Best Alison Cunningham Podcasts (2025)

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S6 Ep126: Physician Burnout: Dr. Alison Schmeck v. Yale University 49:49

18d ago49:49

49:49

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. The alarming reality of physician burnout has reached crisis levels, with six out of ten doctors now experiencing burnout—up significantly from pre-pandemic numbers. Behind these statistics are real people and real stories that demand our attention. This episode takes a deep dive into the disturbi…

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S6 Ep125: Doctors in Distress: The Hospital System is Breaking Its Own Healers 41:43

1M ago41:43

41:43

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Beneath the pristine white coats and confident demeanors of hospital physicians lies a growing mental health crisis that threatens not only the wellbeing of doctors but potentially the care we all receive. Drawing from alarming 2024 survey data showing that 6 in 10 physicians experience burnout an…

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S6 Ep124: Dr. Carrie Cunningham's Story: When Healers Need Healing 13:56

1M ago13:56

13:56

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! Beneath the sterile drapes and surgical masks …

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S6 Ep123: The Supreme Court just made it easier for employers to deny overtime pay: EMD Sales, Inc. v. Carrera 13:03

1M ago13:03

13:03

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! The scales of workplace justice have just shif…

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S6 Ep122: Kemp v. Regeneron Pharma- FMLA Interference Claim 16:07

2M ago16:07

16:07

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! The battlefield of workplace accommodations an…

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S6 Ep121: Rowe v. Google: Gender Discrimination and Retaliation Judgment $1,150,000 14:07

2M ago14:07

14:07

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! Ulku Rowe, a finance expert with impeccable cr…

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S6 Ep120: Redefining Workplace Accommodation: The Tudor v Whitehall Case 15:45

2M ago15:45

15:45

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! A landmark legal decision has just reshaped ou…

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S6 Ep119: Workplace Harassment: Knowing The Legal Basics Gives You Leverage 17:19

2M ago17:19

17:19

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! Landmark legal decisions have fundamentally sh…

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S6 Ep118: Sexually Hostile Work Environment: E.E.O.C. v. Mitsubishi Motor Mfg. of America, Inc 15:14

2M ago15:14

15:14

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! What happens when workplace harassment goes un…

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S6 Ep117: Hostile Work Environments: The Legal Line Between Difficult and Discriminatory 21:18

2M ago21:18

21:18

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! What's the real difference between a difficult…

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S6 Ep116: EEOC Declares DEI Is Illegal Under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act 36:42

3M ago36:42

36:42

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has just declared war on corporate DEI programs, and every employee needs to understand what this means for their workplace rights. In this explosive episode of the Employee Survival Guide, employment attorney Mark delves into the EEOC's dramatic new sta…

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S6 Ep115: Illegal AI Job Applicant Screening: EEOC v. Itutor Group and DHI Group Settlements 16:34

3M ago16:34

16:34

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! Age discrimination in the digital workplace ta…

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S6 Ep114: The $12 Million Whistleblower: Hemant Modi v. General Electric 32:55

3M ago32:55

32:55

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! A shocking email revealed General Electric exe…

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S6 Ep113: 2025 Update on Federal Trade Commission Ban on Noncompete Agreements 16:07

3M ago16:07

16:07

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. I am tracking the developments of the legal case of Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, 5th Circuit Court of Appeals case, 24-10951. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. T…

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S6 Ep112: Hatzel & Buehler Age Discrimination Settlement with EEOC 13:37

3M ago13:37

13:37

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! In this episode, we dive deep into the troubli…

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S6 Ep 111: Free Speech at Work: The Ursula Milde Case 11:38

3M ago11:38

11:38

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This was case I tried to a jury verdict after six years of litigation. Ursula Milde was my client and she represented the grit and determination to do the right thing even if it meant risking her job. The whole case stemed from her need to liven up the lives of senior citizens in the assisted livi…

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S6 Ep110: Job Search Blunders: From An Employment Attorney 27:14

3M ago27:14

27:14

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Are you struggling to land job interviews despite sending out countless applications? This episode dives into the critical errors that job seekers often make in their search for employment. From the pitfalls of blindly applying to positions without a clear understanding of job requirements to the …

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S6 Ep108: Performance Defamation and Truth Decay in the American Workplace 13:14

3M ago13:14

13:14

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Are your performance reviews legitimate, or are they tools of deceit? This episode digs deep into the dangerous world of performance defamation in the workplace. We examine the alarming trend where employers, motivated by profit and legal strategies, resort to crafting false narratives about emplo…

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S6 Ep109: Navigating Menopause in the Workforce: The Conversations We Need to Have 30:25

