Today, I recommend that everyone check out The Hilarious World of Depression podcast.
The Hilarious World of Depression is a series of frank, moving, and, yes, funny conversations with top comedians who have dealt with this disease, hosted by veteran humorist and public radio host John Moe. Join guests … to learn how they’ve dealt with depression and managed to laugh along the way. If you have not met the disease personally, it’s almost certain that someone you know has, whether it’s a friend, family member, colleague, or neighbor. Depression is a vicious cycle of solitude and stigma that leaves people miserable and sometimes dead. Frankly, we’re not going to put up with that anymore. The Hilarious World of Depression is not medical treatment and should not be seen as a substitute for therapy or medication. But it is a chance to gain some insight, have a few laughs, and realize that people with depression are not alone and that together, we can all feel a bit better.
As a launching point, I recommend the January 2 episode featuring Rhett Miller (who also wrote and performs the podcast’s theme song, about “the world’s greatest clown”). Rhett talks frankly about his own teenage suicide attempt and how music saved his life. It’s a supremely worthwhile listen from one of the world’s great songwriters, and an all around good guy.
Here’s what I read this week:
Discrimination
- In defense of confidentiality (yes, even in harassment cases) — via Robin Shea’s Employment & Labor Insider
- Over 40? You’re “Outta Here!” — via FisherBroyles
- Who thought that this was a good idea? — via Mike Haberman’s Omega HR Solutions
- Generational Profiling – The Newest Trend in Recruiting! — via The Tim Sackett Project
- Inquiry about MLK Jr. Day as Basis for Race Discrimination Claim — via Dan Schwartz’s Connecticut Employment Law Blog
- 89,000 reasons to take a more holistic approach to workplace accommodations — via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog
- Regardless of ADA Title, Never Forget About the Individualized Inquiry and the Interactive Process — via Bill Goren’s Understanding the ADA
- Go Ahead and Put Your Password on a Post-It Note — via Motherboard
- Blockchain, Millennials, And The Law – The Times They Are A-Changin’ — via Above the Law
- German social media law: early takedowns spur outcry — via Overlawyered
- Priorities, Priorities — via Kate Bischoff’s tHRive Law & Consulting
- Is my employee lying about using sick time for the Super Bowl? — via Ask a Manager
- How to Make Your Workplace a ‘Human Workplace’ — via TLNT
- Workplace Investigations and How to Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations — via Next Blog
- Why We Should Be Disagreeing More at Work — via Harvard Business Review
- Learning from this Company’s Mistake: Don’t Mishandle Employment Agreements — via Michigan Employment Law Advisor
- How to Communicate to Your Team About a Company Layoff — via Workology
- That Facebook Viral Video about How It’s Impossible to Get Overtime Pay? False. — via Evil HR Lady, Suzanne Lucas
- The “Signaling” Effect of Raising Minimum Wage Laws — via Workplace Prof Blog
- Untangling Confusion about FLSA Exemptions for Highly Compensated Employees — via Michigan Employment Law Advisor
- Labor Board Shakeup Could Centralize Control Over Cases — via Bloomberg BNA
- NLRB’s General Counsel Issues Guidance Following Board’s PCC Structurals, Inc. Decision — via Labor Relations Today
- Do Fewer OSHA Inspectors Matter? — via Workplace Fairness
- OSHA Removes List of “Workplace Fatalities” from its Website Home Page — via Workplace Safety and Environmental Law Alert Blog
- Vote On Scott Mugno to lead OSHA Delayed — via OSHA Law Blog
- “Ninth Circuit Committee to Review Workplace Environment Policies” — via How Appealing