Advisory Insights Podcast

IRS Employee or Independent Contractor Classification (Advisory Insights, Episode 39) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed the IRS’s Independent Contractor Test and how it can be used to determine the status of workers. He also explained that there is a presumption that independent contractors are employees in most states, how […]

HR Hiring & Onboarding Considerations (Advisory Insights, Episode 38) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed the importance of establishing and maintaining an onboarding process for new employees. Stuart outlines some of the considerations that businesses need to consider when designing their process, including background checks, protecting proprietary information, complying […]

Corporate Internal Investigations (Advisory Insights, Episode 37) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discusses the do’s and don’ts of corporate internal investigations. Stuart covers topics such as the importance of developing an effective internal investigation process, handling whistleblowers and their complaints, expectations for reporting and documentation for compliance initiatives, and […]

What You Must Know When Forming an LLC, Partnership, or Corporation (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 36) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed some of the key considerations for businesses when forming an LLC, partnership, or corporation. He stressed the importance of having a well-designed agreement in place that covers […]

Employer Personal Appearance Policies Should Be Reviewed (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 35) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm urges employers to review their employee manuals for potentially discriminatory personal appearance policies. He cites the recent CROWN Act as an example of legislation that prohibits discrimination based on hairstyle or hair […]

EEOC Guidance on Hearing Impaired Applicants and Employees (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 34) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed the EEOC’s guidance on how employers must deal with hearing impaired job candidates and employees. The EEOC is looking at modifications which should be made during the job application and […]

New Federal Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Workers (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 33) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the PUMP Act, two new pieces of legislation that aim to protect pregnant and nursing workers in the United States. The PWFA requires […]

Employer-Related Compliance Trends in 2023 (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 32) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed employer-related compliance trends in 2023. Stuart talked about pay transparency laws requiring employers to include salary range information in job postings, employee privacy laws governing how data is used in employment relationships, and […]

FTC Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 31) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed ban on non-compete agreements. Stuart talked about how this ban, if enacted, would extend to nearly all work arrangements, including unpaid or volunteer positions, apprentices, and […]

FTC Cracks Down on Companies Non-Compete Restrictions (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 30) On the episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed how the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is cracking down on companies that have non-compete restrictions. Stuart gives a quick update on the current state of non-compete agreements, noting that there is […]

Five Sections in Your Employee Manual Which Should Be Overhauled (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 29) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed the five sections of your employee manual that should be overhauled to comply with changing laws. He covered topics such as regulating employee appearance, work arrangements, and communication. […]

Employer Privacy Laws and What You Need to Know in 2023 (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 28) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed how new employer privacy laws in New York and California are restricting the use of artificial intelligence and personal data. Stuart advises companies who are using this […]

Marijuana and Psychedelics in Your Workplace (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 27) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed marijuana and psychedelics in your workplace. As an increasing number of states are legalizing marijuana and psychedelics, employers are left wondering what their stance on these substances should be. Stuart offers advice […]

2023 Compliance Deadlines Every Employer Must Know (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 26) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed the compliance deadlines every employer must be aware of for 2023. Stuart discussed various deadlines and requirements on reportable workforce demographic data and furnishing 1095-C documents to employees. He also covered […]

HR Hot Buttons for 2023 (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 25) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed some of the key HR issues that businesses will need to be aware of in 2023. He covers topics such as layoffs, severance packages, onboarding, and employee policies, and stresses the importance of being […]

Employee Pay Inequity:  The New Frontier (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 24) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed laws regarding employer disclosure of pay ranges and how they differ in various states and municipalities. He also offered advice to employers on how to avoid potential problems with these laws. Advisory Insights is […]

Employee Handbook Sections to Overhaul in 2023 (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 23) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed which sections in your employee handbook to overhaul in 2023. He stressed addressing changing technology, making changes to account for alternate work arrangements, modifying sick leave policies, and more. Advisory Insights is […]

Considerations When Expanding Globally (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 22) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed some of the challenges businesses face when expanding globally, including compliance with various laws and regulations. He stressed the importance of getting expert legal counsel to advise on these matters. Advisory Insights is presented by Oberman […]

2023 HIPAA Updates (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 21) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed HIPAA updates coming in 2023, avoiding HIPAA violations, and the increased penalties for violators. He explained that patients’ access to their health care records will be more direct and timelier. Practices should know, however, that […]

Best Practices for Employee Offer Letters (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 20) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discusses why offer letters for employees are so vital and best practices for offer letters. He emphasizes that offer letters can make or break a company, and advises employers to document salary, benefits, performance […]

Should You Be Paying Employees for Travel Time? (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 19) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of the Oberman Law Firm discusses the topic of employee travel time, particularly the 1947 Portal-to-Portal Act and how it addresses job to job travel. He advises employers to have a clear policy in […]

Simple Steps to HR Compliance (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 18) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discusses the importance of compliance with state and federal hiring laws, and simple steps businesses can take to be HR compliant. He advises that interviews and telephone conversations should be recorded, and that […]

