This month, Jon Vegosen discusses cases upholding criminal cases against employees who violate an employer’s computer policy, a recent Supreme Court decision involving alleged misrepresentations in an employer’s pension plan summary, the NLRA’s latest actions in response to employers’ regulation of social media, and a recent case challenging a school district’s right to discipline a [...]
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 [...]
This month, Jon Vegosen discusses two recent Supreme Court opinions (one regarding the “cat’s paw” theory of discrimination liability and one regarding retaliation), as well as important cases involving employee blogs and computer privacy.
Supreme Court Expands Scope of Liability for Discrimination and Retaliation
The United States Supreme Court issued two employee-friendly decisions on discrimination and retaliation [...]
This month, Jon Vegosen discusses the implications of the new Illinois Civil Union law for employers, recent cases expanding protection for employees’ discussion of working conditions, and the continuing challenges employers face when seeking to regulate employees’ social media use.
Civil Union Law Affects Employee Benefits
The recently enacted Illinois law legalizing civil unions takes effect on [...]
Continue reading about Employment Law Updates: February 2011
This month, Jon Vegosen discusses recent cases regarding employees’ expectation of privacy when using company computers as well as changes to federal immigration forms and potential upcoming developments relating to the National Labor Relations Act.
E-mails from Company Computers Held Not Privileged
A California appellate court recently decided that an employee’s e-mails sent to her lawyer from [...]
This month, Jon Vegosen discusses some interesting developments relating to technology and employers, as well as the Illinois Family Military Leave Act.
FTC Issues Online Privacy Report
Data privacy breaches ranging from WikiLeaks to the various privacy lawsuits against Facebook, Google and others have made news in recent months. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is urging employers [...]
Continue reading about Employment Law Updates: December 2010
This month, Jon Vegosen references some fascinating cases related to social media, smartphones and warrior training retreats.
Social Media Firing
The normally staid National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has taken a bold step. It has alleged that an employer, American Medical Response of Connecticut Inc., unlawfully discharged an employee following her criticism of her supervisor on her Facebook [...]
Continue reading about Employment Law Updates: November 2010
This month, Jon Vegosen discusses some important employment law developments and highlights a new resource.
Illinois Will Prohibit Discrimination Based on Credit History
Effective January 1, 2011, the Employee Credit Privacy Act will become law. It provides that employers may not ask about an employee’s or applicant’s credit history. In addition, employers may not refuse to hire, [...]
Continue reading about Employment Law Updates: September 2010
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This month, Jon Vegosen points us to a variety of resources with insights on employment law developments.
Parental Leave Provisions of the FMLA Expanded
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has expanded the parental leave provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to cover nontraditional [...]
Jon Vegosen briefs us on important developments regarding employee texting.
The United States Supreme Court addressed employer monitoring of employees’ text messages for the first time on June 17, 2010 in the case City of Ontario v. Quon. The opinion underscores the need for employers to address text messaging and other newer forms of electronic communication [...]
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