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Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships.   Today’s special guest is immigration attorney Christele Demuro. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Ms. Demuro about hiring foreign workers and navigating immigration laws in normal times and during our current federal shutdown. Christele explains the two step process involved in hiring foreign workers, what employers need to consider, what potential employees can expect and what they should watchout for.      WORKPLACE PERSPECTIVE GIVES SPECIAL THANKS TO…   Christele Demuro, Esq.   Paul Roberts (Engineer/Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song Grifter)   James Bohannan & The Knave At Knight (DJs &"Radio Angels" Extraordinaire!) Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show (using the links above or below) to receive new episodes on your podcast player the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Raise The Bar At Workplaces Everywhere! by getting the word out about this podcast. Rate and review this show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Blubrry and Tunein and be sure to share this podcast with a friend. Connect with me and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook LinkedIn Website Email This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs. © 2018 SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC.  Workplace Perspective Raising the Bar at Workplaces Everywhere™ and copyrights are proprietary.  All Rights Reserved.

Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships.   Today’s special guest - the first of the New Year! - is Life Coach Julie McCoy.  SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Ms. McCoy about her unique perspective on helping individuals in setting and achieving their life goals. Ms. McCoy shares the impacts of life coaching, its benefits in defining and helping shape her client's goals, and embarking on new beginnings!     WORKPLACE PERSPECTIVE GIVES SPECIAL THANKS TO…   Julie McCoy   Paul Roberts (Engineer/Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song Grifter)   James Bohannan & The Knave At Knight (DJs &"Radio Angels" Extraordinaire!) Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show (using the links above or below) to receive new episodes on your podcast player the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Raise The Bar At Workplaces Everywhere! by getting the word out about this podcast. Rate and review this show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Blubrry and Tunein and be sure to share this podcast with a friend. Connect with me and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook LinkedIn Website Email This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs. © 2018 SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC.  Workplace Perspective Raising the Bar at Workplaces Everywhere™ and copyrights are proprietary.  All Rights Reserved.

  Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships.   Today's holiday bonus episode is a replay of a terrific interview with attorney Tina Rad of the Wagner Law firm from our inaugural podcast on conducting effective workplace investigations. The interview continues to receive a lot of positive feedback and the topic remains relevant and as important as ever. During the interview SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Ms. Rad about her unique perspective on the Department of Fair Employment & Housing's guidelines on conducting effective workplace investigations. Ms. Rad shares her thoughts on choosing investigators, investigation standards, the role of HR in the investigation process, and some portkey takeaways.    Resources Mentioned In This Episode:   Department of Fair Employment & Housing Guidelines Workplace Perspective Gives Special Thanks to...   Wagener Law, APC   Tina Rad, Esq.   Paul Roberts (Engineer/Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song Grifter)   James Bohannan & The Knave At Knight (DJs &"Radio Angels" Extraordinaire!) Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show (using the links above or below) to receive new episodes on your podcast player the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Raise The Bar At Workplaces Everywhere! by getting the word out about this podcast. Rate and review this show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Blubrry and Tunein and be sure to share this podcast with a friend. Connect with me and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook LinkedIn Website Email This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs. © 2018 SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC.  Workplace Perspective Raising the Bar at Workplaces Everywhere™ and copyrights are proprietary.  All Rights Reserved.

Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships.   Today’s special guest is Corporate Communications professional Robert Lopez. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Mr. Lopez about his unique perspective on workplace culture based on his years of working with emerging and established startups. Mr. Lopez shares his philosophy as well as key takeaways for those already working for a startup or looking to jump into this exciting risk taking world.      WORKPLACE PERSPECTIVE GIVES SPECIAL THANKS TO…   Robert Lopez   Paul Roberts (Engineer/Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song Grifter)   James Bohannan & The Knave At Knight (DJs &"Radio Angels" Extraordinaire!) Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show (using the links above or below) to receive new episodes on your podcast player the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Raise The Bar At Workplaces Everywhere! by getting the word out about this podcast. Rate and review this show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Blubrry and Tunein and be sure to share this podcast with a friend. Connect with me and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook LinkedIn Website Email This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs. © 2018 SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC.  Workplace Perspective Raising the Bar at Workplaces Everywhere™ and copyrights are proprietary.  All Rights Reserved.

Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships.   Today’s special guest is Cie Digital Labs CEO Anderee Berengain. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Mr. Berengain about his view's on the importance of creating a positive workplace culture in emerging startups. Mr. Berengain shares his unique philosophy and his thoughts on the four key points to building a successful startup.     WORKPLACE PERSPECTIVE GIVES SPECIAL THANKS TO…   Cie Digital Labs   Paul Roberts (Engineer/Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song Grifter)   James Bohannan & The Knave At Knight (DJs &"Radio Angels" Extraordinaire!) Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show (using the links above or below) to receive new episodes on your podcast player the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Raise The Bar At Workplaces Everywhere! by getting the word out about this podcast. Rate and review this show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Blubrry and Tunein and be sure to share this podcast with a friend. Connect with me and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook LinkedIn Website Email This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs. © 2018 SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC.  Workplace Perspective Raising the Bar at Workplaces Everywhere™ and copyrights are proprietary.  All Rights Reserved.

Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships.   Today’s special guest is plaintiff's employment law litigation attorney Neil Pedersen. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Mr. Pedersen about his thoughts on arbitration in general and the issue of inherent bias in the arbitration process. Drawing from 30+ years of litigation experience Mr. Pedersen shares his passionate view of the impacts of arbitration and the arbitration process on the employer/employee relationship.      WORKPLACE PERSPECTIVE GIVES SPECIAL THANKS TO…   Neil Pedersen, Esq.   Paul Roberts (Engineer/Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song Grifter)   James Bohannan & The Knave At Knight (DJs &"Radio Angels" Extraordinaire!) Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show (using the links above or below) to receive new episodes on your podcast player the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Raise The Bar At Workplaces Everywhere! by getting the word out about this podcast. Rate and review this show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Blubrry and Tunein and be sure to share this podcast with a friend. Connect with me and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook LinkedIn Website Email This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs. © 2018 SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC.  Workplace Perspective Raising the Bar at Workplaces Everywhere™ and copyrights are proprietary.  All Rights Reserved.        

Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships.   Today’s special guest is employment and civil litigation attorney Andrea Paris. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Ms. Paris about the impact of a recent U.S. Supreme Court case known as Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis and its impact on the workplace from both the employer and the employee perspectives. Drawing from experience and research into the far reaching implicaitons of this seminal case, Ms. Paris shares her insights on how this case is changing the workplace on every level.   WORKPLACE PERSPECTIVE GIVES SPECIAL THANKS TO…   Andrea Paris, Esq. Check out Andrea's Article (OC Lawyer Magazine Oct. 2018) Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis: Class Action Waivers and Why Even Non-Lawyers Should Care   Paul Roberts (Engineer/Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song Grifter)   James Bohannan & The Knave At Knight (DJs &"Radio Angels" Extraordinaire!) Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show (using the links above or below) to receive new episodes on your podcast player the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Raise The Bar At Workplaces Everywhere! by getting the word out about this podcast. Rate and review this show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Blubrry and Tunein and be sure to share this podcast with a friend. Connect with me and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook LinkedIn Website Email This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs. © 2018 SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC.  Workplace Perspective Raising the Bar at Workplaces Everywhere™ and copyrights are proprietary.  All Rights Reserved.

Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships.   Today’s special guest is bankruptcy attorney Harlene Miller. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Ms. Miller about the impact of bankruptcy on the workplace from both the employer and the employee perspectives. From her years of experience, Ms. Miller shares what she see as the top tips for employers and employees when it comes to avoiding bankruptcy. She also discusses what to do if you find yourself impacted by your company's bankruptcy or a third-party's bankruptcy proceeding.       WORKPLACE PERSPECTIVE GIVES SPECIAL THANKS TO…   Harlene Miller, Esq.    Paul Roberts (Engineer/Associate Producer Extraordinaire!)   Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song Grifter)   James Bohannan & The Knave At Knight  (DJs &"Radio Angels" Extraordinaire!)   Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show (using the links above or below) to receive new episodes on your podcast player the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Raise The Bar At Workplaces Everywhere! by getting the word out about this podcast. Rate and review this show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Blubrry and Tunein and be sure to share this podcast with a friend. Connect with me and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook LinkedIn Website Email This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.   © 2018 SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC.  Workplace Perspective Raising the Bar at Workplaces Everywhere™ and copyrights are proprietary.  All Rights Reserved.