3M ago30:25

30:25

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is an interview from the Real Food Stories podcast with Heather Carey. Mark joined Heather for the episode about Menopause in the Workplace and the conversations we need to have. Navigating menopause in the workplace is a pressing issue that deserves attention. Given that nearly half …

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S6 Ep107: Jessica Mullen v. New Balance Athletics: Menopause, Disability and Accommodation 23:09

3M ago23:09

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Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! Dive into the intricacies of workplace discrim…

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S6 Ep106: The Power of Recording Your Boss 20:39

3M ago20:39

20:39

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Can your smartphone be your most powerful tool at work? We promise to unpack the hidden dynamics of employee leverage in the modern workplace, inspired by the unexpected fallout from Jamie Dimon's candid comments at a JP Morgan meeting. Discover the complex legal landscape of recording conversatio…

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S6 Ep105: Mastering Health Insurance Claim Appeals: Harnessing AI to Overturn Denials 32:57

3M ago32:57

32:57

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Unlock the secrets of successfully navigating the convoluted world of health insurance claim denials with insights from my extensive experience as an employment attorney. Imagine turning the tide on denied claims with a success rate of 80% using an AI-powered service. This episode dissects the com…

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S6 Ep104: Extreme Hostile Work Environment: The Case of EEOC v. SkyWest Airlines 14:51

4M ago14:51

14:51

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! What if your workplace wasn't the safe haven y…

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S6 Ep103: Mark Carey's Employee Survival Guide to Unlocking the Workplace 5:03

4M ago5:03

5:03

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Ever wondered how the complexities of employment law can dramatically impact your career? Tune in to unravel the mysteries of employment law with us as we delve into the world of the Employee Survival Guide podcast, hosted by the seasoned attorney Mark Carey. He brings his courtroom prowess direct…

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S6 Ep102: Katie Puris v. TikTok: Federal Court Agrees With Female Executive's Discrimination Claims 13:12

4M ago13:12

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Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! Is TikTok's corporate culture dangerously host…

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S6 Ep101: Mia Castro v. Yale University: Extreme Sexual Harassment, Hostile Environment and Retaliation 32:42

4M ago32:42

32:42

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! What happens when prestigious institutions pri…

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S6 Ep100: Challenging the 'Boys Club': Renee Mihalik's Fight for Gender Equality in the Workplace 17:36

4M ago17:36

17:36

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! Can a single voice challenge the might of corp…

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S6 Ep99: Share Your Story With Mark: Turning Employment Stories into Empowerment 17:52

4M ago17:52

17:52

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode focuses on inviting listeners to share their personal work stories anonymously, aiming to highlight the importance of employee experiences in understanding employment law. You can share your confidential story with Mark by sending him an email to [email protected]. By discussing the …

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S5 Ep98: Murray v. UBS Securities LLC: Supreme Court decision on Whistleblowing under SOX 25:20

6M ago25:20

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Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! Are whistleblowers the unsung heroes of corpor…

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S5 Ep97: Algorithmic Bias in Hiring: The Case of Derek Mobley vs. Workday Inc 17:43

6M ago17:43

17:43

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! Can technology uphold fairness, or is it silen…

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S5 Ep96: Well Known Employers Are Still Forcing Arbitration in Violation of EFAA in Sexual Harassment Cases 36:58

6M ago36:58

36:58

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Uncover how some employers are still clinging to forced arbitration in sexual harassment cases, sidestepping federal prohibitions, and what that means for you. We'll break down the 2022 law signed by President Biden, aimed at eliminating forced arbitration, and celebrate the pivotal role Gretchen …

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S5 Ep95: Former NFL Player Teyo Johnson's Sexual Harassment Story, Forced Arbitration, and One Unbelievable CEO 12:56

6M ago12:56

12:56

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! What if the future of workplace dynamics hinge…

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S5 Ep94: Patricia Olivieri's Big Win Against Stifel and Defeating Forced Arbitration in Sex Discrimination Cases. 14:37

6M ago14:37

14:37

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy! What if a groundbreaking law could redefine ho…

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S5 Ep93: Dealing with Employer Fraudulent Inducement on New Job Offers 17:49

6M ago17:49

17:49

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Can you spot the signs of deceit in your workplace recruitment process? Join us on the Employee Survival Guide as we expose the unsettling reality of fraudulent inducement tactics some employers use to lure talent away from secure jobs. Drawing from my extensive legal experience and real-life clie…

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S5 Ep92: Update on FTC Ban on Noncompetition Agreements 14:55

