June 5, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

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…
May 1, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

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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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…
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…
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…
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…
April 4, 2008 by Jim Giuliano

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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March 6, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Do politics and work mix? The answer is, “It depends.” More…