HR After Dark with Shelby

by Shelby Bocharski

The HR tea you actually want to hear. ☕🌙

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 student, and your go-to guide for breaking down employment law without the legal mumbo jumbo ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • HUGE shakeups!! Can federal judges rule on the mass federal layoffs? What is schedule F?

    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? If you like this episode or any of my episodes, please be sure to rate and review. Make sure to follow me on social media - Instagram: @Hr_after_dark_podcast Tiktok: @Hr_after_dark I want to hear from you! Email me your workplace drama: hrafterdarkpro@gmail.com

  • Can your employer legally withhold your pay? Who is the new DOL and would you rather...

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    Can your employer legally withhold your pay? Who is the new DOL and would you rather...

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    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 Follow me on socials: tik tok @hr_after_dark instagram: hr_after_dark_podcast Email me your workplace stories: HRafterdarkpro@gmail.com Rate and subscribe for more HR content you never knew you needed!

  • DOGE debacle, Federal Layoffs, and Trump's illegal firing gone wrong

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    DOGE debacle, Federal Layoffs, and Trump's illegal firing gone wrong

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    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. Hit subscribe to stay up to date on all of the employment and HR news. Follow me on tiktok @hr_after_dark Email me your juicy workplace stories: hrafterdarkpro@gmail.com

  • Is Grindr making the cost of dreams come true?

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    Is Grindr making the cost of dreams come true?

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    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.

  • Ghosting isn't just for Tinder

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    Ghosting isn't just for Tinder

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    This week I break down ghosting as it applies to candidates and employers and share a new segment on "Is it HR approved?"