That’s right folks. It’s time for another edition of “Fact or Fiction” a/k/a “Quick Answers to Quick Questions” a/k/a QATQQ f/k/a “I don’t feel like writing a long blog post”. The answer to today’s question is fiction. Pregnancy is not a “disability” for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities…
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Labor Board delivers a three-punch knockout for unions
Yesterday, the National Labor Relations Board issued three very union-friendly opinions that could have an effect on the way you conduct business. I discuss these opinions and the immediate impact they will have on certain employers after the jump… * * * Dana Corp. is overturned. In Lamons Gasket Company,…
ESPN: The worldwide leader in sports, but not Twitter
ESPN, the self-proclaimed worldwide leader in sports, has updated its social-media policy for talent and reporters. You can find a copy of it here. The policy does have its strong points. But, there are certain areas in which it misses the mark. A discussion follows after the jump… *…
If Lady Gaga tweets your trade secret, is it still a trade secret?
In a matter of minutes, or even seconds, a single tweet may reach thousands or, possibly, millions of people. Now, just imagine if that tweet contained proprietary information. (You know, like if Lady Gaga tweeted the code to Microsoft Windows 7 to her millions of followers). Ummm…work with me here……
Sign up! It’s The Employer Handbook free NFL Survivor Pool
Are you ready for some football? Better question: do you think you have what it takes to defeat me, a former 610 WIP SportsRadio Midday Show Survivor Pool Champion? Now you’ll have your chance. The Employer Handbook is hosting a free NFL Survivor Pool, where the winner will take home…
Feds force private businesses to tell employees its ok to unionize
Good times, huh? The National Labor Relations Board has issued a Final Rule requiring most private-sector employers to post a notice informing employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act, which includes — you guessed it — the right to form a union. This rule goes into effect…
The Employer Handbook seeks your feedback
The Employer Handbook is fast approaching its ninth month. I’ve had a blast blogging for my readers. And things appear to be running smoothly. But what do I know? I only write this stuff. I don’t have to read it. That’s up to you. We make great a team, don’t…
16 best practices for conquering the next natural disaster
Raise your hand if your east-coast business was prepared for yesterday’s earthquake. After the jump, I’ll tell you why you may not have been ready and offer your business 16 ways to prepare for when the next disaster strikes. * * * “Inertia towards normalcy” Last week, my law…
LexisNexis deems The Employer Handbook the best blog ever
(Maybe, I’m reading a little too much into an email I received from them yesterday). Actually, The Employer Handbook has been nominated as one of the LexisNexis Top 25 Labor and Employment Law Blogs of 2011. If Because you want to vote for The Employer Handbook, click here. Seriously, if you…
The federal labor law guide to social media (non)compliance
On Friday night, I read the just-released National Labor Relations Board’s Acting General Counsel report on social media investigations. In fact, I read it twice cover-to-cover. (No, I won’t be winning the “Coolest Person In America In Philly On My Block In My House” Award this year). Dorkiness aside, I was able to distill…