Beyond the Handbook

Beyond the Handbook is a practical, fast-moving podcast for employers, HR professionals, risk managers, and anyone responsible for navigating the messy overlap between real-world workplace issues and the laws that govern them.Hosted by Chris Scott of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP, each episode takes one HR or employment topic and breaks it down into what actually matters: what the law requires, what the handbook doesn’t tell you, and what you should be doing before Monday morning.From ADA accommodations to disciplinary policies, workers’ compensation intersections, FMLA surprises, and multi-state compliance challenges, Beyond the Handbook focuses on real strategies, not theory.Every episode includes a “Tool of the Week”—flowcharts, templates, scripts, or practical guides—to help you navigate the gray areas with confidence.Beyond the Handbook — where policy ends and the real work begins.