6M ago14:55

14:55

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Unlock the complexities of the ongoing legal battle over non-compete agreements with the latest episode of the Employee Survival Guide. Discover the intricacies of the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to ban these agreements, and how a Texas federal court's decision to halt the rule nationwide o…

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S5 Ep91: Employees Have No Freedom of Speech At Work 10:25

8M ago10:25

10:25

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Unlock the mysteries of employee speech rights within private companies and discover the surprising realities that might affect you. Have you ever questioned whether your freedom of speech truly extends into the workplace? We'll unravel the limitations of the First Amendment for private workers an…

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S5 Ep90: Texas Court Blocks FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements But the FTC Rule is Not Dead Yet 10:52

9M ago10:52

10:52

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Are non-compete agreements holding back American workers? Join me, Mark, for a deep dive into the FTC's groundbreaking rule banning these contentious clauses and the fierce legal battles ignited by it. We'll dissect the pivotal Texas court decision that seeks to block the rule and its far-reaching…

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S5 Ep 89: Mastering Employment Law: A Pop Quiz With Mark on Workplace Rights, Discrimination, and Harassment 20:36

10M ago20:36

20:36

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Ready to test your employment law knowledge and uncover critical distinctions in the workplace? Join Mark for a pop quiz to test your knowledge. We promise you'll gain valuable insights into the differences between employees and independent contractors, understand the key protected classes under f…

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S5 Ep 88: "Employee Power" Has Evaporated 13:10

10M ago13:10

13:10

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. "Employee Power" has evaporated. Join us as we explore the dramatic shift in workplace dynamics, from the leverage employees once held to the regained control of employers. We scrutinize the initial factors that boosted employee confidence, such as the pandemic and social unrest, and delve into ho…

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S5 Ep 87: Filing Successful Complaints With the U.S. EEOC 26:28

11M ago26:28

26:28

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. What if you could transform your EEOC complaint into a powerful tool to negotiate a severance/settlement with your employer? Join me, Mark, as I unlock the secrets to filing successful complaints with the EEOC and state agencies. With my extensive background in employment law, I’ll guide you throu…

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My Humps Season 5 Episode 2 Part 1 1:12:30

12M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Hi honeys! In the first part of Season 5 Episode 2, the ladies discuss Mahfuz Huq & The Lake Champlain Monster.By Alison, Karlin and Eliza

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S5 Ep86: Employers Are Still Pushing Arbitration of Sex Discrimination Cases in Violation of Federal Law 19:19

1y ago19:19

19:19

Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Can employers really push for arbitration in sex discrimination cases, flouting federal laws? Join me, Mark, as we dissect this pressing concern and shed light on the ramifications of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. Signed into law by President Bi…

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Eve Sturges 51:27

1y ago51:27

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This week, it’s a true delight and honor to welcome writer, therapist, and host of the Everything’s Relative podcast, Eve Sturges, to Mothering Heights! Eve’s writing has been called “incisive, funny, and deeply sensitive” by no less than the great Jill Filopovic, and her podcast explores what happens after the discovery of surprising DNA results. …

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Marta Cunningham 50:31

1y ago50:31

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This week, we are thrilled to welcome filmmaker Marta Cunningham to Mothering Heights! Nominated for two News and Documentary Emmy Awards, Marta Cunningham is a queer filmmaker of color. A native of Northern California, she was so moved by the story of Lawrence King’s tragic murder in 2008 that she embedded herself in the beachside city of Oxnard, …

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S5 Ep 85: Breaking the Chains: The FTC’s Ban on Non-Compete Agreements 24:01

1y ago24:01

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Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Prepare to be liberated from the shackles of non-compete agreements! This episode peels back the layers of the Federal Trade Commission's revolutionary ban that's set to empower approximately 30 million workers by September 4, 2024. We're not just talking about the end of these restrictive agreeme…

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S5 Ep 84: Big Win For Employees Proving Discrimination:The Job Transfer Equals “Some Harm” 10:52

1y ago10:52

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Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message. Discover the legal game-changer that's levelling the playing field for employees in our latest episode, where we unpack the monumental Supreme Court decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri. Celebrate with us the unanimous ruling that revamps the burden of proof on workplace discriminati…

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Alison Bennett 1:03:27

1y ago1:03:27

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We are so lucky and so thrilled to welcome Alison Bennett to Mothering Heights! Alison is a writer and producer and has written on shows like (Leonora’s fave) You’re the Worst and the Emmy-nominated Doogie Kamealoha, MD. We dive into the real nitty gritty of launching a successful writing career here, as well as how to navigate ooky situations with…

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