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Let’s be real—HR isn’t just policies and paperwork. It’s about navigating the wild world of work, balancing compliance with common sense, and surviving the occasional workplace disaster. That’s where HR After Dark comes in.
I’m Shelby Bocharski—HR pro, law school gradute, and your go-to guide for breaking down employment law without the legal mumbo jumbo. From bizarre HR horror stories to must-know workplace rights, I cover the hot topics, legal updates, and behind-the-scenes HR drama shaping today’s workforce.
If you’ve ever wondered, "Can my boss actually do that?" or "How do I not get sued?"—you’re in the right place.
🔹 No-nonsense HR insights 🔹 Compliance without the corporate snooze-fest 🔹 Real talk, real stories, and maybe a little HR gossip
Hit subscribe and let’s talk work, law, and everything in between—because after dark, the real HR conversations begin.
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19 Mar 2025
HUGE shakeups!! Can federal judges rule on the mass federal layoffs? What is schedule F?
Today, we’re diving into a high-stakes legal and political issue that’s making waves in federal employment: mass terminations of federal probationary employees.
We’re asking some big questions:
👉 Can the federal government legally fire hundreds of employees at once? Moreover, can a federal judge overrule the Office of Personnel Mangement?
👉 What civil service protections exist for probationary employees?
👉 If terminations are politically motivated, do employees have a legal right to fight back?
👉 And… when does a mass firing turn into a class action lawsuit?
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12 Mar 2025
Can your employer legally withhold your pay? Who is the new DOL and would you rather...
This episode we dive into meaty HR drama, Lori Chavez-DeReamer is the new DOL secretary, political chaos may be headed straight for HR, we play a fun little game of "would you rather" and I answer the question: Can my employer legally hold my paycheck hostage?
PRO Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/842 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/842)
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7 Mar 2025
DOGE debacle, Federal Layoffs, and Trump's illegal firing gone wrong
We’re talking about chaos at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) (like, who’s actually in charge?!) and the federal layoff storm that’s got thousands of employees refreshing their emails in full panic mode plus Trump's LOSS in Wilcox v Trump.
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26 Feb 2025
Is Grindr making the cost of dreams come true?
Today, we’re talking about dreams—the dream of starting a family, the dream of financial stability, and why so many workers feel like both are slipping further out of reach. Grindr is stepping up its game by offering surrogacy benefits to its LGBTQ+ employees. We dive into the reality check on wage stagnation and one undeniable truth: what employers choose to invest in tells us a lot about who and what they truly value.
20 Feb 2025
Best Buy, Starbucks and help wanted...oh my!
Clock in After dark listeners! This episode is packed with big corporate moves, legal shake-ups, and workforce dilemmas. From Best Buy sending employees to school, to Starbucks facing a lawsuit over DEI policies, and a growing crisis in student interest for high-demand industries—we’re breaking it all down.
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HR Dive. (2024, February). Best Buy expands education benefits for all U.S. employees. HR Dive. https://www.hrdive.com/news/best-buy-expands-education-benefits-for-all-us-employees/740191/ (https://www.hrdive.com/news/best-buy-expands-education-benefits-for-all-us-employees/740191/)
HR Dive. (2024, February). Starbucks sued over DEI policies, accused of race-based discrimination. HR Dive. https://www.hrdive.com/news/starbucks-dei-discrimination-missouri-lawsuit/740358/ (https://www.hrdive.com/news/starbucks-dei-discrimination-missouri-lawsuit/740358/)
HR Dive. (2024, February). Students lack interest in high-demand industries. Employers can help. HR Dive. https://www.hrdive.com/news/students-lack-interest-in-high-demand-industries-employers-can-help/740227/ (https://www.hrdive.com/news/students-lack-interest-in-high-demand-industries-employers-can-help/740227/)
19 Feb 2025
Ghosting isn't just for Tinder
This week I break down ghosting as it applies to candidates and employers and share a new segment on "Is it HR approved?"
5 Feb 2025
5 Key HR facts and a scandal
On this episode, we dive into 5 key HR facts and how they pertain to the every day employee. We also get to hear from a user submission on their HR nightmare scandal and I break down if there is a potential claim available to them.
29 Jan 2025
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Welcome to this silly little auditory experience. Join me each week as I yap your ear off and hopefully give you some fun facts about HR and Employment law, but put them in a real life perspective anyone can understand.
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