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Political Discourse in the Workplace: Considerations for Employers

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With a presidential election just around the corner, employers can expect to see an uptick in political discussions in the workplace, if they haven’t already. The days when coworkers typically refrained from discussing...more

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Policing Social Media Posts – PA Appellate Court Prohibits Reinstatement of Kutztown University Police Officer

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On May 1, 2024, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court vacated an arbitration award involving the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Officers Association (“Association”) and a former University police officer who was...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

What Every Multinational Company Needs to Know About...Implementing an International Compliance Program (Part III)

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We have received several requests for a list of the compliance policies that make sense for every multinational company. So, as a follow-up to our earlier two posts providing “twelve steps to international compliance” (see...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

"An Ounce of Prevention"...How to Reduce the Risk of Litigation and Enforcement Proceedings

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To paraphrase what Ben Franklin may have been alluding to nearly 300 years ago in his famous quote, often the best approach when it comes to reducing the risk of litigation and government enforcement proceedings is to take...more

Harris Beach PLLC

Five Tips for Employers During Election Season

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No one would blame employers for shunning politics in today’s landscape. Vitriol and partisanship are now par for the course and could quickly lead to workplace tension or worse. But there are reasons – both legal and in...more

Jackson Walker

Labor & Employment Symposium - Topics: Religious Accommodations—Vaccinations; DOL Mental Health Parity Audits

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Jackson Walker Attorneys Scott McElhaney and John Koepke, along with Rory Akers from Lockton Dunning Benefits, discuss current labor and employment law topics that may impact you and your company. Topics: Religious...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

Leading Through Crisis: Addressing Anti-Racism in the Workplace Amidst Protest and Pandemic: On Record PR Episode 18

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Join us for Episode 18 of On Record PR as we go on record with members of the Furia Rubel Communications team to discuss crisis communications as they relate to inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racism. Originally our...more

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Video Sharing Site Protected by CDA Immunity for Removal of Poster’s “Objectionable Material”

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The most typical case that implicates Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) involves a provider that hosts content and a third party plaintiff seeking to have content removed. Last month, in a less typical case,...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

There’s no debate: freedom of speech presents challenging legal issues for workers and employers in the age of social media

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John Pueschel, partner in the Winston-Salem office of Womble Bond Dickinson, examines the limits on employee free speech and use of social media against the background of recent events at Google and in Charlottesville....more

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T in Your Workplace

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Are racial issues, religious differences, and gender norms creating tension in your workplace? Are the caustic exchanges so evident in news coverage today starting to crop up in the office? Are employees complaining of...more

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Employment Law Navigator – Week in Review: April 2017 #4

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Last week, the EEOC announced that The American Dental Association has agreed to pay $1.95 million to settle retaliation claims. The Association’s former legal counsel and director of human resources alleged that they were...more

McAfee & Taft

2016 presidential election dynamics in the workplace: Free speech? ‘You’re fired’

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None of us are immune from this year’s presidential election dynamics. Disrespect and name-calling seem more prevalent than policy discussions. The election is highly polarizing, potentially pitting employee against employee....more

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Employment Law Navigator – Week in Review: October 2016

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Last week, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a law that requires employers to prove they are not paying workers differently because of their race or ethnicity. This new requirement builds on California’s Equal Pay Act,...more

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That is SO last week - July 2015 #4

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Last week, the Equality Act was introduced in Congress. If enacted, this historic legislation will prohibit discrimination in employment and other life activities on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. It’s...more

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Top New Jersey Legal Developments - January 2014

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2013 was a busy year for employment law in New Jersey. This newsletter summarizes noteworthy developments in ten key areas—social media, the Law Against Discrimination ("LAD"), whistleblowing, background checks, drug and...more

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Legal Alert: New Jersey Governor Signs Social Media And Gender Parity Laws

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On August 29, 2013, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into law two pieces of legislation that will have a significant impact on employers. A-2878, the "Facebook bill," prohibits employers from requiring or requesting...more

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Oregon Says No to Employers Accessing Applicant and Employee Personal Social Media Accounts

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On May 22, 2013, Oregon's governor signed HB 2654, which amends the state's existing antidiscrimination statute to restrict employer access to applicants' and employees' personal password-protected social media accounts....more

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