Lawmakers in New York have taken a significant step in protecting employees’ privacy rights in the realm of social media. With the implementation of new privacy protections, both employers and employees are navigating a landscape where digital boundaries are...
Given renewed national attention on issues of racial equity and justice, employees and customers might be more inclined to report incidents of racism they witness in person or on the internet. In this article, we cover some recommended practices that employers can...
When it comes to interviewing and hiring applicants, there are unique and specific situations that are not always top of mind for HR professionals and business owners. We’ve compiled a few questions about hiring employees that can assist you in your process,...
Q: We’ve become aware of a social media post by one of our employees in which he complained about his working hours and pay. The post was “liked” by several of his coworkers, one of whom commented “Preach!” and another of whom posted an angry face emoji. Can we...
In late April, a federal Appeals Court once again ruled in favor of an employee terminated for Facebook posts featuring obscenities directed at his employer. The Court found that the employee’s termination was wrongful because his rant constituted “concerted activity”...