http://labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/podcast.xml en-us A weekly discussion about issues related to labor and industrial relations in Missouri. Missouri Department of Labor Labor Talk is a show about issues related to labor and industrial relations in Missouri. Each week we a discuss topic important to employers and workers in Missouri. Labor Talk is a show about issues related to labor and industrial relations in Missouri. Each week we a discuss topic important to employers and workers in Missouri. Missouri Department of Labor john.doe@example.com Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses the 29th Annual Mine Competition in Rolla, Mo and Missouri's mine industry. It takes rigorous safety training to ensure the wellbeing of the mining industry's most precious commodity—the miner. And hundreds of miners from across the country traveled to Mo to compete in the only underground mine contest to test their life-saving skills. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/ProtectingaPreciousIndustry.mp4 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:00:00 GMT 3:53 labor, Missouri, division, labor, standards, mine, annual, comepetition, Rolla, industry, Larry Rebman Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses 1099 Fraud - Worker Misclassification. Every year, hundreds of employers misclassify thousands of workers to avoid paying taxes on their behalf. This gives employers an unfair advantage AND hinders workers from getting access to benefits such as work comp and unemployment. Learn more about what the Dept is doing! http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/1099AreYouOfftheBooksL.mp4 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:00:00 GMT 4:57 labor, Missouri, division, employment, security, worker, misclassification, 1099, fraud, under, table, paid, Gracia Backer Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses Joplin rebuilding and how to avoid being a victim of predatory lending. This week's follow-up podcast takes a look at some of the dangers borrowers face when looking to purchase a home. We visit with a local Joplin banker, three months after the tornado. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/JoplinHandlesHousingGettingaLoan.mov Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:00:00 GMT 4:56 labor, Missouri, commission, human, rights, housing, discrimination, Joplin, tornado, rebuild, predatory, lending, bank, home, loan Sheryl Rose Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses Joplin rebuilding and housing discrimination. Today is the 100th day since the EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin and destroyed the homes of thousands. Find out what the city did to find immediate housing for the residents forced to relocate as well as possible housing discrimination residents face when disaster strikes. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/JoplinHandlesHousing.mov Wed, 30 Aug 2011 19:00:00 GMT 5:21 labor, Missouri, commission, human, rights, housing, discrimination, Joplin, tornado, rebuild, predatory, lending, Sheryl Rose Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses how to vote for representation with the State Board of Mediation. When it comes to taxes, Unemployment Benefits are considered taxable income and benefit recipients need to make a decision when it comes to how they want to meet their tax obligation. Chief of Benefits, Carol Luecke, talks about the tax forms claimants need from the department as well as discussions the department is having to improve the process of mailing the thousands of tax forms every year. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/TaxInfoforUnemployed.mov Wed, 06 May 2011 19:00:00 GMT 4:02 labor, Missouri, state, board, mediation, department, school, vote, representation, employees, Jim Avery Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses tax information for the unemployed. When it comes to taxes, Unemployment Benefits are considered taxable income and benefit recipients need to make a decision when it comes to how they want to meet their tax obligation. Chief of Benefits, Carol Luecke, talks about the tax forms claimants need from the department as well as discussions the department is having to improve the process of mailing the thousands of tax forms every year. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/TaxInfoforUnemployed.mov Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:00:00 GMT 4:02 labor, Missouri, division, employment, security, uneployment, benefits, taxes, 1099, Carol Luecke Missouri Department of Labor The department visits Positronic Industries and discusses workplace safety. This month we take a look into Mount Vernon Co, Positronic Industries, to see what they do to keep their employees safe, healthy, and happy. The Dept's FREE safety program helps employers save lives and reduce costs! http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/PositronicSafestWorkplaces.mov Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:00:00 GMT 5:49 labor, Missouri, division, labor, standards, Positronic, Industries, exploring, safest, workplaces, SAFE, OSHA, Daniel Stark, Mount Vernon, John Gentry Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses cave safety. Step into Missouri's largest cave and learn about the history and what the state does to ensure cave lovers are safe as they explore the Stanton, Mo treasure. The loot of Jesse James remains to be discovered! http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/ConditioningtheCaveforSafety.mov Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:00:00 GMT 3:44 labor, Missouri, division, labor, standards, cave, safety, Meramec, caverns Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses setting Annual Wage Order 18 wage rates. In order to determine the proper wages for public works projects by county and occupation, Div. Director Carla Buschjost relies on contractors to submit wage information. Without participation, she falls back on the contract currently in place. It is the industries chance to have a say in setting the wages. To submit wage information for Annual Wage Order #18, fill out the wage survey at http://www.labor.mo.gov/DLS/Forms/LS-04-AI.pdf. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/DeptSetWageRates.mov Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:00:00 GMT 5:24 labor, Missouri, division, labor, standards, annual, wage, order, 18, set, rates, Carla Buschjost Missouri Department of Labor A message from the Department about busy Regional Claim Center Phone Lines. A message from the Department about busy Regional Claim Center Phone Lines. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/PhonesareBusy.mov Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:00:00 GMT 2:48 labor, Missouri, division, employment, security, phone, lines, busy, regional, claim, center, Amy Susan Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses workers' compensation insurance. Before you send your work comp premium payment to an insurance agent, make sure you check out their backgrounds before its too late. Division of Workers' Compensation Investigator Byron Klemme tells of one employer who discovered his check never made it to the the insurance company and how the scandal earned a rogue insurance agent some time in jail. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/RogueWCAgent.mov Tue, 23 Dec 2010 19:00:00 GMT 5:04 labor, Missouri, division, workers', compensation, insurance, rogue, agent, cover, Byron Klemme Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses discrimination. We've all gone to a restaurant or a store and felt like we were treated a little differently than those around us. Find out what counts as public accommodation discrimination and what doesn't and learn more about how some employers still fail to properly accommodate those in wheelchairs. Missouri Commission on Human Rights Director of Investigative Operations Eric Krekel explains what action people can take if they've been discriminated against in places of public accommodations. Is your business ADA compliant? Take the test! http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/ServingUpHumanRights.mov Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:00:00 GMT 5:12 labor, Missouri, human, rights, commission, ADA, compliant, public, accommodations, Eric Krekel Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses tips for working holiday jobs. If you are taking on a part-time job during the busy shopping season, make sure you know a thing or two about Missouri's wage and hour laws. Wage and Hour Assistant Director Jim Boeckman explains how some typical holiday jobs may be fine for adults to take but are seen as unacceptable for youth according to Missouri law. Boeckman also provides some helpful hints to all seasonal workers about paychecks…including the fact that workers, if they so choose, can be paid in holiday gifts! http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/TipsforWorkingHolidayJobs.mov Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:00:00 GMT 5:14 labor, Missouri, holiday, work, job, tips, wage, hour, division, standards, Jim Boeckman Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses the benefits available and what to do to if injured. Getting injured on the job can be scary, especially if you have not been provided information about the work comp system. As a follow-up of the first segment, "Protecting Yourself When Injured on the Job", Chief Administrative Law Judge Robert Dierkes explains the benefits available under state law, how far you should be asked to drive to seek medical attention, if you can choose your own doctor, what to do if your benefits aren't being taken care of by your employer, and how filing a claim for compensation jump starts the legal process. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/InjuredontheJobNeedHelp.mov Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:00:00 GMT 4:58 labor, Missouri, injured, working, job, workers', compensation, help, benefits, Robert Dierkes Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses working part-time during Holidays while claiming unemployment. More than 16,500 unemployed Missourians worked part-time on tree lots, at grocery stores and retail shops, and delivered goods during the holidays last year. With a successful black Friday behind us, businesses are going to need more hands on deck. The Division of Employment Security's Chief of Unemployment Insurance Programs, Janet Lepper, explains the many benefits to saying "yes" to a part-time job, including resumé building and employee discounts on holiday gifts. But could saying "no" cause you to lose your unemployment benefits? http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/HolidayWorkWhileClaimingUnemp.mov Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:00:00 GMT 4:55 labor, Missouri, holiday, working, part, time, claim, unemployment, Janet Lepper, division, employment, security Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses MBEs and WBEs. More than 1,600 minority and women owned businesses contract with the state, but many more could benefit if they had the assistance they need to get on the state rolls. Office of Administration's Alan Green, Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, says he is being creative when it come to reaching out to these communities to educate them about the state contract process. Job creation in these disadvantaged neighborhoods is vital to Missouri's economy. