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The EEOC On Trial: Seawright v. Lucas

2026-10-2824:05

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the very agency the EEOC designed to protect employees from discrimination is accused of fostering a toxic work environment? Join Mark Carey and his co-host in this eye-opening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, where they unravel the shocking details of a lawsuit against the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This case, initiated by Mark Seawright, a queer transgender man, reveals a troubling paradox: the EEOC, tasked with safeguard...

Religion, Harassment, And The Workplace Line: Brown v. Alaska Airlines

2026-10-2722:20

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your deeply held beliefs clash with corporate policies and the result is harassment? This episode of the Employee Survival Guide® dives into the riveting legal case of Brown v. Alaska Airlines, Inc. , where the boundaries of employee expression, corporate governance, and religious beliefs are put to the test. Join host Mark Carey and co-hosts as they dissect a complex incident involving two flight attendants, Lacey Smith and Marley Brown, who faced disciplin...

The HR Mirage: Fortmann v. St. John's University

2026-10-2620:48

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the very institution (HR) meant to protect employees becomes a breeding ground for toxicity and retaliation? In this eye-opening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey and his co-host dissect a recent federal court case involving St. John's University, revealing the harrowing experiences of Dr. Charles Fortman and Dr. Zehra Sever. These brave employees faced harassment and retaliation after courageously reporting misconduct by their department c...

How A Strong Retaliation Case Gets Dismissed: Iris Calderon v. The Trustees of Columbia University

2026-10-2623:43

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt the chilling effects of retaliation discrimination at work, or wondered how a simple request for reasonable accommodation could spiral into a legal nightmare? In this gripping episode of Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey and his esteemed guest dive deep into the tumultuous waters of employment law, unraveling the complex case of "Iris Calderon versus the Trustees of Columbia University. " This episode is not just a recount of legal proceedings; it’s a ca...

That Severance Package Is the Price of Your Lawsuit

2026-09-2912:10

Send us Fan Mail 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 surrounding severance packages, exposing them as strategic maneuvers rather than mere acts of generosity. Discover how severance checks are often designed to buy a release from potential legal claims, shedding light on the often-overlooked motiva...

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