Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Tom Hayes v. UBS, Connecticut Superior Court case filed on October 27, 2025 seeking $400 Million (Read Complaint HERE): A tiny shift in an interest rate can move oceans of money. We follow that ripple to its breaking point, tracing how Tom Hayes became the public face of LIBOR manipulation, then—years later—won full vindication in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Along the way, we unpack the documents, emails, and interna...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Your next performance review might be scored by a model you’ve never met. We dig into how AI is reshaping hiring, promotion, discipline, and workplace surveillance, and we explain what that means for your rights under anti-discrimination and privacy laws. From the promise of efficiency to the reality of bias, we unpack why intent isn’t required for liability and how disparate impact applies whether a manager or a machine makes the call. We ...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! A single HR form can decide a lawsuit. We dig into Shear v. Sisters of Charity to show how a mandatory EAP referral and a required compliance-reporting form collided with the ...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. When Washington goes dark, your employment case enters a gray zone where agencies stall, courts keep moving, and legal deadlines rarely pause. We unpack the real-world consequences of a federal shutdown on discrimination claims, EEOC investigations, MSPB filings, and federal court practice—then map out the steps that actually protect your rights when the phones go silent. We start with what truly closes and what keeps running. The EEOC pare...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. The ground just shifted under workplace civil rights. Federal investigators have closed thousands of disparate impact charges, and right-to-sue letters are landing across the country. We walk through what this change really means: the legal theory behind disparate impact, why the EEOC halted these cases, and how the responsibility now moves squarely to workers and their advocates. We unpack the practical steps for bringing a case to court w...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. A quiet procedural shift just changed the first mile of discrimination lawsuits. Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services didn’t rewrite what counts as discrimination; it removed a gate that kept thousands from ever presenting their evidence. We walk through the ruling, why the Court’s unanimous reasoning leans on Title VII’s “any individual” language, and how it replaces a two-track system with one equal starting line for everyone. We tra...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. The art of negotiation is a critical skill that can significantly impact your career trajectory and compensation, requiring research, preparation, and understanding the psychology of the negotiation process. Mark shares insights on how to approach negotiation as a strategic process rather than a confrontational event, emphasizing the importance of knowing your value and understanding your employer's perspective. • Negotiation is a process o...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. The workplace landscape has fundamentally shifted, with a disturbing trend emerging across American businesses: employees are increasingly being forced to perform two full-time jobs while receiving just one paycheck. This exploitation operates under the seemingly innocuous phrase "adjusting duties," buried in employment contracts that courts have traditionally interpreted with alarming breadth. Recent research reveals the devastating human ...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! What happens when the line between your work and personal life blurs beyond recognition? Five IT professionals at NYU Langone Health System are taking a stand in a legal battl...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how we approach many aspects of life, including legal analysis, but what happens when employees rely on AI to evaluate potential employment discrimination cases? This episode uncovers the dangerous pitfalls that can trap unwary workers seeking justice. The allure of immediate feedback from AI tools like ChatGPT has led many employees to trust these systems with complex legal analysis. Mark explains...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! What happens when one of the world's most recognizable retail brands faces serious allegations of systemic age discrimination? Our latest episode pulls back the curtain on the...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! What happens when a workplace harbors shocking racial hostility beneath its surface? Today we're peeling back the layers of a riveting discrimination case that reveals the sta...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. The global workplace teeters on the edge of a major shift, and Gallup's State of the Global Workplace 2025 report confirms what many have sensed. Employee engagement has fallen from 23% to 21% in 2024, mirroring the drop seen during COVID-19 lockdowns and costing the global economy a staggering $438 billion in lost productivity. Surprisingly, the primary driver isn't frontline worker burnout but a significant decline in manager engagement, ...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! In a jaw-dropping legal outcome that's reverberating through corporate America, a former UPS driver won a staggering $39.6 million judgment in what began as seemingly routine ...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Navigating employment disputes can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to decide if seeking legal counsel is worth the investment. Mark pulls back the curtain on what makes a legal consultation truly valuable and why the $400 fee for a session with Carey & Associates PC delivers exceptional return on investment. The consultation process starts before you even get on the call. By submitting your detailed narrative and releva...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. The landmark Supreme Court decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services fundamentally reshapes our understanding of workplace discrimination protections. Through a rare unanimous ruling, the Court has powerfully affirmed that every individual—regardless of majority or minority status—stands equal under employment law. What makes this case particularly significant is how it dismantles misconceptions about "reverse discrimination." A...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. The alarming reality of physician burnout has reached crisis levels, with six out of ten doctors now experiencing burnout—up significantly from pre-pandemic numbers. Behind these statistics are real people and real stories that demand our attention. This episode takes a deep dive into the disturbing allegations contained in Dr. Allison Schmeck's legal complaint against Yale University and Yale New Haven Hospital. Read a copy of the federal ...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Beneath the pristine white coats and confident demeanors of hospital physicians lies a growing mental health crisis that threatens not only the wellbeing of doctors but potentially the care we all receive. Drawing from alarming 2024 survey data showing that 6 in 10 physicians experience burnout and over half know colleagues who have contemplated suicide, this episode exposes the dangerous reality of physician mental health in hospital settin...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! Beneath the sterile drapes and surgical masks lies a devastating truth: surgeons have the highest suicide rate among all physicians. A staggering 15% report having contemplate...

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! The scales of workplace justice have just shifted. In a unanimous decision that has sent ripples through labor law circles, the Supreme Court has lowered the standard of proof...