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The Brightmine Podcast (US)

An award-winning podcast series on trending workplace issues affecting employers and HR professionals featuring practical tips.

Dec 23, 2019

On this podcast, Littler shareholder Bruce Sarchet takes a deep dive into the many new California employment laws effective January 1, 2020, with XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld.

Sarchet highlights AB 5, which would reclassify an estimated 2 million workers in California from independent contractors to employees.


Dec 16, 2019

On this podcast, longtime North Carolina employment attorney Robin Shea joins XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld to discuss workplace parties and how employers can ensure their annual holiday celebration steers clear of legal risks.


Oct 25, 2019

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents carried out what's been called the largest statewide workplace enforcement action in the nation's history in arresting 680 undocumented workers at several Mississippi food processing plants this summer. ICE also seized records from the companies that employed...


Oct 16, 2019

This podcast features a unique look inside the Supreme Court as XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld reports on whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects employees from being fired based on their sexual orientation, transgender or transitioning status. The justices heard oral arguments on October 8, with...


Oct 7, 2019

On this podcast, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) CEO and President Johnny C. Taylor Jr. speaks with XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld about the importance of second chance hiring of individuals with a criminal history. Taylor said employers cannot afford to ignore this untapped talent pool, especially...