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Banning the Blog: Updating the Employee Handbook for an "Online" World
May 28, 2009by Daniel W. Matlow (Ruden McClosky)
With the advent of social networking Web sites and more pervasive Internet usage, employees are posting information on Web sites and “blogs” concerning their employers. The content on these postings – which may contain sensitive or embarrassing information – can be accessed by anyone, including the employer’s customers, suppliers and vendors. Significantly, the law recognizes that employers have a legitimate need to maintain an orderly workplace and protect c...
In Good Times and Bad: Employers Must Be Proactive To Minimize the Risk of Employment Litigation in A Down Economy
March 2, 2009by April Upchurch Olsen (Graham & Dunn, P.C.)
With the loss of 600,000 jobs in January alone, and unemployment rates soaring to 7.6%1, many companies are doing everything they can to reduce operating expenses in light of the economic downturn. As a result, many businesses have significantly reduced their workforce by implementing layoffs, or by terminating select employees with substandard performance. Whether your company is considering an isolated termination, or a larger reduction-in-force, there are practical steps that you can (and sho...
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