This month, Jon Vegosen discusses recent cases addressing how far employers must go to accommodate employees’ religious beliefs and psychological conditions, as well as the National Labor Relations Board’s continued efforts against restrictions of employees’ social media posts.
Court: Employers need not allow harassment to accommodate employees’ religious beliefs
In Matthews v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the Seventh [...]
Sooner or later, every manager gets a terrible feeling in their gut: We have an employee that could ‘snap.’
It’s a legitimate concern for every organization.
Homicide is the second leading cause of workplace deaths and there are nearly 2 million assaults and threats of violence in U.S. workplaces every year.
To add insult to injury, workplace violence [...]
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Harassment Investigations and Stereotyping
When an allegation of harassment arises in the workplace, it is critical for an employer to investigate promptly and thoroughly and, where appropriate, take effective corrective action. However, in light of a recent decision from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, employers need to be careful not to act precipitously or based [...]
Continue reading about Employment Law Updates: September 2009
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