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/GrowingMBEWBE.mov Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:00:00 GMT 7:38 labor, Missouri, MBE, WBE, office, equal, opportunity, Alan Green, minority, women, business, enterprise, workforce Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses how to protect yourself when injured on the job. Division of Workers' Compensation's Chief Administrative Law Judge Robert Dierkes sees hundreds of work comp cases each year. And with 16 years behind the bench, he has witnessed some common problems injured workers encounter. Dierkes explains how workers can protect themselves by reporting all workplace injuries to their employer and communicating effectively to their healthcare provider about their injury. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/ProtectYourselfWhenInjuredonJob.mov Tues, 16 Nov 2010 19:00:00 GMT 7:38 labor, Missouri, protect, yourself, injured, workers, job, Robert Dierkes, employer, employee Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses how it will provide better customer service to claimants. Thousands are expected to exhaust their benefits after the phase-out deadline and even more will not meet the deadline to even apply and be eligible to receive federal benefits. Many will be faced with questions and to get the answers they need, they will be calling the Regional Claims Center. In the past, claimants would have to redial over and over again to talk to someone but as IT Director Jason Volkart explains, claimants will be able to leave their number and get a call back from a representative. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/FedBenefitsPhoneSystem.mov Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:00:00 GMT 5:30 labor, Missouri, federal, unemployment, benefits, phase, out, customer, service, Jason Volkart, phone Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses Jim Avery's story of how he protected us and served double-duty. Jim Avery shares his story of how he protected our country by serving as a first lieutenant in the National Guard in Afghanistan and protected our right to a fair representation election by serving as the Chairman of the Department of Labor's State Board of Mediation while being thousands of miles away. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/DoubleDuty.mov Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:00:00 GMT 5:37 labor, Missouri, state, board, mediation, Jim Avery, military, fair, representation, election, chairman, protect, serve, National, Guard, Afghanistan Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses the phase-out of federal unemployment benefits. Over 137,00 mailers were sent out to Missourians currently receiving unemployment benefits to notify them of the eligibility and payout deadlines as the federally funded benefits phase-out starting next month. Division of Employment Security Claims Program Manager Patty Doherty explains how the phase-out will work and what services are available after benefits exhaust. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/FedBenefitsPhaseOut.mov Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:00:00 GMT 7:19 labor, Missouri, unemployment, benefits, federal, phase, out, mailers, Patty Doherty, division, employment, security Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses appealing unemployment decisions. If you lost your job and were denied benefits or your worker is trying to claim benefits they are not entitled to you have the right to appeal the decision. In fact, over 5% of the determinations made by the referees are challenged and appeals are filed. Chief of Appeals Ron Miller highlights the importance for those appealing any unemployment decision to make sure to read all of the literature sent by our office about the appeal process and how to prepare for a hearing. This may be your only shot to tell your side of the story. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/AppealingUIDecision.mov Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:00:00 GMT 5:39 labor, Missouri, unemployment, benefits, appeals, claim, hearing, process, Ron Miller Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses job interviews and discrimination in the workplace. Chief Human Relations Officer Cornell Dillard explains how employment discrimination is becoming more of an issue especially for those looking for a job or those who have a job and are being retaliated against because they filed a complaint due to unfair treatment. The Department's Missouri Commission on Human Rights sees approximately 2,000 discrimination complaints each year, and nearly 90% of those are from workers who feel they have been discriminated against on the job. Cornell tells how a job interview can go sour for employers who do not know the law and how to protect yourself from discrimination in the workplace. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/JobQuestions.mov Fri, 08 Oct 2010 19:00:00 GMT 6:22 labor, Missouri, commission, human, rights, job, interview, workplace, discrimination, questions, Cornell Dillard Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses Survivor Benefits. Losing a family member is very difficult but knowing there is financial relief can help with some of the worries. Division of Workers' Compensation Director Peter Lyskowski talks about survivor benefits as well as explains the importance for employees to keep their dependent information up to date with their employer. Unfortunately, there are families who are unaware of these benefits because the employer either did not provide the Division with the dependent information or did not have the current dependent information. