{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Inside BS Show","title":"Employment Law Survival Guide for Business Owners | 871","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3426,"description":"Dave Lorenzo sits down with employment law expert Susan Lorenc to break down the legal landmines every business owner needs to avoid when managing employees. Whether you’re running a startup or managing a growing enterprise, this is a masterclass in staying compliant, avoiding lawsuits, and building a healthy, productive workplace.\nSusan shares clear, practical advice on everything from handbooks to harassment claims, remote work risks, classification confusion, and the fine print of background checks. This is not theoretical legal talk. These are real-world solutions to real problems.\n\nWhat You’ll Discover Today:\nWhy most employee handbooks cause more problems than they solve\nThe legal difference between “fun” and “harassment” in the workplace\nHow to safely fire someone in today’s ultra-sensitive environment\nWhy hiring independent contractors can blow up your business\nThe truth about managing remote workers (and what you can legally do)\nHow one background check can lead to a lawsuit if you don’t follow protocol\nKey Topics Discussed:\nCommon employer mistakes that trigger legal action\nQuid pro quo vs. hostile work environment harassment\nWhy “off the clock” behavior still exposes you legally\nThe hidden risks of hiring someone as a “contractor”\nLegal limitations of background and credit checks\nHow to vet employees without violating privacy laws\nHow remote work has shifted employer responsibilities\nIllinois-specific regulations (relevant nationwide in principle)\nLinks and Resources:\nContact Susan Lorenc: slorenc@thompsoncoburn.com\nThompson Coburn LLP: https://www.thompsoncoburn.com\nRevenue Roadmap Guide (Free Download): www.RevenueRoadmapGuide.com\nCall Cendrowski Corporate Advisors: (866) 717-1607\nCall to Action:\nIf you're a business owner or professional dealing with employee issues, don’t wait for a crisis. Connect with Susan Lorenc to get your employment practices in order. And download the Revenue Roadmap Guide for a proven strategy to build your professional...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PiZj2Jvm0A50__OqC5DH07qJG7fmMYBgHzZdsz2P7co/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZDIx/MjEwZDNiZDMwN2Uw/YzJiNjE0ZTNkMmFm/ODZlOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}