Navigating the Complex World of HR Law: Insights from Employment Lawyer Jim Reidy
Eps. #92 OCTOBER 15TH, 2024
✨ "Trust your gut and treat people decently." - Jim Reidy
In this episode of "HR Mixtape," host Shari Simpson sits down with employment lawyer, public speaker, writer, and artist Jim Reidy. They delve into the complexities of HR law, sharing bizarre case stories and discussing the balance between legal compliance and fostering a positive company culture. Jim emphasizes the importance of staying informed about legal changes and the role of HR professionals in navigating these challenges.
Key Takeaways:
Bizarre HR Cases: Jim shares intriguing stories from his 35 years of experience in employment law, highlighting the unexpected challenges HR professionals may face.
Navigating Legal Compliance: Listeners will learn practical strategies for managing legal risks while maintaining a progressive company culture, including the importance of proper messaging and leadership buy-in.
Trusting Your Instincts: Jim encourages HR professionals to trust their gut feelings and prioritize common sense when making decisions related to HR law and employee treatment.
Tune in to gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of HR law and how to effectively manage compliance while creating a thriving workplace culture.
Guest(s): Jim Reidy, Attorney, Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green
Jim practices in the areas of labor, employment law with an emphasis on assisting employers in effectively avoiding, or defending against, employment disputes. He represents management in organizations ranging from multi-national corporations, to closely-held, family-owned businesses, to not-for-profit entities and public sector employers.
He has extensive experience handling matters before the New Hampshire Department of Labor, the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination , the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor.
Jim regularly writes articles and presents seminars on a wide range of employment law topics. He is frequently asked by the media, business groups and human resources associations to comment on breaking news and recent developments in labor and employment law. He is the moderator of NHLABORNET, the popular Internet discussion group for HR professionals. Jim is also the creator of Good Company, Sheehan Phinney’s quarterly e-newsletter, which features articles on legal developments and best practices in business.
As the recipient of the New Hampshire Business and Industry Association’s 2001 Above and Beyond Award, and the 2005 Roland Roberge Corporate Citizen of the Year Jim was recognized for his work on behalf of employers in the State. In May 2006, the Granite State Human Resources Conference named him 2006 HR Hero for his many contributions to the field of human resources in the State. Jim is listed in Chambers USA as one of the top-tier employment lawyers in the state of New Hampshire. He also was elected by his peers as one of the top labor and employment lawyers in the State. He was also selected again this year for inclusion in Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals, Woodward and White Best Lawyers in America and New England Super Lawyers. N.H. Business Review also recognized the group Top Employment law firm in the Best of Business (BOB) awards.
