Our Topics, Below, Flow Naturally from Interviews/Job Search . . . to . . . Job Loss/Resignation

A. Beginning and Building the Employment Relation

1. Interviews, Recruiters & Resumes
2. Job Offers and Offer Letters
3. “At Will” Employment
4. Salary and Bonus
5. Commissions and Misc. Comp.
6. Stock, Stock Options, “Equity”
7. Benefits, Perq’s and Retirement
8. Agreements – In General
9. Contract Clauses – Specific
10. For Those Under 25
11. Raises and Promotions
12. Private Equity Employment
13. Job Security

B. Legal Rights & Protections

14. Discrimination and Harassment
15. FMLA and COBRA
16. Disability and Pregnancy
17. Overtime, Commissions, Unpaid Wages
18. Ownership of Creations
19. Parenting & Working – Rights & Wrongs
20. Addiction, Law and Work
21. Illness, Injury and Cancer – What to Do Coming Soon!!
22. Covid-19 Help

C. Issues that Arise at Work

23. About Human Resources
24. Performance Reviews
25. Performance Improvement Plans (“PIP’s”)
26. Retaliation and Whistleblowing
27. Non-Competition Agreements
28. Non-Solicitation, No Poach & Garden Leave
29. Trade Secrets and Confidentiality
30. Defamation and Disparagement
31. Expatriation and Relocation
32. Conflicts of Interest
33. Misconduct and Bad Behavior
34. The Hours You Work

D. Workplace Disputes

35. Privacy and Publicity
36. Reputation Repair
37. Bullying, Hostility & Violence
38. Disputes – Avoiding Them
39. Disputes – Resolving Them
40. Arbitration and Mediation
41. Dealing with Attorneys
42. Collecting Money You Are Owed

E. Leaving and Losing Your Job

43. Being “Managed Out?” New
44. Resigning from Your Job
45. Involuntary Resignation
46. Fired, Downsized or Laid Off
47. Severance Negotiating
48. Repayment Obligations
49. Retention Bonuses and Agreements

F. Next Steps

50. Why Did You Leave? – Your Response
51. References and Recommendations
52. Unemployment Benefits
53. Going Out on Your Own
54. Independent Contractors
55. Sklover Career Strategies
56. Test Your Employment-Negotiating IQ
57. The Future of Work
58. Freelancers Coming Soon!!

G. Intro to Sklover Working Wisdom

59. Employment Info and Insight
60. Key Words & Phrases
61. Workplace Negotiation Pointers
62. Inspiration, Encouragement and Keeping Faith
63. Build Your Brand . . . Monthly
64. Safe and Effective . . . Workplace Communication