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The Connecticut Law Tribune January 25, 2013   Most union-free employers never give a second thought to the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) unless a union is knocking at the door.  Last year tells us …

Employers have the right to limit the use of social media while employees are working but how they phrase that limitation makes all the difference.  In EchoStar Techs. LLC, an administrative law judge for the …

As the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) continues to focus on union-free companies, it has solidified its position on social media by issuing two precedent-setting decisions.  The NLRB’s concern with social media policies is that …

The federal government is looking for ways to communicate with your employees.  Why?  Many federal agency audits begin with a single disgruntled worker complaining to the government, often after being terminated.  Without an informant, it …

As we predicted last month, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) is continuing its focus on social media policies in the wake of recent obstacles to the agency’s attempts to expand its role among union-free …

An appeals court in California recently held an employer liable for employees’ off-duty harassment of a disabled co-worker on a blog.  Unfortunately, the facts are not unique and could be happening right now in your …

As published in the May 16, 2011 Daily Labor Report A complaint issued last October by Region 34 (Hartford, Conn.) of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) generated a great deal of controversy over what …

By now, everyone knows discrimination and harassment are illegal in the workplace. But how many know that employees have the right to engage in protected, concerted activities “for the purpose of… mutual aid or protection?” …

As the year comes to a close, it is time to start planning for 2011.  There are several things you can do now to ensure your company runs smoothly and remains profitable. Review your employment …

A nationally featured story involving a “Facebook Firing” is making a lot of waves, but is all this attention warranted yet? The story is that of Dawnmarie Souza who in Facebook posts referred to her supervisor at American Medical Response (AMR) as (among other things) a “scumbag.” While the juicy details make for interesting water cooler conversation, this case is, so far, legally insignificant. Contrary to many reports, there has been no “ruling” in this case by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), only a “Complaint” by a Regional Office. However, although the law has not changed and no decision has yet been issued, this case does remind employers (both unionized and union free) to consider the implications of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) on their social media policies.