Does this title sound like an oxymoron to you? You would not be alone in thinking this. However, did you know there is more than one path to becoming unmarried, that is, to divorce? The stereotypical divorce involves high legal fees, acrimonious meetings and phone calls with a soon-to-be ex-spouse, and court hearings. However, many …
Do Not Ignore the NLRB: At-Will Language
Most employers include some statement in their handbooks indicating that either the employee or employer may end the employment relationship for any reason or no reason at all. This is commonly referred to as at-will employment. The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) has recently begun to take issue with certain at-will disclaimers contained in employee …
Do Not Ignore the NLRB: Confidentiality
Like employer restrictions on social media postings, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) has become more involved with other non-union employer confidentiality policies. Earlier this year, the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) found that a blanket policy requiring employee confidentiality during an employment investigation violated the NLRA. They said it limited employees’ rights to engage …
