The Employee Handbook - A Human Resources Podcast by 2 Lawyers

Sllippery When Wet: On the Unintended Perils of Artistic Pursuit

Send a text Welcome back to The Employee Handbook (formerly the HR Podcast—we changed it for the SEO, let’s see if it works). To kick off 2026, Arta and Ryan take a trip

Hello, Pot? This is Kettle... SHRM Moves from HR to Irony Industry

Send a text The world's largest HR organization just paid $11.5 million for violating its own rules. SHRM—the Society for Human Resource Management—literally write

Just Shut Up Already: Human Resource Myths Debunked

Send a text Can you sue your boss for being mean? Is workplace bullying illegal in California? What does HR actually do—and what are they required to tell you? Employme

We Are All Just Prisoners Here of Our Own Device: California’s 2026 Upcoming Employment Laws and HR Shakeup Explained

Send a text California employment law is changing again in 2026—and employers need to prepare now. In this episode of The Employee Handbook, attorneys Arta Wildeboer and

Trouble at the Old Axe Factory or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Zoloft

Send a text Ever wondered how to navigate the maze of employer responsibilities and employee rights, especially when it comes to mental health and work injuries? This ep

Uh, It's Called the 1st Amendment. It's in the Bible, Look it Up.

Send a text In a new segment designed to bring our audiences closer to our inner children, we ponder what life would be like if we'd taken a wildly different career

My Neck, My Back, My Rights Under Attack: Fighting Disability Discrimination

Send a text Navigating the labyrinth of disability accommodations and avoiding the snares of discrimination in the workplace can be as complex as a game of legal chess.

I'm Sorry, but We Only Promote People Who Play Magic: The Gathering

Send a text This week we delve into a topic that is a common gripe for many employees -  Supervisors playing favorites.  The perception that the boss has a favorite amon

Ok, Hear Me Out. It's Like Tinder...but for finding a Lawyer

Send a text Here is the description of the episode that Chat GPT came up with when I asked it to read the transcript: Dive into the dynamic world of human resources and

Let's Talk About SEX....ual Harassment in the Workplace

Send a text Embark on a journey through the complex world of workplace sexual harassment with attorneys Ryan Ellis and Arta Wildeboer as our guides. Today's episode

You're Fired! Please Don't Beat Me Up

Send a text Prepare to steer through California's legal maelstrom with us, Arta Wildebore and Ryan Ellis, as we dissect the seismic shifts in employment law hitting

The Pizza Party Department

Send a text In episode 2, we delve deeper into the evolving and increasingly complex role of HR, as it has transformed into an entity responsible for a wide range of tas

HR is Not Your Friend

Send a text In our inaugural episode, Ryan and Arta delve into their viewpoints regarding the optimal duties of HR within a company. They take a critical look at the com