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Employee Handbooks Civility

Employee Handbooks are reference manuals for new and current employees on the policies and procedures of a particular employer. A comprehensive employee handbooks outlines expectations and obligations for both... more +
Employee Handbooks are reference manuals for new and current employees on the policies and procedures of a particular employer. A comprehensive employee handbooks outlines expectations and obligations for both employees and employers and is an important part of effective human resource management. A proper handbook contains detailed information on non-disclosure and conflict of interest obligations, work schedules, employee compensation and benefits, anti-discrimination policies, and codes of conduct to name a few. less -
Proskauer - Labor Relations Update

Handbook Civility Rules Aimed at Preventing Toxic Work Environments Found Lawful by NLRB’s Division of Advice

The NLRB’s Division of Advice recently released a long-awaited Advice Memorandum (originally issued in February 2019, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Case 28-CA-229134 (Feb. 22, 2019)) concerning the validity of two workplace rules...more

Dentons

Yo Momma Smack Down - Where are we on that whole civility thing?

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There are days when the workplace can feel a lot like a third-grade playground with kids running back and forth, bruised feelings, tearful meltdowns, and a real and apparent need for a nap and a snack. We also continually...more

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers

Continuing Uncertainty over the Legality of Employer Rules Regulating Employee “Manners” in the Workplace

The National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) recently refined its test to determine whether employment rules violate Section 8(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act (the “Act”) in The Boeing Company, 365 NLRB No. 154...more

Littler

Enforcing Civility: The Board's New Boeing Standard Influences a Range of Policies Promoting Positive Workplaces for Employers and...

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In The Boeing Co., 365 NLRB No. 154 (2017), the Board approved the maintenance of rules promoting “harmonious interactions and relationships,” and requiring civility in the workplace, as categorically lawful. ...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

It’s a Topsy-Turvy Workplace – Right Now, Common Sense is on Top

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Breaking news – sometimes agency guidance, or even enforcement positions, change! A recent example comes from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) with its June 6, 2018, memorandum regarding “Guidance on Handbook...more

Fisher Phillips

Don’t Call It A Comeback: The “Return” Of Workplace Civility Rules

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Dear Susan, I have to tell you about a situation that has been occurring between John and myself. But it’s not what you think! Well, maybe it is. I don’t know. I’m hoping that, as our supervisor, you can help me. To put it...more

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A New Era For Labor Relations? Lawyers Predict Fate Of Top 10 Key Issues

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Among the most crucial federal agencies undergoing a transformation under the new presidential administration is the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). During the eight years of the Obama administration, with the Board...more

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