WELCOME TO WORKPLACE PERSPECTIVE - Raising The Bar At Workplaces Everywhere! Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships.   Today’s guest is Orange County intellectual property attorney Stephanie Pottick of Pottick Law PC. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen will talk with Ms. Pottick about intellectual property ownership and what employers and employees alike should know. By understanding the basics about intellectual property and intellectual property ownership, employers and employees can enter into the employment relationship knowing more of what to expect when it comes to inventions and creations made by that employee. Today's show will also touch upon what employers need to look out for when they hire independent contractors in regards to intellectual property ownership.   Stephanie Pottick, Esq.   WORKPLACE PERSPECTIVE GIVES SPECIAL THANKS TO… Stephanie Pottick, Esq. Paul Roberts, OC Talk Radio (Engineer/Associate Producer Extraordinaire!) James Bohannan & The Knave At Knight (DJs &"Radio Angels" Extraordinaire!) Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song Grifter) Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show (using the links above or below) to receive new episodes on your podcast player the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Raise The Bar At Workplaces Everywhere! by getting the word out about this podcast. Rate and review this show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Blubrry and Tunein and be sure to share this podcast with a friend. Connect with me and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook LinkedIn Website Email This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.   © 2018 SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC.  Workplace Perspective Raising the Bar at Workplaces Everywhere™ and copyrights are proprietary.  All Rights Reserved.  

Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships.   In today's episode I'll be talking about a recent (April 2018) CA Supreme Court decision on an important case known as Dynamex Systems v. LA Superior Court. The Dynamex ruling with its new ABC test for determining when an independent contractor is truly independent has a lot of businesses and IC across the state scrambling.  We'll walk through some of the more significant aspects of Dynamex and talk briefly about some initial consideration to keep in mind whether you’re a business or an IC. Today's episode ends, as always, with an etiquette segment. Today's focus: Dining Etiquette!   WORKPLACE PERSPECTIVE GIVES SPECIAL THANKS TO… Claudia Shambaugh (Assistant Producer Extraordinaire! and host of the UCI Radio Program “Ask A Leader”) Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song Grifter) Josh Miller – Josh Miller Video (Video services provider for SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC and Sound Engineer Extraordinaire!) Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show (using the links above or below) to receive new episodes on your podcast player the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Raise The Bar At Workplaces Everywhere! by getting the word out about this podcast. Rate and review this show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Blubrry and Tunein and be sure to share this podcast with a friend. Connect with me and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook LinkedIn Website Email This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs. TERESA MCQUEEN is a licensed attorney and business etiquette trainer certified by the Emily Post Institute. Some of the materials used in researching and preparing this episode are © by the Emily Post Institute and licensed to SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC. © 2018 SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC.  Workplace Perspective Raising the Bar at Workplaces Everywhere™ and copyrights are proprietary.  All Rights Reserved. [Attorney Advertisement] Workplace Perspective is a registered Trademark. 

WELCOME TO OUR FIRST EPISODE OF 2018! Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships.   Today's episode is about taking stock and looking toward the future as we begin a New Year. We kickoff the New Year by looking at what we at SAFFIRE LEGAL see as two emerging trends in the legal practice for 2018. We'll talk with Dragonfly Coaching’s Julie McCoy about the impact of life coaching and how it can help people at all stages of their careers recognize and realize their true potential and end by answering a listener question about the best way to handle a tricky workplace manners dilemma.       LOOKING TO IMPROVE YOUR ORGANIZATION’S WORKPLACE INTERACTIONS? SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC offers customized Workplace Training and Business Etiquette Training focusing on a variety of important workplace issues – including handling difficult situations, FEHA training, anti-discrimination, harassment and retaliation training, social media issues and improving workplace civility. For more information check out the Legal Services page on our website.   WORKPLACE PERSPECTIVE GIVES SPECIAL THANKS TO… Julie McCoy - Dragonfly Coaching Claudia Shambaugh (Assistant Producer Extraordinaire! and host of the UCI Radio Program “Ask A Leader”) Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song Grifter) Josh Miller - Josh Miller Video (Video services provider for SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC and Sound Engineer Extraordinaire!)   TERESA MCQUEEN is a licensed attorney and business etiquette trainer certified by the Emily Post Institute. Some of the materials used in researching and preparing this episode are © by the Emily Post Institute and licensed to SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC. © 2018 SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC.  Workplace Perspective Raising the Bar at Workplaces Everywhere™ and copyrights are proprietary.  All Rights Reserved. [Attorney Advertisement]  

  Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships.   Thank you for joining us! Today’s is the final episode of our 2017 Holiday Survival Guide! - This is the fourth of our  four part series on how to survive and thrive during the holiday business social season. Today we offer tips on how to politely disengage from any social situation!        The 2017 Holiday Survival Guide Over the past four weeks we've published a series of podcasts providing business social etiquette tips and insights into a variety of critical social skills necessary if you want to navigate this year’s holiday business social scene with style and confidence. Our line-up includes: Creating a positive image of yourself and your company Being a good host and a good guest Engaging in small talk and socializing Politely disengaging from any social conversation   SHOW NOTES: 2017 Holiday Survival Guide - Politely Disengaging!!   LOOKING TO IMPROVE WORKPLACE CIVILITY IN YOUR ORGANIZATION? SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC offers customized business etiquette training focusing on a variety of important workplace issues – including handling difficult situations, social media in the workplace, workplace civility and more. For more information check out the Business Etiquette page on our website.   WORKPLACE PERSPECTIVE GIVES SPECIAL THANKS TO…   Claudia Shambaugh (Assistant Producer Extraordinaire! and host of the UCI Radio Program “Ask A Leader”) Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song Grifter) Josh Miller – Josh Miller Video (Video services provider for SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC and Sound Engineer Extraordinaire!)   TERESA MCQUEEN is a licensed attorney and business etiquette trainer certified by the Emily Post Institute. Some of the materials used in researching and preparing this episode are © by the Emily Post Institute and licensed to SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC. © 2018 SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC.  Workplace Perspective Raising the Bar at Workplaces Everywhere™ and copyrights are proprietary.  All Rights Reserved.  [Attorney Advertisement]

Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships.   Thank you for joining us! Today’s episode continues our 2017 Holiday Survival Guide! - This is the third of our  four part series on how to survive and thrive during the holiday business social season. Today we offer tips on mastering the art of small talk and socializing!  Join us next week for our final holiday episode as we focus on how to politely disengage from any social situation.         The 2017 Holiday Survival Guide Over the next four weeks we’ll be publishing a series of podcasts providing business social etiquette tips and insights into a variety of critical social skills necessary if you want to navigate this year’s holiday business social scene with style and confidence. Our line-up includes: Creating a positive image of yourself and your company Being a good host and a good guest Engaging in small talk and socializing Politely disengaging from any social conversation   SHOW NOTES: 2017 Holiday Survival Guide - Mastering the Art of Small Talk & Socializing!   LOOKING TO IMPROVE WORKPLACE CIVILITY IN YOUR ORGANIZATION? SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC offers customized business etiquette training focusing on a variety of important workplace issues – including handling difficult situations, social media in the workplace, workplace civility and more. For more information check out the Business Etiquette page on our website.   WORKPLACE PERSPECTIVE GIVES SPECIAL THANKS TO… Claudia Shambaugh (Assistant Producer Extraordinaire! and host of the UCI Radio Program “Ask A Leader”)   Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song Grifter)   Josh Miller - Josh Miller Video (Video services provider for SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC and Sound Engineer Extraordinaire!)   TERESA MCQUEEN is a licensed attorney and business etiquette trainer certified by the Emily Post Institute. Some of the materials used in researching and preparing this episode are © by the Emily Post Institute and licensed to SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC. © 2018 SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC.  Workplace Perspective Raising the Bar at Workplaces Everywhere™ and copyrights are proprietary.  All Rights Reserved.  [Attorney Advertisement]

