In episode 93, Coffey talks with David Miklas about recent news items affecting human resources.

They discuss the possibility of new employment law claims because of tort reform legislation and best practices to avoid litigation from hungry plaintiffs’ attorneys; the social media backlash to MillerKnoll's CEO’s “rant” at a company Zoom meeting and whether she deserved the public flogging she’s received; the implications of a report claiming many people are still accessing their former employers’ accounts long after termination; the risks of ChatGPT usage for company business; and the practical issues surrounding the employment practice of sending remote work overseas.

Articles they discussed:
Florida employers told to brace for more employment claims (Human Resources Director)

Next Wave of Remote Work Is About Outsourcing Jobs Overseas (Wall Street Journal) 

'Leave pity city,' MillerKnoll CEO tells staff who asked whether they'd lose bonuses (NPR)

Many ex-employees still accessing employer accounts (Human Resources Director)

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About our Guest:

David Miklas owns a Labor & Employment law firm and for 23 years he has practiced all types of labor and employment law exclusively representing Florida employers.

He has written hundreds of employment law articles, is the co-author for the premier legal textbook used by lawyers for Florida employment law, is a frequent employment law presenter and is a nationally recognized speaker and an invited guest lecturer addressing employment law and human resource issues with over thirty universities, including Harvard.

Mr. Miklas graduated from the University of Florida College of Law

David Miklas can be reached at:

https://www.miklasemploymentlaw.com/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-miklas-301861121

About Mike Coffey:

Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.

In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.

Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.

Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.

Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.

Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.

Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Identify best practices for avoiding litigation in the workplace.

2. Understand the importance of security training for protecting company data.

3. Evaluate the benefits and challenges of sending remote work overseas.

4. Counsel leadership in preparing for company meetings in order to demonstrate empathy and be understood.