Benjamin Hecht is a managing partner at Pitblado Law and a labour and employment lawyer. He joined to answer some of our questions about the workplace and the vaccine.

Benjamin Hecht is a managing partner at Pitblado Law and a labour and employment lawyer. He joined to answer some of our questions about the workplace and the vaccine.

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Questions about the vaccine & the workplace

AUGUST LONG WEEKEND IS NIGH! (1:40); Former mayor Glen Murray head and shoulders above competition in Winnipeg election poll (8:50); I'm not a 'blank' fan, but I love this song...(13:40); Texts on songs we surprisingly like (20:30); More discussion on holiday weekends and shorter work weeks (23:40); The Manitoba Derby goes on Monday!! (29:40); Gab with Gabby! (41:50); Winning text on songs we like that we normally wouldn't (50:35); Question of the Day on holiday weekends / 'Pink vs Blue' things like drinks, chores, colours, etc, and associated stereotypes (55:50); A special musical request, then, Hal Anderson! (1:07:05).

AUGUST LONG WEEKEND IS NIGH! (1:40); Former mayor Glen Murray head and shoulders above competition in Winnipeg election poll (8:50); I'm not a 'blank' fan, but I love this song...(13:40); Texts on songs we surprisingly like (20:30); More discussion on holiday weekends and shorter work weeks (23:40); The Manitoba Derby goes on Monday!! (29:40); Gab with Gabby! (41:50); Winning text on songs we like that we normally wouldn't (50:35); Question of the Day on holiday weekends / 'Pink vs Blue' things like drinks, chores, colours, etc, and associated stereotypes (55:50); A special musical request, then, Hal Anderson! (1:07:05).

Hangin' Tough

Where's Lauren today? / Brett fell asleep in a meeting. AGAIN LOL / Getting mocked for addictions & mental health issues (1:40); Brett almost didn't get his Jalapeno Cheddar Cheetos. The little things that lead to great disappointment, or great joy! (9:40); Three weeks after Rogers outage left thousands scrambling a reality check on the Manitobans who struggle for good cell/internet daily (17:55); Texts on the little things (26:00); NHLer Bobby Ryan admits to relapse and gets mocked. Addictions and asking for help… whether a celebrity or a teen… (28:25); FOLKLORAMA!! It starts on Sunday! (36:40); Question of the day on mental health and supporting coworkers // Listener Herb has a long memory on the the things Lauren hates! (49:00); Canadians hitting pause on big purchases due to inflation...but what about even smaller purchases, like meals out...due to costs or low staff/service? (52:05); Winning text on the little things (59:25); ISLENDINGADAGURINN! Icelandic Festival back in action in Gimli with a 4-time World's Strongest Man! (1:03:50). 

Where's Lauren today? / Brett fell asleep in a meeting. AGAIN LOL / Getting mocked for addictions &amp; mental health issues (1:40); Brett almost didn't get his Jalapeno Cheddar Cheetos. The little things that lead to great disappointment, or great joy! (9:40); Three weeks after Rogers outage left thousands scrambling a reality check on the Manitobans who struggle for good cell/internet daily (17:55); Texts on the little things (26:00); NHLer Bobby Ryan admits to relapse and gets mocked. Addictions and asking for help… whether a celebrity or a teen… (28:25); FOLKLORAMA!! It starts on Sunday! (36:40); Question of the day on mental health and supporting coworkers // Listener Herb has a long memory on the the things Lauren hates! (49:00); Canadians hitting pause on big purchases due to inflation...but what about even smaller purchases, like meals out...due to costs or low staff/service? (52:05); Winning text on the little things (59:25); ISLENDINGADAGURINN! Icelandic Festival back in action in Gimli with a 4-time World's Strongest Man! (1:03:50).

It's The Little Things...

Lauren's broadcasting on the road, Brett's off to a rough start thanks to sketchy cabbie chicanery (1:40); Toronto handing out fines to speeding cyclists! - Bike ride adventure stories (7:50); Turning away sick dogs, injured dogs, pregnant dogs. Manitoba Underdogs seeing unprecedented demand (14:30); Bike ride texts (20:50); Murray Sinclair says there's a 'deep hole' in the Pope's apololgy...more needed? (23:45); Weekly sports chat with Bob Irving! Bombers banged up / PLD & the Jets / Streveler & the NY Jets / Brooke Henderson! (29:50); New children's book 'Olya & Olena Escape the Invaders' (39:20); Winning text on bike rides (46:25); The tour inspiring people with Parkinson's to move their bodies, and maybe raise some money on the way (50:15). 

Lauren's broadcasting on the road, Brett's off to a rough start thanks to sketchy cabbie chicanery (1:40); Toronto handing out fines to speeding cyclists! - Bike ride adventure stories (7:50); Turning away sick dogs, injured dogs, pregnant dogs. Manitoba Underdogs seeing unprecedented demand (14:30); Bike ride texts (20:50); Murray Sinclair says there's a 'deep hole' in the Pope's apololgy...more needed? (23:45); Weekly sports chat with Bob Irving! Bombers banged up / PLD &amp; the Jets / Streveler &amp; the NY Jets / Brooke Henderson! (29:50); New children's book 'Olya &amp; Olena Escape the Invaders' (39:20); Winning text on bike rides (46:25); The tour inspiring people with Parkinson's to move their bodies, and maybe raise some money on the way (50:15).

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