Handbooks and Policies

Employment LawScene Alert: NLRB Holds That Policy Prohibiting Recording Devices in the Workplace Violates Employees’ Section 7 Rights

In a recent decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) struck down an employer’s work rule that prohibited employees from…

9 years ago

Employment LawScene Alert: NLRB General Counsel Issues Guidance on Employee Handbooks

On March 18, 2015, the NLRB General Counsel issued a report concerning recent cases that raise significant legal and policy issues regarding…

10 years ago

Employment LawScene Alert: EEOC Issues Updated Enforcement Guidance on Pregnancy Discrimination

On July 14, 2014, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (“EEOC”) issued updated enforcement guidance regarding the Pregnancy Discrimination Act…

10 years ago

Employment LawScene Alert: Will Employees Soon Be Permitted to Use Company E-Mail for Union Organizing Activities?

Recent activity by the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) suggests that the Board may overturn a 2007 landmark decision in…

10 years ago

Employment LawScene Alert: Have You Done Your HR Spring Cleaning?

Spring is finally here! Like household cleaning, it is also important to do spring cleaning in the workplace. Spring is…

11 years ago

Employment LawScene Alert: Wisconsin Passes Social Media Protection Act – How Will it Affect Your Employment Practices?

On April 8, 2014, Governor Scott Walker signed into law the Wisconsin Social Media Protection Act (the “Act”). 2013 Wisconsin…

11 years ago

Employment LawScene Alert: Should You Change Your Workplace Policies to Address E-Cigarettes?

As “e-cigarettes” grow in popularity, employers must decide how to address the use of e-cigarettes in the workplace. Electronic cigarettes…

11 years ago

New Changes to Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance Laws Take Effect January 5, 2014

The Wisconsin Legislature recently enacted major changes to Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance laws, a number of which will become effective on…

11 years ago

Does Your “At-Will” Employment Statement Violate the National Labor Relations Act?

To maintain its relevancy and expand the scope of its authority, the NLRB continues its attack upon non-union employers’ policies.…

11 years ago