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Managing Politics in the Workplace: Do You Know When You Can--and Can't--Restrict Employee Political Activity? 4 Rules to Follow
June 2008
As the 2008 presidential election heads into its final contentious months, employers can expect to be confronted with the tricky issue of setting limits on political activism at work. For example, an employee who's a McCain supporter complains that his cubicle mate, who is rooting . . . more

Employee Blogging—Part 1: Web Logs Suddenly a Big Employer Headache; Know the Risks
June 2005
In this first installment of our two-part series, we'll examine the blog-related problems employers face and explain when you can and can't fire an employee for blogging. Next month, in Part 2, we'll provide you with practical strategies to prevent and manage blogging problems so that you can protect your company's business and reputation and stay out of court. We'll also provide a sample computer use policy that can be customized to the needs of your business. . . . more

Disciplinary Meetings: NLRB Revokes Nonunion Employees' Right to Representation During Investigatory Interviews; Practical Impact
August 2004
In 1975, the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of National Labor Relations Review Board (NLRB) v. Weingarten gave workers the right to bring a union representative to an investigatory interview conducted by the employer. Following that decision, the NLRB . . . more

Off-Duty Conduct: Employer Heads to Trial to Defend Charges that Employee Was Fired Because of His Politics
January 2004
A new ruling from a California appeal court demonstrates why you can't interfere with the away-from-work activities--including political activities--of your employees. . . . more

Workplace Violence: College Policy Barring Statements With Violent Overtones Violated Professor's Free-Speech Rights
October 2001
Highly publicized incidents of on-the-job violence have prompted many employers to adopt a workplace violence policy. But a recent federal appeals court ruling in California demonstrates the prob . . . more

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