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Caveat Employer: An Employee’s Off-Duty Social Media Posts Can Constitute Workplace Harassment

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As the workplace continues to take a new shape, the distinction between “workplace conduct” and “off duty” conduct continues to fade for many.  After a recent Ninth Circuit ruling, employers must be more vigilant than ever in...more

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Ninth Circuit Rules That Social Media Posts Can Constitute Workplace Harassment

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On July 25, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected the notion that harassing conduct must occur inside the workplace to be considered actionable. The court also affirmed the notion that “the totality...more

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Central Park Karen’s Discrimination Case Dismissed: Learning from Responding to Viral Videos

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Can a social media firestorm be the basis for an employment decision? Although it may seem like a lifetime ago, in the spring of 2020, the internet’s attention turned to a viral video of a white woman in Central Park who...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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China is answering the White House’s latest tariff announcement with another $60 billion in levies on US goods of its own....more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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Markets are joining the American mid-Atlantic and East Coast in bracing for Hurricane Florence and the estimated $27 billion in damages it could bring with it....more

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Tenth Circuit Leaves Unresolved When Off-Campus Social Media Posts Can Subject Students to Discipline

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit’s recent opinion in Yeasin v. Durham, No. 16-3367, 2018 WL 300553 (10th Cir. Jan. 5, 2018), addresses the “tension between some students’ free-speech rights...more

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#MeToo: Revisiting Policies in a Trending Workplace

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From Twitter hashtags to news media talking points, #MeToo has come to powerfully symbolize what many have termed a “watershed moment” for modern American culture on the issues of sexual harassment and sex discrimination. And...more

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Employment Law - January 2017 #3

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President Taps New Heads for Federal Employment Agencies - Why it matters - President Donald J. Trump appointed new leaders for the federal employment agencies during his busy first few days in office, tapping...more

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Employment Law Navigator – Week in Review: November 2016

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Last week, a Pennsylvania federal court held that Title VII protects lesbian, gay, and bisexual employees from sex discrimination. As we noted in last Thursday’s post, courts around the country have differing views about...more

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That is SO last week - October 2015 #4

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Last week, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued its summary decision in Triple Play Sports Bar and Grille. Affirming the National Labor Relations Board, the Court held that an employee’s Facebook comments about working...more

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That is SO last week - October 2015 #2

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Last week, Fortune introduced us to a new HR tech product called Perception. According to Fortune, Perception creator Kanjoya claims that the program can interpret the “intent and emotions” behind written text and filter out...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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That is SO last week - July 2015 #3

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There’s just no rest for employment lawyers this summer. We had another exciting week. The biggest news was the EEOC’s ruling that Title VII prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The agency found that...more

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Social Media Storm and Lessons Learned: Sexist Memo Sent By Lawfirm Leadership to Female Lawyers

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I first came across this story, not buried in an online discussion or in a tweet. But rather, on the Today Show. It's an excellent example of the speed with which poorly thought out internal memos find a whole new life...more

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Employment Law -- Jul 30, 2013

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In NYC It Pays To Be Sick - Beginning next year, employees in New York City will be entitled to paid sick leave pursuant to a new, somewhat complex statutory scheme. ...more

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California Rings In 2013 With New Employment Laws

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After the Mayans failed to predict the end of the world on December 21, 2012, it became apparent that California employers would have to comply with a string of new laws that take effect on January 1, 2013. Here is a summary...more

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Social Media and Beyond: California Ushers in New Employment Laws for 2013

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The California legislature was particularly busy this past session in enacting new laws that directly affect employers in 2013. The new laws address a wide variety of topics, including social media protections for employees;...more

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Legislative and Other Developments Affecting California Employers in 2013

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Employment Bulletin - We wish all of our clients and friends a happy and prosperous New Year. This annual report from Greenberg Glusker’s Employment Department summarizes the new laws that will affect California...more

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Newly Enacted State Laws Will Affect Companies Operating In California

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With the New Year comes a slew of California employment regulations that every company conducting business in the Golden State must follow. Unless otherwise stated, the following Assembly bills (ABs) go into effect...more

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New California Employment Laws Effective January 1, 2013

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This fall, the California Legislature and Governor passed a number of changes to California employment laws, most of which take effect on Jan. 1. Below is a summary of the changes most likely to have a practical impact on...more

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Governor Brown Signs Several Bills That Impact Employers

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Governor Jerry Brown recently signed bills enacting several new employment statutes. Below are brief explanations of these new laws that affect employers in California. It should be noted that the Governor vetoed AB 1450,...more

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