# Employment on The No Agenda Show Employment comes up in 65 chapters across 62 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 65 - **Episodes:** 62 - **Discussed:** April 2008 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Religious Exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [Discrimination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/discrimination.md), [Gen Z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), [Hr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hr.md), [Litigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/litigation.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [Career](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/career.md), [Civil Rights Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-rights-act.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 65 ### Gen Z Concerns Regarding AI and Future Livelihoods - **Episode:** [1913: Meat Muck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-18 - **Time:** 1:15:37–1:17:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck/chapter/gen-z-concerns-regarding-ai-and-future-livelihoods.md Analysts warn that the Republican Party may lose young voters if leadership remains overly dismissive of concerns regarding artificial intelligence. While the stock market remains strong due to AI industry growth, 80% of Gen Z perceives the economy as poor because they fear AI poses an existential threat to their future careers. Critics argue that "super intelligence" talk alienates those who have not yet established professional stability. Keywords: [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [gen z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md), [employment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment.md) ### AI Impact on Entry-Level Employment and Freelance Nation - **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-20 - **Time:** 37:23–39:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/ai-impact-on-entry-level-employment-and-freelance-nation.md Adam Curry and Jason Calacanis discuss how AI automation is eliminating entry-level rungs of the career ladder, such as research and internship tasks. Calacanis suggests this will lead to a "Freelance Nation" where individuals use AI to run highly efficient micro-businesses from remote locations. They envision a future where revenue per employee increases significantly while total headcount remains flat at major tech firms. Keywords: freelance nation, [starlink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/starlink.md), [grok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grok.md), [claude](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude.md), [employment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md) ### California Employment Law and Religious Exemptions - **Episode:** [1786: Best Exit Strategies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-31 - **Time:** 1:18:41–1:21:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies/chapter/california-employment-law-and-religious-exemptions.md The hosts discuss the potential for massive lawsuits in California if employers ask prohibited questions about an employee's religious exemptions. They joke about getting jobs just to sue their employers, referencing "embedded scammers" who target companies for legal settlements. Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [employment law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment-law.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), [lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md), [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md) ### Gen Z Work Ethic and Viral HR Excuses - **Episode:** [1697: neat-o](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-22 - **Time:** 1:17:45–1:22:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o/chapter/gen-z-work-ethic-and-viral-hr-excuses.md Viral videos featuring HR professionals documenting unusual excuses from Gen Z employees have sparked discussion about changing attitudes toward work. Excuses cited include "digital detox days" and missing work because a Starbucks order was incorrect. This trend is contrasted with older generations who typically held multiple jobs during their youth and viewed hard work as a necessity. 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Many young people are reportedly losing faith in the system following the COVID-19 pandemic, choosing instead to focus on local communities and service-oriented work. Keywords: [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [civil service](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-service.md), [gen z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), [employment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment.md), soul-crushing jobs ### Wagner Group Firing Squads and Polish-Ukrainian Tensions - **Episode:** [1563: Pocket Pardon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-11 - **Time:** 2:38:44–2:42:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1563-pocket-pardon/chapter/wagner-group-firing-squads-and-polish-ukrainian-tensions.md Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin predicts a popular revolt or the use of firing squads against Russian generals following battlefield losses. Meanwhile, "boots on the ground" reports from Poland suggest growing resentment among locals as the government provides housing and employment incentives to Ukrainian refugees at the expense of Polish citizens. Keywords: [wagner group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wagner-group.md), [yevgeny prigozhin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yevgeny-prigozhin.md), [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [refugees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/refugees.md), [employment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment.md), firing squads ### Workplace Culture and Woke HR Departments - **Episode:** [1392: TRANSNOODLE](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1392-transnoodle.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-22 - **Time:** 2:00:47–2:04:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1392-transnoodle/chapter/workplace-culture-and-woke-hr-departments.md The hosts argue that "woke" HR departments are responsible for hiring "troublemakers" who prioritize social activism over company productivity. They discuss the trend of white-collar tech workers attempting to dictate corporate clients and culture, comparing it to traditional labor strikes. Keywords: [hr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hr.md), [workplace culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workplace-culture.md), pink hair, [tattoos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tattoos.md), [employment law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment-law.md) ### Remote Work Hustles, Parental Support of Adult Children - **Episode:** [1554: The Verger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1554-the-verger.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-11 - **Time:** 44:39–48:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1554-the-verger/chapter/remote-work-hustles-parental-support-of-adult-children.md A listener report suggests that the current labor shortage is partially driven by parents providing a financial safety net for adult children, reducing their drive to work. The discussion covers "side hustles" where remote employees work two full-time jobs simultaneously to earn high salaries. One host shares a personal observation about the high cost of living for younger generations in cities like New York and the resulting reliance on parental aid. Keywords: [remote work](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/remote-work.md), side hustles, [zoomers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zoomers.md), [parenting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parenting.md), [employment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment.md), [cost of living](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cost-of-living.md) ### Joe Biden, Economic Job Growth Statistics - **Episode:** [1537: Dig Up Canada!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1537-dig-up-canada.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-12 - **Time:** 26:10–28:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1537-dig-up-canada/chapter/joe-biden-economic-job-growth-statistics.md President Joe Biden reported that the U.S. economy created over 300,000 new jobs last month, following a half-million gain the previous month. During his remarks, Biden appeared to misspeak regarding the total number of jobs created during his administration, citing 12,000 instead of the millions typically reported by the White House. He emphasized that nearly 8,000 of these were manufacturing jobs, claiming his administration has outpaced previous ones in job creation. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [jobs report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jobs-report.md), [manufacturing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manufacturing.md), [economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economy.md), employment data ### House Passes Crown Act Against Hair Discrimination - **Episode:** [1435: Batu](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1435-batu.md) - **Published:** 2022-03-20 - **Time:** 2:43:51–2:46:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1435-batu/chapter/house-passes-crown-act-against-hair-discrimination.md The U.S. House of Representatives passed the CROWN Act, which bans race-based hair discrimination in employment and federally funded programs. The legislation specifically protects hairstyles such as braids, cornrows, twists, and afros, and now moves to the Senate for consideration. Keywords: crown act, hair discrimination, [house of representatives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/house-of-representatives.md), [civil rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-rights.md), [employment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment.md) ### Queensland Australia Mandates, Convict Roots Culture - **Episode:** [1398: Gender Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-11 - **Time:** 45:01–48:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1398-gender-justice/chapter/queensland-australia-mandates-convict-roots-culture.md Officials in Queensland, Australia, have announced strict vaccine mandates, warning citizens that life will be "miserable" and "lonely" without vaccination, including the loss of employment and access to entertainment. The hosts discuss a listener's perspective that Australia's "convict roots" have resulted in a culture where freedom is viewed as conditional parole rather than an inherent right. Keywords: [queensland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queensland.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mandates.md), [employment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment.md), prison colony, [civil liberties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-liberties.md) ### No Agenda Jobs, Vocational Skills vs Vaccination - **Episode:** [1377: R9X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1377-r9x.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-29 - **Time:** 1:39:22–1:42:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1377-r9x/chapter/no-agenda-jobs-vocational-skills-vs-vaccination.md The website noagendajobs.com has been launched to help "Gitmo Nation" producers find employment that values vocational skills over vaccination status. The initiative aims to address the "brain drain" caused by corporate vaccine mandates. Suggestions are made to integrate the job board with a dedicated Mastodon server for better federation within the community. Keywords: noagendajobs.com, [employment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment.md), [vaccination status](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination-status.md), [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [brain drain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brain-drain.md) ### Corporate Vaccine Mandates, Healthcare Worker Resignations - **Episode:** [1374: Shetard](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-19 - **Time:** 24:25–27:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1374-shetard/chapter/corporate-vaccine-mandates-healthcare-worker-resignations.md Listener emails describe a trend of professionals, including hardware developers and nurses, resigning from their positions due to impending vaccine mandates. Reports suggest that 30% of some hospital staffs are refusing the vaccine, leading to large signing bonuses for new hires. The discussion notes that major events like CES and the Game Developers Conference are moving to vaccine-only attendance. Keywords: [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [nursing shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nursing-shortage.md), [ces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ces.md), [employment law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment-law.md), healthcare profits ### Catholic Religious Exemptions and Employer Attestation Traps - **Episode:** [1370: Jab Click Share](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1370-jab-click-share.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-05 - **Time:** 1:08:49–1:11:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1370-jab-click-share/chapter/catholic-religious-exemptions-and-employer-attestation-traps.md Catholics are utilizing the instruction "Dignitas Personae" to seek religious exemptions from vaccine mandates, citing the use of aborted fetal cell lines in testing. Meanwhile, some employers are reportedly using "attestation" forms to trick employees into voluntarily disclosing their vaccination status. Despite nursing shortages, some hospitals are refusing to honor these religious exemptions, leading to staff walkouts. Keywords: [catholicism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catholicism.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), dignitas personae, [employment law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment-law.md), [vaccine status](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-status.md) ### EEOC Vaccine Guidance, Religious Exemption Sincerity - **Episode:** [1369: COVID Roulette](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-01 - **Time:** 1:31:16–1:34:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette/chapter/eeoc-vaccine-guidance-religious-exemption-sincerity.md The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance stating that employers may legally require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees returning to the workplace. However, exemptions must be granted for sincerely held religious beliefs or disabilities under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Legal experts debate how "sincerity" is determined in a professional or court setting. 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He suggests companies hope employees don't notice this option so they feel pressured to get the injection. Keywords: wealth management, [vaccine policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-policy.md), [testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/testing.md), fine print, [employment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment.md) ### OSHA Recording Requirements, Vaccine Side Effects Reporting - **Episode:** [1349: Wappie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1349-wappie.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-23 - **Time:** 29:12–32:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1349-wappie/chapter/osha-recording-requirements-vaccine-side-effects-reporting.md OSHA revised its policy to state it will not enforce requirements for employers to record worker side effects from COVID-19 vaccinations through May 2022. This move is intended to avoid disincentivizing vaccination efforts, though it raises concerns about the underreporting of adverse events. Discussion also touched on rare reported side effects like macroglossia (enlarged tongue) and the reliance on the VAERS system for data collection. Keywords: [osha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osha.md), [vaers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaers.md), [vaccine side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-side-effects.md), employer liability, macroglossia ### OSHA Guidance, Employer Vaccine Liability - **Episode:** [1348: Belching Freon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-20 - **Time:** 22:26–23:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon/chapter/osha-guidance-employer-vaccine-liability.md The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued new guidance stating that if an employer requires COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, any adverse reactions to the vaccine must be recorded as work-related injuries. This policy shift potentially opens employers to significant financial and legal liability for vaccine-related complications. Keywords: [osha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osha.md), [vaccine liability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-liability.md), [employment law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment-law.md), [adverse reactions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adverse-reactions.md), workers compensation ### Employer Vaccine Mandates, FDA Approval and Legal Liability - **Episode:** [1345: Peak Woke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1345-peak-woke.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-10 - **Time:** 11:51–16:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1345-peak-woke/chapter/employer-vaccine-mandates-fda-approval-and-legal-liability.md The hosts explore the legal implications of companies requiring employees to receive experimental vaccines. They discuss Pfizer's request for full FDA approval, which could lead to more government and private sector mandates. The segment highlights Virginia Wesleyan University and other colleges already requiring vaccination records for students. 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