6 chapters across the catalog
Sexual Harassment Training, Amateur Radio License Fees
A listener describes the "terrible" quality of mandatory California sexual harassment training. Another producer warns John C. Dvorak that the FCC is introducing a $35 fee for amateur radio license renewals, urging him to renew his expired license during the grace period. A meetup pool party is announced for Raleigh, North Carolina.
California Workplace Law and Public Company Liability
A discussion on the absurdity of California's workplace harassment laws highlights how simple compliments can lead to corporate lawsuits. The hosts recount experiences from taking a company public on the NASDAQ, where lawyers would wait outside offices to solicit grievances from employees to trigger insurance payouts.
Senate Anti-Sexual Harassment Training, Due Process Concerns
The U.S. Congress passed a resolution mandating anti-sexual harassment training for members and staff, a move Representative Lois Frankel described as a necessary step for workplace safety. Critics argue that the sudden pivot by Democrats to condemn Franken based on anonymous allegations lacks due process. Comparisons are made to past Democratic defenses of figures like Bill and Hillary Clinton.
California Sexual Harassment Training, Corporate Liability, Legal Standards
California mandates sexual harassment training for executives, establishing strict standards for what constitutes inappropriate behavior in professional settings. The hosts argue that these regulations have become overzealous, potentially creating tension in the workplace and opening companies like Microsoft and IBM to massive legal liabilities.
California Sexual Harassment Training, Workplace Litigation Scams
The state of California requires management-level employees to complete extensive online sexual harassment training, which includes detailed case law. One host recounts experiences with "ambulance pusher" lawyers in New York who targeted companies during the dot-com era to solicit harassment lawsuits. These legal actions often resulted in settlements matching the exact limits of the company's insurance coverage.
The impact of strict HR policies and sexual harassment training on office culture is examined. It is argued that the fear of litigation has stifled freedom of speech, making even simple compliments potentially actionable. A specific example is cited regarding a book on office romance that major publishers refused to touch due to the legal risks it might pose in future harassment suits.