WELCOME TO OUR 2017 HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE EPISODE #2! Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships.   Thank you for joining us! Today’s episode continues our 2017 Holiday Survival Guide! - This is the second of our  four part series on how to survive and thrive during the holiday business social season. Today we offer tips on being a good host and a good guest!  Join us next week as we provide some outstanding down-to-earth tips for engaging in small talk and socializing!        The 2017 Holiday Survival Guide Over the next four weeks we’ll be publishing a series of podcasts providing business social etiquette tips and insights into a variety of critical social skills necessary if you want to navigate this year’s holiday business social scene with style and confidence. Our line-up includes: Creating a positive image of yourself and your company Being a good host and a good guest Engaging in small talk and socializing Politely disengaging from any social conversation   SHOW NOTES: 2017 Holiday Survival Guide - Good Host, Good Guest!   LOOKING TO IMPROVE WORKPLACE CIVILITY IN YOUR ORGANIZATION? SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC offers customized business etiquette training focusing on a variety of important workplace issues – including handling difficult situations, social media in the workplace, workplace civility and more. For more information check out the Business Etiquette page on our website.   WORKPLACE PERSPECTIVE GIVES SPECIAL THANKS TO… Claudia Shambaugh (Assistant Producer Extraordinaire! and host of the UCI Radio Program “Ask A Leader”)   Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song Grifter)   Josh Miller - Josh Miller Video (Video services provider for SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC and Sound Engineer Extraordinaire!)   TERESA MCQUEEN is a licensed attorney and business etiquette trainer certified by the Emily Post Institute. Some of the materials used in researching and preparing this episode are © by the Emily Post Institute and licensed to SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC. © 2018 SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC.  Workplace Perspective Raising the Bar at Workplaces Everywhere™ and copyrights are proprietary.  All Rights Reserved.  [Attorney Advertisement]

WELCOME TO OUR HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE EPISODE! Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships.   Thank you for joining us! Today’s episode includes a primer on effective terminations including specific questions to ask before initiating a termination event and provides a brief legislative overview of some of the more noteworthy legislation taking effect January 1, 2018. This episode also kicks off our 2017 Holiday Survival Guide! - The first of our annual four part series on how to survive and thrive during the holiday business social season. Today we offer tips on how to create a positive image of yourself and your company by focusing on the art of the RSVP!   The 2017 Holiday Survival Guide Over the next four weeks we’ll be publishing a series of podcasts providing business social etiquette tips and insights into a variety of critical social skills necessary if you want to navigate this year’s holiday business social scene with style and confidence. Our line-up includes: Creating a positive image of yourself and your company Being a good host and a good guest Engaging in small talk and socializing Politely disengaging from any social conversation   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Questions To Ask Before Initiating A Termination. List of Noteworthy Legislation Taking Effect 1/1/2018 2017 Holiday Survival Guide – RSVPs   LOOKING TO IMPROVE YOUR ORGANIZATION’S WORKPLACE INTERACTIONS? SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC offers customized Business Etiquette Training focusing on a variety of important workplace issues – including handling difficult situations, social media, workplace civility. For more information check out our brochure or the Legal Services page on our website.   WORKPLACE PERSPECTIVE GIVES SPECIAL THANKS TO… Claudia Shambaugh (Assistant Producer Extraordinaire! and host of the UCI Radio Program “Ask A Leader”) Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today’s episode features the song Grifter) Josh Miller - Josh Miller Video (Video services provider for SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC and Sound Engineer Extraordinaire!)   TERESA MCQUEEN is a licensed attorney and business etiquette trainer certified by the Emily Post Institute. Some of the materials used in researching and preparing this episode are © by the Emily Post Institute and licensed to SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC. © 2018 SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC.  Workplace Perspective Raising the Bar at Workplaces Everywhere™ and copyrights are proprietary.  All Rights Reserved.  [Attorney Advertisement]

