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NLRB: You may discipline for many employee online postings

10/27/2011
Treading carefully on today’s uncertain social media terrain, many employers might hesitate to punish employees for posting workplace comments online. But the National Labor Relations Board recently found in several scenarios that employers didn’t violate the National Labor Relations Act when they terminated or disciplined the employees.

As phones turn smart, so must your policy: What to include

10/27/2011
A cellphone policy written five years ago may no longer be sufficient. Blame the rise of smartphones. Their multifunctionality makes it more important than ever to have a mobile phone policy, not only to minimize the risks of talking on a phone while driving, but for a number of other reasons as well.

Catching up to the 21st century: Courts and social media

10/12/2011
There aren’t many published court opinions analyzing the propriety of company policies aimed at guiding employees on appropriate use of social media. However, a recent Minnesota Court of Appeals decision is one of the first in the state to provide such guidance.

Blind sided by an employee’s inglorious Internet activity

10/05/2011
Wonder what employees are really doing on those computers all day? A new court ruling shows that if they’re engaging in illegal cyber activities, you can show them the door. Just make sure you’ve shown them your cyber rulebook first …

Can worker use iPhone to secretly record review?

10/03/2011
Q. One of our employees secretly did an audio recording of his performance review meeting with his iPhone. Is that legal?

A good smartphone policy covers ‘textual harassment’ and more

09/28/2011
If you have a policy prohibiting employees from using cell phones while driving on company business, it may no longer be sufficient. Blame the rise of smartphones, which make it more important than ever to have a mobile phone policy.

10 shortcuts for your BlackBerry

09/16/2011
With tons of undiscovered shortcuts, your BlackBerry is master of productivity. Use the following 10 tips to get more done in less time:

iPad for business: 13 great apps for you and your employees

09/09/2011
More employees in your organization—including you, possibly—are using iPads for business purposes. Courtesy of the editors at our sister newsletter Office Technology Today, here are some of the best apps to help maximize productivity in your workplace.

The HR I.Q. Test: September ’11

09/06/2011
Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz.

The HR I.Q. Test: September ’11

09/01/2011
Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz.