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Are We Being Taped? – The Second Circuit Weighs in on Workplace Taping
In the era of the ever-present cell phone, where many people seem to video and record (and then post to social media) virtually everything that goes on in their lives, employers have tried to limit such activity in the…
Now You, Too, Can Call Your Boss a Nasty Motherf****r
Maybe we’ve all thought it at some point in our careers. But according to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, you might actually be able to get away with saying it—that is, calling your boss a nasty mother****r—if…
Does Your Social Media Policy Apply Globally?
The surprising EU perspective Drafting a global social media policy is a balancing act. Employers need to protect their legitimate business interests, but must do so with respect for the employees’ rights to freedom…
Andrew Puzder Withdraws Candidacy for Labor Secretary; Trump Taps Former U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta
On February 15, 2017, just one day before his confirmation hearing, Andrew Puzder announced that he was withdrawing his nomination to serve as President Donald Trump’s Labor Secretary. Puzder is the CEO of CKE…
What’s in a “Like”?: Tips for Employers and In-House Counsel in Crafting Social Media Policies
Your colleagues are on social media. Ninety-seven percent of online adults aged 16-64 say they have visited or used a social network within the last month.[1] Because social media continues to grow and constantly…