Employment attorney Peter Rahbar and journalist Laura Brounstein break down this week's biggest stories at the intersection of news, work, and the law โ straight from a beautiful spring day in New York City. ๐น This week we cover:
๐ฌ Toxic workplace allegations at Mr. Beast & Unwell โ what these high-profile cases reveal about the real dangers of hiring family members to run your company, and what every founder needs to know before they hand the keys to a spouse or cousin
๐ฉโ๐ผ Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's resignation โ another woman out of Trump's cabinet; Peter and Laura break down the pattern, the allegations, and what no employer should ever tolerate
โจ๏ธ Meta tracking employee keystrokes "for AI training" โ is that really what's going on? Peter and Laura dig into employee surveillance, what's legal, and why this is a massive morale problem
๐ผ Layoffs vs. buyouts โ Meta cuts 8,000 jobs while Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts; why the distinction matters and what employees need to know about their rights in each scenario
๐ค When your boss is a boomer about AI โ why managers pushing AI too hard (or too clumsily) are demoralizing their teams and driving people out the door
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What is Across The Bar Podcast?
Employment attorney Peter Rahbar and veteran journalist Laura Brounstein's weekly conversation about how the news is affecting the laws that govern our daily work and personal life. We cover negotiation, workplace privacy, pop culture and more!