Welcome to Our Ban-The-Box Episode! Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships.   Today's special guest is criminal defense attorney Alan Crivaro. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC's founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen will talk with Mr. Crivaro about California's latest Ban-The-Box legislation. The episode kicks off with insight into the employee selection and interviewing process as a starting point for a discussion on how the newest Ban-The-Box legislation will impact the employer selection process by prohibiting inquiry into an applicant's criminal conviction history until after a conditional offer of employment has been made and ends by sharing with our listeners our top five etiquette tips for successful interviewing.       Resources Mentioned In This Episode: California AB1008 - Criminal Conviction History Department of Fair Employment & Housing - What Can An Employer Ask? California Code of Regulations Section 11017 - Employee Selection Interview Etiquette Tips  Additional Materials: Orange County Lawyer Magazine Article: WHEN TO ASK, WHEN TO TELL: NAVIGATING CALIFORNIA’S RECENT BAN-THE-BOX LEGISLATION by Teresa A. McQueen and Alan J. Crivaro   Looking To Improve Your Organization's Training Programs? SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC offers customized California compliant anti-discrimination training as well as business etiquette training focusing on a variety of important workplace issues - including employee selection and interviewing. For more information check out the Legal Services page on our website.   Workplace Perspective Gives Special Thanks to... Alan Crivaro, Esq. Claudia Shambaugh (Assistant Producer Extraordinaire! and host of the UCI Radio Program "Ask A Leader") Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today's episode features the song Grifter) Josh Miller - Josh Miller Video (Video services provider for SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC and Sound Engineer Extraordinaire!) Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show (using the links above or below) to receive new episodes on your podcast player the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Raise The Bar At Workplaces Everywhere! by getting the word out about this podcast. Rate and review this show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Blubrry and Tunein and be sure to share this podcast with a friend. Connect with me and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook LinkedIn Website Email This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs. TERESA MCQUEEN is a licensed attorney and business etiquette trainer certified by the Emily Post Institute. Some of the materials used in researching and preparing this episode are © by the Emily Post Institute and licensed to SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC. © 2018 SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC.  Workplace Perspective Raising the Bar at Workplaces Everywhere™ and copyrights are proprietary.  All Rights Reserved.  [Attorney Advertisement]

Welcome to Our Inaugural Episode! Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships.   Today's special guest is attorney Tina Rad of the Wagener Law firm. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC's founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen will talk with Ms. Rad about the new Department of Fair Employment & Housing Guidelines on effective workplace investigations. The episode kicks off with insight into the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Select Task Force Report on the study of harassment in the workplace as a starting point for a discussion on ways to create a new dynamic in workplace anti-harassment training and ends by sharing with our listeners a few important meeting etiquette tips.   Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Select Task Force Report Department of Fair Employment & Housing Guidelines Meeting Etiquette Tips   Looking To Improve Your Organization's Training Programs? SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC offers customized California compliant anti-harassment training as well as business etiquette training focusing on a variety of important workplace issues. For more information check out the Legal Services page on our website.   Workplace Perspective Gives Special Thanks to... Wagener Law, APC Tina Rad, Esq. Claudia Shambaugh (Assistant Producer Extraordinaire! and host of the UCI Radio Program "Ask A Leader") Stephen Vercelloni (Composer Extraordinaire! Today's episode features the song Grifter) Josh Miller - Josh Miller Video (Video services provider for SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC and Sound Engineer Extraordinaire!) Thank you for listening!   Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show (using the links above or below) to receive new episodes on your podcast player the second and fourth Wednesday of every month.   Raise The Bar At Workplaces Everywhere! by getting the word out about this podcast. Rate and review this show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Blubrry and Tunein and be sure to share this podcast with a friend.   Connect with me and reach out with any questions/concerns:   Facebook   LinkedIn   Website   Email   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.   Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show (using the links above or below) to receive new episodes on your podcast player the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Raise The Bar At Workplaces Everywhere! by getting the word out about this podcast. Rate and review this show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Blubrry and Tunein and be sure to share this podcast with a friend. Connect with me and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook LinkedIn Website Email This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs. TERESA MCQUEEN is a licensed attorney and business etiquette trainer certified by the Emily Post Institute. Some of the materials used in researching and preparing this episode are © by the Emily Post Institute and licensed to SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC. © 2018 SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC.  Workplace Perspective Raising the Bar at Workplaces Everywhere™ and copyrights are proprietary.  All Rights Reserved. [Attorney Advertisement]