Episode 26

Legal Implications of Becoming a Boss with Ashley Herd

My friend and HR colleague, Ashley Herd, is back on the show! Ashley is the founder of Manager Method, which provides the tools to help managers and employees work better together. She has over a decade of experience in employment law, providing services to companies in litigation and advice to companies to help them avoid lawsuits.

Today we're diving into the legal implications that come with being a boss! If an employee is unhappy, they can actually sue you as a boss or manager. The implications can spill over into your life and become personal legal responsibilities. The ability of your employee to sue depends on federal law but also state and local laws.


The best thing you can do is think before you speak (or type!), and consider whether what you're about to share adds value or detracts. And remember: it's not just about avoiding legal issues, it's about building a relationship with your team so they feel valued and taken care of in the workplace.


* Follow Ashley on TikTok and Instagram @managermethod

* Check out Ashley's offerings on her website www.managermethod.com


* Connect with me on IG @jackie.koch_

* Find more information on my website peopleprinciples.co

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Jackie Koch

Hey, I’m Jackie Koch. I have over 15 years of experience prospecting talent and building teams for Fortune 500 companies, startups and small businesses in all types of industries.  Technically, I have an MBA from Concordia University, although I’d argue I learned more about growing and scaling a modern business over the last 5 years in the LA tech start up scene. There I built out recruiting and People Operations teams for high growth tech start ups. I love entrepreneurs and being one at heart, I started my own business during the pandemic. I’m the founder and CEO of People Principles where I help founders scale through fractional recruiting and people operations services.