Many nonprofit organizations may not be aware of a landmark law that became effective in 2014 titled the New York Non-Profit Revitalization Act of...
Technology
Proper E-mail Etiquette Can Avoid Legal Issues
The last decade has seen vast improvements in the speed and convenience of sending and receiving messages. E-mail messages no longer have to be sent...
Stop After-Work E-mails; Let Employee Personal Lives Stay Personal
It is possible the United States may soon see a day where American employers must pay their employees for the time put into responding to late-night...
Cybersecurity: Protecting Property, Employees, and Clients
Costing the global economy around $400 billion per year, cyber crime has become one of the most significant risks that an employer faces today....
Union Organizing Through Employer E-mail
Last week the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) issued a much anticipated decision involving employees’ use of their employers’...
Payment For Activities Employees Perform Before and After Work
Whether concerned about safety or theft, some employers are requiring employees to undergo mandatory security screenings both before and after work....
When Handling a Negative Review
Refraining from retaliating, and being responsive to criticism can mitigate the effects of a negative review. When building your company’s online presence, maintain a consistent voice.
Social Media – A Legitimate Tool for Applicant Screening?
At this point in our technological lives, it is rare for those involved in the hiring process not to search the candidate’s name into Google and...
Social Media – A Platform for Protected Discussion
Employers must use caution in disciplining workers for negative comments publicly posted online through social media. The National Labor Relations...
Privacy Rights to Cell Phone Data
In Riley v. California, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously agreed that law enforcement personnel must first obtain a warrant before they may search...