# EP 127: The 5 Most Common Employment Violations Nurses Face and How to Fight Back

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Published: 2026-03-02T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thenurseericarn.podbean.com/e/ep-127/
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## Resource

In this episode, employment attorney Paige Sparks shares vital legal insights and employment rights for nurses and healthcare workers. The episode covers common employment law violations, whistleblower protections, and how to effectively advocate for your rights at work. The discussion includes reporting safety concerns, workplace retaliation, legal tips, and how to document to protect yourself legally at work. Paige also touches on obtaining legal representation, wage theft, and at-will states. Interested in Sponsoring the Show? Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to: nursesuncorked@gmail.com Support the Show: Help keep Nurses Uncorked going and become an official Patron! Gain early access to episodes, exclusive bonus content, giveaways, Zoom parties, shout-outs, and much more. Become a Wine Cork, Wine Bottle, Decanter, Grand Preserve, or even a Vineyard Member: https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Vote Daily Here: Podcast of the Year! https://nurse.org/articles/best-of-nursing-awards/ ETSY Shop: Stop Healthcare Worker Violence! https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheNurseErica Guest Links: Sparks Legal - https://sparkslegal.org/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_paigesparks/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyerpaige?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Guest, Paige Sparks, Employment Attorney08:20 Common Employment Law Violations in Healthcare12:05 Understanding At-Will Employment vs. Wrongful Termination14:00 Wage Theft, Break Violations and Mandatory Education 18:55 The Importance of a Paper Trail20:58 Retaliation in the Workplace 24:58 Recognizing Illegal Practices in Healthcare26:15 Documenting Complaints and Communication Strategies 28:34 Reporting Concerns 31:36 Whistleblower Protections33:38 Navigating HR: Tru…

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