felt the weight of discrimination in the workplace, wondering how to navigate the murky waters of race discrimination and retaliation? Join Mark Carey and his co-host as they dissect the compelling case of Ma Galinda Cho versus To...
News Anchor Fired During Cancer Treatment: Lia Lando v. Scripps Media
What happens when a dream job turns into a nightmare after a cancer diagnosis? Join Mark Carey and his co-host as they unravel the shocking case of Leah Lando, a veteran news anchor who faced brutal discrimination and retaliation while undergoi...
The Million Dollar Pregnancy Discrimination Verdict Mirage: Guerrero v. Constellation Health Services
What happens when a million-dollar verdict for pregnancy discrimination gets slashed to a mere fraction of its original value? In this riveting episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey takes you behind the scenes of the landmark case...
Rigged Performance Reviews: Molosky v. Amazon Web Services
What happens when a high-performing woman in tech is told to 'lean back' while her male colleagues take the reins? In this gripping episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey and his co-host unravel the shocking legal battle of Anna Ma...
Know Your Rights: Retaliation At Work
Have you ever felt the chilling effects of workplace retaliation? You're not alone, and it's time to break the silence! In this eye-opening episode of Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey delves deep into the insidious world of retaliation at w...
The Employee Survival Guide Podcast is a Tool- Use The Podcast As A Workplace Weapon
Are you truly aware of your rights as an employee? In the latest episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey sheds light on how you can leverage this podcast as a powerful tool to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of workplace...
Retirement Talk That Gets You Fired: Castelluccio v. IBM
Are you aware that age discrimination can manifest in subtle yet damaging ways that can jeopardize your career? In this enlightening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the landmark case of Castelluccio v. IBM, s...
Age Discrimination and Asking About Retirement: Sloat v. Hewlett Packard
What happens when a high-performing employee faces abrupt changes in their career due to age discrimination? Is illegal to ask about your retirement plans? In this riveting episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into a c...
The Gender Pay Gap Behind Vassar & $5 Million Settlement: Graham v. Vassar College
What happens when an institution renowned for championing women's rights is found guilty of perpetuating a staggering pay gap among its female faculty? Join Mark Carey in this eye-opening episode of Employee Survival Guide® as he delves into th...
How One Sexual Harassment Claim Can Void Forced Arbitration: Randi Bruce v. Adams & Reese, LLP
What if a single word could change the way employees confront sexual harassment and workplace disputes forever? Join Mark Carey in this riveting episode of the Employee Survival Guide® as he dives deep into the landmark legal case of Randi Mari...
Sexually Explicit Digital Footprints OnlyFans and Fetlife At Work: Crisp v. Scioto Ambulance District
Have you ever considered how your online persona could be weaponized against you in the workplace? In this eye-opening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey delves into the shocking reality of employees using socially shared sexua...
Sexual Harassment, Age Discrimination & Retaliation: Pannek v. U.S. Bank
Have you ever witnessed a corporate power struggle so bizarre it defies belief? Join Mark Carey and a panel of employment attorneys as they dissect the jaw-dropping case of Panic v. U. S. Bank, where a senior banking executive's outrageous anti...
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...