Performance Improvement Plans, Retaliation and Discrimination in the Workplace with Craig Levey

May 28, 2024

Welcome back to The Grey Area’s podcast! We’re thrilled to welcome our next guest, Craig Levey, who you may recognize from TikTok where he shares his expertise. Craig is an employment and business attorney, using social media to advise workers on corporate behavior. On his TikTok page, Craig addresses many common red flags in corporate environments today.

Craig’s practice focuses on civil litigation with a specialization in employment and business matters. He represents both individuals and companies, handling cases related to discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wage claims, and partnership disputes. With extensive experience in federal, superior, and district courts, Craig is here to discuss employment law, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), retaliation, and discrimination in the workplace!

Tune in to learn more about:
• 3:30 – The most important rights employees should be aware of in the workplace.
• 4:50 – Practical steps employees can take if they feel their rights have been violated.
• 8:00 – Performance Improvement Plans (P.I.Ps) – What are they?
• 13:30 – Defining retaliation and how to prove it.
• 17:45 – Discrimination in the workplace and how prevalent is it?
• 24:40 – What to do if you think you are about to be fired and questions to ask.
• 32:50 – Cubicle Confessions: Dealing with unclear P.I.Ps and navigating harassment.

Don’t miss this insightful episode packed with valuable information for employees navigating the complexities of the modern workplace.

Craig’s Links:
Tiktok
Instagram
Linkedin

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