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/SurvivorBenefits.mov Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:00:00 GMT 5:37 labor, Missouri, workers', compensation, survivor, benefits, death, dependent, Peter Lyskowski, family, member Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses Mine and Cave Safety and the Nationwide Mine Contest. Les Thomas, the manager for the Department's mine and cave safety program, notes how his unit is responsible for inspecting all show-caves in Missouri as well as providing FREE training to miners in the state. In addition, Les explains how the state is helping put together the longest-running underground mining competition in the state scheduled to take place September 20-23rd, 2010. Miners come from all over the country to test their knowledge, learn new safety techniques, and compete against each other to become the regional underground mining champions. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/NationalContestandSafety.mov Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:00:00 GMT 6:04 labor, Missouri, mine, cave, safety, program, nationwide, contest, Les Thomas, training, underground, competition Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses Shared Work and Missouri. Division of Employment Security Chief of Benefits Section Carol Luecke tells us more about the program that has saved thousands of Missouri jobs this year alone and how state law recently extended the program to 52 weeks. Luecke explains how the program works and how it not only helps employers reduce their labor costs while maintaining their workforce, but it also helps the economy as fewer Missourians become unemployed. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/SharedWork.mov Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:00:00 GMT 5:54 labor, Missouri, employment, security, Carol Luecke, shared, work, unemployment, employers, jobs, costs Missouri Department of Labor The department discusses MCHR and Housing Discrimination. Missouri Commission on Human Rights Executive Director Alisa Warren explains the importance for individuals to know their rights when it comes renting or purchasing a home, or applying for a home. She also highlights some of the Commissions educational efforts to raise awareness in the southeastern part of the state, where income is low and unemployment is high. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/FairHousingOutreach.mov Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:00:00 GMT 6:43 labor, Missouri, commission, human, rights, housing, discrimination, Alisa Warren, renting, purchasing, applying, home Missouri Department of Labor The Department Director discusses OSHA 10 and First Violation for the department. Department Director Larry Rebman explains the required safety training law for those working on public works projects as well as highlights the Department's recent efforts in cracking down on those who violate it. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/OSHA10Violation.mov Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:00:00 GMT 3:48 labor, required, safety, training, OSHA, 10, first, violation, Larry Rebman, public, works, projects, Missouri Department of Labor The Department discusses Workers' Compensation misconceptions. Listen to learn about the many misconceptions when it comes to whether or not an employer is required to provide workers comp for its employees. Get educated about the safety net for Missouri's workforce. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/8-2-10WC5myths.wav Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:00:00 GMT 7:42 labor, workers, compensation, myths, misconceptions, employers, employees, Peter Lyskowski, Missouri, injury Missouri Department of Labor The Department discusses Unemployment Insurance issues and concerns. Listen to learn more about what a benefit year is, the time line to file a claim and still be eligible, and whether or not refusing a job will deny you benefits. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/BenefitYear8-13-10.wav Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:00:00 GMT 7:42 labor, unemployment, insurance, benefits, year, regional, claim, center, Missouri, work, ready, Gracia Backer, tier, extensions Missouri Department of Labor The Department answers questions submitted about overtime and breaks. Unfortunately during tough economic times, some employers cut hours or short employees by not cutting the right checks. Wage and Hour Assistant Director Jim Boeckman explains Missouri's law and how it to pertains to these actions. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/8-6-10 Overtime.wav Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:00:00 GMT 10:43 labor, minimum, wage, overtime, breaks, Missouri, James Boeckmen, hour, work Missouri Department of Labor The Department answers questions submitted about the recent extensions. The Department answers questions submitted about the recent extensions. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/072810UIextension.mp4 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:00:00 GMT 3:48 labor, unemployment, extensions, employers, employees, Missouri Missouri Department of Labor Missouri Labor Directors discuss Unemploymeny Extensions Enacted by Congress The Dept. Director Larry Rebman and DES Director Gracia Backer explain what is entailed in the new UI Extensions, how to apply, and when to expect to receive benefits. http://www.labor.mo.gov/News_Center/podcasts/UIExtension72110FINAL3.wav Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:00:00 GMT 3:53 labor, unemployment, benefits, extensions, Missouri, Gracia Backer, tier, work, ready Missouri Department of Labor A recap of the Labor Management Conference, occurring July 5-8, 2010 at the Lake of the Ozarks Amy Susan discusses the Labor Management Conference hosted by Missouri, July 5-8, 2010 at the Lake of the Ozarks, with Missouri Department of Labor Director Larry Rebman. http://www.labor.mo.gov/documents/July122010FINAL.wav Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:00:00 GMT 3:52 labor, conference, Ike Skelton, Chris Koster, Roger Wilson