By Wendy Hyland Representing a victory for the federal government, the U. S. Supreme Court held this week that federal employees do not have a right to … Read more
Secrets, Agreements and Fees Topped Jeff’s Consults at Fordyce
If you just returned from the 2012 Fordyce Forum in Dallas, you might have to look in the mirror to recognize yourself. That’s because you’re … Read more
Failure to Investigate Harassment Turns Into Employee Retaliation Claim
By Eric B. Meyer If an employee complains that her supervisor is sexting her, making unwelcome physical contact, and telling her that she can get a better … Read more
Massachusetts’ Gender Identity Law Goes Into Effect July 1, 2012
By Katherine Crawford Massachusetts employers take note: Massachusetts’ Transgender Equal Rights Bill, signed into law by Governor Deval Patrick in … Read more
Is Your Social Media Policy Unlawful? The NLRB Seems to Think So
As discussed last week, the National Labor Relations Board has issued new guidance on what employers should — and shouldn’t — include in social media … Read more
Do Employees Have Protected Privacy Rights in Facebook Postings?
By Eric B. Meyer John and Mary are co-workers. They are also Facebook friends. And both John and Mary have adjusted their respective Facebook privacy … Read more
Paycheck Fairness Act Fails to Pass in U.S. Senate
By Eric B. Meyer Billed as a way to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, the Paycheck … Read more
8 Reasons Why Small Businesses Should Use Non-Compete Agreements
By Michael R. Greco Small business owners understandably may be reluctant to use non-compete agreements for many reasons. The desire to divert precious … Read more
The Golden Rule When it Comes to Forwarding Emails at Work
By Eric B. Meyer “An employee who emails pictures of Trayvon Martin‘s head cropped onto the body of a dead police officer is a thought-leading … Read more
What is a “9/80” Pay Plan – and is It Right For Your Workforce?
By John E. Thompson A compressed schedule colloquially called a “9/80” pay plan seems to be making a comeback. Under this arrangement, the … Read more