Sllippery When Wet: On the Unintended Perils of Artistic Pursuit
Send a text Welcome back to The Employee Handbook (formerly the HR Podcast—we changed it for the SEO, let’s see if it works). To kick off 2026, Arta and Ryan take a trip north of the border to analyze...
12 Jan 1h
Hello, Pot? This is Kettle... SHRM Moves from HR to Irony Industry
Send a text The world's largest HR organization just paid $11.5 million for violating its own rules. SHRM—the Society for Human Resource Management—literally writes the certification exams, publishes ...
5 Jan 54min
Just Shut Up Already: Human Resource Myths Debunked
Send a text Can you sue your boss for being mean? Is workplace bullying illegal in California? What does HR actually do—and what are they required to tell you? Employment lawyers Arta Wildeboer and Ry...
29 Dec 202537min
We Are All Just Prisoners Here of Our Own Device: California’s 2026 Upcoming Employment Laws and HR Shakeup Explained
Send a text California employment law is changing again in 2026—and employers need to prepare now. In this episode of The Employee Handbook, attorneys Arta Wildeboer and Ryan Ellis break down the most...
22 Dec 202545min
Trouble at the Old Axe Factory or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Zoloft
Send a text Ever wondered how to navigate the maze of employer responsibilities and employee rights, especially when it comes to mental health and work injuries? This episode promises to unravel the c...
20 Sep 20241h 2min
Uh, It's Called the 1st Amendment. It's in the Bible, Look it Up.
Send a text In a new segment designed to bring our audiences closer to our inner children, we ponder what life would be like if we'd taken a wildly different career path. That's exactly where Ryan and...
20 Maj 202443min
My Neck, My Back, My Rights Under Attack: Fighting Disability Discrimination
Send a text Navigating the labyrinth of disability accommodations and avoiding the snares of discrimination in the workplace can be as complex as a game of legal chess. With us, Arta Wildeboer or and ...
14 Maj 20241h 4min
I'm Sorry, but We Only Promote People Who Play Magic: The Gathering
Send a text This week we delve into a topic that is a common gripe for many employees - Supervisors playing favorites. The perception that the boss has a favorite among the employees can cause a lot...
20 Feb 20241h 8min
