Workplace Policies
First Amendment doesn't protect on-the-job speech
If public employees make statements as part of their official job duties, their speech is not protected by First Amendment
28 Sep 2006
Injury at company-sponsored picnic not covered by worker's comp
Because attending a company picnic wasn't mandatory, his injury wasn't covered
26 Sep 2006
Supreme Court expands definition of retaliation
Ruling makes it easier for workers to sue their employers
18 Sep 2006
California Supreme Court reinforces the "at-will" status of employees
At-will status still alive and well
13 Sep 2006
When bad things happen to good employees
How do you effectively discipline your employees without buying yourself a lawsuit?
9 Jun 2006
Manual labor
Personnel handbooks and policies: how to avoid unintentional employment contracts
14 Apr 2006
Evaluating employment cases
Ten tips for in-house counsel
10 Mar 2006
Starting on the right foot
Applicants, applications, and interviews
31 Jan 2006
Big Brother is watching
The intersection of technology and employee privacy issues
3 Jan 2006