Regulatory Concerns for 2023 (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 17) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm looked ahead to 2023 and covered some of the basic HR-related compliance reviews businesses should conduct at year end 2022, including manuals and checklists, time tracking and overtime policies, employee vs. contractor classification, and […]

Material Risks in a Healthcare Merger (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 16) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law offered due diligence tips when purchasing a healthcare practice. He discussed the material risks and potential pitfalls of buying a healthcare business without fully understanding the requirements of governmental reimbursement, the importance of […]

IT Due Diligence in a Merger (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 15) In this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman with Oberman Law Firm discussed the importance of cybersecurity in today’s business world. He stressed the need for businesses to do their due diligence in evaluating potential acquisition targets, why he recommends a cybersecurity risk assessment, […]

Scaling Your Dental Practice:  An Interview with Chelsea Myers, Dental Life Coach (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 14) On this episode of Advisory Insights, guest Chelsea Myers talks with host Stuart Oberman about her work as a dental life coach, the vital importance of people and culture in successfully scaling a dental service organization, developing leadership, […]

What to Know about EEOC Investigations (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 13) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Grace Tillman of Oberman Law Firm talked with Stuart Oberman about what to know about EEOC investigations. Grace’s single most important tip:  if you receive a letter of investigation from the EEOC, NEVER ignore it and hope the whole […]

What Every Partnership Needs to Know (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 12) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Grace Tillman of Oberman Law Firm talked with Stuart Oberman about some of the key provisions that should be included in an operating agreement for a partnership, such as buy-sell provisions, redemption provisions, and dissolution provisions. Speaking from the […]

Tax Consequences of a Practice Sale (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 11) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman talked with Danielle McBride, Partner at Oberman Law Firm, on corporate sales transactions. She emphasized the importance of involving a CPA early in the transaction to ensure that the proper documentation is in place to avoid double taxation. […]

Tax Implications of a Practice Sale (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 10) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman talked with Danielle McBride and Lauren Mansour, both Partners at Oberman Law Firm, on the tax implications of a practice sale. They covered letters of intent and what key provisions should be in them, common tax […]

Overview of Pregnancy Accommodations (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 9) Are you an employer who needs to accommodate a pregnant employee? Then this episode of Advisory Insights is for you! Stuart Oberman from Oberman Law Firm shared relevant laws, such as the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. […]

HR Audit Checklist (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 8) Oberman Law’s Stuart Oberman discussed the importance of compliance with wage and hour laws on this episode of Advisory Insights. Stuart offered an HR audit checklist which included six key areas of focus for businesses, including classification of employees, documentation and maintenance of personnel files, and recordkeeping […]

Plan Ahead! HR National Legislative Update (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 7) Massachusetts is about to become the 18th state in the country to ban discrimination based on hairstyle. It’s just one example of how laws and regulations affecting the workplace can start in one or two states and spread across the country. Stuart Oberman offers […]

Employee Marijuana Usage (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 6) If you’re an employer, this episode of Advisory Insights is a must listen. Stuart discussed the topic of employee marijuana usage and the challenges employers face in complying with state and local laws. He discussed the legality of drug testing in the workplace considering the legalization of […]

Interview Questions to Avoid (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 5) Don’t know what questions you can and can’t ask during an interview? Stuart Oberman has the answers! In this episode of the Oberman Law Firm podcast, Stuart discusses a few topics related to interviews and hiring processes. He starts by talking about the importance of training those […]

New Laws and Regulatory Changes (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 4) On this edition of “Advisory Insights,” Stuart Oberman discussed new laws and regulatory changes which could affect your employment practices. He covered the rise in prosecutions for not tracking and paying overtime wages due to employees, differences in state laws which can trip up multi-state […]

Harassment in the Workplace (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 3) Harassment in the workplace, says Oberman Law Firm founder Stuart Oberman, is an enormous problem, from the largest to the smallest businesses. On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart discussed reporting of workplace harassment, prohibited conduct, romance in the workplace, and more. Advisory Insights is presented by […]

Overview of Potential HR Employer Violations (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 2) On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman gave an overview of potential HR employer violations he’s seeing with clients. Several of these violations can prove to be quite costly. Advisory Insights is presented by Oberman Law Firm and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®. The […]

Introduction to the Advisory Insights Podcast In this introductory episode of the Advisory Insights Podcast, Stuart Oberman welcomed listeners to this new podcast featuring legal, business, HR, and other topics of vital concern to healthcare practices and other business owners. (Advisory Insights is the successor show to Dental Law Radio.) He went on to cover an […]

Stuart Oberman, Oberman Law Firm and the Advisory Insights Podcast (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 477) Over the past year, Oberman Law Firm has grown significantly, adding attorneys with various areas of expertise which extend well beyond the firm’s highly regarded and well-known work with dental practices. Stuart Oberman joined host John Ray to discuss […]