Social Media and Background Checks: A New Wrinkle on an Old Skill
Posted on Jul 23, 2010 on Discrimination and Harassment, Privacy Rights, Published Articles by
As Published in the July/August Journal of Corporate Recruiting Leadership
Monthly Archives: July 2010
How You Explain a Discharge Could Lead to a Defamation Claim
Posted on Jul 23, 2010 on Tips of the Month by
As ESPN just discovered, your explanation of why you discharged someone could land you in court. When Brooke Hundley, a 22-year-old female production assistant, admitted to an affair with baseball commentator and former Mets GM, …
Brody and Associates Presented a Webinar on Telecommuting
Posted on Jul 23, 2010 on Firm News and Victories by
Robert Brody spoke to HR leaders and in-house Counsel in several industries and states about establishing a legally compliant and effective telecommuting program. The program was offered through Park Avenue Presentations and was entitled, “Telecommuting: …
Update on the NLRB: Full, Five-Member Board Begins the Untangling Process
Posted on Jul 23, 2010 on Labor Management Issues, NLRB, Union Issues by
There has been a lot of recent activity by Congress and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision striking down 600 NLRB decisions. Here’s an update on what’s …
Employers Could Face Fewer Court Battles: Supreme Court Decision Closes Loophole in Arbitration Agreements
Posted on Jul 19, 2010 on Employment-at-Will / Restrictive Covenants, Published Articles by
As published in the July 19, 2010 Connecticut Law Tribune. In today’s competitive economy, many employers try to limit litigation costs by requiring employees to sign arbitration agreements. One drawback, however, is employees may nonetheless …