NLRB Condemns Limiting Off Duty Employees’ Access to Company Property

As appearing in the Human Resources of Central Ohio (HRACO) monthly newsletter NLRB Condemns Limiting Off Duty Employees’ Access to Company Property  Many companies limit an employee’s ability to return to the workplace when off-duty. These policies seek to reduce distractions for on-shift employees, prevent loitering, and eradicate the possibility of off-duty employees performing compensable…
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What to Expect from the NLRB During Obama’s Next Four Years

  As appearing in the Human Resources of Central Ohio (HRACO) monthly newsletter   What to Expect From Obama’s National Labor Relations Board Over the Next Four Years I’m not the kind of guy who looks back and reflects on the past. I’m too busy living today and planning for tomorrow. There may be a…
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NLRB Does Not Want HR to Conduct Confidential Workplace Investigations

As appearing in the Human Resources of Central Ohio (HRACO) monthly newsletter   The NLRB Does Not Want HR to Conduct Confidential Workplace Investigations  Please don’t shoot the messenger for this one. The National Labor Relations Board recently held that, subject to certain limitations, employers cannot require confidentiality during ongoing workplace investigations. Specifically, discussing an…
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NLRB Issued Third Social Media Guidance Memo

As appeared in the Human Resource of Central Ohio (HRACO) monthly newsletter  NLRB Issued its Third Social Media Policy Guidance Memorandum  The National Labor Relations Board recently issued its third Social Media memorandum. The memo is supposed to help employers understand what social media policies are deemed legal by the NLRB and is likely the…
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Press Release: NLRB “Quickie Election” Rule is Now in Effect

April 30, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NLRB “Quickie Election” Rule is Now in Effect Two weeks ago, I was glad to report that the National Labor Relations Board’s requirement to post an “NLRA Rights” poster was put on hold until at least the end of this year. Today, my news is not so positive. The…
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Press Release: Do Not Hang Controversial NLRB Poster

April 17, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Employers: Do Not Hang The Controversial NLRB Poster The National Labor Relations Board created a rule that requires employers to post a notice in conspicuous places informing employees of their right to form, join, or organize a labor union. The penalties for not complying with the rule are…
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