The Employment Strategists

What does the new administration mean for the future of employment law? As new orders and laws are signed at the federal level, The Employment Strategists David T. Harmon and Mariya Gonor break down what policies have been removed or revised, including:

✅ Stay-or-pay provisions
✅Student-athlete rights
✅Rolling back on DE&I initiatives
✅Amended pregnancy accommodations, including abortion protections
✅Deprioritizing d...

The Employment Strategists David T. Harmon and Mariya Gonor discuss the important tasks for employers including documentation, selection criteria, agreements, or severance as well as the steps employees can take to enforce their rights.

This podcast is not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general information purposes only and...

The Employment Strategists are kicking off the year with tips to lay the foundation for a compliant, thriving workplace. From refreshing your employee handbook and conducting pay audits to ramping up workplace training, David Harmon and Mariya Gonor guide you through the must-dos to boost workplace culture in 2025.

This podcast is not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circ...

Hosts David Harmon and Mariya Gonor dive into the allegations, exploring how broken agreements, inappropriate behavior, and the absence of workplace safeguards contributed to this controversy. They examine the critical lessons businesses—inside and outside of Hollywood—can learn about the importance of robust HR systems, workplace accountability, and adhering to ethical practices.

This podcast is not intended, and should not be ta...

The Employment Strategists don their winter jackets as they dive into HR issues with company holiday parties. Join David T. Harmon and Mariya Gonor as they bundle up to tackle the frosty challenges that come with company holiday parties. From mandatory attendance and alcohol policies to gift-giving faux pas, dress code dilemmas, and harassment risks, they’re unwrapping strategies to keep your celebrations safe, compliant, and fun.

David Harmon and Mariya Gonor are back with a spooky episode of The Employment Strategists! Just in time for Halloween, they dive into the terrifying HR issues that haunt both employers and employees during Halloween celebrations. From costume policies to office party nightmares, they’ll help you keep your workplace festive and fright-free!

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In this episode of The Employment Strategists, our hosts David T. Harmon and Mariya Gonor answer the pressing question “What’s the latest with the FTC’s non-compete ban?” Following the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas’ injunction striking down the FTC’s proposed nationwide ban on non-competes, employers and employees alike are considering the impact of the Court’s decision. Join us as David and Mariya delve in...

In this episode, our hosts David T. Harmon and Mariya Gonor dive into the groundbreaking decision by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ban most non-compete clauses. Currently, 30 million Americans are bound by non-competes, but with this new rule, significant changes are on the horizon for both employees and employers. David and Mariya will dissect what the rule entails, the necessary actions required from both sides, and strat...

Tune into the latest episode of The Employment Strategists podcast, "How Remote Will You Go?" where our attorneys, David T. Harmon and Mariya Gonor, delve into the evolving world of remote and hybrid work environments and provide actionable strategies for employers and employees navigating this uncharted terrain. In this episode, they tackle pressing issues like jurisdictional complexities, crafting effective harassment p...

In a growing social media trend, individuals are recording themselves getting laid off or fired, presenting possible legal issues for both employers and employees. In the second episode of The Employment Strategists podcast "It's Time to Say Goodbye," David Harmon and Mariya Gonor discuss these potential risks from the perspective of both employers and employees and the process employers undergo when terminating their...

Recently, a Spanish high court judge recommended that Spain’s football federation chief Luis Rubiales be tried for his World Cup kiss, reopening the conversation about workplace harassment. Dive into the heart of this heated debate with David T. Harmon and Mariya Gonor on the debut episode of "The Employment Strategists" podcast. Their episode, titled "The Unsolicited Kiss," is a must-listen. They dissect the fi...