Lawyers Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey
Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey features real conversations between employment and labor lawyers on the hot topics employers face on a daily basis.
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 4
- Latest publication
- Aug 18, 2026
- Audience
- Checking…
- Earliest in this view
- Jul 15, 2026
Latest episodes
Social Media Screening in the Workplace: Hiring Risks and Compliance (opens the original)
Read excerpt
In this episode, Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss whether employers should review job candidates' and employees' social media activity, the legal risks involved, and practical steps HR professionals can take to minimize exposure while making informed employment decisions. As social media screening becomes more common and AI-powered tools make searches faster and easier, employers are increasingly weighing the benefits of identifying potential red flags
Federal Reclassification of Marijuana: How It Impacts Drug & Alcohol Policies (opens the original)
Read excerpt
In this episode, Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the federal government's decision to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance and why that seemingly simple change could have significant implications for employers. Tune in as we explore: • What marijuana's Schedule III classification means under federal law • Why medical marijuana may now trigger ADA accommodation obligations • Managing remote employees and impairm
HR Ethics in Action: Real Workplace Scenarios Explained (opens the original)
Read excerpt
In this episode, Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey explore the real-world ethical dilemmas HR professionals face every day, and why the "legal answer" is often just the starting point. From role modeling behavior to handling conflicts of interest and balancing fairness with confidentiality, they unpack nuanced scenarios that don't always have clear-cut solutions. Through practical examples, they highlight how HR leaders can navigate complex decisions while alig
Feedback Resistance at Work: When to Keep Coaching vs Move On (opens the original)
Read excerpt
In this episode, Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey tackle a challenge nearly every HR leader and manager has faced, what to do when an employee simply refuses to accept feedback. From defensive reactions and fact disputes to complaints of unfair treatment or harassment, they explore how these situations escalate and what employers should do next. They discuss whether it's ever appropriate to skip steps in the performance management process, how to evaluate risk
Publishing over time
Last 90 days. Choose a month to open its work.
Recurring subjects
Named in the text we hold. One piece can cover several.
Audience
No verified audience measurement yet.
About this data
Counts cover the work we have indexed. Tone needs enough text and a confident classification. Excerpts and episode notes are not full articles or transcripts.
Identity or attribution wrong? Suggest a correction.
See coverage about Lawyers Off the Clock with Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey