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Employee Handbooks Concealed Weapons

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 -
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Florida Gun Law Bars Employers from Conditioning Employment on Carry Authorization

The Florida legislator recently enacted House Bill 543, which authorized concealed carry of weapons or firearms (with or without a license to carry). The law becomes effective on July 1, 2023. Under the law, employers...more

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Ohio’s Permitless Carry Law — What Does It Mean for Employers?

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Effective June 13, Ohio became the 23rd state to allow its citizens to carry a concealed handgun without a permit. This new firearm law, Senate Bill 215, permits all “qualifying adults” to legally carry, possess, or conceal a...more

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What Does S.B. 215, Ohio’s New Firearms Law, Mean for Employers?

Currently, in the state of Ohio, in order to obtain a concealed handgun license, which is valid for five years, an Ohio resident must submit an application to the county sheriff, pay an initial $67 fee, pass a background...more

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Rights of Tennessee Employers to Bar Firearms and Weapons in the Workplace Remains Unchanged

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Effective July 1, 2021, Tennessee’s Constitution Carry law allows individuals over the age of 21 (or military members between ages 18 to 20) to carry a firearm, both concealed and open, with or without a carry permit. ...more

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Be Aware of Potential Legal Restrictions When Implementing a Workplace Weapons Policy

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In what has become an all-too-familiar headline, an individual who had recently been terminated from his job is responsible for the deaths of seven innocent victims and injury to over a dozen more. Over Labor Day weekend in...more

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Dear Littler: Do I Have to Allow Guns in the Workplace?

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I’m a vice president of a retail company operating in five states. While visiting one of our stores, I overheard some employees talking about their handguns. One mentioned keeping her firearm in her car, while another said he...more

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Expanded Concealed Carry Rights for Employees Go Into Effect on March 20, 2017

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Ohio legislation expanding concealed carry laws will take effect on March 20, 2017. In December of last year, Governor Kasich signed into law Senate Bill 199, which allows employees with a valid concealed carry license to...more

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Governor Kasich Signs Legislation Expanding Concealed Carry Laws for Employers across Ohio

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On Monday, December 19, 2016, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed into law Senate Bill 199, a controversial piece of legislation intended to expand concealed carry laws for firearms in Ohio. Although originally limited to...more

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Differences in Public Policy Can Affect Claims of Wrongful Discharge

Most jurisdictions, including Connecticut, recognize a tort of “wrongful discharge” as an exception to the principle of employment at will. Although employment at will generally allows either the employer or the employee to...more

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