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Facebook Firings and Social Media A Top Priority for NLRB Enforcement
Last August the National Labor Relations Board Acting General Counsel issued a report detailing the outcome of investigations into 14 cases involving employee use of social media and social media policies.
A second report issued January 24 on the same subject underscores that social media remains a top NLRB enforcement priority. In the preface
EFCA and Free Speech
John Irving, former general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, published a thoughtful opinion piece last week entitled "Don’t Employer’s Deserve Free Speech?" . The article addresses an important, but less well publicized, aspect of the proposed Employee Free Choice Act. That is, stiff penalties and liquidated damages for employers found guilty of
What’s New This Week
As we enter the traditional "dog days" of summer, the world of labor and employment law remains active. Here are are some highlights of important and interesting news this week:
1. Furloughs
Although there is some indication the recession is easing, many employers remain concerned about the economy. Pay reductions and temporary furloughs provide a means by which employers can manage payroll
Mid-Summer Employment Law Update
Between a busy trial schedule and the other distractions of summer, we have been a little 
delinquent in keeping you up to date during the past couple of weeks. We apologize for the inactivity on the blog, as there have been many developments in the employment law world since our last posting at the end