Protecting Workers From Wrongful Employment Practices

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Podcasts

Today’s guests, Drs. Steve Silvestro and George “Chaucer” Hwang discuss a variety of shifts and systems within the medical profession that are affecting the lives of physician parents. Both guests embody an array of roles – Dr. Steve is a...

24: Physician Moms

Podcasts

Being a mom in the medical field comes with its own unique rewards, but also its own challenges. Today, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and Medical Director, Dr. Nawal Johansen, shares her experience of...

Advice for Avoiding Employer Liability

Advice

The best advice for avoiding employer liability with an aggrieved employee is to talk to them. However, if they’re already lawyered up and there’s going to be a lawsuit, you should talk to your attorney about whether or not that’s...

Disparities in Income Based on Discrimination

Discrimination

Many working women are victims of workplace discrimination. Understanding the good and the bad of having children and coming back into the work force can make a substantial difference in ensuring that your employment rights are protected. Particularly, gender equity...

Businesses Incentives Associated with Diversity

Advice

Many business owners are suffering from diversity fatigue, as they think it’s too much of an effort to implement diversity. In fact, businesses with a homogeneous workforce suffer a disadvantage in comparative success to more diverse companies by a quarter...

Local and National Legal Protections for Employees

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The Equal Pay Act (EPA) was passed in 1963 as part of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and it mandates employers to pay both sexes equally for the same jobs. If your employer fails to pay you a wage...

23: Accountant Dads

Podcasts

Being a dad in the accounting industry looks different for everyone. With different roles and different types of employers, some accountants are in the office all day, while others work remotely or from client sites. Today’s guests, Kevin Stout and...

22: Accountant Moms

Podcasts

What is the life of a parent accountant like? While public accounting may offer an array of benefits, such as a flexible schedule and paid parental leave, there are also struggles and client demands that accompany work in this profession....

21: Moms in the Tech Sector

Podcasts

Today’s episode dives behind the scenes of the lives of three moms in the Tech industry. As parents and career-oriented women, Henri Loh, Shadiah Sigala, and Vanessa Loder have a lot on their plates. As entrepreneurs in Tech and leaders...

20: Dads in Tech

Podcasts

Technology has changed the way we parent in the modern world, but how does it impact parents in the tech sector? Today’s guests, Matt Burke, member of the programs team at Thumbtack and founder of the parent resource group, along...

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Tom Spiggle

Tom founded Spiggle Law to help individuals facing difficult workplace issues. Although Spiggle Law represents employees in many different matters, Tom has a soft spot for those who suffer from discrimination solely because they are pregnant or have family-care issues, like caring for a sick child or an elderly parent. As a former prosecutor with significant experience in high-level criminal cases, Tom is also uniquely qualified to represent individuals subject to workplace investigations and criminal prosecutions.