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Do you really need a social-networking policy for employees?


June 5, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

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Maybe you haven’t encountered any problems with employee posts on Facebook, MySpace and the like. The question is: Should you wait till you have a problem? More…

Court to decide limits on employee Web privacy


May 1, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

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Suppose an angry employee uses a social-networking Web site to trash your company, your managers and even your customers. Can you legally take action against the employee? The results of a landmark federal-court case will provide the answer.

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Keeping the workplace cool in a hot political environment


July 29, 2008 by Jim Giuliano

As the election rhetoric heats up, it’s only natural that some employees will get heated up about their choices. That’s OK, but there are rules and laws that restrict political speech and activities – by employees and employers. More…

Uh-oh: New Web site allows workers to slam employers — anonymously


July 3, 2008 by Jim Giuliano

Not only can workers grouse about pay, working conditions and their bosses, but they also can rate the CEO or president of the company. More…

Federal court restricts access to employee e-mail


June 26, 2008 by Jim Giuliano

A new federal court ruling warns some employers that there’s no more “open season” on accessing employees’ e-mail. More…

When is gossiping a firing offense?


June 5, 2008 by Jim Giuliano

Everyone gossips, so to try to set up your workplace as a “no-gossip zone” is largely a waste of time. You can draw a line, however, on what’s OK and what’s not. More…

Diversity programs: Reap the benefits while avoiding the problems


April 4, 2008 by Jim Giuliano

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Sometimes, the road to a lawsuit or other trouble can be lined with good intentions – such as implementing a diversity program that in the end satisfies no one and angers just about everyone

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Should you try to put a lid on political talk in the workplace?


March 6, 2008 by Jim Giuliano

Do politics and work mix? The answer is, “It depends.” More…


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